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Parent Garth Bobb is part of a joint human rights complaint against the York Region District School Board. Bobb and his wife Charlene Grant are concerned about the board’s handling of alleged harrassment and racial slurs directed at their son by teachers and coaches at Woodbridge College.

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WELLNESS

Happy Holidays? Maybe not

Not everyone is feeling jolly this season KIM ZARZOUR kzarzour@yrmg.com

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Kim Smith (left) is a client of York Support Services Network. She and her case manager, Becca McLure, find that walks in a peaceful place, like Fairy Lake Park in Newmarket, or coffee at a local cafe can help reduce stress during the holiday season. it will be challenging enough to get through the busy party season, but the biggest hurdle, she says, is her limited budget. The Newmarket resident suffered a stroke several years ago and is making a slow recovery. Money is tight. For gifts, she sticks with inexpensive stores like Giant Tiger or gift certificates at the mall, but she uses a cane for mobility and winter weather makes it tough to get around. At $10 per trip, cabs are out of reach. It sure isn’t the picture-perfect Christmas she sees in the commercials and holiday TV shows, but Smith is keeping her chin up. Long baths, walks at Fairy Lake and community activities help, as does steering clear of negative people. The Canadian Mental Health Association and YSSN offer her support and outings, and when stress gets really bad, she has called the 310-COPE crisis line. It’s the busiest time of year for YSSN, Lewis says. For those who are ‘precariously housed”, extra hampers from the food bank, Salvation Army drives or festive gift programs like that at Newmarket High School fill the gaps, but others need more emotional support, she says. “Stress happens to all of us and it can be good or it can be bad. It’s really how we react to

it,” she says. “Christmas is short. Once the season is over, most people’s lives return to normal and we’re okay again.” As Nalbandian says, life is full

of ups and downs and everyone struggles sometimes. “If you don’t’ have the bad times, you don’t know to appreciate it when times are good.”

BANISH THE HOLIDAY BLUES ❦ Keep your expectations realistic. Remember the movies and commercials are make-believe. Stay off Facebook if the constant stream of other people’s apparent joy makes you feel worse. ❦ Don’t get sucked into the competitive nature of gift-giving. Be aware of holiday commercialism and when possible, pay cash. ❦ Show genuine thoughtfulness by giving homemade baked goods or presents, or a gift with meaning – donation in someone’s name to United Way York Region, for example. ❦ Old-fashioned Christmas cards have their own special magic, a warmth that doesn’t come across in an email. Take the time to reminisce and reconnect. ❦ Focus on rituals. Sing or hum along to favourite Christmas songs. Watch favourite old holiday movies. There is evidence it triggers memories that bring joy. ❦ Holiday meals can be troublesome. Make sure everyone, kids and adults, put away cellphones and devices and focus on connecting. ❦ Walks in York Region forests are free and communing with nature can stave off depression. Exercise can have the same effect. ❦ Get enough rest and eat well. If you slip – which is easy to do in the holidays – don’t beat yourself up about it. ❦ Lack of sunlight can cause Seasonal Affective Disorder or the less severe ‘winter blues’ (fatigue, moodiness, eating and sleeping more). If it interferes with everyday life, investigate lightboxes. Berber recommends Canadian company Day-lights.com ❦ Look for ways to enjoy the holidays for free: Christmas markets, church sales, free community turkey dinners, activities at the local library ❦ Be gentle with yourself. It’s okay to be sad, and it’s okay to say ‘no’; if you’re feeling pressured. If you are grieving, remember: this too shall pass.

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They make it all sound so easy. “Have yourself a merry little Christmas,” they say. “Let your heart be light.” Right. Carolers tell us it’s the most wonderful time of year, but reality is often something else. Maybe we dread family gettogethers or don’t have a family to get together with; we can’t get home for the holidays or we don’t have a home to go to. Or maybe we’ve just had enough of the obligatory gift lists and mandatory office fetes, the tangled lights and mangled relationships, the traffic, the stress and all the “noise, noise, noise, noise!” “Christmas movies make it all look so wonderful,” says Richmond Hill resident Emma Nalbandian. “Everyone’s gathered around the table and it’s all so fun. But there are a lot of people who are lonely.” This Christmas will be especially challenging for Nalbandian. Her father passed away earlier this year and her mother died two months ago. For the first time, she will celebrate the holidays without them. Nalbandian is painfully aware, as she sees the cheerylooking neighbours in their festively decorated homes, that all her old holiday traditions have been upended. She is trying to keep busy, to connect with friends and get outside, but she knows there’s no real solution beyond getting through it. “I may have a glass of wine, maybe I’ll cook something; It’s tough,” Nalbandian explains. “I tell myself, ‘It’s just one day, it’ll pass’.” In general, people love Christmas and they’re eager for it to arrive, says Dr. Mark Berber, psychiatrist with Markham Stouffville Hospital. “No matter what your culture or religion, there’s a really good vibe, all about loving and caring and gifts and celebrating.”

But the pressure and pop media propaganda can bring the blues - especially in the days between Christmas and New Year’s, he says. Emergency wards and crisis hotlines are surprisingly quiet in the weeks leading up to Dec. 25, but there is a spike in depression and suicide after Christmas Day. Maybe you’ve held it together during the busy days of December. Maybe the holiday didn’t go as well as you’d hoped, or you’re seeing the Visa bills pour in. “The main problem is expectations,” Berber says. “Wanting to fulfill the needs and desires of your children and family members, wanting to give the perfect gift to make everyone happy, trying to recreate the atmosphere of Christmases past, or grandparents wanting to re-live through their grandchildren the pleasant memories of their own children.” Trouble is, we’re living in a different world now, with families separated geographically and, sometimes, emotionally. “I think people can feel overwhelmed and a little stressed out because they feel memories of Christmas that may have been happier times,” says Nancy Lewis, supervisor for Flexible Supports Program with York Support Services Network. New Canadians can find it difficult to be in an unfamiliar environment, trying to figure out what Christmas in Canada is all about, she adds. And then there’s the news. “We are all so sadly aware of ongoing disasters happening around the world now,” Berber says. “We hear about Syria, the destruction in Aleppo, mass migration from war-torn areas, the Trump campaign and growing intolerance in Europe. “There is a sense among informed Canadians that it’s a risky world, an uneasiness because we are aware 24-7 what’s happening globally. We are surrounded by such toxicity at the moment.” Financial constraints add to the challenge, he adds. “Living is expensive, gifts are expensive. Kids today want hightech toys and they’re not cheap... People want more and more and more.” Kim Smith, 44, is trying not to let money worries get her down. An alcoholic who has been sober for one year, Smith knows

