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more next year." The festivals and celebrations that are occurring during the trail include Holland Marsh Soupfest Sept. 30. The Pumpkin Pie Trail is a collaboration between the region, the municipalities, and Foodland Ontario. It will run Sept. 30 to Oct. 1. Local stops on the trail: • 19th Avenue Farmers’ Market, Markham • Reesor’s Farm Market, Markham • Whittamore’s Farm Shop and Pick-Your-Own, Markham
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Left and top, Carol Pasternak discussed butterflies with an enthusiastic group of neighbours before letting a number of them loose during the Pollinator Party at Royal Orchard Park. The event, which was hosted by the David Suzuki Foundation Thornhill, served to celebrate the first year of the Butterflyway Project in Markham. Above, Sarah Wasserman holds up a butterfly.
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When Thornhill resident Fern Krugel discovered the density in her spine was decreasing a few years ago, she began working harder at the osteoporosis class she attended twice a week. Krugel doesn’t have osteoporosis, but a next-door neighbour who suffers from the disease told Krugel she should come with her to the low-impact, aerobic exercise class. Krugel began the osteoporosis class soon after she moved to Thornhill in 1999. Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue. It leads to increased bone fragility and risk of fracture (broken
bones). One year after discovering the depleting density in her spine, Krugel returned to the doctor and found her density had been built up to a safe level. "That was remarkable to me," she said. While she can’t be sure the osteoporosis class caused the improvement, she suspects it played a role. One motivator for attending the class: if Krugel missed a class, she knew she had to answer to Helen Basch, who organized the classes and would call to find out where she has been. Brian Kagawa also found his way to the classes. He doesn’t like winter sports and wanted to stay active. The Thornhill resident started taking the classes a year ago and is still partici-
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Province should heed Justice Tulloch Ontario’s police watchdog needs more teeth. The Special Investigations Unit is a civilian agency that was established to maintain public confidence in Ontario’s police forces by providing independent investigations into serious injury, death or sexual assault allegation involving police. The unit is intended to provide transparency and accountability. Yet both seem to be lacking, raising questions about the efficacy of the provincial oversight unit. The onus is on individual police forces to notify the unit if there is a serious injury, death or sexual assault allegation. The SIU cannot invoke their mandate until they are contacted by police. It’s a system built on selfreporting. Self-reporting is only effective if there are incentives to co-operate. Currently, if police don’t call in the unit, there are no real consequences. That concern was brought to the fore when neither Durham nor Toronto called SIU after an alleged assault by an off-duty Toronto officer in Durham. It was only months later SIU was notified by the complainant’s lawyer. There can be no accountability if there is no reporting, and there is arguably insufficient motivation to report if there are no real penalties. The SIU becomes little more than a toothless watchdog if it cannot invoke its mandate. Meanwhile, when the unit is called in, the public is only made aware of about a quarter of the investigations. The SIU isn’t required to report to the public and only does so as a matter of policy, citing lack of resources for its dearth of public notifications. It’s difficult to claim transparency and build trust and confidence in policing if information is being withheld, regardless of the rationale. Justice needs to be seen to be done, and police forces must be held publicly accountable if there is to be any faith in the system. To do otherwise is to nullify the express purpose of the provincial unit and sow the seeds of doubt and suspicion. These problems, and many more, are addressed in Justice Michael Tulloch’s review of the SIU. His report includes 129 recommendations to improve police oversight in Ontario. This includes a recommendation the law require the unit to report to the public on every investigation and more precise requirements regarding notifying SIU. Former SIU director Ian Scott says if Tulloch’s recommendations are implemented it would make the Ontario unit the most transparent and accountable in the world. That’s a goal worth striving to achieve. With the recommendations already on the table, we just need the political will to make our system truly accountable, transparent and independent.
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For Kiefer Sutherland, writing and performing music can be about finding comfort in shared experiences. "If you write a song about being heartbroken, that song is meant to go out to someone who has had their heart broken and [help them] realize they are not alone," he said. "That you’re going through this thing together." That is something he strives to do during his performances. "In the end, if you can ac-
complish that, I think there’s a sense of relief that someone who might be going through something is not alone. There’s a comfort in that," he said. "That’s what music has meant to me all my life as a listener and that is something that I would love to be able to do for an audience when we play live." Local audiences will have the opportunity to experience that when Sutherland performs at the Flato Markham Theatre Nov. 4 as part of the 2017 Discovery Gala, which raises money for the theatre’s Discovery Program.
