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Sandra Yeung Racco gaining momentum in Thornhill BY-ELECTION NEWS

Local mayors endorse Sandra Yeung Racco. MORE ON THE INSIDE

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BY-ELECTION NEWS

Sandra Yeung Racco picks up mayoral endorsements By Frank Scarpitti and Maurizio Bevilacqua Mayors of Markham and Vaughan

“Sandra Yeung Racco’s record speaks for itself. She has served the Thornhill community for many years promoting issues residents care about, including the extension of the Yonge Subway. She always advocates to the best of her ability and is committed to representing Thornhill. Sandra Yeung Racco means a strong voice for Thornhill.”

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Sandra has the experience we can count on Sandra will be a strong voice in government and be part of my team at Queen’s Park by: •

Ensuring everyone has a strong pension for a secure retirement

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Together, we will deliver for Thornhill.

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Conservatives pick wrong battle with veterans Conservative government closes multiple Veterans Affairs offices. ISSUE:

anadian veterans found themselves in another battle this week, but this time it was against our own government and, this time, they lost. The Conservatives closed eight Veterans Affairs offices — Kelowna, B.C.; Saskatoon, Sask.; Brandon, Man.; Thunder Bay and Windsor, Ont.; Sydney, N.S.; Charlottetown, PEI; and Corner Brook, N.L — Friday and then, Monday, voted down a lastditch-effort motion by the NDP that would have kept them open. The Conservatives say the office cuts coincide with a drop in demand. Service Canada centres will offer assistance in affected areas and there will also be Veterans Affairs Canada services online. But veterans argue the service won’t be the same. On the face of it, the Conservative government is finding efficiencies and savings, so they’re eliminating 100 jobs as a result of a decrease in service needs. But as much as Canadians want a reduced deficit, most of us do not want to see the men and women who fought for our rights and freedoms left out in the cold. It’s hard to condone going after our aging war heroes in light of the continued scandals that waste taxpayers’ money. Why not go after the expenses of MPs and senators? Bev Oda had her wrist slapped over switching a London reservation from a five-star hotel to an even more expensive accommodation. She also hired a chauffeur to drive her around in a luxury car and signed off on $16 glasses of orange juice. She was forced to repay some of the illegal claims only after the

expenses came to light. Unfortunately, that’s not an isolated incident. There’s a troubling sense of privilege among elected officials that’s exposed regularly. What about the plum pensions they receive?

It’s hard to condone going after our aging war heroes in light of the continued scandals that waste taxpayers’ money. Even after the most recent changes, which mean MPs will have to wait until 65 to collect their full pension, instead of the current age of 55, they still qualify for the lucrative plan after serving six years in office. And, of course, there’s the most recent scandal that saw senators incorrectly claiming expenses. The Veterans Affairs cuts don’t have a direct impact on York Region, but it’s fair to say this is a bitter taste of the future under this government. In fact, the government is expected to cut 784 Veterans Affairs jobs in the next two years. We don’t doubt there will come a time when tough decisions have to be made. But leave our veterans alone and find the savings elsewhere. This government needs to show more respect to the men and women who fought for this country.

Program cuts are a fact of life right now, but going after veterans now is wrong move.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Yes, some Thornhill people earn minimum wage Re: Martow blasts Liberals’ minimum wage plan as feel-good message, Jan. 30. Behind the carefully manicured lawns of our Thornhill neighbourhood lies a story that some in our community wish not to hear about. It is the story of the minimum wage workers who live among us. Who are they? The mom who struggles to pay her rent in a Thornhill basement apartment who wants to give her child a better life. The multiple students who strive every day to find ways to top up their RESPs by juggling school work and part-time retail jobs. They are the young people, fresh out of university and college, who believed that higher education was a ticket to a better life. They are the friends and the neighbours and the children of those living in our community. They are some of the faces behind the beautiful brick houses. They are a microcosm of communities throughout Ontario. Premier Kathleen Wynne announced that minimum wage in Ontario will soon be raised to $11 an hour. Some wish to frighten us by saying that it will either kill jobs or cause businesses

to go out of business. I disagree with this premise. Small and large companies will, for the most part, adapt to this change. They will need to raise their prices slightly to offset the additional overheads due to the increase in minimum wages paid to their employees. Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz warned about the dangers of disinflation that could shrink our economy. Raising the minimum wage can result in companies raising prices slightly, which could help prevent disinflation. This is a case for raising the minimum wage of workers. The bigger case, though, is that it is the right and decent thing to do.

