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Alleged fraud victim hunts down handyman By Jeremy Grimaldi
F Tough lessons Is student potential being limited? PAGE 3
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raudsters are infamous for winning — taking people’s money, spending it and leaving a slew of victims in their wake. But Steven Morrison wasn’t prepared to be a victim. In spring, he wanted a deck built in his backyard and it didn’t take long to find a handyman service advertised on Kijiji. When he was visited by a man the next day, Morrison said he was immediately confronted with a request for a $2,500 deposit so the carpenters could get to work. Morrison paid $500, withholding the other $2,000 until post holes were dug the following day. He says that was the last time he saw the Vaughan handyman at his home. After calling the handyman’s cellphone over and over again, he says he’d get responses like: “What are you going to do about it?” “Sue me” and “Have a nice day”. “I might have just let it go, but he was taunting me,” the subcontractor from Burlington said. “I’m Scottish — we never let anything go.” Nonetheless Morrison would soon find out there was a reason behind the handyman’s alleged bluster. When he went to the police they told him because work had technically been completed on his backyard project it became a “civil matter”. The courts said the same thing. So Morrison turned investigator himself. He began posting on Kijiji, even paying for the advertisements, calling the man a scammer, to which a number of other victims responded. In one case, he said the handyman simply lifted a few baseboards at the home of a woman in Milton before disappearing. There were See page 19.
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A look at how student streaming and credit caps are affecting how young people plan for their future Tara Hatherly
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It has been 13 years since Ontario eliminated its official 13th year of school - then known as OAC - amid a controversial curriculum change that was supposed to end student streaming. The official 13th year, called Grade 13 until the 1980s when it was replaced by OAC (Ontario Academic Credit), was phased out in 2003 by the Progressive Conservative government. But could another change made when OAC was eliminated - introducing applied and academic course options - be making it hard for students to finish in four years with the credits they need to succeed and decreasing the likelihood some students will excel, while effectively continuing to stream students? Applied and academic credits are meant to be “mix and match,” but most students take courses in one or the other. Academic credits are typically required for university. “In a lot of cases, students pick applied because they think it will be easier, and then ironically they are much less likely to be successful in the applied stream. There’s so much evidence that says it’s a bad idea to divide kids, particularly in that first grade of high school. It limits choices, it closes doors, it sometimes sets kids up for failure,” said Annie Kidder, founder and executive director of advocacy group People for Education. “There are kids who either aren’t graduating, or who are getting to Grade 12 and realizing that there are doors that are already closed to them that got closed when they made that choice in Grade 8.” The courses replaced vocational, college and university streams, and are meant to teach the same curriculum in different ways. Academic courses study essential and related concepts with a theoretical approach, while applied teach essential concepts in a more prac-
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Grade 12 students work independently during teacher Hugh Tran’s math class last month at Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School. tical, hands-on way. According to Ontario’s Education Quality and Accountability Office, of students who demonstrate strong math skills in grades 3 and 6, those who take applied math courses in high school are less likely to continue earning high marks. Lowered expectations, and in turn, lowered effort, for kids in applied courses has been floated by education experts as one potential cause for the disparities. In math, 83 per cent of Ontario Grade 9 students in academic courses met or exceeded the provincial standard this year, while only 45 per cent of applied students hit the mark. In English, 92 per cent of Grade 10 students successfully completed this year’s Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test, while only 47 per cent of
high school. A 34-credit threshold introduced by the provincial “It’s a bad idea to divide kids, was Liberals in 2013. After 34 credits, particularly in that first grade of the government decreases funding to school boards for most students. high school. It limits choices, it Students wanting to earn more closes doors, it sometimes sets than 34 credits must get approval from their board, and may have to kids up for failure.” take courses through continuing education. Annie Kidder, “Over a decade ago, Ontarians founder, People For Education moved to four years of high school, but many students are still taking applied students were successful. that additional fifth year, even after A study by the Toronto Dis- graduating,” said a government trict School Board, Ontario’s larg- statement at the time. “We need est school board, suggests 60 per to shift the culture in our schools cent of students who take applied and encourage students to graducourses in Grade 9 don’t gradu- ate and move on to the next stage ate within five years, compared to in their lives after four years.” 14 per cent of those who choose Needing to replace applied credacademic. its with academic or raise marks in It takes 30 credits to graduate a completed course, or switching
career paths and needing different courses, to get to post-secondary programs, can leave students wanting more than 34 credits. “I think we need to allow for the vast amount of change that happens to young people,” Kidder said. “Obviously it can’t be unlimited and there have to be boundaries in this, but the problem always with capping anything is are there people who lose from that, and I think in this case 34 may be too low.” Education Minister Mitzie Hunter and Education Critic Patrick Brown declined to be interviewed for this article, after weeks of correspondence with their representatives, with Hunter citing a lack of availability. “When selecting their courses in Grades 9 and 10, students are not expected to make binding decisions about a particular educational or career pathway,” said Ministry of Education spokesperson Heather Irwin. “However, they should try to ensure that they have the prerequisites required for future courses they plan to take. Schools must make provisions to allow students to make changes in direction and must clearly describe these provisions in their school program/course calendar.” But the provisions, which can include a half-credit summer course, seem to present a barrier. During the 2014-2015 school year, only three per cent of schools reported students often transfer from applied to academic courses, while 43 per cent reported transfers happen never or not very often, according to a People for Education study. During a government announcement about child care Friday, Sept. 23, Metroland Media Central reporter Cynthia Reason asked Hunter if Ontario would consider reviewing the academic and applied separations in Grade 9. Hunter said the ministry is consulting with school boards, some of which, she noted, have requested the separations be eliminated.
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The provincial government is getting rolling on alleviating parking woes at two congested GO Transit lots in Vaughan. Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca, MPP for Vaughan, announced Thursday that multi-level parking structures will be built at the Maple and Rutherford GO stations to add 1,200 new spots at each site.
Construction of the parking structures is slated to begin in 2018. Metrolinx, the provincial transit agency, is also adding new pedestrian tunnels at both stations to connect to a future second track and platform needed to increase GO Transit service. That project will require the temporary relocation of parking spaces at both stations, but the number of parking spots will not be affected.