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NEWS

‘Goldilocks’ winter predicted for York Region Record temperatures in summer and fall have led to ‘residual heat’, slowing the pace of winter ALI RAZA aliraza@yrmg.com York Region is in for a “Goldilocks” winter this season, says Environment Canada. Not too cold, not too warm. It’s what The Weather Network is calling a “classic Canadian winter.” Environment Canada meteorologist David Phillips explains why the region won’t see last year’s mild winter where residents dreamed of a white Christmas that never came nor will they see the merciless frigidity of the two previous winters. Phillips explained that the last seven months (May to November) yielded one of the warmest summers on record and one of the warmest falls on record. “Why that’s important is because it stores a lot of heat in the ground, lakes, rivers, etc.,” he explained. “That eventually gives up, but it takes a while for winter to really come in when you have residual heat.”

That residual heat, especially in the northern half of York Region closer to Lake Simcoe, will yield lake-effect snow. Phillips says as the Great Lakes and Lake Simcoe are warmer than average, the lake-effect can yield a lot of snow. As cold air from the Arctic moves south and over the lakes, it causes the warm lake water to condense and be carried away to land where it precipitates in the form of snow. A greater difference between the air and lake temperature yields a greater chance – and amount – of lakeeffect snow. What this means throughout winter is lakes are expected to take much longer to freeze. It also means that residents in York Region won’t see the severe, persistent cold seen the two previous winters, including the December 2013 ice storm. “We’re not forecasting a return to what we saw in those years,” said The Weather Network meteorologist Doug Gill-

ham. “We will have periods of frigid weather, but not as those years.” Last year, Canada’s mild winter was partially caused by a particularly strong El Niño, a warm phase of the Pacific Ocean current. This year, Phillips, Gillham and other Canadian meteorologists all agree that a smaller, milder La Niña will have to battle winds from different directions. “We think this year it’ll attack us from all directions,” Phillips said. “But nature won’t punish you. They’re will be some shovelling, plowing and pushing, but it’s not going to necessarily bury us.” Gillham explained that the Great Lakes region – and York Region by proximity – is near a “battle zone” where different air masses of different temperatures meet. “We’ll have a more active storm track in southern Ontario,” he said. “You get storms when milder weather and colder

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Environment Canada and The Weather Network agree this year’s winter won’t be too mild or too severe. Meteorologist David Phillips says the weather will be good for traditional winter activities like hockey, skiing, ice fishing, etc. weather battle out.” Moist, warm air from the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean are likely to collide with colder, drier air from the Arctic. The result is various types of winter storms ranging from heavy rain to blizzards. Residents needn’t worry

as the general consensus still points to a “classic Canadian winter”. Phillips thinks it’s good news for those anxiously waiting for spring. “It’ll be a yo-yo kind of winter, two weeks of this, two weeks of that, and I think that makes winter go a little faster,” he said.

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o you ever get the sense the various levels of government don’t give our tax dollars the respect they deserve? It’s hard not to get that impression sometimes, especially when one looks at how the public sector spends our money. Last week’s report by Ontario auditor general, Bonnie Lysyk, for example, exposed several examples of questionable expenditures on the part of Premier Kathleen Wynne’s Liberal provincial government including a number of poorly overseen public transit and transportation projects, nearly $50-million on advertisements - some of which were described as “self-congratulatory” - and another $8 billion on eHealth. The latter figure is especially frustrating both because the agency tasked with facilitating electronic health records has been at the centre of a billion-dollar scandal in the past, and because, after close to a decade-and-ahalf in development, it isn’t finished yet. If you’re looking for more local examples of taxpayers’ funds being put to use in less-than-ideal ways, you’ll find them. For instance, just last week, East Gwillimbury council voted 3-2 to give itself and town staff a 2-percent raise at a special meeting of council after a closed session. Not only did the timing of the decision afford the public scant opportunity to attend and voice their opinions on the proposal, but it was also based on a review that compared its compensation rates to municipalities that were considerably larger in size. Comparing East Gwillimbury, with a population of some 25,000, to Whitchurch-Stouffville is one thing; comparing it to Richmond Hill, a town of 216,000, is quite another. That’s not to say whether or not these raises are deserved, perhaps they are, but the discussion should have been more widely accessible to show taxpayers a modicum of respect especially when many in the private sector have forgotten what the term salary increase means. At the end of the day, using taxpayer dollars in questionable ways, whether it’s at the municipal, provincial or federal levels, only serves to breed apathy and cynicism. Our elected representatives and public employees would do well to remember the money they’re spending with the decisions they make comes from real people and the supply isn’t infinite. We’re entrusting them to use it wisely on our behalf.