LYNN KNOWLES THORNHILL

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They filled Vaughan City Hall council chambers, the multi-purpose room and the overflow room all to debate a condo tower and townhouse development proposal at Bathurst Street and Rutherford Road last night. Residents of the Thornhill Woods community were out in force and spoke in numbers about their opposition to the two 17-storey towers and 61 three-storey townhouse units brought forward by the Islamic Shia Ithna-Asheri Jamaat of Toronto, at 9000 Bathurst St. The four-hour-long meeting went along at a fast clip, chaired by Thornhill Ward 5 Councillor Alan Shefman, who made it clear at the outset he would brook no “views that are unacceptable to the dignity of our proceedings, you’ll be cut off and asked to leave the chamber. It’s your responsibility to keep this discussion focused on the issues and respectful at all times”. With only a few exceptions, the dozens of deputants — the vast majority of whom spoke against the application — followed the rules to the letter and the crowd was extremely well-behaved and respectful given the emotions and underlying con-

cerns of the mainly Jewish residents living near the Muslim developers and their plans to build the development adjacent to the Jaffari Community Centre. Rom Koubi, a resident of Ner Israel Drive who rallied support in opposition to the housing proposal, told the councillors and the massive crowd, “the applicant request does not make sense in Thornhill Woods. Everyone is welcome regardless of race, religion and from any other resident in this neighbourhood. We are here fighting for a right to be free to choose what will be the future for our community. Your voters are sincerely concerned about this so-called application. Why should there be an additional community in our neighbourhood? How can the applicant claim a cultural centre when it is excluding the majority of the residents of our neighbourhood?” He later said in an interview that the “plan from top to bottom is completely inconsistent with official plan amendment and zoning bylaws and I believe this specific application should not be approved, but if they (ISIJ) approach with something decent, and they meet our needs, it should be considered.” Elena Serebryany, who also lives on Ner Israel Drive and has been a resident there for six years, said she

first heard about the plan for the units two weeks ago and said she “didn’t understand the plan. “I’m concerned about having a segregated community. As Canadians, we all want to have an inclusive community, that’s my concern.” She said homes around the Jaffari Cultural Centre, which currently sits on the property, are subject to parking issues and worries those will only increase if the development is approved as presented. For Ahmed Sagarwala, 33, who lives in Vaughan near Keele and Major Mackenzie, the development would represent exactly what he’s looking for. He spends a lot of time at the Jaffari Centre, both as a volunteer and employee and said he would love to move in there in future. “It seems natural to move closer to where you live. Some people say ‘I work in Mississauga, I live in Vaughan,’ I find that ridiculous,” he added. “It only adds to congestion, some of the points raised by the people contradict themselves. I think people should be moving closer to where they spend the majority of their time.” Mr. Sagarwala said he is a strong advocate for other faiths using the Muslim Centre and facilities as well

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as living at the proposed development but said, “there are some issues when it comes to alcohol, pets, conduct of people, as Muslims we’re not supposed to reveal ourselves as a male or a female. If we have a swimming pool, for example, we would have to have separate sessions for males and females, a lot of people would appreciate that.” For Shabbir Jeraj, president of the ISIJ, the organization proposing the development, the meeting “went very well, this is citizens exercising their rights. It’s democracy at work. I was really excited. We did expect huge crowds from both sides and that was also gratifying. It’s a process and it will go forward.” He said opponents of the proposal will have time to digest what is being put forward and consider it. “Our first take is most of them have heard about it for the first time. This project has been evolving as far as we are concerned. We have taken into consideration several things to make the property more acceptable to the neighbours.” Ward 4 Councillor Sandra Yeung Racco, who represents the North Thornhill/Concord area that encompasses the neighbourhood affected, said she’s hopeful a compromise can be reached by both sides. She moved that a task force be struck between