“We’ve seen an increase in demand for GO rail service on the Barrie GO line, and along with this comes an increase in demand for parking spots,” Del Duca said in a news release. “The tunnels are part of the big picture as we increase GO rail service and make stations more pedestrian-friendly. We’re taking action with our GO RER (Regional Express Rail) plan that will transform how the region moves.”
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hen we’re young we make a lot of mistakes - big ones, little ones, and some that can be life altering. Unprotected sex can lead to unwanted pregnancy or disease. Drug and alcohol abuse can do permanent harm to a growing body and lead to life-long addiction. These are human mistakes, and as much as we might wish, they are impossible to guard against, particularly for young people whose judgement may not yet be refined. Surely, we should not design a school system that also provides risks of permanent harm to stillunwise young people who make a bad choice in setting their academic course. The curriculum change in 2003 - which followed the end of the Ontario Academic Credit - was intended to end student streaming with the addition of applied and academic learning, but as one education advocate says, this change has effectively laid a trap for students. The elimination of a fifth year of high school, along with a cap on credits the province will fund (34 is the maximum unless the board approves it), essentially ties the hands of a student trying to get ahead. If a student decides early on to eschew academic courses for the apparently easier applied courses, upgrading later on may be hindered by bureaucracy. As Annie Kidder, founder and executive director of advocacy group People for Education, said in Metroland Media’s feature article on this issue “we need to allow for the vast amount of change that happens to young people”. The group’s report ‘Applied or Academic: High Impact Decisions for Ontario Students’ surveyed Ontario schools and found only 20 per cent of schools with grades 7 and 8 reported having a guidance counsellor on staff, and most of those positions were part-time. If a student in Grade 8 doesn’t have the maturity to envision their life after four years, then provisions need to be put in place to give these young minds the right support, at the right time. The Ministry of Education has heard from several boards wanting the applied and academic streams to be scrapped in Grade 9, to give kids a level playing field in their first year, then they can decide how to move forward. It would be a mistake to take options and opportunity away from students just as they’re getting started.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Trump’s presidential bid can’t be successful Re: Could Canada elect a Trumplike leader, Sept. 29. Being a dual citizen and living in Canada for the last 20 years, thank goodness for the small things in life. At the very beginning, with Trump trying to get the Republican nomination, I just laughed it off. Certainly, I knew he’d be out of the race in no time. I would listen to some of the ridiculous comments he made and how much of an unintelligent person he is and never thought of him possibly retaining the nomination. Months have passed and now I can no longer ignore what is in front of me. This man is not a politician, doesn’t know how to act in public, everything out of his month is lies, he doesn’t pay people that work for him, says he can not show his taxes for last year because he is being audited — he can show his
taxes, he just doesn’t want to — he is a huge bully, a bigot, can not control or give an opponent their turn to speak without interrupting and one of the biggest and most ridiculous comments from his mouth has been that he has a good temper. I could go on and on because he has given us so many awful traits/ examples, but I won’t. I’ve even had family members living in the United States who have already asked me if I have extra room in my home. They said it jokingly, but I know better. There are very troubling days ahead and I can only hope the outcome will not be a Republican.
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Boris Gurevich has earned recognition in more ways than one. The Thornhill veteran has helped write letters for veterans seeking subsidized rooms. He has visited sick veterans, prepared documents to earn veterans benefits and he has organized events commemorating historical events. In recognition of Gurevich’s work with veterans, the minister of veterans affairs has awarded him a commendation. Gurevich is vice-president of the Canadian Association of World War II Veterans from the Soviet Union, an organization he joined in 2006. Since joining the group, he has helped Second World War veterans in a myriad of ways, including writing letters on behalf of veterans to negotiate housing with municipal authorities, and writing to nursing home administrators in support of subsidized rooms. Gurevich visits sick members of the association in hospitals, nursing homes, and at home. He has helped many veterans prepare documents and application forms for benefits. Gurevich has also helped organize many commemorative ceremonies and celebrations, including Victory in Europe Day ceremonies, celebrations of the lifting of the siege of Leningrad, Holocaust commemorations and other historical events. He has also organized veterans’ visits to local schools to educate students on the sacrifices of war.
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Offers available from October 1-31 2016. ˆ$14,000 Cash Rebate is applicable on the cash purchase of a 2016 Titan XD Diesel Platinum Reserve (3CPD96 AA00/AA50) which will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. Cash rebate is not combinable with lease and finance offers. *Fully stackable clearance cash discount of $3,750 will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and is applicable only to customers purchasing, financing or leasing any new 2016 Sentra S MT (C4LG56 AA00). +Standard rate finance cash discount of $5,000 will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and is applicable only to customers financing any 2016 Rogue SL Premium (YDG16 BK00) through NCF at standard rates. The cash discounts cannot be combined with lease or finance subvented rates or with any other offer. **Loyalty Bonus (“Offer”) is available only to eligible customers who, in the 90 days preceding the date of lease/finance of an Eligible New Vehicle (defined below), have leased or financed a 2007 or newer Nissan, Honda, Toyota, Mazda or Hyundai brand vehicle (an “Existing Vehicle”) within past 90-days. Eligibility for the Offer will be determined by Nissan Canada Inc. (“NCI”) in its sole discretion. Proof of current ownership/lease/finance contract will be required. Offer is not transferrable or assignable, except to the current owner’s spouse or a co-owner/co-lease of the existing vehicle (either of whom must reside within the same household as the intended recipient of the offer). Individuals who purchased/leased a vehicle under a business name can qualify for the program provided that the new deal is not a fleet deal and that the individual can provide valid documentation that they are the registered primary owner of the business. If the eligible customer elects to lease or finance a new and previously unregistered model year 2016 Nissan brand vehicle (excluding NV, Fleet and daily rentals) (an “Eligible New Vehicle”) through Nissan Canada Finance Inc. (collectively “NCF”), then he/she will receive a specified amount of NCF Loyalty Bonus, as follows: (i) 2016 Altima ($2,000); (ii) 2016 Micra/Versa Note/Sentra ($500); (iii) 2016 Juke/Rogue ($600); (iv) 2016 Pathfinder ($800); (v) 2016 Titan XD ($1,000). Loyalty Dollars will be applied after taxes. Offer is combinable with other NCF incentives, but is not combinable with the Nissan Loyalty program. Offer valid on vehicles delivered between October 1-31, 2016. ▲Models shown $37,474/$27,029 Selling price for a new 2016 Rogue SL AWD Premium (Y6DG16 BK00)/ 2016 Sentra 1.8 SR Premium CVT (C4SG16 RL00). All Pricing includes Freight and PDE charges ($1,795/$1,600) air-conditioning levy ($100), applicable fees, manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. See your dealer or visit Nissan.ca/Loyalty. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. Certain conditions apply. ©2016 Nissan Canada Inc.
