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entire community at Yogurty’s, 9001 Dufferin St. at Autumn Hill Boulevard. The fundraiser is set for Monday, Feb. 17 will include DJ entertainment and activities for children, including clowns, a magician, facepainters and a raffle. The event runs from 1 to 5 p.m. Ten percent of all frozen yogurt sales and all proceeds from a raffle will be donated to Three To Be’s Pal program. Go to www.threetobe.org for more on this organization or try facebook (www.facebook.com/threetobe), twitter (www.twitter.com/threetobe), youtube (www. youtube.com/THREETOBEFOUNDATION) or e-mail info@ threetobe.org - Simone Joseph

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hether it’s the positive social aspects of paying taxes or the hot-button byelection issue of minimum wage in the Thornhill byelection, the Social Planning Council of York Region is weighing in on issues that matter to you. What? There’s a positive aspect to paying taxes, you ask? The council is presenting what it calls an evening of reflection and dialogue as part of a book launch Feb. 26 in Richmond Hill for Tax Is Not a Four-Letter Word. Written by a variety of contributors, it provides a “different take on taxes in Canada” and provides “new information on how taxation, and our thinking about it, has evolved ... presenting data that sets out what we get for what we pay and what we lose when we pay less.” Considering the tax-cutting mantra of politicians such as Toronto’s Rob Ford, and Richmond Hill politicians such as Carmine Perrelli and Greg Beros, those are fighting words. No one enjoys paying taxes, but most agree taxes help pay for the social safety net Canadians take pride in, as well as local services our municipalities can’t do without, such as snow plowing, garbage collection, fire services and parks, to name a few. The social planning council also took public umbrage at comments of a byelection candidate in Thornhill that seemed to suggest few residents in the riding subsist on minimum wage. Residents and commentators in the GTA took to social media and letters pages to argue with the premise that most people living in Thornhill are well off or don’t make a living on minumum wage. The social planning council wants you to know that, indeed, there are residents in Thornhill (both Markham and Vaughan) who live in poverty. “The poverty profile for the Thornhill riding showed a pov-

GET CONNECTED Book launch is at Richmond Hill Public Library Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. Contact Marcia Lopez: mlopez@labourcommunityservices.ca or 416-445-5819 ext. 22 for details. erty rate of 14.1 per cent, while the York Region poverty profile showed an overall poverty rate for York Region residents of 12.7 per cent,” stated Pat Taylor, cochairperson of the Social Planning Council. She noted that “precarious” or part-time, low-paying or contract work was highest in York Region at 21 per cent among the all the Regions of Toronto, Hamilton, Peel, Halton and York. “Poverty is definitely a serious issue in the riding of Thornhill and also a greater issue than in some other parts of York Region. When one in seven residents of the riding live in poverty, it is more than likely that a few have full-time jobs at minimum wage, since those working full-time at minimum wage still live 19 per cent below the poverty line,” wrote Ms Taylor. If you’re on the side of cutting taxes, you’ll say this is positive proof that residents in Thornhill — or Richmond Hill or Markham, for that matter — can’t afford to be hit with higher taxes in their municipalities. You’ll say this is further ammunition for those who urge that Richmond Hill and Markham councils, poised to hike taxes by 2.04 per cent and 2.49 per cent respectively, should, instead, cut taxes. Then there are those who say taxes are a necessity to underpin the good life, amenities and social service safety net we tap into when we are on the wrong side of the poverty line. Agree or disagree, come be part of the discussion at the book launch.

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I was very disturbed by page 1 of the Feb. 6, 2014 edition of The Thornhill Liberal. This front-page political advertisement had no indication whatsoever that it is in fact an advertisement. The format seemed almost identical to your usual front page. This is unethical journalism, as it is potentially misleading your readership.

EREZ ANZEL THORNHILL

Ad needs disclaimer I wish to lodge a complaint regarding the Feb. 6 edition of The Thornhill Liberal. The front page purports a paid political advertisement to be a news story and it is misleading. Nowhere on this page is a disclaimer that it is, indeed, an advertisement. The Liberal Party should be more straightforward in its ads and the newspaper should have printed a disclaimer.

BRUCE RUBIN THORNHILL

Underhanded tactics The Liberal may have met legal requirements, but your newspaper took liberties. Nowhere on the false-front page did it indicate it was an ad paid for by the Ontario Liberals. If your paper is going to endorse the Liberal candidate, just do so, but make it clear. Do not use underhanded tactics like this.