the residents, developer and staff to come up with a deal that suits all parties and report back to council. That motion was approved unanimously by committee members. Ms Racco, in the teeth of a byelection in which she is running as the Liberal candidate for Thornhill riding which also includes the affected area, said she was pleased at the tone of the debate. “It was extremely well done. I think it was good, we were able to hear people who are opposed and people who actually supported it. People may not agree on each side, it’s about hearing everybody’s comments.” She said she’s convinced a tradeoff position can be reached. “I’m a positive person. When you bring people together, when they sit down calmly and work the differences out they can come to some type of commonality. It’s at least something that’s going to be acceptable to everybody and to our staff. I hate to have it go to the Ontario Municipal Board. You lose everything, you lose control, that’s not the way you want to do it. If we bring the community together, with our applicant, with our staff, let’s try to work this out.” FRONT PAGE photo shows Shabbir Jeraj and Shafiq Punjani of the Islamic Shia organization.

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Respectful crowd hears supporters, opponents of Thornhill condo project

Election Day is February 13, 2014 in the electoral district of Thornhill. Polls are open from 9 AM to 9 PM. To vote in this election, you must be: • 18 years of age or older on February 13 • a Canadian Citizen, and • a resident of the electoral district. To ﬁnd out where you vote, visit our website, check your Notice of Registration card or call us. Each voting location will have magniﬁers, Braille and other tools to facilitate voting. Don’t forget to take your ID and Notice of Registration cardwhen whenyou yougogototovote. vote. card

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Federal, provincial heavyweights endorse Martow, Racco Expected frontrunners Gila Martow of the Progressive Conservatives and Sandra Yeung Racco of the Liberals were campaigning hard last weekend as they look ahead to the Feb. 13 byelection in Thornhill. Ms Martow got some high-level Conservative support from her Ottawa colleagues as federal Thornhill Conservative MP Peter Kent and Ottawa-Nepean MP and Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird joined her at a local campaign event Sunday. “I am proud to lend my endorsement to Dr. Gila Martow in her campaign to become Thornhill’s next MPP. Gila is a strong voice for her community and a tenacious advocate for Thornhill. I look forward to calling her my provincial partner, proudly representing

Thornhill as the new member of provincial parliament,” Mr. Kent said. Ms Yeung Racco, a native of Hong Kong who came to Canada as a young woman, appeared at Chinese New Year events with Liberal Premier Kathleen Wynne and Markham-Unionville MPP Michael Chan, who is also Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport and Minister Responsible for the 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games. The group travelled to the Galleria Mall to meet local residents and wish them a Happy Lunar New Year, before heading to nearby malls. “It’s fitting that I’m here with Sandra Yeung Racco to celebrate the Lunar New Year, because she really demonstrates the positive approach that this time of year is all about,” said Ms Wynne.

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Spadina Subway Transit Strategy YRT / Viva invites you to attend an upcoming Public Information Centre ( PIC ). Come to any of the following PICs and offer your input for YRT / Viva services surrounding the Spadina Subway Extension in the City of Vaughan. Your feedback helps shape public transit in York Region.

The four front runners vying to become MPP for Thornhill are NDP candidate Cindy Hackelberg (top, from left), Progressive Conservative Gila Martow, Green Party candidate Teresa Pun and Liberal Sandra Yeung Racco.

One chance to hear candidates for byelection is tonight BY TIM KELLY

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The one and only scheduled candidates debate in the Thornhill byelection is tonight (Thursday) when you’ll have a chance to see four of the hopefuls on the ballot vying for your votes. Set for 7 p.m. in Thornhill, the debate takes place exactly one week before the Feb. 13 election to fill the seat vacated when Progressive Conservative MPP Peter Shurman stepped down at the end of December, leaving vacant a seat he has represented since first being elected in 2007. Attempting to replace him and scheduled to attend the debate are New Democratic

Party candidate Cindy Hackelberg, Progressive Conservative candidate Gila Martow, Teresa Pun of the Green Party and Liberal Sandra Yeung Racco. The debate is scheduled to run until 9 p.m. and doors open at 6:30 p.m. at Le Parc Conference and Banquet Hall at 8432 Leslie St., at the southwest corner of Leslie and Hwy. 7. The debate is being hosted by Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) South Central Ontario. Alan Carter, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief and Focus Ontario Host for Global TV will be the moderator. The two-hour-long debate will focus on transportation and infrastructure, health care and education, as well as feature questions from the public.

