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Ricardo Mashregi is chairperson of the Grandview Area Residents Association on the Markham side of Thornhill. He stands in an empty parking lot at Yonge and Grandview, just north of Steeles, where yet another condo is slated to be built. He and the local councillor have concerns it and other projects are examples of ‘poor urban planning’.

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meal development” and the prospect of the development bringing increased traffic and noise. “We’re getting pieces of development here and there,” Mashregi said. He complains of Markham’s “poor urban planning”, saying the condo plan is developer-driven. “Residents will pour into (these condo) units via cars,” he said, “meaning more pollution, poor planning, the onslaught of traffic. No one wants to live in this kind of mess,” he said.

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While the development may sound ideal, the chairperson of a local residents’ association is not so positive and is worried about the condo’s impact. Ricardo Mashregi is concerned that in the race between development companies’ desire to build and Markham’s quest to plan its land use, residents will end up on the losing end. “The private sector is forging ahead. They are not waiting. We need a plan,” said Mashregi, chair of the Grandview Area Residents Association. Among Mashregi’s fears: “piece-

The word vanguard means a position at the forefront of new developments. It can also mean cutting edge, avant-garde, trailblazer, trendsetter — but whatever the term calls to mind, The Vanguard building is coming to Thornhill. The 25-storey condo building will be in a prime location at the corner of Yonge Street and Grandview Avenue in Markham, just north of Steeles Avenue. The builder says the condo at 7089 Yonge St. will be home to a

theatre room, library and multipurpose rooms with access to an outdoor terrace, as well as a host of other features. People have reacted favourably to the future high-density home with its larger than average, familysized units, said Pouyan Safapour, Devron Developments’ chief operations officer. “The community response to The Vanguard has been very positive and they’ve been supportive of some key aspects of this development and how it fits into the neighbourhood,” said Safapour, a Thornhill resident.

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have produced close to 100 sleeping mats in the last 18 months. These milk bag mats went to help the homeless in Toronto, as well as throughout Central America, the Caribbean, South America, Africa and the Philippines. There are two winners of the Adult Citizen of Character award this year. One is Kathy Proud-

foot from East Gwilimbury, in her second term as a director on the Southlake Hospital board and previously chair of the Community Counts campaign for the hospital. A cancer survivor herself, she volunteers with both the Cancer Society and Southlake’s regional cancer centre. For 14 years, she has also been involved with the Nin Os Kom

York Region District School Board director Philip Parappally (left) applauds Thornhill Secondary School for earning the School of Character Award for the public board.

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Bruce Croft of Sinton Landmark presents Markham’s Mya Cheung (above) the Elementary Citizen of Character award at last week’s York Region Character Community Awards. Co-winner of the Adult Citizen of Character award was Michael Delaney (below) of Markville Secondary School.

Tin organization, raising cultural awareness and rekindling relationships between aboriginal peoples and other cultures within York, plus she supports the Ranji Singh Foundation, promoting social and cultural integration. Michael Delaney of Markham also earned the Citizen of Character award. As a custodian at Markville Secondary School, Delaney always shows care for staff and students by consistently lending a helping hand. He frequently goes beyond the call of duty in his support of all school ventures and participates in many after-school events and functions — showing warmth, compassion and respect. The School of Character Public Board Award goes to Thornhill Secondary School. Student leaders exhibit their caring and inclusiveness by ensuring incoming Grade 9 students a smooth transition and supporting the school’s booming English Language Learners population, along with mental health priorities. The school’s Hand-in-Hand Club collaborates with staff, students, board representatives and community members to promote a spirit of respect, understanding and cooperation to help newcomers adjust to school life in Canada. The School of Character Catholic Board Award goes to All Saints Catholic Elementary School in Markham. Many of the students, parents, staff and other partners are actively involved as ambassadors for numerous community initiatives outside of school and on their own time. Key initiatives include raising awareness for bullying prevention, greater sensitivity to mental health concerns and a celebration of differences among students at the school. Energy con-

servation and recycling efforts are also exhibited through the school’s eco-committee. The Character Through the Arts award was presented posthumously to Merlene Samuel-Cephas, director and founder of Arts Spotlight Theatre School in Newmarket, and accepted by her emotional husband, son and daughter, as the audience offered a standing ovation. Her compassion, integrity and dedication to youth and the arts community were demonstrated for 30 years, especially through her creation of the Voice Impact Project, a not-for-profit performance group that gave youth a voice through original stories of friendship, compassion and respect. She passed away in November, and former and current students offered tributes about how she changed their lives and inspired them. Her legacy offers youth a way to create change in their lives and better their communities through the arts. Instead of honouring one Character Champion this year, organizers decided to honour the founding members of the York Character Foundation 15 years ago, and those helping to start the annual awards evening 10 years ago. A large group came to the stage to be applauded for helping to honour 208 award winners over 10 years, among 1,330 impressive nominees. - with files by Marney Beck