RON BETTLE THORNHILL

We made a mistake. Last week’s Thornhill Liberal was distributed with a false-front advertisement that closely resembled the design of our front page. The advertisement, paid for by the authorized campaign of Thornhill MPP Liberal candidate Sandra Yeung Racco, met Ontario Elections Act requirements for advertising. Publishing the advertisement did not signify endorsement of a candidate by The Liberal. However, we heard from many of you who were concerned, angry, confused and disappointed by our decision to publish this advertisement. Because editorial integrity and objectivity is of crucial importance to us, The Liberal has a policy that forbids advertisements that appropriate any of our newspaper’s editorial design elements. It also requires clear identification of advertising features and sponsored content. Regretfully, our policy was not followed in this instance and we extend our sincere apologies for that. Furthermore, your concerns prompted us to review our policy and we have extended it to prohibit falsefront advertisements of a political nature. — DEBORA KELLY, EDITOR IN CHIEF

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Selling Price for a new 2014 Q50 (Q4XG74 AA00) is $45,530. *Offers are available on approved credit through Infiniti Financial Services for a limited time. Representative semi-monthly lease offer based on new 2014 Q50 (Q4XG74 AA00) model. 2.9% lease APR for a 24 month term. Semi-monthly payment of $218 with $6186 down payment or equivalent trade. $86 PPSA, $0 security deposit and first semi-monthly payment due at lease inception. 48 semi-monthly payments due under the term of the lease with a total lease obligation of $11,418. Lease is based on a maximum of 16,000km per year with excess charge of $0.15/km. Freight and PDE charges of $1995, $5 OMVIC fee, $30 tire stewardship fee, $100 air conditioning surcharge and all applicable levies and charges are included. License, registration, insurance and all applicable taxes are extra. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. *No Charge Infiniti InTouch Navigation Package* offer is available with the purchase of a new 2014 Q50 (Q4XG74 CN00 model only) by February 28, 2014. $1,400 will be applied as a discount that is deducted from the negotiated selling price of the vehicle before taxes and can be combined with lease and finance offers Charge. Always turn to check what is behind you before backing up. Offers valid until midnight on Feb 28, 2014. Offers may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers. Certain conditions may apply. Vehicle and wheels may not be exactly as shown. US model shown. Certain features may differ on Canadian model. See Infiniti Of Willowdale for complete details.

THURSDAY, FEB. 13 All welcome Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. to an Arthur and Sandra Benjamin Lecture with Bulgarian Consul General Ivo Mouskourov speaking on Bulgarians hiding Jews during the war at Temple Har Zion, 7360 Bayview Ave., Thornhill. Members $3; guests $6. For info, visit templeharzion.com

FRIDAY, FEB. 14 Enjoy the 5th annual Love Train Revue on Valentine’s, Feb. 14 at 8 p.m., celebrating Black History Month with George St. Kitts and friends, at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St. Enjoy Motown, jazz, funk, blues, African folk, reggae music and more; concert supports the Alzheimer Society of York Region and Herb Carnegie Future Aces Foundation. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. For

ABOUT YOU tickets — $45 adult; $40 senior/student — call box office at 905-787-8811 or visit rhcentre.ca St. Volodymyr’s Parish, 15 Church Lane, Old Thornhill, presents a pierogy dinner Feb. 14 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. of pierogies, sausages, soup, sauerkraut, fried onions, sour cream, homemade desserts and beverages. Adults $10; students $7; children 7 and under free; no reservations needed. Proceeds to upkeep of heritage Ukranian church; for details, call 905-889-0187.

SATURDAY, FEB. 15 The Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra and Alex and George St. Kitts present All You Need is Love: Symphonic Beatles Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St. Experience your favourite

Beatles tunes like never before with a rich symphonic sound, plus pre-concert talk at 7:15 p.m., offering valuable insight into the music, composers and musicians. Tickets: adult $28; student/senior $23; call 905-787-8811 or visit rhcentre.ca

SUNDAY, FEB. 16 Take all the Jewish summer sleepover camps and mix them with PJ Library and you get PJ Kids Go To Camp. Come Feb. 16 from 3 to 5 p.m. to the Prosserman JCC, 4588 Bathurst St., Toronto. Children up to age 10 can enjoy fun summer camp activities and there’s information for parents, plus a chance to win a free trial at camp of your choice. Shaar Shalom Synagogue, 2 Simonston Blvd., Thornhill presents Break the Ice Dance Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m., featuring a live performance of James Reagan, hosted by Shaar Shalom singles group. Cost: $10 (includes refreshments); call 905-889-4975 ext. 72.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19 The Thornhill Garden & Horticultural Society meets Feb.