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and were not invited to the hospital groundbreaking. I would like to remind Mr. Annibale and our elected officials that the people who have never been properly recognized for bringing the hospital to Vaughan are the taxpayers of this municipality. Had it not been for the overwhelming outrage from the average resident demanding the local health care that they deserve, we would still be waiting for he and every politician in Vaughan to act. I would also like to remind Mr. Annibale that while he and his group may have found the hospital lands that many believe to be overpriced and land which the VHCC sought to control, it is the taxpayers of this city who are paying and continue to pay $80 million for land

and land servicing with every property tax cheque that we mail in to the city. Lastly, I would also like to ask Mr. Annibale when he and his group are going to hand over the millions of dollars that the VHCF collected in generous charitable donations from the average Vaughan resident and business who believed were donating to help build our hospital? Perhaps if Mr. Annibale and his group had turned over the funds, he and group would have been invited to the groundbreaking. So please Mr. Annibale, spare us the crocodile tears, hand over the money and give credit to the people who actually deserve it and made the hospital happen. The taxpayers of Vaughan. Richard T. Lorello Vaughan

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New vision proposed for Promenade area SIMONE JOSEPH sjoseph@yrmg.com Picture a block surrounding Thornhill's Promenade Mall with a public square at the corner of Centre and Bathurst streets ringed by restaurants. Imagine shops, seven 27-storey condo towers and an internal roadway system. Then, picture a sidewalk edged with stores on the north side of Promenade Circle. This is the vision for the area presented to the public by land use planner Weston Consulting and architect Les Klein of Quadrangle Architects, both hired by the Torgan Group. This company is proposing to develop the area around The Promenade Shopping Centre, including The Promenade Village Shoppes which is just south of Centre Street. A vision for this Promenade area was presented at a public meeting Wednesday night at Thornhill's Rosemount Community Centre. "We want people to have the ability to live, work and play in the same area," said Ryan Guetter, vicepresident of planning and urban design firm Weston Consulting. He pointed out that this area will be adjacent

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to rapid transit busing on Centre Street. The area would also include an added 2,750 parking spots (for condos and commercial purposes). Thornhill residents at the meeting, many of whom live near The Promenade, were outspoken about their opposition to increased density and to the vision presented. When a resident interrupted architect Les Klein's presentation, one woman in the front row said: "Nobody is happy about this. Let them present their side." Sam Cohen, one of the owners of Torgan Group, pointed out in a phone interview Friday that Thornhill residents requested this development. The idea came from the community, he said. "They found this location fantastic and they approached us." Several groups of seniors approached his company three or four years ago, he said. Many of them want to move from a house to a condo and remain close to their children who live north of The Promenade in the Bathurst Street and Rutherford Road or Major Mackenzie Drive area. "They have been looking for years to find a place that is exclusive. They don't

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A new vision for Promenade Mall was presented Wednesday night in Thornhill. want a big house anymore," he said. But resident Smadar Meiri had several objections to the proposal at Wednesday night's meeting. She has been living in the community for 25 years and said the proposal is "not attractive. It is being exploitative, adding traffic and anxiety and not giving us safety". Juliet Wintrobe is concerned the Promenade neighbourhood will fall prey to the same trappings as the neighbourhood where she used to live in the Sheppard/Yonge streets and Hwy. 401 area of North York. This area changed from a neighbourhood of three buildings when she moved there in 2002 to 12 buildings by the time she left in 2013. "It became a traffic

nightmare," she said. "People were stuck in garages and on the street. They couldn't get out." Rhoda Eisen-Nussbaum and Sheila Spiegel live on Promenade Circle and already worry about their safety as pedestrians crossing the street. "Someone is going to get killed. It is so dangerous," Eisen-Nussbaum said. "I don't need more traffic." Spiegel echoed her concerns: "It is bad enough now we can't go across the street. It is going to be horrible," she said. Torgan Group, which also built Pacific Mall in Markham, is no stranger to controversy .When Torgan Group started building the mall 20 years ago, "you won't believe what resis-

tence we had," Cohen said. Since then, it has become a valuable community asset, according to him. Traffic concerns are "legitimate," Cohen said. "We need to deal with it and find solutions," he said, pointing to public transportation as a solution. He pointed out studies have shown the Yonge subway extension won't happen without needed density. "We are creating a community place with nice stores, a lot of cafes and restaurants. They will have a nice place that will encourage the Promenade to have better shops and tenants," he said. "This project, we will get a reward at the end," he said, pointing out that for example the development will have a public square similar to the one at Shops at Don Mills, an outdoor Toronto shopping centre, where people bring their children to enjoy the open space. The Torgan Group plans to apply for an official plan amendment, which Klein explains is mainly a change to the potential height and density allowed in the area. According to the city's official plan, developers can only build up to a maxi-

mum of 14 storeys. The vision presented Wednesday night proposes 27 storeys. Klein explained that it is early on in the development process, this is just a vision and that there may not even be seven buildings. It could end up being five or six buildings, he said. "We are very, very, very far from designing these buildings. We are simply imagining one way in which densities and height we are asking for will be distributed," Klein said. Shadow studies have been done and these studies found with this development, there would be no negative impact on neighbouring communities, Klein said. Shefman put forward a motion at the Nov. 15 Vaughan council meeting that a secondary plan, meaning a detailed plan for the area, be approved. Council passed this motion. This detailed plan would map out an entire block, from Bathurst Street to New Westminster Drive and from Centre Street to Clark Avenue. At a future date, The Torgan Group's development application will go to Vaughan Council.

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EVENTS ● Thursday, December 8

Thornhill Newcomers and Alumni Association WHEN: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. WHERE: Thornhill, Thornhill CONTACT: Terri, 905-889-0014, COST: Call Terri Since 1972, the association has been welcoming women recently moved to Thornhill or who have had a lifestyle change. Show the Love with Thornhill Skin Clinic WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Thornhill Skin Clinic, 7787 Yonge St. CONTACT: The Beauty Desk, 905-771-0913, http://thornhillskinclinic.com/ savethedate/rsvp/, info@thornhillskinclinic.com COST: Free – Please RSVP to attend Thornhill Skin Clinic invites you to join us once again for the Annual Beauty Bash of the year. Get ready for giveaways, swag, delicious food and of course, incredible discounts.This year we are partnering with the Heart and Stroke Foundation to raise awareness and honor seven-year-old Amaya’s gift of Life.