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A princely wave from a 10-yearold hero, plus a group “selfie” of longstanding champions of character were poignant moments at the 10th annual York Region Character Community Awards in Richmond Hill last Wednesday. Some 15 individuals, schools, groups and business leaders across York Region were in the spotlight at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts for demonstrating exemplary character attributes such as compassion, perseverance, respect, honesty and optimism. Two special honourees this year are the Donald Cousens Award winner, Kathleen Redmond of East Gwillimbury, and the Community Hero winner, Maddox Blair-Hartwick, age 10, of Georgina (see front page inset photo). Redmond is a past Character Community Foundation member and last year helped develop and deliver a series of workshops, Creating a Character Culture, to help organizations, businesses, cultural groups and charities grow healthy, effective workplaces. An author and corporate trainer, she founded the Centre for Character Leadership in 1993. She has worked with York municipalities, and national and international companies, and volunteers as a director with Routes of Georgina. Redmond told the audience at the ceremony she is “honoured and humbled” by the Don Cousens award, and that Cousens is “an inspiration to me”. Maddox earned the hero award for exhibiting quick thinking in a time of medical emergency. He and his mother were dog-sitting for a friend in a home in Keswick. His mother, Melissa, lost consciousness and collapsed. Maddox called 911 on her cell phone, but as he didn’t know the address of the home, ran to a neighbour, who gave emergency personnel the response address. In the meantime, he put two dogs in the home in a separate room, so they would not interfere with EMS personnel and was able to give details about his mom’s medications and medical history to help in her care. His award was presented by York police chief Eric Jolliffe, who leaned down to tell the boy to acknowledge the heartfelt applause from the crowd, which he did with a princely wave. The Elementary Citizen of Character award was given to Mya Cheung of Markham. Mya and the students in the Milk Bag Club at All Saints Catholic Elementary School passionately demonstrate their concern for the poor. Under Mya’s direction, their combined efforts

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The number of distempered skunks and raccoons having to be “dispatched” by police in York Region has ballooned so much that the service has stopped the practice. As a result of the police decision, each municipality in the region has now been advised that as of Sept. 1, police will no longer be fulfilling this role and they will have to figure out their own methods. In 2015, police euthanized 80 animals with their firearms, a 175-per-cent rise from 2014 when 29 were put down. It’s not only an inefficient use of the service’s resources, according to York Regional Police, but also a safety risk, considering officers are often having to shoot the injured animals with shotguns in urban areas around highly populated areas. Thornhill, specifically, has seen two incidents where people felt at risk near officers as they destroyed animals. Last November, a 78-year-old man received injuries to his head after police shot a seriously injured deer in the Henderson and Proctor avenues area. The Special Investigations Unit is investigating that incident. Then, in March, a postal carrier reported feeling fearful when police shot a skunk with him nearby — the officers waited several hours for the distempered animal to meander its way to a safe area so that it could be shot. That same day, police were called to anoth-

Think these raccoons are cute? Not if they’re carrying distemper or rabies. er nearby site to help out with another skunk. In this case, the animal was bleeding from its eyes and had other festering body parts. In a letter sent to each town and city, police said they will only be responding to animal complaints when it’s been caused as a result of vehicle collisions. “Police firearms are not meant to be used as primary tools for wildlife management,” the letter states. Distemper is a viral disease also found in dogs and mimics the symptoms of rabies, however only rabies is transferable to humans. Distemper can result in animals appearing discombobulated, wandering in circles and unafraid of humans and can also lead to

paralysis and brain damage. Dogs should be vaccinated against the disease as a precaution. York Region is not alone in its struggles with distemper. Toronto has seen a marked rise in the number of skunks with distemper, along with other parts of the GTA, Waterloo and throughout Ontario. Bill Dowd, owner of Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control, who works in many jurisdictions across the GTA, said he’s seen a 20- to 30-per-cent rise in the number of distemper cases in many communities. “We’re seeing warmer weather and, as a result, everything is more active, the animals that would have died from distemper in cold-

er winters have survived and we’re witnessing the effects,” he said. Other results of the warm weather, have been healthier and stronger raccoon populations. “Raccoons used to be hidden away all winter, dealing with food scarcity, but now they are able to get food in the winter,” he said. “We used to see litters of four or five, but now we’re seeing six or seven in one litter.” Sajad Ahmad from Vaughan’s 24/7 Pest Control agreed, noting it’s likely the growth in raccoon and skunk populations that is driving the rise in distemper. “It’s population control, like in any species,” he said. “When the population rises, more disease will come. Also it spreads faster because raccoons are territorial, so they get in many fights, scratching one another.” In 2015, after a 10-year hiatus in Ontario, a case of rabies was discovered in Hamilton. The penetration into the Golden Horseshoe has raised warning flags at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, as officials are concerned it might spread to other communities. However, that hasn’t occurred, according to one scientist who is studying the disease throughout Ontario. Chris Davies said he has sampled close to 3,000 animals and nothing has been found in York Region yet. Last week, Toronto launched its new “raccoon-proof” garbage bins. Vaughan council will consider its options in June. Other municipalities did not respond by press time.