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Story and photos by Jim Robinson Metroland Media ESTEREL, PQ: In a bold marketing move, Mazda will make torque vectoring standard across its entire model line-up, starting with the 2017 Mazda3 sedan and hatchback. Mazda calls it G-Vectoring Control (GVC) that essentially blends braking, steering and acceleration for a more precise and stable feel to the driver and passengers. The result of eight years of development, GVC is billed as the “world’s first technology to adjust engine torque in response to steering inputs in order to control these forces in a unified way and optimize the vertical loading of each tire to realize smooth and efficient vehicle behaviour.” GVC takes in steering inputs and shifts torque as needed while also reducing engine torque, if required, resulting in a more linear response that feels more stable to the senses. Mazda did years of studying the human body and found our heads move a bit side to side and back and forth when we walk, but our brains are wired to cancel this out. When it comes to driving, Mazda engineers found the use of GVC quells body roll and pitch and yaw and eliminated much of the unconscious driver muscle corrections, making for a much more relaxing ride as well as on-centre precision that is greatly increased. Also available with GVC is Mazda’s suite of driver and safety aids called i-Activsense, that includes Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC), Smart Brake Support (SBS), Advanced Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) with pedestrian recognition, Lane-keep Assist System (LAS), Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) and Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM). If this sounds like the ingredients for semi-au-
tonomous driving, you’re correct. It only lacks one or two technologies such as low speed movement acquisition to be truly driverless. My wife owns a 2016 Mazda3 GS hatch, so driving the new car with GVC was a great comparison. In the forests north of Montreal all alight in autumn colours, the roads snaked through the Laurentians where steering and braking inputs required one’s full attention. Driving the GVC 2017 required less steering effort than my wife’s vehicle, plus I could actually feel the power being put down on the pavement. The version I drove also had i-Activsense and it dutifully steered me back to straight and narrow when I purposefully tried to cross the pavement line on either side of the car. As for the 2017 Mazda3, powertrains are unchanged with a 2.0-litre direct injection four-cylinder producing 155 hp and 150 lb/ft of torque. The other is a 2.5-litre direct injection inline four-cylinder with 184 hp and 185 lb ft. A six-speed manual transmission is standard with a six-speed automatic with manual shift an option at $1,300 (no cost on GT model). I drove both transmissions and found the manual had long throws for a Mazda, but my one beef was with the clutch that had all of the pressure plate bite at the top of the pedal travel. The auto was just fine and didn’t differ from my wife’s 2016. Braking on the new Mazda3 is commendable, with the pedal just firm enough and easy to modulate, which came in handy more than once on the blind switchbacks on the drive route. On the automatic transmission models, all trim levels come with a “Sport” button just to the left of the shifter that enhances engine and transmission response. Also offered on automatics is the i-ELOOP
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regenerative braking system — now a standalone option. For 2017 Mazda revised the front and rear damper structure making it tauter along with new front stabilizer bushings. My co-driver, who occasionally drives too fast unless admonished, gave it his best with the GVC soaking up whatever he had to give. Mazda has made some subtle, but effective, exterior design changes, starting with a bigger and lower grille treatment and even more cat-like highlights. At the rear, some of the character lines have been smoothed out for a more rounded look, with the black lower valance panel practically eliminated. Inside there were detail changes to the gauge cluster, steering wheel and panel trim but the most noticeable is a new heads-up display that is now in colour with more information displayed. Cargo volume on the sedan is 350 litres. On the hatchback, cargo is 572 litres with the back seat up and 1,334 litres folded. Pricing is also big news, with the base Mazda3 sedan with GVC and manual transmission starting at $15,900. The mid-range GS starts at $20,300 and the toptrim GT starts at $24,000. For a hatchback, or Sport as Mazda calls it, add $1,000. Above all, the Mazda3 with its improved handling still retains what it calls the “Soul of a Sportscar”. Want a Miata sportscar that seats up to five? Then the 2017 Mazda3 with GVC is for you.
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na, was charged Oct. 14 with failing to ensure the floor of a food-handling room was kept clean. Charges do not necessarily result in failure of the health inspection; they simply highlight problems for which the establishments were penalized. The establishments are given a chance to get back into compliance and pass their health inspections. Want more? The website for the YorkSafe inspection program is yorksafe.com. It is designed
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PERSONAL EFFECTS INYOURWILL The Wills Lawyers If it is your intention to leave particular items in your will to relatives and friends who have meant a lot to you, your thoughts are most likely to turn to particular items such as jewellery, antiques, paintings, furniture and collectible items. If you are going to leave specific personal effects of this nature in your will, here is something to think about. What if the gift you are leaving is not there when you pass away? For example, you may wish to leave your sister your china figurine. If that figurine is broken or missing when you die, what gift, if any, will she get? This is why you may wish to instruct your lawyer to draft your will so that a replacement gift will be provided to the person who would have received the original gift which was lost or destroyed. In the above example, a replacement gift could be left for your sister, such as a crystal vase. Following this line of thought, what if the gift is there but your sister predeceases you? If you wish some other person to take the gift, you Les & Michelle Kotzer should speak to your lawyer about specifically providing for another person to receive it. For example, if your sister is not alive when you die, you may want her daughter to receive the gift in her place. If you have a list of personal effects which you wish to distribute under your will, you can speak to your lawyer about preparing a binding memorandum for the purpose of distributing such personal items among your beneficiaries. This binding memorandum would be incorporated by reference in your will. You should be aware that such a memorandum cannot be changed unless you prepare a proper legal amendment to your will known as a codicil, or unless you prepare a brand new will. If you find that a binding memorandum is too restrictive for your requirements, there is another alternative available to you. It is sometimes referred to as a non-binding personal effects memorandum. It is not binding on your executor, but it does express your wishes as to who will get what after you die. This type of memorandum is not part of your will, but it is usually kept with your personal papers. Because of its non-binding nature, it would apply more to items of sentimental value than to items of monetary value. One word of advice: it would not be wise to utilize a non-binding memorandum to give items of significant value. Here are a few practical points relating to personal effects in your will: 1. In your will or memorandum, avoid using general phrases such as “my antiques” because such phrases are hard to define and may create confusion and even arguments among your beneficiaries. For example, it is quite clear that an antique would be descriptive of an item which was from the era of the 19th century. However, it is not so clear that an item manufactured during the 1950’s is an antique. The search for a definition may well lead your beneficiaries to the courthouse.