● Friday, December 9

Holiday Festive Tea at Mosaic WHEN: 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Mosaic Home Care & Community Resource Centre, 2900

● GET CONNECTED Visit yorkregion.com/events to submit your own community events for online publishing. Steeles Avenue East, Suite 218 CONTACT: 9055977000, info@ mosaichomecare.com COST: Free Meet new friends or old at Mosaic Home Care’s Holiday Festive Tea, a joint event with Delmanor, Tridel Inspired Retirement Communities. Hour of Code at Bathurst Clark Resource Library WHEN: 4 p.m. WHERE: Bathurst Clark Resource Library, 900 Clark Ave. W. CONTACT: Bathurst Clark Resource Library, 905-653-7323, www.vaughanpl.info, Librarian. Librarian@vaughan.ca COST: Free Have your child join thousands around the world as you take your first steps in coding. No experience required.

● Saturday, December 10

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, 647984-0068, , tomcheung88@gmail. com COST: Free A free meditation class for beginners, organized by Cham Shan Temple. The Next Generation Leahy

WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd. CONTACT: Flato Markham Theatre, 905-305-7469, 305_ show@markham.ca COST: Prime: $59, Regular: $54 Diamond 4-Pak: $172 Students: $15 Doug Leahy, together with his wife Jennifer and six of their eight children, are keeping the family’s musical traditions alive.

● Sunday, December 11

A Temple Sinai Program — Sounds of Chanukkah WHEN: 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Thorne Mill on Steeles, 484 Steeles Ave. W. CONTACT: Temple Office, 416-487-4161, www.templesinai.net, programs@ templesinai.net COST: Free A special Chanukkah service. Our focus will be identifying hope, comfort and the courage to face life’s challenges.

● Monday, December 12

Sushi and Study WHEN: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Sano Sushi, 8143 Yonge St. CONTACT: Joanne, 905-709-2620 Ext.3, admin@kolami.ca COST: Free

5 things to do this weekend ● Friday, December 9

Heroes and Monsters: A Holiday Concert WHEN: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Trinity Anglican Church, 79 Victoria St. CONTACT: auroracommunityband@gmail.com COST: Adults $10, seniors/students $5 The Aurora Community Band presents holiday entertainment like no other.

● Saturday, December 10

Jingle Bell Walk WHEN: 10 a.m. to WHERE: Hollidge Tract, 16389 Hwy 48 CONTACT: York Region, accessyork@york.ca COST: Free Learn about the holiday tradition of bells and Christmas trees. Bring a non-perishable food item for the local food bank. Register at york.ca/wps/portal/yorkhome/ newsroom/events/eventdetail/ jinglebellwalk2016

Join the Aurora-Newmarket Amnesty International group to sign a postcard or write a letter at this annual free drop-in event.

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Candlelight Christmas WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum, 14732 Woodbine Avenue CONTACT: Julia, 905-727-8954, www.townofws.ca/museum, wsmuseum@townofws.ca COST: Adults: $16 plus tax, Children

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Victoria Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker in December Diana BOlTinsky The history of The Nutcracker ballet dates back to December of 1892, when it was performed for the first time at the Imperial Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia, cradle of the most famous ballet dancers and choreographers of classical ballet. The original story on which the Nutcracker's libretto was based was written by E.T.A. Hoffman with the title "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King". A later adaptation of this work by Alexander Dumas was the version used

by renowned ballet masters and choreographers, Marious Petipa and Lev Ivanov. The music was commissioned to Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky whose Nutcracker Suite is one of the most familiar and long-lived recorded selections in classical music. Many choreographers have since staged their own interpretations of The Nutcracker in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australia. The Nutcracker has become part of the holiday traditions of millions of people around the world. One of the most popular versions was adapted by Vassily Vainonen for the Kirov

Opera and Ballet Theatre in 1934. This same version famous for its Snowflakes dance still remains in the repertoire of the Mariinsky Theatre to this day and is the same traditional classical version staged every year by Victoria Ballet Company. Some companies may have removed many elements of this version due to its complexity. Victoria Ballet Company preserves the beauty and spirit of this classical ballet. Victoria Ballet Company is directed by Victoria Mironova. The Princess (Clara) will be performed by Elizaveta Mironova, a

ballerina of the Russian State Ballet in Moscow and a member of Victoria Ballet Company. The role of the Prince will be performed by Kirill Lordski, a member of Victoria Ballet Company. International ballet guest dancers will perform for you at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts on Dec. 16, 17 and 18. The roles of children, mice, soldiers and others will be performed by students of Victoria International Ballet Academy. The holiday season brings happiness, love and peace. Enjoy it with the splendour of real ballet for the whole family brought to you by Victoria Ballet Company.

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retrieve it,” Grant said. “When the teacher felt he had been gone too long he told the students they had better go and check on him because he’s probably stealing their things.” This incident was the last straw, she said, and after exhausting herself trying to find a solution with the school, board trustees and education director, she felt she had no choice but to file a human rights complaint. Grant isn’t alone, as parents requesting meetings with YRDSB trustees are reporting being denied one-on-one meetings, being blocked by trustees on social media or simply getting no response at all, she said. “People look at me like I am a trouble maker, but I want to help and the school board obviously doesn’t have a clue where to start,” she said. “All of these educated people sitting around a table, and not one of them thinks to turn to the parents for consultation.” Grant feels more training for staff in the sensitivity of these issues is essential, and a clearly worded policy regarding consequences following these incidents would help when incidents occur. So much has been done regarding anti-bullying policies, this should be the next logical step, she said. Following yorkregion. com’s requests to speak with YRDSB chair DeBartolo, a one-paragraph written statement was received. “We welcome the opportunity to articulate, in writing, all the work we have done to date to address the issues raised and the action plan going forward,” the statement said. “Our region is one of the most diverse in the country and we remain committed to equity and creating learning environments that are accepting, safe and welcoming for all students and staff members.”