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FORM 6 | Municipal Act, 2001

SALE OFTHE LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF MARKHAM Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on June 8, 2016, at the Clerk’s Department, City of Markham Municipal Office, Main Level, 101 Town Centre Blvd., Markham Ontario.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, HST if applicable and the relevant land transfer tax.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the City of Markham Municipal Office, 101 Town Centre Blvd., Markham.

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

Description of Lands: Roll No. 19 36 020 136 60640 0000; PIN 03047-0723(LT); Block 70, Plan 65M3459; Markham; File No. 14-32 Minimum Tender Amount: $8,291.57 Roll No. 19 36 020 111 24000 0000; Steelcase Rd W, Markham; PIN 03004-0024(LT); Parcel S-1 Section M1707; Block S Plan M1707; S/T MA90250; S/T LA603664 Markham; File No. 14-70 Minimum Tender Amount: $8,566.49 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

For further information regarding this sale and how to obtain a prescribed form of tender, visit: markham.ca or if no internet access available, contact MirandaMiluzzi,ManagerofTaxandCashManagement The Corporation of the City of Markham 101 Town Centre Blvd., Markham ON L3R 9W3 905-477-7000 Ext. 4726 | mmiluzzi@markham.ca

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Re: What will it take to stop scourge on our roads?, column by Marney Beck, April 14. At the end of her column, was this rhetorical question: “When are we — as a society — going to say enough is enough of this scourge?” As a society, there is very little we can do about such [drinking driving] behaviour. Humans are endowed with free will, which means we can make choices. Some are so full of themselves that they truly believe rules are made for others. I know one individual personally who was caught speeding at over 200 km/ hr. A few weeks later he was caught speeding again (at about the same speed), by the same police officer! How can we explain such idiotic behaviour? Another example of our self-destructive behaviour is smoking and taking socalled recreational drugs. We know they are harmful and yet some of us believe we have the right to do whatever we want, even if the harmful second-hand smoke will cause illness in others. Education may help, but for those with an inflated opinion of themselves, they would just look at the rest of us as stuffed shirts and keep on causing misery to others. One suggestion I have been advocating is to assess a monetary penalty, on top of the prison sentence, on the convicted offenders for life. Should the victims or their families not want this “blood money,” then they can ask the court to order the offenders to donate money to a charity or charities of their choice. In addition, convicted offenders should be ordered to make public speeches to young people for the rest of their lives on the evils of

ust like those ads on TV for prescription drugs (sometimes the warnings are so startling you feel like they should warn you that they are about to give you the warning) do you ever feel like ads for your favourite sports team should come with some kind of warning? Watch the Toronto Blue Jays*, tonight! On Sportsnet. (* Warning: Watching the Toronto Blue Jays may cause feelings of anxiety, mood swings, confusion, dizziness, high blood pressure, hallucinations, wakefulness, difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat, or depression. Followed by sudden elation and eurphoria! Do not watch the Toronto Blue Jays if you find yourself speaking loudly to your TV set, saying things like, “Gibby, why are you bringing in the reliever!” In the event of loss of consciousness, call your doctor.) Catch the Raptors*, tonight... We the North! (* Warning: Watching the Raptors may cause heart palpations, night sweats, swollen ankles, skin rash, or severe scalp itch. Do not watch the Raptors if you were once a Leafs fan and had your heart broken then, back whenever that was, decades ago.) Of course there are other things that should probably come with a warning. Vote for Donald Trump*, and make America great again! (* Warning: Voting for Donald Trump may be a sign of manic symptoms, behaviour or thought problems, for instance seeing things or hearing voices that are not real. Before voting for Donald Trump, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan on becoming pregnant, or are nursing. Because it may be time to move to Canada!) Donate to the Ontario Liberal Party* ! (* Warning: Donating to the Ontario Liberal Party may cause a sudden windfall. Do not donate to the Ontario Liberal Party unless you are prepared to experience weight gain, drowsiness, easy access to alcohol, rich foods and a sedentary lifestyle often associated with the securing of large government contracts, despite the government’s incredible debt levels. After dealing with the Ontario Liberal Party, shred all documents.