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2. If you are leaving a gift to someone who lives far away, who will pay the cost of packing, storage and shipping? Your failure to specify the party who has the obligation to pay for such charges is likely to cause the recipient of the gift to argue with your estate over who will bear the costs if such costs are substantial. 3. Your will or memorandum must adequately identify the gift you are leaving. For example, if you have three diamond rings each of which has separate characteristics, and each of which has a different value, you may be sowing the seeds of a fight if, in your will or memorandum, you say “I give my diamond ring to my daughter, Mary Smith”. An example of proper identification would be something to the following effect: “To give to my daughter Mary Smith, my 18kt diamond gold ring with the inscription of my initials on the inside of the ring”. 4. It is often helpful to prepare a video to assist you in describing the gifts which you are leaving in your will or memorandum. 5. From a common sense point of view, if there are certain maintenance instructions which are necessary in order to preserve or maintain a gift which you are leaving to someone in your will, you should take some steps to pass along those instructions to your executor or beneficiary, as the case may be. If you do not have a will and are not sure where to start, we offer a free will consultation. We can sit down together and talk about a will tailor made to your life situation. If you have a will and are not sure if it is up to date or a recipe for a potential family fight, we offer a free will review. Fish & Associates is located at 7951 Yonge Street in a turn of the century home with plenty of free parking. Michelle Kotzer can be reached by email at mkotzer@fishlaw.ca or telephone at (905) 881-1500 ext.22 and Les Kotzer can be reached by email at les@ leskotzer.com or telephone at (905) 881-1500 ext. 19. Please visit our website at www. willappointment.com for more information. We pride ourselves on speaking plain language.
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Hillcrest Mall opens new South Wing WHEN: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Hillcrest Mall, 9350 Yonge St. CONTACT: Guest Services, 905 883-1400, hillcrestguestservices@oxfordproperties.com COST: Free Hillcrest Mall officially opens its new South Wing, as part of its $90-million-plus renovation. Thursday weekly meditation classes WHEN: 7 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Richmond Hill Central Library, 1 Atkinson St, Richmond Hill CONTACT: Chandra, 4167628033, http://kadampa.ca/richmondhill/, info@kadampa.ca COST: $12 per class or $40 for any 4 classes Drop in to any of the weekly Thursday evening Meditation classes at Richmond Hill Central Library, Meeting Room A, 1 Atkinson St, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Suitable for everyone.
Friday, October 21
Mosaic Fall Pole Walking Club WHEN: 9:30 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Mosaic Home Care & Community Resource Centre, 2900 Steeles Ave. E., Ste. 218 CONTACT: Kevin, 905-597-7000, kevin@mosaichomecare.com COST: Free Would you like to join a free walking and Nordic pole walking club? The walking club will meet once
a month in September, October and November. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring your Nordixx poles if you have them and a water bottle. Free parking and elevator access available.
Saturday, October 22
Community Pancake Breakfast WHEN: 9 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, 10066 Yonge St. CONTACT: Church Office, 905-8844211, rhpreschurch@hotmail. com COST: Adults $8; children 12 and under $4 The Mission and Outreach Committee is hosting a pancake breakfast in William Wallace Memorial Hall. Breakfast includes pancakes with toppings of berries, whipped cream; scrambled eggs, sausages, juice, tea or coffee. There will also be baked items and books for sale. Proceeds will support the Mosaic Interfaith York Region Out-of-the Cold Program (St. Mary’s Anglican Church Shelter); and Home on the Hill. Greening your Grounds with Rain Gardens WHEN: 10 to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Dufferin Clark Library, 1441 Clark Avenue West CONTACT: Katie Biddie, kbiddie@trca.on.ca COST: Free Learn how to create the right rain garden for your property. Participants will receive a free copy of the Greening Your Grounds
Homeowner’s Guide.
for learning.
Fall Rummage Sale WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon WHERE: Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 140 Brooke St. CONTACT: Swan Li, 905-889-5931 ext.21, nfo@ holytrinity-thornhill.ca COST: Free Come shop for a large selection of clothes, household items, linens, books, games, toys, jewelry, etc.
Richmond Hill Community Spaghetti Dinner WHEN: 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. WHERE: McConaghy Senior Community Centre, 10100 Yonge Street CONTACT: RHspaghetti@ yahoo.ca COST: $1 suggested donation A delicious meal where neighbours can get to know each other without cost being a limiting factor.