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In recognition of Black History Month, Vaughan residents and visitors are invited to celebrate Black Canadian heritage, traditions and achievements. Events and activities were held last Saturday at the Dufferin Clark Community Centre in Thornhill and more activities are set for this Sunday, Feb. 9. Black History Month celebrations support the city’s Diversity Strategy, which aims to create opportunities for creative cultural expression and dialogue. The Vaughan African Canadian Association in collaboration with the Black Foundation of Community Networks hosted Saturday’s events that featured entertainment, guest speakers and live drumming, as well as a trib-

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ute to the life and times of Nelson Mandela. This Sunday, the African Caribbean association will present a short film entitled Africville – Can’t Stop Now from 2 to 4 p.m. in the multipurpose room at Vaughan City Hall. The film, with rare and archival footage, offers a glimpse into the life and times of Africville residents and their personal and community-based life journeys. Presentation highlights also include poetry readings and guest speakers celebrating black Canadian history. Refreshments will be served.

FRONT PHOTOGRAPH: Dancers lead by Claudine Thomas kick off Black History Month activities in Thornhill Saturday at an event hosted by the Vaughan African Canadian Association and Black Foundation of Community Networks.

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CELL PHONE TOWER TOWN HALL Please join me and industry experts for an information meeting and a chance to express your thoughts and concerns on Markham’s Telecommunications Tower Policy.

KNOW THE ISSUES: • the role of municipal government • demand for cell and data service • location of towers • health & property value concerns • new technology and creative opportunities • are there alternatives to towers? Thornhill Community Centre - (North Hall) 7755 Bayview Avenue • Wednesday February 12, 2014 • 7 - 9 p.m.

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It was an emotional father son bonding moment. Last Thursday, Thornhill resident Eric Lakien made his 200th blood donation. Not only was his son, Joshua, among the family members cheering this generous accomplishment, but Joshua also made his very first blood donation at the same time. The Lakien family came to the Hillcrest Mall permanent blood donor clinic in Richmond Hill, along with close friends. Mr. Lakien invited them to consider giving blood during his milestone 200th blood donation, which is an impressive accomplishment, as it can take nearly three decades to achieve. Four family members and friends did accept Mr. Lakien’s challenge, and gave blood with him, including son Joshua, who rolled up his sleeve for the very first time. Standing by his son’s side, Mr. Lakien commented how proud he was. “To see him in that chair, with the blood flowing into the bag, was very emotional. I was very proud of two things – of course, that he had donated — but also that I had motivated him to give.” Canadian Blood Services requires more than 80,000 new donors to give blood each year to support the ongoing demand for blood and blood products. With the collection of five blood donations

It was dad’s 200th blood donation, and his son’s very first when Eric Lakien (left) of Thornhill made his milestone donation last week, along with son Joshua. last week from the Lakien family, someone undergoing heart surgery would now have enough blood to survive. More than 500 appointment slots need to be filled during the month of February at the Hillcrest Mall clinic. Rally your family and friends to give blood together by calling 1-888-2DONATE (1-888236-6283). To find a clinic near you, go to blood.ca

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OPEN HOUSE SAT. FEB. 8 & SUN. FEB. 9 • 2-4PM 25 White Oak Crescent, Richmond Hill; S/of 16th Avenue, W/of Bayview, off Springbrook Drive. Renovated home! Quiet street! Approximately 3700 sq.ft.! 3 car tandem garage! Oversized lot (approx.60’ X 200’)! Updated kitchen with granite counters & travertine floors! New hardwood floors t/out the upper level! Freshly painted! Contact Rocco today to arrange your private viewing!