Bernie O’Neill If feelings of guilt persist, consult your lawyer.) Buy this townhouse for just* $1 million! (* Warning: Actually signing on the dotted line to buy this small townhouse for $1 million, with no front yard, back yard, side yard, or even a flower box, carrying a mortgage of a mere $900,000, may cause chest pain, shortness of breath, severe stomach upset, nausea or vomiting, loss of appetite, nervousness, or insomnia. However the alternative — living in your parents’ basement, on the street, renting for the rest of your life, or commuting from Peterborough — may cause similar symptoms.) Find work and a future in Alberta* ! (* Warning: Moving to Alberta and putting your future in the hands of the oil industry and the whims of Saudi royalty may leave you feeling anxious, agitated, panicky, irritable, hostile, hyperactive, or not being able to sleep. And that’s just from the wild fires.) Pursue your passion at a Canadian university* ! (* Warning: Pursuing your passion may lead to weight loss, lack of funds for proper dress and grooming, severe debt, or homelessness. Unless your passion is figuring out new ways to make computers do other people’s jobs. Then, definitely, go for it.) Drive to university to bring your son or daughter home* for the summer! (* Warning: Having your son home for the summer may lead to increased grocery bills, someone using up all the hot water, your packed lunch suddenly disappearing from the fridge, sudden loss of access to your own car, slow Internet and Internet over-usage bills and other odd phenomenon that you will someday miss. Enjoy it while it lasts.)

impaired driving. A 10-year sentence for killing four people is hardly a deterrant, no matter how we measure it. The reality is that our parole system will effectively reduce that sentence to three or four years. It is not a matter of being vengeful, it is a matter of finding effective means to minimize such carnage. When a person makes a choice, s/he should be held responsible for its outcome — for life. Their victims do not have that choice.

Alfred Tsang Markham

Using sidewalks as bike lanes great idea Re: Bikes on our sidewalks? City takes idea for a spin, yorkregion.com. I was thrilled to read that the City of Markham is considering permitting cyclists to ride on sidewalks. I love to cycle for exercise and pleasure, but rarely ride in Markham because I do not feel safe riding on

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Markham roads and there isn’t a good off-road path system for cyclists. I sometimes go for a ride in the ravine (always giving the right-of-way to pedestrians and dogs) but it can be a pain having to constantly stop/start, slow down/speed up. My personal view is that it is a waste of money to create bike lanes on the road unless there is an actual physical divider that prevents cars from coming into the bike lane. However, the idea of turning our sidewalks into multipurpose trails is a fantastic idea!

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Nearly half of the vehicles inspected during a two-day commercial vehicle safety blitz last week were taken out of service for mechanical defects and safety violations. The blitz, conducted last Wednesday and Thursday, April 27 and 28, saw 138, or 41 per cent, of the 334 vehicles inspected taken out of service, according to York Regional Police. The operators of those 138 vehicles received a combined 283 provincial offences notices for Highway Traffic Act violations. Some of the violations included insecure loads, improper tires, improper braking systems and documentation offences.

The blitz was conducted in Vaughan at a Canada’s Wonderland location by the York Regional Police Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Unit and Ontario Ministry of Transportation. Also partnering in the safety blitz were Toronto Police Service, Ontario Provincial Police, Peel Regional Police, Waterloo Regional Police Service, South Simcoe Police Service, Barrie Police Service, Halton Regional Police Service, Ontario Ministry of Finance, Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change, York Region Public Health and Vaughan bylaw enforcement.

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Ministry of Transportation enforcement officer Samantha Sarasin checks a big rig driver’s documentation during a two-day commercial vehicle enforcement blitz last week in Vaughan.

A Thornhill man and the company for which he is the director were fined a total of $25,000 for failing to pay an employee after being ordered to do so. JSI Mechanical Inc., a heating, ventilation and air conditioning business, failed to pay wages, vacation and public holiday pay of $6,131.97 when a Ministry of Labour employment standards officer ordered it to

do so on June 9, 2014. The director, Paul Iori of Thornhill, was ordered to pay $5,574.52 on Aug. 22, 2014, and failed to comply. Justice of the peace Cornelia Mews imposed the fines in Newmarket court April 29. The court also ordered JSI Mechanical to pay the wages owing.

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Ward 1 Thornhill Councillor Valerie Burke has similar concerns. She worries about potential cumulative traffic in the area. Burke, along with Markham councillors, voted against the condo development in 2012, back when Frangian Holdings Limited owned the development. (A holding company often refers to a company that does not produce goods or services itself, but owns shares of other companies to form a corporate group). Burke voted against the development because there was and is no subway for all the potential condo dwellers to use. “The province mandates the municipalities to accommodate increased population, but has not provided necessary transportation infrastructure,” she said via email. “I am concerned about the congestion, lack of subway extension, lack of parkland. I am also concerned that the businesses being established at grade [level] will not be … conducive to making the street interesting and pedestrian friendly,” Burke said. But, Markham does have a plan — its 2014 official plan, Burke said. It is just not being used right now

An empty building currently sits on the future site of The Vanguard project (see artist rendition) at 7089 Yonge St. at Grandview in Thornhill. to control development because the 2014 plan has been appealed at the Ontario Municipal Board level. Instead, provisions from an older plan from 1987 are being applied now. The 2014 plan is meant to protect residential areas and plan new communities that support taking transit or walking. Building and home development in Markham must follow the city’s approved official plan, which sets out guidelines for future land devel-

opment and growth. Burke also pointed out that Markham has the Yonge-Steeles Corridor Study that outlines rules for growth and the development of the Yonge/Steeles area. We can’t keep building the way we have in the past, Burke said. “We don’t want to see every residence with two cars,” she said. She suggested the developer could encourage transit use by giving free transit passes when residents move in.