Discover Curling at the Richmond Hill Curling Club Open House WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Richmond Hill Curling Club, 121 Elgin Mills Rd. E. CONTACT: John Majnarich, 905 884-6597 Ext.1, www.rhculing.ca, manager@rhcurling.com COST: $10 Discover Curling is a fun and easy way to get introduced to a great Canadian activity. Children (age 7+) , teens and adults of all ages can try curling. All equipment provided. Bring clean (indoor only) running shoes. Grand Opening: Arc Education Centre WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Arc Education Centre, 206-9011 Leslie St. CONTACT: Vicky Li, arceducationcentre@gmail.com COST: Free Join us for our grand opening. Come in to tour our facilities and speak directly to our teachers. Arc Education Centre is an innovative and inclusive place of belonging
Wednesday, October 26
Lunch and Learn (4th Wednesday each month) WHEN: noon to 2 p.m. WHERE: St. Matthew’s United Church, 333 Crosby Ave. CONTACT: Linda Alldred-Johnson, 905-884-3606, st.matthewsuc@on.aibn.com COST: Free Speaker: Janice Goldmintz, MS Gerontology. Lunch sponsored by Glynnwood Retirement Home. Free will offering.
Monday, October 24
Richmond Hill Senior Citizens’ Club, No. 35 - Euchre Night WHEN: 7 to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: M.L. McConaghy Centre, 10100 Yonge St. CONTACT: Ron Walmsley, 905-883-1267, , rwalmsley@ rogers.com COST: $5 Admission includes prizes and refreshments.
Stay Active - Manage your Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) Pain WHEN: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. WHERE: ProMotion Physiotherapy, 1 Promenade Circle, Level 3, Promenade Mall CONTACT: Registration Required-Space Limited, 416-979-7228 ext.3381 COST: Free Learn about osteoarthritis of the hip and knee. Relieving pain and stiffness.
Tuesday, October 25
First Link Memory Cafe at Mosaic WHEN: 1 p.m. WHERE: Mosaic Home Care & Community Resource Centre, 2900 Steeles Avenue East, Suite 218 CONTACT: 905-597-7000, info@mosaichomecare.com COST: Free Are you interested in memoryrelated issues? This event is for individuals who have been diagnosed with early Alzheimer’s disease and/or related dementia, their care partners, as well as
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It’s #MuslimsActually WHEN: 7 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Richmond Hill Public Library, 1 Atkinson St. CONTACT: Anete Ivsina, aivsina@rhpl.ca COST: Free ‘It’s #MuslimsActually!’ is a website and a hashtag campaign that counters the negative images
3D Printing or Laser Cutting: Which is better? YLAB OPEN HOUSE WHEN: 7:30 to 9 p.m. WHERE: ylab maker space at the David Dunlap Observatory, 123 Hillsview Drive CONTACT: contact@ylab.ca COST: Free We’ll have an overview of how they work, a demo or two, and then we’ll let ylab’s two principal (maybe not principled) opponents fight it out. Verbally. No lasering or melting your opponent. Registration required. Please note: 18 year+ event.
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of Muslims being projected in the media and portrays Muslims more truthfully – as peace loving, generous and compassionate people. Join Farheen Khan, author, community activist, and editor-inchief of It’s #MuslimsActually, and Saima Hussain, author and one of the #MuslimsActually writers, to discuss their website and the response it has received.
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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
Tickets: Saturday: Adults $28, Seniors $23, Students $15 | Sunday: Adults $30, Seniors $25, Students $15
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Enjoy an indulgent evening inspired by the bounty of the fall harvest in support of the Canadian Cancer Society’s research and support services. OktoberFEAST features the hottest food trends, from craft brewers to food trucks. The Canadian Cancer Society and Cecil’s Brewhouse and Kitchen host three unique events across the province — events sure to fill your belly and warm your soul. Markham’s event is Oct. 22, 6 p.m. at the Markham Museum and is complete with indoor and outdoor lounging areas and a lively dance floor to dance the night away. Food vendors at the Markham Museum event include Canto Sando, Gourmet Gringos, Me.n.u Food Truck, North Poke, Sushiburri, Wafel Bar and Wickedly Sinful. There will also be a great
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By Sam Potter IF YOU suffer from low back pain and sciatica, you are one of over 2 million adults in the Canada with this often crippling spinal condition. Shooting, stabbing and burning pains from the low back, sometimes with additional pain through the buttocks and down the legs are all symptoms of a pinched nerves often called “sciatica”. In severe cases, it can lead to muscle wasting, numbness and constant tingling down to the tip of the toes. Left untreated, the intense pain can rapidly wear you down and drain the joy out of life. That is, until now... Recent advances in the treatment of sciatica and lower back pain have led to the development and huge success of Advanced Structural Correction Technique. The excellent results of chiropractic treatment have been published in major medical journals. With great success rates, some back surgeons and medical doctors are recommending their patients try this treatment first before having back surgery. In Thornhill, you can try Advanced Structural Correction Spinal Care at the Thornhill Family Chiropractic – the office of low back pain and sciatica relief Chiropractors Dennis Stathopulos, D.C. and Leon Paschalidis, D.C.
Amazing relief for back pain and sciatica According to Dennis and Leon, “We focus on precisely diagnosing the cause of your low back pain and sciatica; and a programme for reconstructing the damaged area causing the pain; this means long-term results for most people.” Because the treatment is non-surgical, safe and easy, most patients report an almost immediate relief from their pain. Patient Catherine M. from Thornhill says, “I woke up every morning with low back pain that was unbearable and searing burning pain I felt into my leg. I had trouble doing anything I did before like running, and working out, and even being at work was extremely difficult. The drugs my MD prescribed hardly did anything. I am so happy with the results. I no longer live in pain and the burning I had… I only wish I knew about Chiropractic sooner.” Your invitation for a comprehensive consultation and examination to pinpoint the cause of your low back pain and sciatica... Thornhill on Thursday has teamed up with the spine therapy Chiropractors at Thornhill Family
Chiropractic, to help readers find relief from their persistent back and sciatic pain. All you have to do to receive a thorough diagnostic examination and a comprehensive easy to understand report on your state of health is call 905-695-0158. Mention this article (CODE: LOW0158) and Dennis and Leon will happily reduce their usual consultation fee of $157 to just $27. But hurry, due to obvious reasons – this is a time limited offer. My advice, don’t suffer a moment longer... Find out if Non-Surgical Advanced Structural Correction can help you, book a consultation with Dennis and Leon, and their team now by calling 905-695-0158, they are waiting to take your call today. They actually treat the cause of your health problem, not just your symptoms. That’s why hundreds of grateful patients tell them “Chiropractic gave me back my life!” Over the years, they’ve treated thousands of patients with back problems and sciatica. The vast majority of them have enjoyed
superior, lasting relief. In fact, many who’ve suffered and have told them they gave them back their lives! Call them now and get a full and thorough examination to pinpoint the cause of your problem for just $27, the normal cost of such an exam is $157 so you will save $130! Don’t suffer from the pain and immobility any longer. Discover the natural treatment that may eliminate the cause of your problem and give you the safe, lasting relief you deserve. Call them now on 905-695-0158 and cut out or tear off this valuable article now and take it to your appointment. You’ll be entitled to a comprehensive examination to diagnose the cause of your problem – and you’ll be on your way to safe, lasting relief! Don’t delay your important diagnosis and treatment another moment! You can even call on the weekend and leave a message on their answering machine to secure your spot as they promise to return all calls; and during the week they are very busy, so if they don’t pick up straight away do leave a message.