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First Ad! Executive condo. Renovated 1510 sq ft! In prime Thornhill address. Formal livining & dining rms., bright eat-in kitchen, 2-1/2 bathrooms, popular split 2 bedroom plan, both with ensuites. Southwest view. Value! Gary Roach*

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You can support local animal shelters and rescue centres by participating in Global Pet Foods’ eighth annual Show Us Your Heart campaign. Global Pet Foods’ Richmond Hill and Thornhill locations will raise money for Forgotten Ones Cat Rescue, Doberman Rescue of Ontario and the Animal Aid Foundation. Devoted pet owner and hockey spokesman Don Cherry is teaming up with Global Pet Foods again to promote the fundraiser. From Feb. 1 to 15, show your support at the two Richmond Hill locations or 70 Doncaster Ave., Thornhill. Forgotten Ones Cat Rescue finds homes for stray and abandoned cats. Finding new homes for unwanted or abandoned Dobermans is an ongoing mission for the Doberman Rescue of Ontario. The Animal Aid Foundation works to correct animal over-population and homeless pets. Visit facebook.com/globalpetfoods — Serena Kwok

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ABOUT YOU The Liberal welcomes submissions of upcoming events from non-profit community organizations. While every effort is made to include all submissions, there is no guarantee of publication. E-mail items to mbeck@ yrmg.com Did you know you can add your own items to our online calendar? Visit: www.yorkregion.com/yorkregion-events/

FRIDAY, FEB. 7 PFLAG Canada-York Region (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) hosts its first LGBTQ Charity Gala Stand Proud Feb. 7 starting at 6:30 p.m. at The Heintzman House in Thornhill, 135 Bay Thorn Dr. LGBTQ people, friends and families invited; all proceeds go to PFLAG York Region’s outreach, support and educational services. Tickets $65 (ages 16+), includes dinner, 1 drink ticket, non-alcoholic beverages, dancing and entertainment. Order tickets at Eventbrite.ca, email events@pflagyork.ca or call 1-888-905-5428 ext. 73. Open Doors, Open Minds lecture is presented Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Shabbat services at Temple Kol Ami, 36 Atkinson Ave., Thornhill. Once a year, the sanctuary welcomes a teacher of another faith for members to learn the beliefs and practices of neighbours. Dr. Bahram Jam, of the Zoroastrian religious community and a physiotherapist in York Region, is guest speaker. Choir will sing, dessert oneg will follow. Call 905-709-2620 or visit www.kolami.ca for details.

SATURDAY, FEB. 8 You’re invited to a free Total Food Makeover at York Family Chirpractic, 7670 Yonge St., unit 10, Thornhill Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn about quality nutrition that makes sense and how small lifestyle changes can prevent or reverse disease. Register online at info@yorkfamilychiropractic.com or call 905-695-2291.

SUNDAY, FEB. 9 St. Volodymyr’s women’s group presents a Valentine Tea & Bake Sale Feb. 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. at St. Volodymyr’s Ukranian Church, 15 Church Lane, Thornhill (Yonge and John streets). Home baking, gifts, raffle and more — all proceeds to children’s charities. All welcome, also to divine liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, call 905-889-0187. Toronto Jewish Film Festival presents Chai Tea & A Movie Feb. 9 at City Playhouse theatre, 1000 New Westminster Dr., at Bathurst St. in Thornhill. Enjoy Igor And The Cranes’ Journey (Igor VeMasa Ha’agurim), directed by Evgeny Ruman. Doors open for tea at 4 p.m., film shown at 5 p.m. Tickets of $15 can be purchased in advance at tjff.com or call 416-324-9121 and leave message. Temple Kol Ami presents its first Texas Hold’em charity poker tournament Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. in the gym, 36 Atkinson Ave. in Thornhill. Tickets $40, purchase at Kol Ami office. Large prize pool, invite your friends; proceeds go to Kol Ami. Call 905-709-2620 or visit kolami.ca for details. The adult education committee of Shaar Shalom Synagogue, 2 Simonston Blvd., Thornhill presents Doretta Wilson Feb. 9 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. speaking about: What your children are NOT learning in school. For details, call 905-889-4975. The Grandview Area Residents Association invites everyone to a Family Skate Feb. 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the outdoor rink behind Henderson Avenue Public School, 66 Henderson Ave., Thornhill. Helmets recommended, no parking in park. Free skating, shinny after 3 p.m. Hot chocolate and hotdogs available for donations, which will benefit the school. Subject to weather conditions.