19, the third Wednesday of each month, at 8 p.m. at Thornhill Community Centre, 7755 Bayview Ave. at John St. Social begins at 7:30 p.m. Karl Mahler will speak about Floriade 2012 - Holland. Annual membership $20 (single) or $25 (family). New members, guests welcome. For details, contact Bernadette at 905-771-7851 or lbburns711@rogers.com

THURSDAY, FEB. 20 Prostate Cancer Canada Network’s Newmarket Support Group meets Feb. 20 at Newmarket Seniors Meeting Place, 474 Davis Dr., Newmarket with meet and greet at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. Speaker is Dr. Preiner, urologist with Southlake Regional Hospital. All welcome; for info call 905895-1975 or visit newmarketprostatecancer.com

SATURDAY, FEB. 22 Shaar Shalom Synagogue, 2 Simonston Blvd. Thornhill, presents a free Youth Pyjama Party and Movie Night Feb. 22. Enjoy Havdallah and Movie Night in your PJs; Havdallah starts at 7 p.m. followed by movie. Snacks, drinks included. Contact Anna at youth@shaarshalom.ca or 905-889-4975 ext. 62.

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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/

Presents:

IN NATURE’S REALM

Saturday, February 15 ~ 8:00PM

at Trinity Anglican Church in Aurora...79 Victoria St.

Sunday, February 16 ~ 7:30 PM

at Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. 10268 Yonge St. PROGRAM:

DVORAK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Czech Suite ELGAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cello Concerto, Guest Artist: Andrew Ascenzo, Cello SCHUMANN . . . . . . . . . . . .Symphony No.3 “Rhenish”

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.

7 to 9 p.m.

Location

Monday, February 3

Al Palladini Community Centre, Activity Room #2 9201 Islington Avenue, Woodbridge, ON L4L 1A7

Wednesday, February 5

North Thornhill Community Centre, Activity Room A 300 Pleasant Ridge Avenue, Thornhill, ON L4J 9B3

Monday, February 10

Garnet A. Williams Community Centre, Activity Room #3 501 Clark Avenue West, Thornhill, ON L4J 4E5

Tuesday, February 11

Vellore Village Community Centre, Activity Room #3 1 Villa Royale Avenue, Woodbridge, ON L4H 2Z7

Wednesday, February 12

Maple Community Centre, Activity Room #1 10190 Keele Street, Maple, ON L6A 1R7

Tuesday, February 18

Kleinburg Public School, Front Entrance 10391 Islington Avenue, Kleinburg, ON L0J 1C0

Tickets: Saturday: Adults $28, Seniors $23, Students $15 Sunday: Adults $30, Seniors $25, Students $15

TICKETS: Saturday: Adults $28, Seniors $23, Students $12 Sunday: Adults $30, Seniors $25, Students $15

For Saturday concert call: York Symphony at (416) 410-0860 For Sunday concert call: Richmond Hill at: (905) 787-8811 OR ONLINE: www.rhcentre.ca

Sign language interpreter services will be available at each location.

The Spadina Subway Transit Strategy is also available for public input at: yrt.ca/en/aboutus/serviceplanning.asp Email your feedback to transitinfo@york.ca for consideration.

Call: 1-866-MOVE-YRT (668-3978) or visit us online at: yrt.ca

Post-Game Interview Every year, over 70,000 boys and girls play Timbits Hockey, where they learn the skills of the game, and share moments with family and friends. Tim Hortons is proud to support Timbits Hockey, where the first goal is having fun. EW

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Markham could have ‘taken easy route’ on budget: mayor BY AMANDA PERSICO

SEND YOUR LETTER: Email your comments and/or suggestions to mbeck@yrmg.com

apersico@yrmg.com

Markham passed its 2014 budget and that means your wallet will be taking a hit. This year’s 2.49-per-cent tax increase amounts to about $26.72 for the average home in Markham, assessed at about $521,000. This year’s tax increase includes a boost in the city’s winter maintenance program as well as replenishing the city’s reserves used to pay for tree replanting after the December 2013 ice storm. Although this is an election year, the tax rate increase is what’s good for the city, Mayor Frank Scarpitti said. In fact, council could have ignored staff recommendations to include more funds for winter maintenance and ice storm recovery cost and could have approved a 1.9-per-cent tax rate increase, he added. “There are some political organizations who will tailor their budget in an election year to make themselves look good,” the mayor said. “We could have said let the next council deal with the increase. We’re not afraid to deal with these issues during an election year. We didn’t take the political route. This budget is appropriate for the needs of our community.” The city also had years of 0-per-cent increases, even during non-election years, he added. Markham has one of the lowest tax rate increases over the last six years, where Markham’s total tax rate increase amounts to

about 5.49 per cent, compared to 14.04 per cent in Richmond Hill, 17.39 in Vaughan and 33.1 per cent in Mississauga. “I’ve heard it said, ‘It’s easy to keep Markham taxes low because the city is always growing,” Mr. Scarpitti said. “I appreciate that every municipality is unique. But this speaks volumes about our efficiency.” This year’s budget includes future staff for the Cornell fire station, Pan Am Centre, southeast community centre and Markham’s sport park. “This is done so when the facility open taxpayers are not taking a big in on taxes,” Mr. Landon said. “This also provides for a smooth transition when the facility opens as well.”

BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS: • $16.9 million – Markham Pan Am Centre construction, second year costs; • $14.87 million – Main Street Markham reconstruction project between Hwy. 407 and Hwy. 7; • $7.23 million – second phase of the Rodick Road extension; • $4.07 million –Hwy. 404 cross-over bridge north of Hwy. 7.

We Weathered the Storm Together PowerStream is your community-owned energy company. The majority of our employees live right here in the communities we serve. Not only are they customers of PowerStream but so are members of their families, close friends, neighbours across the street or acquaintances they met through being involved in the community. As part of your community, our employees fully understand how important it is to deliver safe and reliable power to you, and OUR community, regardless of the circumstances. When the ice storm at the end of 2013 caused more than 92,000 of our customers to lose their power at the start of the holidays, restoring service as quickly as possible became more than just being important, it was personal. We immediately responded to the crisis and worked as hard as we could to get the job done under very difficult conditions. At PowerStream, we know that the electricity we deliver is essential in supporting our customers’ quality of life. Without it, customers affected by the ice storm had no heat or lighting and were not able to power up other important household appliances such as refrigerators and stoves. It created a situation which demanded us to work 24/7 over several days so that all our customers who lost their service could once again enjoy their quality of life powered by electricity.

Jim Cole, Lines, Markham resident

Being part of your community is one of the reasons why we are committed to delivering reliable power to you. Your community is our community. Together, working and communicating with you, our customers, we will further improve our outage communication and restoration systems in the future, especially when extreme weather causes widespread power outages.

Ena Sethi, Customer Service, Markham resident

FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS AT THE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

Inserts for Thursday Feb. 13, 2014

Brooke Swaisland and her father, Steve, showed their Canadian pride by painting a flag in the snow.

Show your Olympic spirit contest Have you caught Olympic fever? What are you and your family doing to show your national pride? Send us your photos depicting your Olympic spirit. We’ll post some of the best entries and enter you in a draw for movie passes. Send your photos to jgutteridge@yrmg.com with your name in the body of the email and fill out a ballot by visiting bit.ly/1eUSMp4

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JOIN US AT AN OPEN HOUSE FEBRUARY 20 9 am – 12 pm 7 – 9 pm

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Don’t miss these flyers in today’s Liberal!

It could be a pair of track shoes, a theatrical costume, or maybe even a robotics set. If your child has a passion for something, we will harness it and take it to a whole new level. We will essentially attach a big set of sub-woofers to it and allow it to be ampliﬁed to the world. If they have yet to ﬁnd it, we will dig down deep and explore all the possibilities, and not stop until we unearth that one thing that opens their mind and their eyes as big as humanly possible. It’s an incredible place to discover big, dreamy answers to the question,

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ASK US ABOUT OUR $10,000 ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP FOR GRADES 9 AND 10. DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 28, 2014.

Some flyers delivered to selected areas only To book your flyer call 905-881-3373 For Distribution info call 905-660-9887 TH

The Country Day School offers JK-12 in a co-ed, non-denominational environment located on 100 beautiful acres in King. 13415 Dufferin St., King, ON L7B 1K5 T: 905 833 1220 www.cds.on.ca

