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PART TWO CHRIS SIMON chris.simon@simcoe.com This child-care institution needs a tear down, not a renovation. With wait-lists, poorly compensated early childhood educators, a separate market of unlicensed child-care operators and parents who either essentially work to pay daycare bills or put careers on hold to stay home and look after their children becoming part of the rule, not the exception, it’s clear several structural problems plague the current system. How should the foundation be fixed? And where can Ontario look for inspiration? Jill Leckie is a Scottish businesswoman who used to live in Toronto and now resides in Sweden with her partner. They are working professionals. She built a website that helps newcomers to the county adjust to life in Stockholm. The couple has an outgoing and chatty two-year-old, Stella, who is enrolled in the country’s preschool system. Leckie pays the equivalent of $125 per month in child-care costs, which she describes as "not even a percentage" of her family’s income. "It’s that small," she said. "It’s ridiculous." In Sweden, low-income families pay nothing for child care while the cost for more affluent parents is capped at just over $200 per month. Government policy states: "Parents should only have to spend one to three per cent of the family’s in-

"It’s a well thought through system that starts as soon as your child is born. I don’t understand why other governments around the world don’t see it like that. It seems like a no-brainer” – Jill Leckie come on child care." Their model is heavily subsidized by government and administered by municipalities. It’s been in existence for decades. There are a variety of preschools to choose from; they’re all licensed and regulated and listed on government websites. A one-child family with two working parents is automatically entitled to about 30 hours per week of daycare. Families are also granted 480days of paid parental leave. For the first 390 days, parents receive nearly 80 per cent of their normal pay. "This child-care system works because it’s so well provisioned for," Leckie said. "It’s a well thought through system that starts as soon as your child is born. I don’t understand why other governments around the world don’t see it like

that. It seems like a no-brainer. Not everybody does it equally, but it gives you that choice without having to worry about struggling." There is a similar but somewhat more conservative model in place in Quebec. That system requires a basic contribution of between $7.75 and $21.20 per child, per day. The rate is set based on annual income. Ontario has promised to review the affordability issue as part of its larger child-care strategy, which includes 100,000 new daycare spaces in the coming years. "Child-care deserves real attention from the government," said Carolyn Ferns, public policy and government relations co-ordinator for the Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care. "We’re happy they’re looking at it, but we’re asking them to go further and really create a system that addresses the crisis we have in Ontario. We need to be looking at the system as a whole. We need to look at a system that brings equity and grows to really support everybody. Right now, it’s leaving child care to the market. That’s not really working for anybody. We’re worried new funds are going into child care without really addressing how to set up a system." According to the coalition, there are currently about 330,000 regulated child-care spaces for school-aged and younger children in the province. But wait-lists and affordability issues are also forcing parents to consider the com-

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Former Toronto resident Jill Leckie now lives in Sweden with her family. peting ’grey’ market of available unlicensed child care. "What kind of choice do parents have? They pounce at the first opportunity they get," Ferns said. "There aren’t options." One of the coalition’s concerns is the growth of "big corporate players" in the system. Ferns said the province should place a moratorium on the licensing of new forprofit child-care spots, adding about 25 per cent of spaces in Ontario are for-profit. Ontario should also put accountability mechanisms in place that ensure government funding is used to lower fees and raise wages of child educators, she said. Right now, it’s incredibly difficult for many ECEs to make a good living

at their profession. That’s forcing several out of the field entirely. "(ECEs) earn notoriously low wages," Ferns said, noting the province will need to hire about 20,000 new ECEs to reach its childcare expansion plan goals. "They’re professionals with degrees and diplomas. The government wants to expand child care but we know there’s a recruitment and retention crisis." Swedes rarely complain about their preschool model, which has led to a variety of positive societal benefits, from equal opportunity for men and women to high quality of life index ratings. They’re constructing a stable society beginning with the ground floor, not patching an aging building, Leckie said. "I would not be doing what I’m doing if I had to look after Stella," she said. "I would not have been able to start my own business or regain my confidence, in terms of being a mom and businesswoman. It’s so liberating. It keeps the economy stable."

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routes - with the exception of Routes 400 and 463 - will be reinstated for the start of the school year. They include route 401 (Brother André School Special via Box Grove) and route 432 (Aurora School Special).