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Woodbridge chef's healthy food helps fuel TFC's success Vincent Ebuen works as a sous chef for the soccer club ADAM MARTIN-ROBBINS amartinrobbins@yrmg.com Toronto FC fans would, no doubt, be thrilled to get the chance to hang out and swap stories with star striker Sebastian Giovinco or hometown favourite Jonathan Osorio, but for Vincent Ebuen it's just a typical day at work. The 35-year-old Woodbridge resident works as a sous chef for TFC. "(The players) will come say, 'Hi, good morning,' and let us know about their day and we'll let them know about our day, which is pretty cool," Ebuen said during an interview at his home. "It's basically like a family atmosphere at TFC. Even Giovinco would come say hi ... and we'd have a little chit-chat about a game he played." Ebuen, who immigrated to Canada from the Philippines at age eight, grew up in Toronto cooking alongside his father and making meals for his two younger brothers. His first experience working in a restaurant came in Grade 11 when he did a co-op placement at a high-end Italian restaurant. But Ebuen didn't find the idea of working long hours in a hot kitchen very appealing so he tried his hand at construction, then he tried business management.

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Cannot be combined with prior purchases, other offers, or coupons. Offer not available in all areas, 20% discount applied by retailer representative at time of contract execution and applies to minimum purchase of 3 or more windows and/or patio doors as part of Instant Rewards Plan which requires purchase during initial visit to qualify. O.A.C. Financing provided by SNAP Home Finance Corp. Offers available at participating stores only. Ask for details. Renewal by Andersen retailers are independently owned and operated retailers, and are neither brokers nor lenders. All financing is provided by third-party lenders unaffiliated with Renewal by Andersen retailers, under terms and conditions arranged directly between the customer and such lender, which are subject to credit requirements. Renewal by Andersen retailers do not assist with, counsel or negotiate financing, other than providing customers an introduction to lenders interested in financing. Renewal by Andersen of Greater Toronto is an independently owned and operated affiliate.“ENERGY STAR” is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.“Renewal by Andersen” and all other marks where denoted are marks of Andersen Corporation. ©2016 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. ©2016 Lead Surge LLC. All rights reserved.

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Five ideas for shopping in York Region this holiday season CHRIS SIMON csimon@yrmg.com

You’re busy, but you want to support local shops and businesses. We get it and we want to help. So here are a few ideas to help guide your 2016 holiday season shopping experience: ● Head to a historic downtown – York Region downtowns have plenty of shops filled with character and great gift ideas. There is a wide array of florists, boutiques,

jewelry shops, kids toys, books, and games retailers in downtowns such as; Unionville (unionvilleinfo. com), Newmarket (newmarketmainstreet.ca) and Schomberg (schomberg.ca). Many downtowns are decorated for the season and also have salons and spas and eclectic restaurants – the perfect places to pamper yourself after a long day of shopping. ● Buy from a local producer – Do you want to treat a friend or loved one to a great gift while support-

ing a York Region-based business? There are many delicious products made locally, including the Belgian chocolate delight, Fraktals (fraktals.com) and beer at Arch Brewing (archbrewing.ca). Several wines are also produced in York Region, at locations such as Magnotta (magnotta.com), Applewood Farm (applewoodfarmwinery.com), Holland Marsh (hmwineries.ca) and Willow Springs (willowspringswinery.ca) wineries. ● Make your way to the mall –

Remember, the mall has it all. Everything you need is under one roof, from clothing and jewelry to sporting goods and video games. You can also visit Santa Claus, grab a bite to eat at the many restaurants on-site or lounge and ‘people watch’ at a comfy seating area. Two of the biggest malls in York Region are Vaughan Mills (vaughanmills.com) and Newmarket’s Upper Canada (uppercanadamall.com). ● Purchase products online –

Unique, locally made arts and crafts are available through the York Region Etsy co-operative group (etsyyorkregion.com), while Newmarket’s CanadaT.com offers a wide variety of clothing options. ● Experience the sites – Does someone on your list like adventure or getting out for a night? You can stick to traditional themes like movie passes for SilverCity cinemas (cineplex.com), Laser Quest or LaserPlay laser tag (laserquest. com or newmarketlasertag.com),

or bowling at Newmarket’s Stellar Lanes (stellarlanes.ca). If art is up their alley, perhaps a membership for Kleinburg’s McMichael Canadian Art Collection (mcmichael. com) would suffice. Or give them a new and unique experience at Legoland Discovery Centre (legolanddiscoverycentre.ca), a group outing at the Bullseye or Bad Axe Throwing facilities (bullseyeaxethrowing.com or badaxethrowing.com) or book a spring walk at Stouffville’s Treetop Trekking (treetoptrekking.com).

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Offers available from December 1 – 31, 2016. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story © 2016 & TM Lucasfilm Ltd. ~Boxing Month Bonus applies to cash purchase only. Maximum $2,000 available on 2017 Altima. 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 S MT. 0.99%/0.99% lease APR for 60/60 months equals monthly payments of $258/$170 with $995/$0 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 $16,462/$10,222. Lease Cash of $750/$1,500 is included in the advertised offer. +Total Standard rate finance incentives of $5,600/$5,000 applicable, on approved credit, when financing a new 2016 Rogue SL/2016 Sentra SL through Nissan Canada Finance Inc. (“NCF”) at standard rates. Total incentives consist of: (i) $5,000/$4,500 NCF Standard Rate Finance Cash that will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes; and (ii) $600/$500 Loyalty Conquest Cash that will be deducted from the negotiated selling price after taxes. Incentives cannot be combined with lease rates, subvented lease/finance rates or with any other offers. **Loyalty/Conquest Cash (“Offer”) is available only to eligible customers who, in the 90 days preceding the date of lease/finance of an Eligible New Vehicle (defined below), have leased or financed a 2007 or newer Nissan, Honda, Toyota, Mazda or Hyundai brand vehicle (an “Existing Vehicle”) within past 90-days. Eligibility for the Offer will be determined by Nissan Canada Inc. (“NCI”) in its sole discretion. Proof of current ownership/lease/finance contract will be required. Offer is not transferrable or assignable, except to the current owner’s spouse or a co-owner/co-lease of the existing vehicle (either of whom must reside within the same household as the intended recipient of the offer). Individuals who purchased/leased a vehicle under a business name can qualify for the program provided that the new deal is not a fleet deal and that the individual can provide valid documentation that they are the registered primary owner of the business. If the eligible customer elects to lease or finance a new and previously unregistered model year 2016 Nissan brand vehicle (excluding NV, Fleet and daily rentals) (an “Eligible New Vehicle”) through Nissan Canada Finance Inc. (collectively “NCF”), then he/she will receive a specified amount of NCF Loyalty/Conquest Cash, as follows: (I) 2016 ALTIMA ($2,000); (II) 2016 MICRA/VERSA NOTE/SENTRA ($500); (III) 2016 JUKE/ROGUE ($600); (IV) 2016 PATHFINDER ($800); (V) 2016 TITAN XD ($1,000); (VI) 2017 TITAN HALF TON ($1,000); (VII) 2017 MICRA/VERSA NOTE/SENTRA ($500); (VIII) 2017 ALTIMA ($1,250); (IX) 2017 ROGUE/JUKE ($600); (X) 2017 PATHFINDER ($800). Loyalty/Conquest Dollars will be applied after taxes. Offer is combinable with other NCF incentives, but is not combinable with the Nissan Loyalty program. Offer valid on vehicles delivered between December 1-31, 2016. ▲Models shown $38,524/$28,029 Selling price for a new 2017 Rogue SL (PR00)/2017 Sentra SR (RL00). All Pricing includes Freight and PDE charges ($1,795/$1,600) 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. ©2016 Nissan Canada Inc.