Sciatica Relief Chiropractors, Dr. Leon Paschalidis, D.C. and Dr. Dennis Stathopulos, D.C., say: In our combined 18 years of practice, we’ve never seen a treatment as effective as Non-Surgical Advanced Structural Correction for patients with sciatica or lower back pain For obvious reasons they can’t help everyone at this reduced price, so please call soon to secure your special opportunity. Call 905-695-0158 NOW and leave a message if it’s the weekend or the line is busy - they promise they will get back to you as soon as they can. So call now on 905-695-0158 and quote this special discount code: LOW0158
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Do D o you you mi mi half hal alff con sation ation? atio n? n? e con sation? If you’re missing half the conversation, the latest digital hearing aid technology will astound you! Imagine a hearing aid that scans your environment 100 times per second, analyzing and balancing every sound individually. You’ll enjoy a natural listening experience, even in noisy environments, such as a busy restaurant. And nobody will notice it because of its miniature size, fitting comfortably and discreetly behind your ear. Because this new hearing aid collects and digitally processes 360 degree sound, it’s been shown to reduce the strain that effortful listening puts on your brain. In fact, this technology improves speech understanding in background noise 30% better than even the previous top-of-the-line hearing aids! Everything works automatically. There are no controls to worry about and adjustments are easy to make, even from your smart phone. Now you can focus on what you want to hear, Comfortable & Discreet and switch your attention when desired with less brain fatigue. Most importantly, you’ll stop worrying about your hearing and get back to enjoying conversations with your friends, colleagues and loved ones. Don’t wait any longer – A hearing test takes less than 60 minutes, you don’t need a doctor’s referral, and there’s no cost or obligation.
Mitch Marner scores memorable first goal in Leafs’ home opener Michael Hayakawa
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For Mitch Marner, playing in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ home opening game against the Boston Bruins Saturday was pretty special. It’s one he won’t soon forget. Not just because he was part of the festivities that saw the blue and white celebrate its 100th anniversary. With 8:04 remaining in the first period, the 19-yearold Thornhill resident collected his first National Hockey League goal when he drilled a wrist shot from the top of the right face-off circle that picked the far low corner past Boston goalie Anton Khudobin to give Toronto a 2-0 lead. The five-foot, 11-inch, 164-pound forward’s feat also turned out to be the game-winner after the Maple Leafs skated off with a 4-1 win.
“Obviously every kid dreams of that puck going in the net.” Mitch Marner
Thornhill native and Toronto Maple Leaf
“It’s pretty exciting,” a smiling Marner said in a post-game interview on the Maple Leafs’ website, of scoring his first NHL goal. “Obviously every kid dreams of that puck going in the net. “It’s a special moment for me and I’ll remember it for the rest of my life.” A first round draft pick of Toronto in the 2015 NHL entry draft who cracked the Maple Leafs’ roster to start this season, Marner had his fair share of scoring opportunities in the club’s 5-4 opening night road shootout loss against Ottawa Sen-
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ators last Thursday, but was kept off the scoresheet. But when he got his first goal Saturday, he acknowledged it took a big weight off his shoulders. Making it extra special was to do it in front of the Air Canada Centre crowd. “You hear the fans cheer and it’s quite exciting. It was a lot of fun,” he said. In explaining what success he’s had so far in his budding NHL career and in a marathon campaign, Marner was quick to credit his linemates in centre Tyler Bozak and winger James van Riemsdyk in providing the scoring opportunities he’s had so far. As for what he will do with the puck of his first NHL goal, Marner said it will remain in the Thornhill household. “I’ll keep it and give it to my parents,” he said. “It’ll be remembered for a long time.”
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The Regional Municipality of York
NOTICE OF OPEN HOUSE
Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study
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Aurora Spirit Walk Oct. 21, 22, 29, 30 and 31, 8 p.m. Pay what you can, donation to the Aurora Food Pantry Aurora Town Park Witness first-hand the unexplained and downright creepy side of this picturesque community situated just north of Toronto. Discover the spirits that roam Aurora’s landscape. creepytours.com
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Haunting on King Road Oct. 28 and 29, 7 to 10 p.m. $7 2920 King Rd., King City Get spooked by three degrees of scariness in the Boo Room, Creepy Maze and other frightful scenes. New this year is a paranormal tour featuring rumoured hauntings of the property. king.ca
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Haunted House Oct. 28 and 29, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Oct. 31, 6 to 10 p.m. Donation of a non-perishable food item for the Newmarket Food Pantry or a donation to Blue Door Shelter. 213 Billings Cres., Newmarket. An abandoned suburban house is haunted by the dead. Enter the remains of 213 Billings and experience frightening monsters, zombies and witches that come alive to give you goosebumps as you pass through the maze. newmarketshauntedhouse.com
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Legacy of Horror Oct. 22 to 23, 28 to 30, 6 to 9 p.m., Oct. 31 all day. Donation to SickKids Foundation 6 Red Ash Dr., Markham This haunted house gets bigger and better each year and features a mad scientist cutting into a blood-squirting brain, possessed zombie babies singing lullabies and a coven of witches stirring up horrific fun. legacyofhorror.org
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Information from the open house will be published on york.ca/ea and on York Region’s Facebook and Twitter social media channels. An accessible version of this notice is available upon request. This notice was issued on October 13, 2016.