MONDAY, FEB. 10 Do you feel alone, depressed, hopeless? The Canadian Mental Health Association offers Support for Depression groups. A Richmond Hill group meets weekly Monday nights 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at McConaghy Seniors Centre, 10100 Yonge St., room 204. No fee or registration required. Trained facilitators welcome new members. For details, call CMHA York Region at 905-853-8477 or visit cmha-yr.on.ca The Reel Thing film series presents The Hunt Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St. This controversial Danish film (English subtitles) focuses on a divorced daycare worker who is hoping to win custody of his estranged teenage son. Tickets $8.85, call box office at 905-787-8811 or visit rhcentre.ca

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12 The first meeting of a new group, Menoclawsal Mavens, for women in menopause, will be held at Panera Bread, 9350 Yonge St. in Hillcrest Mall parking lot Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. For those about to have menopause or wish they didn’t; for more visit meetup.com/Menoclawsal-Mavens/

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NDP leader, Thornhill candidate offer solutions NDP leader Andrea Horwath and Thornhill NDP byelection candidate Cindy Hackelberg sat down with reporter Tim Kelly to talk about where they stand on the issues. For the full interview, go online to yorkregion.com Q: What are three top priorities for Thornhill? A. Cindy Hackelberg: The first one is health care, without a doubt. There are people from all walks of life in Thornhill. The issue I hear the most about, first off, is the need for better health care from our doctors and nurses and also homecare. There are a number of people who are waiting for homecare and the waiting times are much, much too long. It’s hard for those who need it and it’s very hard for those who are concerned about their loved ones, so this is something I think is requiring a lot of improvement throughout the province and here in Thornhill. The second issue is job creation. Although many people have the sense that Thornhill is a very wealthy riding and that is true — there are a number of people who are very well off — it’s also very true there are a number of people who are struggling and I see it on the doorstep.

I see people who are working very hard, they’re working two jobs or even three jobs as Andrea [Horwath] mentioned earlier and that’s a big problem. We need to make people able to get the jobs that they need and the youth, in particular, too. We’ve worked very hard to try to create youth jobs and more investment needs to be done in that way. We need to make sure it’s more equitable and more people are able to find employment. The third issue for me would be transit. I am a commuter, I’m probably the only candidate who is a commuter, I don’t know if the others are, but I haven’t heard anything to that effect. I travel to Toronto every day for my job. And, I go with the GO Train. Even though Thornhill is only 20 km from Toronto, for me to go to and from work takes twoand-a-half hours and the transit options are not very frequent, either. If I look at the Lakeshore lines, they go every 10 minutes in rush hour. If I don’t get the 5:30 p.m. train on the way home, it’s another 75 minutes to Thornhill (Union to Langstaff in Thornhill). That’s hard, there are thousands, 2,000 people every day, taking the Richmond Hill line, that’s hard when there aren’t transit options in the city to make it easier in Thornhill.

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To have one or a couple of players on one team earn athletic scholarships in the United States in one season is generally considered a good accomplishment. But the Glen Shields FC 96 girls team raised the bar when 14 team members confirmed yesterday their intentions to attend U.S. universities on soccer scholarships this fall. That group included: Goalkeeper Devon Kerr, who announced her commitment to Ohio State University; defender Victoria Pickett (University of Wisconsin); defender Daniella Dell’Aquila (University of St. Thomas at Houston); defender Jordane Cavery (Louisiana State University); defender Kendra Prince (Oakland University); midfielder Emma Pozzulo (University of Pittsburgh); midfielder Ashley Moreira

(University of Pittsburgh); forward Amy Rowe (University of Louisiana-Monroe); forward Michaela DiCianna (Duquesne University); forward Taylor Pryce (University of Pittsburgh); forward Ocean Parr (University of South Florida); forward Simone Wark (University of South Carolina); forward Veronica Bosco (University of Memphis) and forward Cassidy Kunicyn (University of Louisiana-Monroe). In addition, five other team members turned down U.S. scholarship offers and elected to study and play at Canadian universities. — Michael Hayakawa