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© 2014 Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. 2014 B 250 with Sport Package/2014 C 350 4MATIC™ Avantgarde Edition Sedan/2014 C 350 Avantgarde Edition Coupe shown above, have a total price of $35,220/$55,545/$59,095. **Total price for advertised vehicles of $33,220/$44,995/$47,495 includes MSRP and all applicable dealer fees. 2First, second and third month payment waivers are capped for the 2014 B 250/2014 C 300 4MATIC™ Avantgarde Edition Sedan/2014 C 250 Avantgarde Edition Coupe up to a total of $1,200/$1,350/$1,350 (including taxes) for lease programs and up to a total of $1,800/$1,950/$1,950 (including taxes) for finance programs. Payment waivers are only applicable on the 2014 B-Class, C-Class Coupe, C-Class Sedan, E-Class Coupe, E-Class Cabriolet, SLK and CLS models. *Lease and finance offers based on the 2014 B 250/2014 C 300 4MATIC™ Avantgarde Edition Sedan/2014 C 250 Avantgarde Edition Coupe available only through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services on approved credit for a limited time. Lease example based on $298/$358/$418 per month for 45/27/39 months with a down payment or equivalent trade of $3,550/$4,760/$4,860. Freight/PDI of up to $2,075, dealer admin fee of $395, fuel surcharge of up to $80, air-conditioning levy of $100, EHF tires, filters, batteries of $29.70, PPSA up to $59.15 and OMVIC fee of $5 are due at signing. First month’s payment plus security deposit of $300/$400/$500 and applicable taxes due at lease inception. MSRP starting at $30,500/$42,250/$44,750. Lease APR of 2.9%/2.9%/2.9% applies. Total obligation is $19,920/$17,506/$24,352. 18,000 km/year allowance ($0.20/km for excess kilometres applies). Finance example is based on a 60-month term and a finance APR of 0.9%/0.9%/0.9% and an MSRP of $30,500/$42,250/$44,750. Monthly payment is $469/$614/$661 (excluding taxes) with $2,990/$4,225/$4,475 down payment. Freight/PDI of up to $2,075, dealer admin fee of $395, fuel surcharge of up to $80, air-conditioning levy of $100, EHF tires, filters, batteries of $29.70, PPSA up to $59.15 and OMVIC fee of $5 are due at signing. First month’s payment and applicable taxes due at finance inception. Cost of borrowing is $634/$830/$894 for a total obligation of $33,794/$43,765/$46,828. 1Vehicle license, insurance and registration are extra. Dealer may lease or finance for less. Offers may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers. See your local Mercedes-Benz Corporate Store for details. Offers end February 28, 2014.

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Metroland Media Toronto editor-inchief Peter Haggert introduces Price Waterhouse Coopers LLP financial analyst Fred Cassano to comment on the new federal budget during a Rotary Club breakfast meeting held yesterday at Thornhill’s Bayview Golf and Country Club.

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Offer valid between January 6 and March 3, 2014. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer, promotion or advantage. It can be revoked at any time. The total amount invested by the client will be divided into five equal portions, each invested in a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) with its own term and rate. The interest rate applicable to each GIC is fixed for the duration of each GIC term. The fixed interest rates applicable to each GIC are as follows: 1.2% (1-year term), 1.5% (2-year term), 2.0% (3-year term), 2.15% (4-year term), 3.0% (5-year term). These rates may change without prior notice. These GICs can be invested in an RRSP or a non-registered investment (non-RRSP). The total minimum investment required is CDN $2,500 (i.e., CDN $500 per GIC). Interest may be simple or compound, as the client chooses, with the exception of GICs invested in an RRSP, for which interest is compound only. Interest is payable yearly. Unless the client advises otherwise, each GIC will automatically be reinvested at maturity in a 5-year, non-redeemable, fixed-rate GIC at the rate then in effect. To invest via the Internet, you must have a National Bank account. If you do not, please contact one of our branches. National Bank is a member of the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC).

BY SEAN PEARCE

spearce@yrmg.com

Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty tabled the 2014 budget Tuesday with promises of renewed prosperity and a brighter future for Canadians, but the opposition parties labelled it a “do-nothing” plan and accused the government of neglecting the needs of the people for political gain. Conservative York-Simcoe MP Peter Van Loan welcomed the budget, saying it offered significant benefits for residents of his riding. He echoed Mr. Flaherty’s focus on job creation, while also touting the pledges to maintain economic growth and hold the line on taxes. “Our government is on track to balance the budget by 2015, while continuing to deliver on our commitments to Canadians to invest in creating jobs, keep taxes low and save Canadians money,” the government house leader said in a statement. “The average family is now saving $3,400 a year in taxes and we have created over a million jobs. “We will continue to focus on the real priorities of Canadians and deliver results.” Beyond those measures, Mr. Van Loan also pointed to the creation of the Canada Apprentice Loan program, more support for youth apprenticeships and the elimination of the value of student-owned vehicles when determining eligibility for student loans as key highlights for his constituents. Beyond that, the government plans to launch the Canada Job Grant along with an enhanced

job matching service, while also investing in the automotive, forestry and mining sectors. In addition to jobs, the federal government also plans to increase competition and lower prices in the telecommunications market, introduce legislation to prohibit unjustified cross-border price difference and eliminate the practice of pay-to-pay billing. And while Mr. Flaherty says there will be no new taxes, smokers will have a little less money to burn. That’s because taxes on cigarettes will rise by $4 per carton, a measure expected to add about $700 million to the federal coffers. Mr. Flaherty also talked up the fact that the government will balance the budget in 2015. The deficit for 2014-15 will ring in at about $2.9 billion, while 2015-16 expects to see a $6.4-billion surplus. The budget prompted applause from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. “We’re pleased and encouraged that Stephen Harper and Jim Flaherty are on track to keep their election promise and balance the budget in 2014-15,” said CTF federal director Gregory Thomas. The NDP called it a do-nothing budget that failed to address concerns of families in the Toronto area. The party accused the government of withholding real assistance until next year — an election year. “Telling Canadians who need help now to wait is disappointing and opportunistic,” NDP finance critic Peggy Nash said.