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To submit a comment, question or for more information, please contact: Cathy Parmer, Communications and Community Engagement Specialist The Regional Municipality of York 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 6Z1 Phone: 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75560 Email: roads.ea@york.ca Fax: 905-895-7735
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This study is being conducted in accordance with Schedule C of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment document (October 2000, 2007 and 2011 as amended). Personal information submitted (e.g., name, address and phone number) is collected, maintained and disclosed under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for transparency and consultation purposes. Personal information you submit will become part of a public record that is available to the general public, unless you request that your personal information remain confidential.
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Haunted Schoolhouse Oct. 29, 6 to 10 p.m. $30 Lemonville Community Centre, 13453 McCowan Rd., Whitchurch-Stouffville Review paranormal findings of the former Lemonville Schoolhouse with the Wellington County Paranormal Investigators, featuring psychic Linda Cooper Taylor. townofws.ca
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The Regional Municipality of York is undertaking a Schedule C Environmental Assessment Study of a proposed road crossing of Highway 404 between Major Mackenzie Drive and Elgin Mills Road in the Town of Richmond Hill and the City of Markham. The proposed new road crossing will provide an additional link in the road network, help manage congestion and accommodate the future transportation needs of pedestrians, cyclists, public transit users and motorists.
Halloween is all about the blood-soaked thrills and spinechilling shrills. Experience the horror that comes when the dead come back to life only to haunt the living on All Hallow’s Eve. Conjure up spirits of the dead, if you dare. Here are some events in York Region that will scare the pants off of you.
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other complainants in Mississauga, Toronto and Markham. Eventually Kijiji banned Morrison, suggesting he was a rival contractor trying to smear the man’s name. So he turned to posting details on consumer websites and began a calling campaign against the man, ringing his “countless” phones and businesses names over and again.
‘I might have just let it go, but he was taunting me. I’m Scottish — we never let anything go.’ After he looked up real estate records and found out where the man lived, Morrison even knocked on his door, snapping a photograph of the man while the two argued on what Morrison called the man’s rented “million-dollar” Concord property. After weeks of the campaign, the handyman eventually called Morrison, saying he’d pay back the money, noting that he was
“costing” him “a fortune”. But the money never came. Morrison eventually grew so enraged with the lack of action by police, he gathered five of the handyman’s alleged victims and they went to Halton police together as a group. After the residents were told to make police reports in their own jurisdictions, Toronto police acted, charging Eugene Ostrovski with fraud under $5,000, forgery and uttering forged documents. The allegation include the suggestion he created and used fake sales orders and took money and materials, but never rendered any services. He is also facing fraud charges in Barrie. Turns out this is not his first encounter with police. In two separate incidents with York police, one in 2014 and another in 2015, Ostrovski pleaded guilty to three counts of fraud. Despite the charges though, Morrison isn’t quite willing to declare himself a winner just yet. He said as of Monday, Ostrovski was still posting advertisements on Kijiji, offering his services. Ostrovski declined to comment when contacted by yorkregion.com
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The Women’s Committee of Markham members Gerlind Milich (left), June Duff and Janet Whiteley work on a dish from the committee’s cookbook. The Markham committee has been unable to recruit new members and had to fold before reaching 50 years. A luncheon will be held to honour and recognize these achievements on Oct. 19.
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nity, including alcoholism and divorce. Markham clergy, politicians, doctors, lawyers and ministers got together to talk about the problems. The general consensus was that families needed better access to counselling services. “They didn’t have the services we have now,” Whiteley explained. She joined the group in 2003. “Markham was relatively small then,” said Milich. The group started out raising money for the Markham Family Life Centre and went on to host auctions at the Markham Fairgrounds. “Everyone got involved. We had Pierre Trudeau’s tie, Bill Crothers’ running shoes,”June Duff said. She has been a member for about 32 years. The group usually included about 16 members. The group created a cookbook and a lunch-andlearn event called Gardening on the Green, so people could learn about gardening and enjoy raffles, door prizes and a silent auction. Experts in the field such as Mark Cullen, Frankie Flowers and Denis Flanaghan volunteered their time. The gardening events were almost always sold out. What did the Markham women gain from being part of this association? “A sense of worth, giving back to my communi-
ty,” Whiteley said. She was invited to join in 2003. “The feeling of camaraderie, working together for a goal. You meet new people all the time. I knew everyone in town,” Whiteley said. But eventually, the group couldn’t recruit enough people. “We weren’t getting people who wanted to work. I’m very sad, very torn. I couldn’t put in the hours and look after my husband and look after my mother,” Whiteley said. Milich was president for two and a half years, and remembers they were down to 12 or 14 members when they usually have 16. Whiteley remembers the group going down to nine members. “I think it’s a sign of the times,” Milich said. “It was a very satisfying endeavor. We had so much fun.” The group voted in March to disband this year. The Women’s Committee of Markham was unable to recruit new members and unfortunately had to fold before reaching 50 years. The committee has also contributed to many other charities such as: Alzheimer Society, Big Sisters of York Region, Evergreen Hospice Markham/Stouffville, Markham Stouffville Hospital, Markham Museum, Meals-on-Wheels and the Yellow Brick House.