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Andrew Wang accomplished something no other member of the University of Toronto Varsity Blues menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fencing team has done since 2006 after taking to the floor at the Ontario University Athletics championships in Hamilton last weekend. The Thornhill resident claimed the Schwende Trophy after capturing the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s individual championship and propelling the Varsity Blues menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sabre team to top honours in that discipline. Wangâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance also earned him the George Tully Trophy as male fencer most proficient in skill, style and sportsmanship. Along with claiming the two trophies and helping the Varsity Bluesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fencing team claim bronze in the team championships, the Faculty of Medicine student was named an OUA all-star. The University of Toronto also honoured Wang by naming him their male athlete of the week for the period ending Feb. 2.

Rebels grab tournament title The Thornhill Rebels defeated the Humber Valley Sharks 4-2 to claim the Midget Junior Division title at the inaugural Hillcrest Summits Select Tournament in North York last weekend. Buoyed by unanswered goals from Andrew Hamilton and Jonah Vosburg, the Rebels jumped out to a 2-0 lead through the opening period. After the Sharks battled back with a pair

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Shotbolt Athlete of Week Being named the Carleton University Female Athlete of the Week is almost becoming a formality for Lindsay Shotbolt. For the third time this academic year, the Markham resident and forward for the Ravens womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball team was bestowed with that honour for the period ending Feb. 2. She had 11 rebounds in a win over the University of Toronto Varsity Blues, Friday. Shotbolt also recorded 15 rebounds and 16 points in a 68-62 loss to Ryerson, Saturday. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Michael Hayakawa

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Enbridge gets OK for pipeline to run under Markham, Hwy. 407 Enbridge Gas Distribution has been given clearance to go ahead with a $686.5-million pipeline expansion project in Greater Toronto, which will pass through Markham. There will be a connection to an existing pipeline at a proposed Buttonville station. And Union Gas has been granted approval to proceed with another $423 million of projects in the GTA that will help it move gas to customers in eastern Ontario, and improve reliability on its system. The Ontario Energy Board released the decision Thursday. Construction is expected to begin in late 2014 and finish in October 2015. The decision was greeted with disappointment by green groups, who had argued that better energy conservation measures could eliminate the need for the projects. They also objected that the expansion will let more shale gas flow into Ontario. Most of the new pipe — which Enbridge says is needed to serve growing customer demand — will be laid along

the Hwy. 407 corridor. Enbridge had said the upgrade is needed because its system in the GTA has not had a major expansion since 1992. “Like adding lanes to Hwy. 401, we are adding pipe to our distribution system to meet the increased natural gas transportation requirements of our customers,” the company explained on its website. If the project didn’t proceed, Enbridge warned that a crucial distribution station in Toronto’s Port Lands, serving the city core, could run short of gas as soon as the winter of 2015-2016. In a worst-case scenario, it warned, 270,000 customers might run out of gas. Reliability isn’t the only factor, Enbridge’s Malini Giridhar said in an interview. “It also allows us to source lower cost supply,” she said. “This project can also be leveraged for the rest of Ontario and Quebec to have access to these supplies.” The board accepted the broad objectives of the projects. — Torstar News Service

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Condo for Rent 175 Cedar Ave Richmond Hill, Large 1 bedroom + Sunroom Large, 780sqft. condo, master bathroom with ensuite, solarium, 2pc washroom, pantr y, includes all utilities and Rogers cable. Very bright spacious, very well maintained luxury building! Super quiet. Great residents - Fantastic lifestyle Features such as: outdoor pool and tennis, indoor hot tub, squash, gym, media room & more. Walking distance to bus, Go train, Shopping, schools, parks. Includes: fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer, dryer, window coverings. Non-smoking or pets, looking for long term lease $1,450 mth includes one parking spot + $70 mth for 2nd underground parking spot. Available March 1st. Call 905-830-6690 references required, first and last month.