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Tory MPs defend federal budget, MY NISSAN critics pan it as do-nothing

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Candidate arrested; topics debated at CAA event FRONT PAGE PHOTO: At last week’s only candidate debate in the Thornhill byelection, Liberal Sandra Yeung Racco (from left), PC’s Gila Martow, NDP candidate Cindy Hackelberg and Green candidate Teresa Pun debate the issues of the riding.

BY TIM KELLY

Our reporters and photographers will tell you how the vote unfolds at yorkregion.com

Happy 49th Birthday Canada Flag!

Please support our Canada Flag by wearing red and white and displaying the flag on Saturday, February 15! Councillor Valerie Burke Ward 1 - City of Markham

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The stakes were high last Thursday night, one week away from today’s provincial byelection in Thornhill, as candidates from Ontario’s four main parties made their case before voters at a debate organized by the Canadian Automobile Association South Central Ontario branch. Moderator Alan Carter, Global TV’s Queen’s Park bureau chief and host of Focus Ontario, pushed the candidates for specific answers on such topics as how they would fund transit improvements, if they support right-to-work legislation, and if a boost in the minimum wage to $14 per hour is something they support. On the minimum wage question, Conservative candidate Gila Martow said she felt the real issue was the need to create a business-friendly climate in Ontario, rather than the exodus of young people heading to Western Canada for jobs, which, she believes, is happening now. “There’s no point talking about measures that are going to hurt our economic growth,” Ms Martow said. Pressed to answer specifically on the merits of increasing the minimum wage in Ontario to $14 an hour, tied to the rate of inflation, she said: “I think it (the hourly wage tied to inflation) is an arbitrary number. I

think what we want to do is have job creation in this province. We don’t want to lose jobs. “Instead of asking the workers … well, what worker isn’t going to say why not make it $20 an hour, why not make it $30 an hour?” Mr. Carter asked what Ms Martow would support as a method to determine the minimum wage rate. “I would support whatever the business climate can handle. What I am saying is we sit down with business leaders,” she said, before being interrupted by a heckler who said that “business would want a zero” increase in the cost of labour. Meanwhile, Liberal candidate Sandra Yeung Racco took the opportunity to go on the attack against Ms Martow on the minimum wage issue and accused her opponent of being “really out of touch”. “If she (Ms Martow) thinks that people in Thornhill do not need minimum wages, there’s a big problem. According to the Blue Door Shelter, there’s 18,562 people that live in poverty in Thornhill. That’s 14 per cent of the people. I think the premier took the right approach.” On the issue of how to fund better transit in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, Ms Martow and NDP candidate Cindy Hackelberg attacked headline-grabbing Liberal scandals and wasteful spending.

Ms Martow attacked the Liberal record, saying it was one of failure. “McGuinty gave us a gas tax that was supposed to be dedicated for transit. It went into general coffers and that’s how they got the money for cancelling the gas plants, eHealth and Ornge,” she said. “And we’re paying the debt and the interest on the debt for all of this waste of money. I would say Thornhillers are tired of missing the last GO Train home and want more GO train service.” Ms Yeung Racco defended the Liberals’ record, saying the government has delivered the soon-to-becompleted Yonge-Spadina subway extension to Vaughan. Before the debate began, perennial fringe candidate and People’s Political Party of Ontario leader Kevin Clarke overtook the podium to deliver a rambling diatribe that amazed, amused and perplexed. Gently ushered away by a security guard just before the debate was set to begin, Mr. Clarke eventually left the ballroom and was arrested on unspecified charges for refusing to depart when repeatedly asked. Debate organizers banned Mr. Clarke, as well as Libertarian Party candidate Gene Balfour, Erin Goodwin of the Freedom Party and John Turmel of the Paupers Party, from participation. They did hand out campaign literature to the crowd.

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Outdoor Family Skate Day volunteers Steven Lipman (from left), Brian Forrester and Dave Evans make sure the ice surface behind Henderson Avenue Public School is perfect for skating fun. They say it’s hard work, but is a labour of love to keep the ice in good condition. STAFF PHOTO/CHRIS TRABER

Outdoor Thornhill rink labour of love BY CHRIS TRABER

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It’s a classic Canadian scene: a dusting of light snow swirled through the frigid afternoon air onto the massive sheet of pristine ice and skaters carving graceful arcs. The mid-winter setting would be worthy of a Norman Rockwell painting thanks to volunteers with the Grandview Area Residents Association. The pastoral Thornhill location behind Henderson Avenue Public School on an ethereal woodlot, was the site of the association’s fundraising Family Skate on behalf of the school Sunday afternoon. While the pleasure skating and late day shinny, hot chocolate and hot dogs were free, people enjoying the glass-like ice were encouraged to give donations, ratepayer association chairperson Ricardo Mashregi said. Business was brisk at the ice pad described as a labour of love. The 150-foot by 90-foot all-purpose community rink is crafted, maintained, flooded and shovelled daily by a core of a half dozen volunteers and another 40 on call for days when the snow really flies, Mr. Mashregi said.