Burke has a definite vision for what she would like to see in the area. “I would like to see more pedestrian-friendly retail to enhance Yonge Street,” she said. Burke believes we need more landscaping to beautify the area and soften the look of all the glass, concrete and hard surfaces. “Landscaping would help cool the area and provide oxygen.” She also believes the area needs more signs at the pedestrian-level rather than at the driver level. “Electronic signs are popping up along Yonge Street and creating additional light pollution and eyesores. This is certainly not the vision for Yonge Street that I have heard residents (want).” Mashregi says his ratepayer group is waiting to see the final recommendations from a committee made up of city staff, consultants and local residents considering the Yonge Steeles Corridor Transportation Study. Work has been ongoing for two years, with the last meeting slated for this month. “We hope to find out how to manage intensification and mitigate traffic infiltration,” said Mashregi, noting that lengthy discussions were required due to overlapping jurisdictions of the Region of York, City of Toronto and cities of Markham and Vaughan.

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• The Vanguard is a mixed-use building, condo units will sit on top of 12,000 sq.-ft. of retail space with office space on the second floor. • It will feature amenities that cater specifically to children, which is notable since condos are rarely designed as child-friendly spaces. It will include: a custom playroom featuring an interactive sculptural element, with a 3D tree making the space a unique environment for kids. As part of the redevelopment, the Grandview neighbourhood will see a new public park placed between the tower and the adjacent residential community. • The condo will feature an underground parking garage on Yonge. It will also have a 7,000 sq.-ft. outdoor terrace, community vegetable gardens, an outdoor culinary centre, dining space, open lawn, and a screen of trees to provide privacy.The outdoor space is meant to be a focal point for the project, creating a sort of communal backyard overlooking the park. • The condo will be home to Tesla Destination Chargers, installed on the ground floor. Devron will also install six additional electric vehicle chargers to accommodate other makes of electric vehicles. • The condo’s sales centre is scheduled to launch this summer.

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In celebration of their patients, Mackenzie Health is asking for patients’ stories of recovery to be featured at the healthcare provider’s first-ever Celebrating Patients Day: Your Stories Inspire Us event. Every day, the healthcare team is inspired by the strength and perseverance of recovering patients. Celebrating Patients Day will recognize the efforts of both the staff and those who have been positively affected by them. If you or a loved one has been a patient at Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital in the past five years, you can submit your health story to be shared on the day of the event, hosted by Dale Curd, from CBC’s new television show Hello Goodbye. “People are amazing and they have the ability to triumph and overcome many challenges. For many people having a serious illness or major medical procedure and subsequently regaining their health is their greatest achievement,” says Curd, known for his sensitive, respectful conversations with friends and family meeting arriving loved ones at Pearson International Airport, or bidding them farewell. “I am looking forward to being a part of this evening to celebrate the strength and resilience of the human spirit.” To submit your story, there is an online survey that allows individuals to answer a few

Hello Goodbye host Dale Curd will help share your inspiring patient story. questions about their healthcare journey. Submissions are required before the May 15 deadline. Entries which have been chosen for the evening of personal story telling by patients will be contacted to arrange their participation. Celebrating Patients Day: Your Stories Inspire Us will take place May 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. To learn more about the event or how to share your story, visit www.mackenziehealth. ca/stories. - Jonalyn Aguilar

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Thornhill eateries part of Kosher Restaurant Month promotion You may find kosher food just got a little bit cheaper. Canada’s largest kosher certification agency has designated May as Kosher Restaurant Month. Twenty-four participating kosher restaurants in the GTA are offering 10 per cent off their regular menus to encourage people to support their local kosher eateries. Restaurants range from falafel and laffa spots to fine dining. Participating Thornhill restaurants include: Ba-Li Laffa (7117 Bathurst St.); Café Sheli (7700 Bathurst); Cookoos (7241 Bathurst); Dr. Laffa (441 Clark Ave. W.); D-Lites (441 Clark Ave. W. ); Famous Laffa Kosher (Promenade Mall); Golden Chopsticks (7000 Bathurst); Howie T’s Burger (7000 Bathurst, #C3); Jacobs Deli (1470 Centre St. Unit 12B); King David Laffa Grill (11 Disera, Unit 20) and King David Pizza (11 Disera). Visit KosherRestaurantMonth.com to see the full list of participating restaurants. You can download the coupon needed for the 10 per cent off promotion. Kosher Restaurant Month is the initiative of CORKashruth Council of Canada. This council has certified nearly 1,000 companies in Canada and around the world. Visit cor.ca for more information. — Simone Joseph