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home renovations

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All Home Services, Repairs & Renovations.

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Eaves or chimney cleaning from $19.99*

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The simple act of recycling has more impact on the environment than the average Canadian thinks. The amount of wood and paper North Americans throw away each year is enough to heat five million homes for 200 years.

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*See store for details. Financing on Approved Credit. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Not all items are available at all locations. Although every precaution is taken, errors in price or specification may occur in print. We reserve the right to correct such errors. Pricing and offers valid until December 23rd, 2016. While supplies last.

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Part Time RN Needed Part Time RN needed for busy family practice in Thornhill. Venapuncture a must.

The School is seeking applicants for the following positions:

Fax resume to 905-731-1298 Attention: Randi or email: sosmc@rogers.com

LTO MIDDLE SCHOOL

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Medical Receptionist

UPPER SCHOOL

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Part-time receptionist required for busy women’s medical clinic in North Richmond Hill. Flexibility to cover other shifts. Proficient computer, communication and organizational skills required. EMR experience. Familiarity with medical terminology, protocols and infection control practices. Email resume to wmcor1@gmail.com

For more information, please visit our website at www.sac.on.ca

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HORTON SPICE MILLS LTD. requires a

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We are welcoming applicants for winter operations for York Region & North Scarborough

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Are you a high energy individual seeking new challenges? Are you a person who is independent and enjoys networking, relationship building, servicing and growing existing client base with top local companies?

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Positions Available:

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Highly Motivated Automotive Company

Come Join Our Team! WE ARE HIRING! PERMANENT FULL TIME

Must work flexible hours and have valid drivers license.

SCHOOL BUS/CARAVAN DRIVERS

required for the Newmarket, Aurora, King and Bradford areas. Steady Part-Time employment Competitive Wages Free Training provided Great for stay at home parents/retirees. School Holidays and Weekends off Charter Work Available Please Contact Cathy Gravelle, Driver Development Officer 905-775-7770 Ext 104 cathy.gravelle@switzer-carty.com

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KIDS CONNECTION CARE AND EDUCATION Part-time RECEs

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PSW’s

Full & Part-time positions

Please send resume to: resume@spartanhealthcare.com or fax 416-488-7260

CU Advertising is Canada’s leading advertising representative agency for colleges and universities. We offer an energetic open-office environment.

Full time Inside Sales Salary + Commission + Benefits • Experience with inside sales/collections • Comfortable making Cold Calls/sending emails in volume • Computer Savvy (Experience with Microsoft Office) • Ability to conduct online research to identify prospective clients • Highly organized and detail oriented • Ability to meet tight deadlines Please submit resume to Eli: hr@cu-ads.org 1.866.867.0098

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Medical/Health Needs WHEELCHAIR HIGH quality non power fully equipped. Value $5500. Sell for $325. Excellent condition. Also Kangaroo Y-port pump set bags w/tubes. Call 905-737-1593 or 905-889-0634

Home Renovations HOME RENOVATIONS Finish Basement, Kitchen, Bath, all Flooring, Tile, Framing, Drywall, Painting. No Dust. No Mess. Competitive Rate. Call or text Alan 416-918-5282 www.gcg-Reno.com

Homes/Properties Wanted WANTED: 3-4 bedroom home from private seller by a serious, private family. Flexible on closing. Okay if it needs updates. Call Christie 416-898-5708

Articles Under $100 DOOR, EXTERIOR, 36” x 82”, solid core door, good condition. $25. 905-884-9802 KITCHEN SINK, double, stainless steel for opening 28 x 16. $40. Call 905-884-9802 LAUNDRY MACHINE, Kenmore, heavy duty, Ultra Care, like new. $50 Call 905-884-9802 RANGE, WHIRLPOOL, white, black oven door, like new. $70. 905-884-9802 SINK, PORCELAIN, frame opening, 18” x 13”, brand new. $35. 905-884-9802

Articles for Sale

125 Corcoran Court (Greenlane & Harry Walker Pkwy) East Gwillimbury

PRODUCTION OPERATORS (Start at $15.76 / hour) Also hiring:

MILLWRIGHTS ROBOTIC TECHNICIANS TOOL AND DIE MAKERS PRESS OPERATORS We offer competitive wages, benefits & more! Email: ds_hr@multimatic.com

Factory Workers

Needed Immediately for busy manufacturing facility in Concord. Able-bodied, willing to work. Part-time. Call between 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri 905-669-5252

TELESALES AGENTS Part-time days 5+ years experience Promenade Mall Thornhill Excellent bonus structure

Call 905-886-4187 or email

info@ctsassociates.com

CRAFTSMAN SNOWBLOWER runs excellent! 23” 5hp Sears Craftsman Snowblower.Winter is almost here.... Stop shoveling! 6 speed forward, 2 speed reverse. Dual stage throws the snow! Easy pull start, usually first pull! Comes with tire chains, tires do not leak. Always well maintained and put away with carb drained and oil sprayed. Fresh oil change 11/11/2016 Great working condition. Perfect size for in town driveway $250 905-830-6690 Newmarket

Firewood THE WOOD GUY FIREWOOD Quality, mixed, seasoned hardwood. 12” & 16” pick up or delivery. Call or text 905-955-5044

$150 - $6000 Cash on the Spot 4 Scrap Cars Free tow in 2 hrs. 647-403-8542

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Domestic Help Available ABSOLUTELY BEST cleaning ladies available. Honest & hard working, insured/ bonded. 416-897-6782 www.maidforyou torontoltd.com LIVE-IN CAREGIVER for the elderly available with good references. Salary negotiable. Please call 416-656-8863.