Sutherland’s first country music album Down in a Hole was released Aug. 2016. He co-wrote every song. As an actor, Sutherland has been helping tell stories on television and in movies, but he said telling his own stories through music is more personal. "Whether it was 24 or Lost Boys or Stand By Me, those are all characters. They were written and they really had nothing to do with me except I portrayed them," he said. "But the songs that are on that record, those are all personal stories from my life. All except for Shirley Jean, which
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They raised half a million that way and they are proud to have made a difference. But something was bothering Michelle. The pressure to be perfect was everywhere - in mainstream media, on the internet, scrolling through Facebook or Instagram, the steady stream of photoshopped images of happiness, the needy search for "likes." Perfectionism is a silent epidemic, she says. It’s linked to everything from motherhood to masculinity. It leads to silence, disengagement and isolation. It is a component of addiction, depression, anxiety. And it’s time, she says, to let it go. Michelle was 16 at the time of the first James Peek Memorial Golf tournament. Now, 33, she has completed a PhD dissertation about love and belonging and "what it means to exist alongside one another". She has also created a short film, in honour of her brother, called F--- Perfect. "This film is intensely personal for me; shame comes in many forms, and mine happens to stem from a struggle with perfectionism. Perfectionism is also, in some ways, part of what lay claim to my brother’s life. To me, perfectionism is death." Creativity, on the other hand, is life - full of failure and risk and vulnerability, as well as hope, discovery and joy. Michelle says shame is often what stops us from ac-
cessing our creative selves and from reaching out. "It occurred to me, how beautiful it would be if there were more art and less shame in the world? And how might this contribute to mental well-being?" The idea gave birth to a new initiative her family has embraced called Art Not Shame, co-founded with Liz Jackson and Jamie Ashforth. Last year was the 17th year for the golf tournament, several big donors each gave $17,000. James was 17, his hockey number was 17. It’s been a good, long run, the Peek siblings agree, and it has been part of their lives longer than it hasn’t been. Each year James’ parents addressed the crowd, sharing their pain with others in a way that James could not, and in a way that offered comfort to others. As successful as it was, it seemed an appropriate time to wrap it up - and replace it with this new initiative they hope will reach a wider demographic. The first Art Not Shame workshop will be a pilot run through the CMHA-York and South Simcoe and will provide youth with artmaking workshops - vetted and supervised by mental health professionals - in schools and community health programs. Artists-facilitators will lead participants through collaborative art-making and storytelling workshops in a supportive community. Co-founder Liz Jackson, a teacher and researcher,
YOUTH AT RISK Youth are among the highest risk populations for suicide, according to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). It accounts for 24 per cent of all deaths among 15- to 24-year-olds in Canada. Suicide is the second leading cause of death (after motor vehicle accidents) for Canadians between the ages of 10 and 24. The CMHA suggests this high risk may be linked to the challenging times of change during adolescence, when youth transition to adulthood and feel pressure to succeed. At the same time, teens may lack the life experience to know that difficult situations will not last forever, and stigma, guilt or shame makes them reluctant to discuss their struggles or seek the help they need. Do you have questions or concerns related to youth suicide you would like us to investigate? Submit your question at yorkregion.com/connect.
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Phototgrapher and artist Michelle Peek displays some of her photographs. She is launching a new program, Art Not Shame, aimed at helping youth. The program teaches art therapy to kids with mental health challenges. Michelle’s brother James died by suicide 18 years ago. says Art Not Shame will deliver several program streams, including F--- Perfect workshops, an extension of the work Michelle has done with her own short film - as well as story-
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risks, experience failure that is not in any way attached to self-worth. "What just kills me is that James’ death was like one giant apology for existing," Michelle adds, "like, ’Sorry for being here, sorry for not being good enough.’" Art Not Shame, she hopes, will give permission to others - the permission that James was lacking for himself - to express themselves and celebrate without judgment, to be themselves and to be loved.