TOUGH, SNOWY WINTER Keeping the ice surface ready has been a trial this snowy winter, he said. With the City of Markham’s permission, hoses and water supply, volunteers began the Grandview Park transformation in December. Instead of boards, the crew piled snow banks around the perimeter, an occasional bane for the hockey players. “You’ll find a lot of pucks in the snow banks,” he said with a chortle. “You can get rich.” The rink has become a community gathering place since it was first created several seasons ago. The pleasure skaters and hockey players are very respectful of each other, he said. “They give each other space at both ends of the ice.” The aim of the rink is to encourage interaction among neighbours, to get to know each other, he said. At minimum, the rink surface requires two hours of attention daily. The ice is more than seven inches thick. He attributes the condition of the rink to volunteer and local resident Brian Forrester. “We’d be skating on thin ice without him,” quipped Mr. Mashregi.

It’s not uncommon to find the devoted ice maker alone, late at night, broadcasting water in gentle sweeps. Mr. Forrester modestly admits he’s been one of the main caretakers of the frozen sheet. “I like it,” he said of his seven-year volunteer tenure. “It’s a Zen experience in the middle of the night, spraying and flooding. That’s fun. The shovelling, well, that’s hard work. But a place like this takes you back.” Neighbour Steven Lipman has assisted for a few years. “We walk the dogs here every day,” he said. “We work and the dogs play.” Volunteer Mary Walker was busy clearing rows of snow in preparation for the estimated 100 folks who braved the chilly temperatures today.

OLYMPIC INSPIRATION “I like to see the community interaction here,” she said. “How wonderful is it that the Winter Olympics have just started? If kids are inspired by the Games, they can come out and skate here.” Fellow volunteer Dave Evans took a breather from plowing snow. “This is good for the community,” he said. “It’s great to have place to skate, to exercise, to get outside. It’s a lot of work keeping up with the snow. This year it’s been a killer. As skaters arrived, he smiled, suggesting they are what makes it all worthwhile. “It costs so much for kids and sports,” he said. “It’s nice to have a place that’s free.” Local residents and first-time visitors to the park, Reza and Shirin Sanajian arrived with their two toddlers. “This is their first introduction to skating,” Mr. Sanajian said. “We brought them as a motivation, to see if they like it or not.” Markham’s Ward 1 Councillor Valerie Burke joined the festivities. “I love community events such as this,” she said. “There’s a lot of community spirit and it shows. It’s a good example of collaboration between the city and Grandview.” Local resident, volunteer and provincial Libertarian byelection candidate Gene Balfour took turns shovelling, skating and distributing a few flyers. As the hot dogs and drinks dwindled, the donations piled up. Several hundred dollars will be given to the school for varying student programs, Mr. Mashregi said.

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If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re wondering when clean up crews will get around to clearing your street of debris left behind by Decemberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s massive ice storm, the answer is now just a couple of clicks away. The City of Vaughan has launched a new tool on its website available at vaughan.ca/icestorm that allows you to track the progress of the clean up efforts by typing in your street name, or choosing from a drop down menu, then clicking on the search button. That will bring up details about when each phase of the four-phase clean up was or is expected to be completed in your neighbourhood. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made tremendous efforts cleaning up all the boulevards, all the streets throughout the city,â&#x20AC;? Jeffery Silcox-Childs, Vaughanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s manager of parks services, said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve completed the initial storm response and clean up phase and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re about to move into our third phase of the clean up. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also recognizing that, as warmer weather comes, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re more likely to get residents out in their

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yards inspecting the damage and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have more questions â&#x20AC;Ś so we wanted to get something out prior to that.â&#x20AC;? The first phase of the clean up â&#x20AC;&#x201D; dealing with trees, branches and debris posing a serious risk â&#x20AC;&#x201D; was completed by the end of December. The second phase â&#x20AC;&#x201D; tree pruning, removal and debris pick up â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is ongoing through February and into March in some parts of the city. The third phase, dubbed spring clean-up, is slated to commence once the snow melts.