Painting & Decorating

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905-751-3612 416-878-1806 or email:

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RICHMOND HILL APARTMENTS 15 Baif Boulevard

RARE FIND!

Upgraded and semi-upgraded 2 bdrms coming available! Ask about our Move-in Incentives! LIMITED TIME OFFER! Pool, social room with events, car wash, GREAT LOCATION! Office open daily, DROP IN! (289)-379-7918 richmondhillapts.com

Happy 70th Birthday Lynn Somerville Wow, are you that old.... Love, Kenneth, Rita, Jodi, Mike, K.C., and Kevin

Mortgages/Loans

CONSOLIDATE YOUR DEBT HOME EQUITY LOANS FOR ANY PURPOSE!! Bank turn downs, Tax or Mortgage Arrears, Self Employed, Bad Credit, Bankruptcy. We are creative mortgage specialists! No proof of income 1st, 2nd, & 3rd’s up to 85%

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RICHMOND HILL Elgin Mills/Yonge one beautiful large bedroom basement apartment, newly renovated, parking, laundry, cable, no smoking/pets. Available Nov 1. $875/month all inclusive 905-737-8824

THORNHILL WOODS ONE BEDROOM Hwy 7 , beautiful 1 charming loft/ balcony bedroom basement apt. in old Richmond Hill , minute walk to quiet area, furnished Younge, ttc, laundry, kitchen, 6 amenities, laundry appliances includes parking, utilities ina/c, cable, internet, cluded, no pets/smokparking, separate ing $1100/per month. entrance. No 416-433-2508. smoking/pets. Available AURORA- ROOM in exImmediately $750. ecutive home in prestig905-881-7780

Dufferin/ Centre St.

LARGE 1 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, parking, cable, a/c. Non-smoking/ pets. Suitable for couple. Close to bus terminal. 905-738-4868

ious location, includes utilities, laundry, cable, BBQ, storage, parking, snow removal, internet. Clean non-smoking professional preferred. $675. Call 905-751-7515

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Remember the Reason for the Season...

Ontario-Wide Financial

We can design your beautiful greeting with graphics at no extra charge!

www.ontario-widefinancial.com ~ Let us HELP, ask for Lee ~ Waste Removal

HOME RENOVATIONS 25 years exp. Basements. Kitchens. Bathrooms. Drywall. Painting. Call Cam, 647-388-1866 www.hongfuconstruction.com A-HANDYMAN- KITCHEN & Bathroom renovations, plumbing, licensed electrician, hardwood/ laminate flooring, granite countertops & more. Excellent quality. Reasonable price. 416-845-1556.

Spray textures, plaster designs, stucco, drywall, paint. We fix them all!

www.mrstucco.ca • 905-554-0825

CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL movers and storage, flat rate, affordable/professional. Small/big trucks, clean, equipped with blankets/dollies. Local /long distance. Senior discount. 647-705-7704 289-946-0041 safemovers@ rocketmail.com

BASEMENT LEAKING? Crack repairs. Filling inside and out. All work guaranteed. Free Estimates. 905-615-8349 or 416-666-2010

CENTRES OF WORSHIP

Christmas & Holiday

Please call or email us for further details and publishing dates.

Call 1-800-263-6480 or

email: classifieds@metroland.com today!

Services Directory

Reach out to your community and extend an invitation to join your church family. Advertise your church service times and special events in this December’s Centres of Worship.

AD SIZES:

2" x 3.5"

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Lovingly remembered and missed beyond words, By your wife Rose, son John and Linda and daughter Mavis and Abby, grandchildren Steve, Angel, Chris, Theresa, Joanne, Dave, Janet and Jason and great-grandchildren Daniel, Melanie, Cameron, Ella and Avery Rose

Extend your personal holiday greeting to your local area. This is also a great opportunity to thank your customers for their business in 2016 and also invite new clientele to become patrons in 2017.

Based on 3% APR. OAC

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Loved with a love beyond all telling Missed with a grief beyond all tears To the world he was just one To us he was all the world

Season’s Greetings is a Holiday feature appearing in your Classified section the week of December 19, 2016.

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Handy Person

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LEATHERS, John Edward In loving memory of a dear husband, father, father-in-law, granddad and great-granddad who passed away on December 10, 2007.

customers this

LARGER AMOUNTS AND COMMERCIAL FUNDS AVAILABLE Decrease monthly payments up to 75%!!

ALL JUNK REMOVAL Basements, yards, garages. General cleanups, lawn cutting, small moves, odd jobs. (905)832-9655

BAYVIEW/16TH, LARGE 1 bedroom basement apartment. Separate entrance, laundry, parking, close to all amenities. Non-smoking/pets. Call 416-707-2800.

SNIDER, Herbert Ralph (Herb) (Korean War Veteran) (OMHA/OHA Referee). Passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 1, 2016 in his 83rd year. Herb, beloved husband of the late Gloria and the late Georgina. Loving father of Linda (late Bill), Valerie (Michael), Caroline (Charlie), David (Arlene) and the late Michael. Lovingly remembered by his 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Dear brother of Bertha, Priscilla, William, Mary, Lorne and the late Marg. Arrangements entrusted to MARSHALL FUNERAL HOME.

Thank your Holiday Season!