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Family and friends of a young Markham woman are in mourning after police say she was collateral damage in a shooting over the weekend. Cynthia Mullapudi, 24, died after a hail of bullets pierced the Honda Pilot she was seated in at the Parkway Mall LCBO in Scarborough after 10 p.m. Friday. She and Joseph Anzolona, 26, were killed while the other two people in the vehicle remained safe from harm. Her parents, Dr. John Krupavaram and Shoba Thalluri, are in mourning and her uncle, Victor Rampogu, spent much of Saturday night driving up from his home in Pennsylvania, where he runs the Vision and Mission Ministries church. He took to social media to display multiple pictures of Cynthia, including one of her

Police seek dangerous driver seen in dashcam recording York Regional Police are seeking a dangerous driving suspect based on a private citizen’s dashcam video. The incident took place Monday, April 18 between noon and 1 p.m. near St. Brother André Catholic High School in Markham. The video shows what is believed to be a beige or grey, four-door Toyota Corolla travelling eastbound on 16th Avenue, east of Markham Road, at a high speed.

recent baptism into his church, noting she had accepted Christ into her life six months ago, stating: “My life is peaceful and I am happy with it”. Cynthia came to Canada 16 years ago from Mahabubnagar, Telangana, India, according to news reports. She and her family are members of the expat Telugu community in the GTA. According to two friends, Alex and Katrina Ferro, Cynthia worked hard at school and had just graduated and landed her “dream job”.

“I’ve never had a greater connection to someone — she was the sweetest human being, and we were mentally and spiritually on the same level,” Alex told the Toronto Star. “She was always the first to help anyone in need — that’s just her character. A brilliant, beautiful mind was taken from the world too soon.” The suspect and another man fled the parking lot in a silver car and went south on

Victoria park. Toronto Police said Anzolona was the intended target of the shooting and that the suspect was an alleged gang member. Harris Nnane is charged with two counts of first-degree murder. He was arrested at 7:30 p.m. Sunday “as a result of a collective investigative effort,” Staff Insp. Greg McLane of Toronto Police’s homicide squad said. - with files by Andrew Palamarchuk

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Spring construction across York will involve much more than just filling potholes. Seven major road projects are underway. contracts and three new contracts, including the $69-million widening of 2nd Concession/ Main Street North between Bristol Road and Queensville Sideroad; the $30-million widening of Leslie Street from Wellington Street to Mulock Drive in Aurora; the $5.1-million roundabout at Keele Street and Lloydtown/ Aurora Road; the $86-million widening of Major Mackenzie Drive from Pine Valley to Hwy. 400 in Vaughan; the $40.9-million widening and redevelopment of Hwy. 7 from Town Centre Boulevard to Sciberras Road in Markham; the $32.7-million reconnection of Bathurst Street from Green Lane to one kilometre north of Morning Sideroad; the $37-million widening of Bayview Avenue from Elgin Mills Road to Stouffville Road and 19th Avenue from Linda Margaret Crescent to Bayview in Richmond Hill; the $50.9See SOME, page 13.

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Markham PROJECTS • Bridge and Culvert Rehabilitation: 14th Avenue Little Rouge Creek Bridge - 870 metres east of Reesor Road; Construction Starts: July 2016; Construction Ends: October 2016 • 14th Avenue Road Resurfacing from McCowan Road to Markham Road; Construction Starts: September 2016; Construction Ends: November 2016 • 16th Avenue - Main Street to Peter Street; Extending the median; Construction Starts: summer 2016 • Bridge and Culvert Rehabilitation: 16th Avenue bridge 180 metres east of Highway 48; Construction Starts: July 2016; Construction Ends: November 2016

Vaughan PROJECTS • Dufferin Street Road Resurfacing from Kirby Road to south of King Road; Construction Starts: May 2016; Construction Ends: July 2016 • Highway 27 CP Rail Bridge Replacement; bridge replacement 300 metres south of Rutherford Road; Construction Starts: 2017 • Highway 50 at Gore Road; Intersection Improvements; Construction Starts: 2016 • Highway 7 – Interchange Way/Edgeley Boulevard to Bowes Road; VivaNext bus rapidway construction; Con-