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To protect tow truck drivers, CAA and the Provincial Towing Association (PTAO) remind motorists to slow down and move over on highways to avoid "rubbernecking." "We are reminding drivers to do their part to help those working on our roadways clear the road faster and more safely by slowing down, moving over and avoiding the temptation to stare at roadway incidents - also known as rubbernecking," said CAA automotive services vice-president Cindy Hillaby. The reminder comes in conjunction with the two-year anniversary of changes to Ontario’s Slow Down, Move Over (SDMO) law and also coincides with the launch of Tow Safety Week. Around 100 tow truck drivers are killed every year after being struck by oncoming traffic while helping motorists with flat tires, breakdowns and collisions. "Everyone deserves a safe place to work, and by following the law by slowing down and moving over, drivers can make a big difference in the safety and speed of that work," said PTAO president Joey Gagne. CAA and PTAO have launched a petition focused on further protecting motorists and tow companies. Last year, OPP laid 2,031 charges under Ontario’s Slow Down Move Over law. Law includes fine of $490 and three demerit points.

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Route 401 will improve service for students living in the Kenilworth Gate area. Route 432 introduces a new route with a direct connection to Aurora High School. Routes 463 (Vellore School Special) and 400 (Brother André School Special via Raymerville) has been discontinued because of low ridership. For more information, visit yrt.ca

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Overhaul of the current child-care system needed It’s not enough, Premier Wynne. While we appreciate the sentiment behind Ontario’s decision to add 100,000 child-care spaces in the next few years, it won’t fix a broken system. Failures of Ontario’s daycare system include a lack of affordability for parents, unlicensed care competing against licensed centres, as well as the inability to consistently attract and retain quality early-childhood educators. Adding more spaces to this foundation means the system will limp on and nothing will be fixed. It has become apparent, in our eyes of this media organization and many of the experts we’ve interviewed for our child-care series, that a reform of the current structure will fail. We need a heavier government investment and a complete overhaul of the system. This must come now. There are parents who feel the financial pinch each month. They fret about paying daycare bills and are forced to cut back in other areas. Perhaps they try to shave a few dollars off the weekly grocery bill, avoid an occasional dinner out or hold off on vacation. They may sink a bit further into credit card debt just to pay daycare bills. The implications of a poorly subsidized child-care model are far-reaching. But quality child care is too often viewed as a privilege in this province. The government’s belief that 20 per cent of a parent’s income should go toward paying for daycare is absurd and archaic - other jurisdictions around the world have proven affordable daycare can improve overall living standards without bankrupting an economy. Our current system forces well-educated Ontarians to make tough choices. Some put careers on hold because a large portion of their income would go toward paying for their children to be in daycare. Let them practice their craft. They may be loving, nurturing parents, but most are not professional educators adept at preparing children for higher learning. Ontario must also give ECEs the same financial dignity as teachers. ECEs are trained professionals responsible for the wellbeing of some of the most vulnerable people in our society. They shape young minds when those children are most eager to learn and yet their paycheques reflect jobs of a low skill level. Most parents want safe, affordable care that best positions their children for success. Quebec and Sweden offer great examples of how this can be offered to and paid for by families. Revolutionizing daycare, overhauling what is delivered and how, is the best way to improve the system.

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• LETTERS & COMMENTARY • Saddened by neglected properties In 2005, Markham entered the provincial Communities in Bloom competition. Residents and businesses eagerly climbed on board and participated in cleaning up and sprucing up the whole community. Even friendly competition occurred between residents and businesses. The whole town looked splendid and we won! Now it is 2017 and it saddens me to see such a change when I drive through our neighbourhoods. So many residences on so many streets look neglected. Grasslike hay fields, weeds uncut and sending seeds everywhere, including the properties

nearby trying to keep up appearances. Maybe not everyone has the inclination to maintain a house and grounds. Maybe these people are more suited to condos or apartments. Maybe our bylaws should be enforced more frequently - including illegal dumping. We certainly won’t be winning a Communities in Bloom contest any time soon. Marilyn Christoffer Markham