To learn more, visit artnotshame.org Looking for help? Visit CMHA York and South Simcoe or the Mental Health Helpline 1-866-531-2600
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l Friday, September 29 Erev Yom Kippur Service WHEN: 8:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: The Avenue Banquet Hall, 1600 Steeles Ave. W., Thornhill CONTACT: Roby Sadler, 416-385-3910, info@oraynu.org COST: Adults: $90, students: $45 Oraynu Congregation for Humanistic Judaism invites you to attend our secular humanistic Yom Kippur service. Suitable for ages 10 and older.
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York Region transportation services reviews speed limits annually.
Can resident ask for speed limit review? A reader asked: How can a resident get York Region to review speed limits on regional roads? The answer from Nelson Costa, York Region’s manager of corridor control and safety: York Region transportation services reviews speed limits annually. Speed limits revisions are evaluated using our council-approved speed limit policy, which is based on
principles established by the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC). The policy considers roadway elements and characteristics, roadside environment, number of access driveways, road geometry and pedestrian/cyclist exposure. Application of the policy ensures that speed limits are set consistently across the regional road network. Speed limit revisions are presented to council annually for endorsement. Public requests for a speed limit revision on a particular road section can be sent to traffic@york.ca
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l Sat., September 30 High Holy Day Family Services WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 10:30 a.m WHERE: Temple Kol Ami, 36 Atkinson Ave., Vaughan CONTACT: 905-709-2620 This year, our family services (Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur mornings) are open to the public. The services are geared toward family with children, but are open to all.
Yom Kippur - Humanistic Service WHEN: 10:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m WHERE: The Avenue Banquet Hall, 1600 Steeles Ave. W., Thornhill CONTACT: Roby Sadler, 416-385-3910, info@oraynu.org COST: Adults: $70, students: $35, children: $20 Oraynu Congregation for Humanistic Judaism invites you to a
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Visit yorkregion.com/events to submit your own community events for online publishing. secular humanistic Yom Kippur observance. Adult service. Children’s program and babysitting offered. l Thursday, October 5 Financing Postsecondary Education WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m WHERE: Thornhill Community Centre, 7755 Bayview Ave., Thornhill CONTACT: 905-5137977 COST: Collaboration between Markham Public Library and Seneca College. Designed for newcomer youths and their parents. l Saturday, October 7 Bingo WHEN: 3:00 p.m - 4:30 p.m WHERE: Markham Public Library Thornhill Community Centre Branch, 7755 Bayview Ave., Markham CONTACT: Amy Arsenio, 905-513-7977, aarsenio@markham.library.on.ca, http://bingosession2.eventbrite.ca COST: Come play the game you know and love- this time in the library, with snacks and prizes!This event is a part of Markham Reads
2017. l Sunday, October 8 Sukkot Party for Kids WHEN: 4:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: JRCC of East Thornhill, 7608 Yonge St., Thornhill CONTACT: 416-222-7105 An exciting family celebration of the wonderful holiday of Sukkot!
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Soups in the Sukkah WHEN: 8:30 p.m - 9:30 p.m WHERE: JRCC West Thornhill, 1136 Centre St., Thornhill CONTACT: 416-222-7105 Come enjoy a warm bowl of soup while celebrating the holiday of Sukkot in a traditional sukkah. l Tuesday, October 10 Sweet: In Conversation with Yotam Ottolenghi and Helen Goh WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Schwartz Reisman Centre, 9600 Bathurst St., Vaughan CONTACT: jackie@srcentre.ca COST: $50 Yotam Ottolenghi launches his new dessert cookbook, Sweet. Price includes a signed copy of Sweet and samples of treats.
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Offers available from September 1 – October 2, 2017. For more information, see www.iihs.org. Forward Emergency Braking and LED low-beam headlights are an available feature. FEB cannot prevent accidents due to carelessness or dangerous driving techniques. It may not provide warning or braking in certain conditions. Speed limitations apply. 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 $254 with $2,495 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 $12,416. Lease Cash of $750 is included in the advertised offer. +Standard Rate Finance Cash discount of $4,000 will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and is applicable only to customers financing any 2017 Rogue SL 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. ▲Models shown $38,020 selling price for a new 2017 Rogue SL Platinum (PL00). All Pricing includes Freight and PDE charges ($1,795) 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.
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