• Highway 7 – Pine Valley Drive to Edgeley Boulevard and Bowes Road to Yonge Street; VivaNext bus rapidway construction; Construction starts: 2015; Expected completion: 2019 • Jane Street Intersection Improvements at Rutherford Road; Environmental Assessment Study; Construction Starts: 2018 • Keele Street from Steeles Avenue to Highway 7; Road widening from 4 to 6 lanes, including Transit-HOV lanes Assignment A: Construction Starts: Beyond 2025 Assignment B: Construction Starts: 2017 • Bridge and Culvert Rehabilitation: Keele Street - 310 metres north of Teston Road; Construction Starts: July 2016; Construction Ends: October 2016 • Bridge and Culvert Rehabilitation: Major Mackenzie Drive Bridge - 480 metres east of Highway 400; Construction Starts: July 2016; Construction Ends: November 2016 • Bridge and Culvert Rehabilitation: Major Mackenzie Drive Bridge - 550 metres east of Highway 400; Construction Starts: July 2016; Construction Ends: November 2016 • Pine Valley Drive and Rutherford Road; New traffic control signals at intersection; Construction Starts: summer 2016 • Bridge and Culvert Rehabilitation: Dufferin Street - 1.4 km north of Rutherford Road; Construction Starts: June 2015; Construction Ends: May 2016

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Mitch Marner’s play on the ice with the London Knights during the 2015-16 Ontario Hockey League campaign drew plenty of attention. When the media were asked to select this year’s OHL’s Most Outstanding Player, the 18-year-old Thornhill resident and third-year Knights’ forward topped all vote getters, the OHL announced Tuesday, making him the recipient of the OHL’s Red Tilson Trophy. A first-round draft pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs and the fourth player chosen overall in the 2015 National Hockey League entry draft, Marner finished third in OHL scoring with 116 points (39 goals and 77 assists) in 57 games and eclipsed the century mark for the second straight season. He also recorded a plus-45 rating which tied him with the fourth best mark in the league. In receiving the award, an elated Marner was quick to note it was not all about him. “It’s a big award and an honour, but it wouldn’t have happened without my teammates,” the Knights’ co-captain said in an OHL news release. “Building upon the three years with the whole coaching staff and without the guys on the team this wouldn’t have happened. It’s a great award, but we still have a way to go.” With Marner playing on a line with Christian Dvorak and Matthew Tkachuk, the trio amassed 344 points (111 goals) this season as the Knights led the league with 319 goals and finished second in the OHL with 51 wins and 105 points. Marner registered a point in 52 of his 57 games played, including 31 multi-point performances, highlighted by a trio of five-point efforts. His 21-game point-streak from Oct. 17 to Jan. 9 was tied for the longest in the OHL this season.

Marner’s offensive abilities not only dazzled fans, but made an impression on Western Conference coaches, who voted him Best Playmaker and Best Stickhandler in the annual regular season poll. Knights’ general manager Basil McRae continues to be amazed at what Marner brings to the table each game. “It has been fun to watch Mitch develop into the player he is today and also mature as a young man who has embraced the role of a leader and captain,” he said in a news release. “The exciting part is I believe Mitch is just scratching the surface of how good he can be and will be as he continues to grow and work on his game.” The Red Tilson Trophy is the most prestigious individual award presented by the Ontario Hockey League. First presented in 1945, the trophy is named in honour of Albert “Red” Tilson, who was killed in action in Europe during the Second World War. Tilson was the OHA scoring champion for the 1942-43 season after scoring 19 goals and 38 assists for 57 points in 22 games with the Oshawa Generals. Accredited media were asked to select their top three choices from the 20 nominees submitted by all 20 member clubs. Players received five points for a first place selection, three points for second and one point for a third. Marner received 186 points in the voting process ahead of Kevin Labanc of the Barrie Colts, who finished second in voting with 167 voting points, followed by Mike Amadio of the North Bay Battalion who had 99. The trio of Marner, Labanc and Amadio received close to 80 per cent of all submitted votes. Marner will be formally presented with the award at the OHL’s Awards Ceremony at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto June 7.

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Thornhill’s Marner scores OHL outstanding player trophy

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RICHMOND HILL Bayview/ Major Mackenzie, near GO station. 1 bedroom apt in building. References a must. Available May Call 905-883-0544 between 9am-8pm

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Rotary Club of Richmond Hill presents Rotary Smile Guyana Caribbean Night Out International Gala & Dance May 6 at Le Parc Banquet Centre, 8432 Leslie St., Thornhill. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and dancing to music of the George St. Kitts band at semi-formal event in support of dental health services in Guyana and support both local and international literacy projects. Tickets $100; call Glen Waugh at 905884-2900 or Gord Vandyke at 647-400-4725 or visit www.richmondhillrotary.com.

Saturday, May 7 The third annual Jane’s Walk in Thornhill is presented May 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. by The Society for the Preservation of Historic Thornhill and leader/guide Adam Birrell. Meet at southeast corner of Yonge and John streets to learn about “Early Industry, Commerce and Transportation in Thornhill”. For more, visit janeswalk.org; janeswalk.org/canada/markham or thornhillhistoric. org Thornhill Garden & Horticultural Society’s annual spring plant sale is May 7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain or shine) at the Thornhill Community Centre parking lot, northwest corner, facility at corner of Bayview and Green Lane. Annuals, perennials, shrubs, houseplants, garden books and tools available. For details, email thornhillhort@live.com Kindred Spirits Orchestra presents some of music’s most memorable melodies in its May 7 concert, Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, featuring Kristian Alexander, conductor; Leonid Nediak, pianist; and Alexa Petrenko, host at 8 p.m. at Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd. Pre-concert chat, intermission discussion, post-concert champagne reception. Tickets $15-$35; call 905-305-7469 or visit markhamtheatre.ca.