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PSW. For your information/ consideration, I have the following feedback: 1. Long-term care homes (the 630 in Ontario) do not know when Ministry of Health inspectors will be visiting. Janice may be referring to the voluntary process of accreditation (done by CARF or Accreditation Canada). These are entirely two different things. When ministry inspectors are in homes to do inspections, it is their requirement that homes post signs to advise everyone (notably resident and families) that they are on site. 2. In point of fact, illness (e.g., colds, flu, etc.) among residents is often spread by those bringing it in from the community, such as staff or family and other visitors. So, it is more like-

ly that residents "catch sickness" from staff, rather than the other way around. 3. The long-term care industry is not "top heavy" with management. My home (a typical long-term care home) would have six managers to 200-plus frontline staff. The long-term care industry is challenged by an inordinate amount of legislation, unlike hospitals, for example, and with far less financial resources than hospitals. Obviously, I don’t know what other work experience Janice has, other than long-term care, but I would be interested to know what other industries (health care or other) have a leaner management than the long term care homes industry. Brent Kerwin Administrator, Strathmere Lodge, Middlesex County

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tomers and it had been confusing for a number of years. U Box It, which turns 10 in January, is based in Concord and is "a retail concept, a do-it-yourself reno, do-ityourself cleanup business," said Augurusa. He said they use a biodegradable box, the customer does the cleanup, it’s a prepaid service, "they work at their own pace, and once they’re ready, we come back and pick it up." He said the boxes can also be used for storage if that is what the customer prefers. Augurusa has big plans for the small business. He’s hoping to eventually franchise the operation and expand it to the United States. "We’re still in the early stages. Now with this ruling, we’re ready to launch in the spring with a good strong campaign. Ultimately, our main drive for franchising is the U.S. with 350 million people," Augurusa said.

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into an owner’s pocket. Calls to the owners of the bins go to an answering machine and aren’t returned. Emails to the bin owners remain unanswered. But people, not knowing what else to do with their unwanted old pants, shirts or shoes, keep dumping them in the rogue bins. It was all too much for Sue McLellan, a Tim Hortons franchise owner in Markham who got fed up with her own rogue-bin horror story this past year. "A couple of years ago, they put a bin on my property without even asking me. I phoned them repeatedly, the clothing was on the ground ... finally we called the police who said we have the right to remove it. We got rid of it and they brought in another one.

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"It does not look good. When you drive into the parking lot, that’s the first thing you see, stuff all over the ground." McLellan eventually got rid of the second bin and the rogue-bin operators have not returned since. That may be in part because of Markham’s innovative textile recycling program that was introduced in the city in October. Since it began, the program has recycled 4.5 million pounds of textiles, according to Claudia Marsales, the city’s senior manager of waste and environmental management. Before the program began, Markham was plagued with about 120 rogue bins, Marsales said. She said now that there are more than 100 City of Markham bins throughout the city at fire halls, recreation facili-

ties and other public buildings, the rogue bins have largely disappeared. In fact, more than 60 of those bins have been relocated to a "bin graveyard" at the city’s works depot at 8100 Warden Ave., Marsales jokes. The textiles collected at the city’s bins are donated to Markham’s charity partners, the Salvation Army, Diabetes Canada and STEPS, a charity that helps those with addiction issues. "They (charitable partners) have to prove to us that 100 per cent of what they received from donated textiles, minus operating expenses, goes to charity. That’s totally different from for-profit (rogue) bins; they might give 5 per cent or 1 per cent to charity and keep the rest for profit," said Marsales. She said though rogue

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City of Markham environmental services workers push a rogue bin into a storage space among several dozen other rogue bins collected and stored at the city property at 8100 Warden Ave. bins are not a new problem, "we have a new solution." And she added that other municipalities in the GTA are taking a look at Markham’s approach to the problem. "It is a competitive landscape, but there are bona fide bins where charities do pay the licensing fees like us," said Diabetes Canada’s Paul Gilbertus. He said the partnership

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"Our model is to be completely above-board, but you do have rogue operators with a tenuous charitable link, but those would mostly be wooden bins; it does make the whole industry look less than legitimate," he said. "We’re trying to add a lot of value. One hundred per cent of the net proceeds go to charitable proceeds," Gilbertus said.

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MOON, Joan Elizabeth Peacefully passed away with family by her side at Southlake Hospital in Newmarket on August 20, 2017. Joan was best friend and sister of Sandra (Gerry) Goller and the late Keith (Margaret) Moon. She was the much loved aunt of Heather Moon (Anthony Edwards), Paul Moon, Diana (R. J.) Ford and Darren (Lisa) Goller. Joan was the cherished great aunt of Luke, Scott, Sophie, Nathan, Aiden and Connor, and will also be greatly missed by her many friends, especially Shirley Bowles. Visitation at Marshall Funeral Home, 10366 Yonge St., Richmond Hill on Tuesday, August 29, 6 - 8 p.m. The Memorial Service at Richmond Hill United Church, 10201 Yonge St., Richmond Hill on Wednesday, August 30, at 11 a.m., followed by a reception. In memory of Joan, donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation, Richmond Hill United Church or Mackenzie Health Foundation.