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14TH/ MARKHAM- beautiful, spacious 2 bedroom basement, separate entrance, gas fireplace, laundry, nonsmoking/ pets. Must see! $1100 inclusive. 416-317-5426 hum29@hotmail.com

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SELTZER, Edna Margaret (nee Richer) (Formerly of Orangeville and Richmond Hill, Ontario) It is with heartfelt sadness that the family announces the passing of Edna M a r g a r e t S e l t z e r, w h o p a s s e d peacefully in her sleep with family by her side at the age of 88, on February 01, 2014 at Vernon Jubilee Hospital in Vernon, BC. She was predeceased by her parents Annie and Henry Richer, beloved husband Russ (1986), (retired from York County Board of Education), brother George (Winn), sisters Lilly Rathwell, Ethel McKeon, brothers-inlaw Jim Rathwell, Jim McKeon, Harley Booker, Hubert Roth, Jim Seltzer, Lyn Jelly and grandson Paul Cooper. She is survived by her brother Don (Jan) (Vernon, BC), Sister Daisy Booker (Hamilton), sisters-in-law Jean Roth (London), Joyce Seltzer (Orangeville) and Mary Elizabeth Jelly (Orangeville), children Mary Ann (Bill) W i l k i e ( Ve r n o n ) , S c o t t ( D i a n n e ) (Bridge Lake, BC), Sue Ann (Chuck) Cline(Keswick), grandchildren Jennifer (Clive), Ian (Lauren), Kendra (Chris), Meg (Garth), Alicia (Duane), Kyle (Jenna), Heather, Johnathan, Lauren (Chris), Pat, Steve (Claire) and Brian (Joanna), great-grand children Jada, Benjamin, Jack, Oliver, Autumn, Luke, Kieran, Chelsey, Brittany, Meagan, Caden, Carter and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends gathered at Canterbury Court, Edna's last home, to celebrate her life. Cremation interment will take place in Richmond Hill next to her beloved husband Russ. If desired memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family's on-line obituary @ www.MyAlternatives.ca . Arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES ® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237

NORMAN, Ruth Quietly in her sleep on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Aurora Resthaven in her 87th year. Ruth Norman (nee Brown), wife of the late Mike Norman and dear mother of Kim Dickinson, Paul Norman (Jane), and Donna Norman (Chris MacLean). P r o u d g r a n d m o t h e r o f Ty l e r a n d Tegan Dickinson, Amanda Sinclair (Mike), Sean Norman (Elizabeth) and Kyle Norman. Ruth will be sadly missed by her sisters Betty Ferguson and Jean Watson (Glen). Friends may call at the Thompson Funeral Home, 530 Industrial Parkway South, Aurora, (905)727-5421, on Thursday, February 6, 2014 from 9 to 10 a.m., followed by the Funeral Service in the chapel at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ontario SPCA would be appreciated. On-line condolences may be made at www.thompsonfh-aurora.com

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COOK, Roberta Mae (nee Gaston) Peacefully, at her home in Richmond Hill, on Monday, February 3, 2014 at the age of 84 years. Beloved wife of Donald. Dear mother of Randy, Colleen, Debbie, Barb and Sandy. Proud grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 14 greatgrandchildren. Dear sister of Charlie and Ken and predeceased by Bev, Marg, Kay, Joe and Bob. Friends may call at MARSHALL F U N E R A L H O M E , 1 0 3 6 6 Yo n g e Street, Richmond Hill (4th traffic light north of Major Mackenzie Drive) on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service in the chapel on Saturday, February 8th at 11 a.m. Cremation. Memorial donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. ZIRICINO, Mario At Mackenzie Health, Richmond Hill, with his family at his side on Friday, January 31, 2014 in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Patricia. Dear father of Andrew and Amanda. He will be remembered by his brother Robert and his many sisters and brothers-inlaw. He will be missed by his loving nieces, nephews, their families and Mario's many friends. Friends visited at MARSHALL F U N E R A L H O M E o n S u n d a y, February 2nd. Funeral Mass was held at St. Mary Immaculate Church on Monday, February 3rd. Cremation. Memorial donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Business Opportunities

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