Richmond Hill Garden and Horticultural Society’s Annual Plant Sale is May 7 from 9 a.m. to noon at McConaghy Seniors Centre, 10100 Yonge St. (at Arnold Cres.). Buy society’s 100th anniversary commemorative rose, Garden Sunshine, as well as a wide range of herbs, vegetables and flowers grown from seed by society members — everything from heirloom tomatoes to hibiscus. Perennials plus pottery, plant markers, flower themed cards and candles from Richmond Hill’s L’Arche Daybreak community. Cash only; for more, visit www.richmondhillgardensociety.org

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North American Native Plant Society presents the annual spring Native Plant Sale at Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Blvd., (Hwy. 7 and Warden Ave.) May 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Annual sale of wildflowers, ferns, grasses, trees and shrubs; tips attracting birds, butterflies and other pollinators; choosing the right plants for your location. Free parking and admission; visit www.nanps.org

Learn structured writing strategies every Monday, starting May 9, facilitated by Howard Noah Lesnoff, retired YRDSB English/literacy teacher. 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Welcome Centre Immigrant Services Markham North (840 Woodbine Ave. Suites 102-103) To register: 1-877-761-1155, ext. 3645 or email register@ welcomecentre

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The Daytime Speaker Series at Temple Har Zion, 7360 Bayview Ave., Thornhill features Steve Paiken, TVO host, May 10. Award-winning

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interviewer, journalist and author will discuss politics from a Canadian perspective. Bring your lunch for noon, with program commencing at 12:30 p.m. Light refreshments offered. Members: $3; guests: $6.

Wednesday, May 11 Richmond Hill Retirement Residence, 70 Bernard Ave., Richmond Hill presents retired police officer Sgt. Bob Patterson May 11 at 2:30 p.m., on scam prevention and natural disaster emergency kits. RSVP to 905-770-4704 or www.verveseniorliving.com Enjoy free French language conversation group in Richmond Hill, Wednesday, May 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Covernotes Tea and Coffee House, 10268 Yonge St., beside Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. Adults from York Region welcome to put French conversation skills into action (from francophones to beginners). For details, go online to http://bit.ly/ partagez_conversation or email Partagez.York@ yahoo.ca The Bayview Watercolour Society, based in Richmond Hill, holds its annual Art Show “Luminosity 2016” at the McKay Art Centre, 197 Main St., Unionville, May 11 through 15. Paintings by experienced, award-winning artists from York Region on display, plus gift shop for art-related items such as cards, reproductions and prints. Support local talents; admission free. For details, visit www.thebayviewwaterfront. blogspot.com

Saturday, May 14 Doors Open Richmond Hill takes place May 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. when some of the town’s most unique and intriguing heritage sites and cultural and religious buildings open their doors to the public for free tours and glimpses inside. For detailed map with all sites and more information, visit richmondhill.ca or call 905737-1818, ext. 6007. In conjunction with Doors Open, a pancake breakfast is hosted by Mission and Outreach Committee at Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, 10066 Yonge St, May 14, 9 to 11 a.m. Includes pancakes with toppings of berries or whipped cream, scrambled eggs, sausages, juice, tea or coffeefor $8 (adults) $4 (children 12 and under). For details, call church office at 905-884-4211. Information & Health Fair is held May 14 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church auditorium, 10295 Yonge St. (at Dunlop), Richmond Hill, hosted by various Fibromyalgia Association memberships across the GTA. A diverse range of vendors will provide information on various conditions such as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity. Health representatives may email Alison at info@ actioncind.org to confirm participation.

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THOMAS, Carol Arlene (Nee: Ferguson) December 25, 1931 - May 02, 2016 After eight years of being lovingly cared for at Port Perry Place and surrounded by family, Carol peacefully passed away in her 84th year. Carol was predeceased by her cherished husband Ron as well as her parents William and Elsie Ferguson and is survived by her sisters Wilma, Donna and Kaymary. She will be remembered with much love, especially by her children David and Kimberley as well as grandchildren Tyler, John, Jesse, Carly, Robert and Madeline. A celebration of her life will be held on Monday May 9th at 11:00am at Richmond Hill United Church, 10201 Yonge Street. As expressions of sympathy, contributions in Carol’s memory can be made to Community Living Newmarket Aurora at www.clnad.com.

BATTAGLINI, Jackie (nee Brookes) In loving memory September 29, 1962 - May 5, 1997

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