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l Thursday, August 24 Meditate with a Monk WHEN: 8:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Buddha Meditation Centre, 11175 Kennedy Rd., Markham CONTACT: 905-9277117, info@mahamevnawa.ca You get the chance to meditate and chant with a monk trained in the Theravada tradition. Instructions will be given. Suitable for all experience levels. l Saturday, August 26 Markham Farmers Market 2017 WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: Main Street Markham, 132 Robinson St., Markham CONTACT: 905-472-2462 Freshness straight from the farm. A great place to shop, and live entertainment, too, starting at 10 a.m. New musicians this year. Come and see who is playing.

360Kids Charity Bootcamp and Potluck of Meaning WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Fight Fit Boot Camp, 50 Torbay Rd., Markham CONTACT: 416-602-6280, COST: Dish plus $20, or $40 Bring the dish that means the most to you and raise money for a great cause. If money is an issue, just come, along with one of your favourite dishes.

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Visit yorkregion.com/events to submit your own community events for online publishing. Teen After-Hours Party/Escape Room Theme WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 12:00 a.m WHERE: Bathurst Clark Resource Library, 900 Clark Ave. W., Thornhill CONTACT: 905-653-7323 The theme of the annual Teen Summer Reading Challenge End of Summer Party will be Escape Rooms. Email to register. Free Buddhist Chanting Class in Theravada Tradition WHEN: 8:15 p.m - 9:30 p.m WHERE: Buddha Meditation Centre, 11175 Kennedy Rd. CONTACT: 905-927-7117 You will learn simple ways of chanting that can develop your meditation, proper pronunciation and rhythm and more. l Sunday, August 27 Zumba and Tai Chi Yang Style WHEN: 1:30 p.m - 5:30 p.m WHERE: Golden Age Village, 11088 Pine Valley Dr., Vaughan CONTACT: 647-886-0758 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 Monday, August 28 Bulbs for All Seasons WHEN: 8:00 p.m - 9:30 p.m WHERE: Markham Village Community Centre and Library, 6041 Hwy. 7 CONTACT: 416-417-9902 Markham Garden & Horticulture Society welcomes Michael Edman to speak about planting bulbs for all seasons l Tuesday, August 29 Language Cafe - Tuesday WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m WHERE: The Bridge Church, 5440 16th Ave., Markham CONTACT: 905-294-6716 These are informal drop-in opportunities where you can enjoy a beverage and snack while practicing English with fluent locals and other newcomers. l Wednesday, August 30 Cruise Nights WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Rd., Markham CONTACT: Eileen Baron COST: Everyone welcome.

5 things to do this weekend l Saturday, August 26 Buzz on Bees WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Kortright Centre for Conservation, 9550 Pine Valley Dr., Vaughan CONTACT: 905832-2289 COST: $30 Learn about bees, tour active hives, visit bee education centre and build a bee habitat during this workshop.

Markham-Milliken Children’s Festival WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m WHERE: Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Blvd., Markham CONTACT: 905-477-5530 Ontario’s largest annual children’s festival at the Markham Civic Centre, part of the City’s Canada 150 celebrations. Aurora Ribfest WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 11:00 p.m WHERE: Machell Park, Aurora Heights Drive, Aurora CONTACT: 905-726-4762 Enjoy fantastic entertainment, live music, hoedown showdown talent competition, activities, Aurora Rotary Club beer garden and lots of food vendors. Age of majority

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after 8 p.m. Newmarket Music Festival WHEN: 12:00 p.m WHERE: Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Drive, Newmarket CONTACT: (905) 895-5193, http:// newmarketmusicfestival.com/ COST: $15 Enjoy two stages featuring a variety of live music all weekend long. Event includes food, beer and wine vendors along with art, crafts and more.

Taste of Stouffville WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m WHERE: Memorial Park - Stouffville, 4 Church St. S., WhitchurchStouffville CONTACT: 416-4992185, info@evgcares.org COST: Donation $5 before 8 p.m., $10 after 8 p.m. Taste local treats while enjoying music, children’s activities and more. Admission is by donation, children 15 and younger are free. Proceeds going to Evergreen Hospice.

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