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BIRTHDAYS

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AURORA

CHARITY SALE Saturday Dec. 3rd & 10th 9-3 33 Wellington Street East (First Baptist Church)

knitted items, clothes, shoes. housewares jewellery & much more!

Garages Sales

SUPER SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SALE!

Garages Sales

LAST WEENEND! LAST WEEKEND!

IMPORTOR’S 5TH ANNUAL

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Brand Name Flats

Retails from $69~$129

Men, Women, Kid’s Boots & Slippers

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Bamboo Pillows Sheet Sets

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GR-150 Griddler Deluxe

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Juicer

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FROM

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Reg $129 Now $49

Now $25

Wooden Side Table 17”H

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Lamborghini Toy Car

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Cuisinart Convention Oven CPT-180 4 Slice Toaster

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Based on full-line brands, on 12 month, year over year rolling unit sales

2,000

GET AN ADDITIONAL $ BOXING MONTH BONUS~ OF UP TO

ON SELECT NEW 2017 MODELS

THE NEW 2017 ROGUE

LEASE* FROM $258 MONTHLY WITH $995 DOWN THAT'S LIKE PAYING ONLY

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0.99

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TOTAL STANDARD RATE FINANCE INCENTIVES INCLUDES $600 AFTER TAX LOYALTY/ CONQUEST INCENTIVE ON REMAINING 2016 ROGUE SL

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AVAILABLE ON 2017 MODELS • INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL • FORWARD EMERGENCY BRAKING • HEATED STEERING WHEEL

SL model shown▲

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LEASE* FROM $170 MONTHLY WITH $0 DOWN THAT'S LIKE PAYING ONLY

0.99

WEEKLY ON 2017 SENTRA S MT

APR FOR 60 MONTHS

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SR model shown▲

OR GET UP TO

5,000 TOTAL STANDARD RATE $

FINANCE INCENTIVES INCLUDES $500 AFTER TAX LOYALTY/ CONQUEST INCENTIVE ON REMAINING 2016 SENTRA SL

2017 PATHFINDER

LEASE* FROM $381 MONTHLY WITH $0 DOWN THAT'S LIKE PAYING ONLY

WEEKLY ON 2017 PATHFINDER S 4X2

4.75% APR FOR 60 MONTHS

OR GET UP TO

6,800 TOTAL STANDARD RATE $

FINANCE INCENTIVES INCLUDES $800 AFTER TAX LOYALTY/ CONQUEST INCENTIVE ON REMAINING 2016 PATHFINDER PLATINUM

Platinum model shown▲

2016 TITAN XD

TOTAL STANDARD RATE FINANCE INCENTIVES

GET UP TO

15,000

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Platinum Reserve model shown▲

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Offers available from December 1 – 31, 2016. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story © 2016 & TM Lucasfilm Ltd. ~Boxing Month Bonus applies to cash purchase only. Maximum $2,000 available on 2017 Altima. 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 S MT/2017 Pathfinder S 4x2. 0.99%/0.99%/4.75% lease APR for 60/60/60 months equals monthly payments of $258/$170/$381 with $995/$0/$0 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 $16,462/$10,222/$22,852. Lease Cash of $750/$1,500/$0 is included in the advertised offer. +Total Standard rate finance incentives of $5,600/$5,000/$6,800/$15,000 applicable, on approved credit, when financing a new 2016 Rogue SL/2016 Sentra SL/2016 Pathfinder Platinum/2016 Titan XD Diesel Platinum Reserve through Nissan Canada Finance Inc. (“NCF”) at standard rates. Total incentives consist of: (i) $5,000/$4,500/$6,000/$14,000 NCF Standard Rate Finance Cash that will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes; and (ii) $600/$500/$800/$1,000 Loyalty Conquest Cash that will be deducted from the negotiated selling price after taxes. Incentives cannot be combined with lease rates, subvented lease/finance rates or with any other offers. **Loyalty/Conquest Cash (“Offer”) is available only to eligible customers who, in the 90 days preceding the date of lease/finance of an Eligible New Vehicle (defined below), have leased or financed a 2007 or newer Nissan, Honda, Toyota, Mazda or Hyundai brand vehicle (an “Existing Vehicle”) within past 90-days. Eligibility for the Offer will be determined by Nissan Canada Inc. (“NCI”) in its sole discretion. Proof of current ownership/lease/finance contract will be required. Offer is not transferrable or assignable, except to the current owner’s spouse or a co-owner/co-lease of the existing vehicle (either of whom must reside within the same household as the intended recipient of the offer). Individuals who purchased/leased a vehicle under a business name can qualify for the program provided that the new deal is not a fleet deal and that the individual can provide valid documentation that they are the registered primary owner of the business. If the eligible customer elects to lease or finance a new and previously unregistered model year 2016 Nissan brand vehicle (excluding NV, Fleet and daily rentals) (an “Eligible New Vehicle”) through Nissan Canada Finance Inc. (collectively “NCF”), then he/she will receive a specified amount of NCF Loyalty/Conquest Cash, as follows: (I) 2016 ALTIMA ($2,000); (II) 2016 MICRA/VERSA NOTE/SENTRA ($500); (III) 2016 JUKE/ROGUE ($600); (IV) 2016 PATHFINDER ($800); (V) 2016 TITAN XD ($1,000); (VI) 2017 TITAN HALF TON ($1,000); (VII) 2017 MICRA/VERSA NOTE/ SENTRA ($500); (VIII) 2017 ALTIMA ($1,250); (IX) 2017 ROGUE/JUKE ($600); (X) 2017 PATHFINDER ($800). Loyalty/Conquest Dollars will be applied after taxes. Offer is combinable with other NCF incentives, but is not combinable with the Nissan Loyalty program. Offer valid on vehicles delivered between December 1-31, 2016. ▲Models shown $38,524/$28,029/$50,404/$77,026 Selling price for a new 2017 Rogue SL (PR00)/2017 Sentra SR (RL00)/2017 Pathfinder Platinum/2016 Titan XD Diesel Platinum Reserve. 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. ©2016 Nissan Canada Inc.