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Timing of the final phase, basically esthetic tree pruning, has yet to be determined. The cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ice storm webpage also has information about what type of work is being carried out in each phase of the clean up, how and where to stack debris for pick up as well as a map showing the

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worst hit areas of the city. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also find answers to some frequently asked questions, which are updated regularly as new queries come in. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ultimately, the intent of the website itself, and the tool, is just to make it easier and quicker for residents to find answers to the most

common questions that they would have,â&#x20AC;? Mr. Silcox-Childs said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We really recognize that a lot of people are going to have more questions and a lot of people are going to have more debris once the snow is gone. So thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a larger scale spring clean up operation at the end of March into April. And, as well, our regular public works yard waste program will be starting earlier this year to accommodate that.â&#x20AC;? Crews have been working daily to clear away debris since the devastating storm battered southern Ontario Dec. 22 leaving thousands of homes and businesses in Vaughan without power and ravaging more than 32,500 trees, an estimated 13,600 of which need to be replaced. The city estimates damage wrought by the storm will end up costing about $21 million. Municipalities across the GTA are seeking disaster relief funding from the provincial and federal government to help cover the costs of cleaning up. The municipalities have asked for a response to that request by March 21.

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Megan Brenkelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s talents on the basketball court were in big demand by universities in Canada and the United States. While the 17-year-old Thornhill resident was elated to see a number of schools were interested in courting her skills to their respective campuses, she recently narrowed her choice to one. After averaging 25 points a game at CHAT this season, the five-foot, nine-inch Grade 12 guard will head to the University of Guelph this fall.

RELIEF TO MAKE DECISION In making her final decision, Brenkel acknowledged it was difficult, but at the same time a relief to finally get it out of the way. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel relieved at making this important decision as it was a lengthy process that included a lot of research about both the academic program and basketball recruiting process,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Much of my consideration centered around watching the team dynamic on and off the court. I instantly felt a connection to the coach (Christen Dickenson) and

know that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made an excellent decision.â&#x20AC;? In narrowing her choice to Guelph, Brenkel acknowledged it was her first choice to start with. Primarily, she said, because of the courses they offered that met her future ambition of attending medical school. Just as important, she developed a good feel for the campus and athletic and academic staff on campus. â&#x20AC;&#x153;First and foremost, the academic program that they have in bio medical science, will prepare me well for medical school,â&#x20AC;? she explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I also identify well with the goals and vision of the coach which is important given that fit with the team is critical. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Overall, the friendly nature of students, athletes and academic staff combined won me over.â&#x20AC;? Making her competitive debut on the hardwood court as a Grade 7 student and currently playing club basketball with the Scarborough Blues entry in the provincial under19 JUEL league, Brenkel was quick to credit several people in helping her to elevate her game to where she can continue with it at the post secondary school level.

While happy to credit her family and close friends in offering encouragement, Brenkel said sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s acquired a significant amount of knowledge on the hardwood court from Ben Mills of the Elite Basketball Camp.

CREDIT TO COACHES â&#x20AC;&#x153;For hundreds of hours over the course of three years he helped to strengthen my game and he worked with me one on one,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He has given me a strong foundation of knowledge about the game and how to be successful on the court. He has also continued to challenge me each week and in doing so, I have improved my game,â&#x20AC;? she was quick to point out. She also praised her coach at CHAT, Jeff Krupski, who mentored her over the last four years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He has given me the confidence to lead the Tanenbaum CHAT Kimel Cougars during this time and he continues to be very supportive,â&#x20AC;? she said. During her time with the Scarborough Blues, Brenkel said her coaches in Cameron Hall and Andrew Bergant have instilled discipline in her game and continue to assist in developing her skillset.

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The Civic Hero Award for Ward 5 was presented to Erlinda Insigne by Vaughan council last week, recognizing her community leadership, volunteerism and active involvement in the Filipino community and the FilipinoCanadian Association of Vaughan. “Erlinda Insigne has made outstanding contributions in support of the Filipino community in Vaughan through her passionate work as a volunteer and mentor,” said Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua. “Her tireless dedication has ... inspired important partnerships, including a Friendship Agreement formed in 1997 between the City of Vaughan and Baguio City, Philippines.” Mrs. Insigne is the founding director of the Filipino-Canadian Association of Vaughan, created to provide assistance to FilipinoCanadians in need. The association encourages participation in civic and social events. Mrs. Insigne organizes various community fundraisers and initiates partnerships with schools and community groups. She is the recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee and Golden Jubilee commemorative medals for her work in support of Filipino culture and values within the FilipinoCanadian community in Thornhill. “Mrs. Insigne’s ... efforts to preserve Filipino culture and beliefs are an excellent example of what it means to be a civic hero,” said Ward 5 Councillor Alan Shefman. “Her generosity and her commitment to helping others are effecting positive change in the community.”

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