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They called it a petting zoo, but there wasn’t an animal in sight, and those doing the petting were no spring chickens. Their hairlines may be receding, greying or full-on white; hands may be wrinkled and feeling arthritic, but there was still something childlike about the enthusiasm among attendees at this Richmond Hill petting zoo for seniors. “I just wanted to see if I could still play,� Lesley Sorrento said, picking out a trumpet and tapping out a decent version of “Do Re Me.� Across the room, Kevin Burrows reached for a tenor sax. “I always thought it was a cool instrument, so versatile,� he said. Les Howard hadn’t touched a trumpet in decades, but he’s keen to re-learn and already preparing to make the weekly drive from Barrie to hang out with like-minded, likeaged musicians and wannabes. The musical petting zoo, held earlier this month at Cosmo Music in Richmond Hill, served as an introduction and launch for a new program for adults coming to York Region.
a cliché; it’s our mandate,â€? explained Robertson, an Aurora resident and former music teacher with the York Region District School Board who worked for almost 40 years teaching concert bands in the GTA. The retired teacher and head of the music department at Sutton District High School started conducting with Toronto New Horizons four years ago and says the experience has been life-changing. The New Horizons concept was created in 1991 by retiring professor Roy Ernst of the world-famous Eastman School of Music. Mike Barrett/Metroland It begins with an optional “petRichmond Hill resident and former York Region school board music ting zooâ€? to try things out, from teacher Doug Roberston says his life changed when he got involved with flutes to saxes, trumpets to tubas percussion instruments. teaching seniors music in Toronto. Now he is bringing it to York Region, andNew Horizons acts as an entry building a band for seniors who’ve never before played an instrument. point for adults who always Lesley Sorrento of Holland Landing took advantage of a “petting zooâ€? dreamed of learning music, RobThursday, where Robertson gave seniors a chance to try a variety of band ertson said. Or it can be a re-entry point for those who want to dust off instruments. their rusty skills. Lessons start at the very beginAimed at “matureâ€? students - London and Peterborough. Each usually aged 50 and beyond - with Ontario location has more than ning, “getting a good first soundâ€?, little to no instrumental experience, 200 players and director Doug Rob- he said, and surprisingly quickly, New Horizons has been spreading ertson hopes his York Region group students progress from one to several notes, into simple songs and across North America, with chap- will grow to the same size. ters across the U.S. and in Toronto, “’It is Never Too Late’ is not just more. Concerts will be scheduled
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along the way to highlight their progress. “After high school, there’s not much going on,� said Howard, explaining why he’s game to relearn his high school horn. “I played guitar in bands for years. It’s easier to find a bar and play guitar than it is with trumpet.� Sorrento, of East Gwillimbury, also misses the days of high school band, so much so that she’s kept her old trumpet tucked away in a closet - badly in need of re-laquering, but still able to tap out some notes. Beth Gibson used to play clarinet in high school and always dreamed of playing oboe. A few years ago, she tried it out in the Toronto New Horizons chapter and discovered it wasn’t as easy as it looked. “It looked like a clarinet and I thought, how hard can it be? It was very, very hard!� Gibson switched to the French horn and never looked back. Now she plans to join the York Region chapter, a short drive from her Markham place of work. “It’s good for the soul,� she said. “I look at is as ‘life insurance.’ It’s all about balance. In life, there needs to be some work and some play.�
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ELGIN MILLS/ Young St. 1 bedroom basement Shared apartment, separate entrance, $950 all incluAccommodations sive. First/last required. No smoking/pets, Available Immediately. FILIPINO female wanting to share, Richmond Hill/ 905-508-2999 Mill Pond, bright 2 bedroom apartment in private home. Lots of Condos for Rent windows, separate entrance, extra storage space, eat-in-kitchen, appliances including mi2 BEDROOM, 2 bath, crowave. Large living Condo in Georgina. room, oversize 4 piece Adult Building, “The bath, central air, central Oaks”, Balcony, vac, parking. $700/mo. Laundry, Storage, inclusive. 1st & last. ParElevator, Parking. 15 tially furnished. No pets. mins from 404. Walk Available immediately. to Lake, Golf, Marina, 6 4 7 - 9 6 0 - 0 0 5 2 . Shops, Restaurants. oresi@rogers.com $1600 +Hydro. Available December 1st. 905-722-9146 or Halls & Lodges 905-467-4927. RICHMOND HILL, Yonge and High Tech Rd. Two Bedroom, one bath, 5 appliances, all utilities. Cable, parking, storage. Close to schools/ public transportation. $1710. 905-889-0338
OLD THORNHILL. Hall available for events, up to 100 people/ 60 spaces free parking. St. Volodymyr’s Church, 15 Church Lane (Yonge/ John) 905-889-0187 or info_stvlad@rogers.com.
Townhouses for Rent 2 BEDROOM, 2 baths, dining room, rec room, 2 parking, laundry. Fenced yard, Richmond Hill, downtown. $1450 plus utilities, no smoking. Call 905-508-9604
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Garage Sales Thornhill
MOVING SALE
Sun, Oct 23 ~ 9 am - 3 pm 8 Northbank Court By John & Leslie Designer furniture, art, chandeliers, carpets, BBQ, collectables and more... Thornhill
GIGANTIC GARAGE SALE Sun., Oct. 23, 10 am - 3 pm 46 Mistysugar Trail
(Hwy 7 and Bathhurst) Fantastic new & almost new items, office furn., jewellery, clothes, china & much more
Townhouse/Condos for Sale
Townhouse/Condos for Sale
Mortgages/Loans
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HAMILTON, Jack It is with sadness we announce the passing of Jack Hamilton on October 15, 2016. Husband to Vene, father to Paul (Dawn) Rachel (Istvan) Mark (Helen). Grandfather to Alexander, Daniel, Rachel, Aaron, Ashley and Braeden. Loving brother to Eileen, Margaret, and Doreen. Jack was a police officer in Northern Ireland and a staff sergeant with the York Regional Police. After retiring with the police he became the prosecutor for the City of Vaughan. We will celebrate his life at Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, 10066 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2016. In lieu of Flowers please donate to Canadian Diabetes Association. Many thanks to the staff at MacKenzie health Centre. “Safe in the arms of Jesus�
40 BAIF Registration
SUPERB RENOVATION JUST OVER 1400 SQ. FT • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • Large balcony Use of Club66 • Parking Health & Rec. • Storage locker included! • Steps to Hillcrest Mall
Great value in this high demand location! Malcolm Austin, Sales Representative Royal Lepage Partners Rlty.
416-229-4454
Firewood
Private Tuitions, Schools
THE WOOD GUY FIREWOOD Quality, mixed, seasoned hardwood. 12� & 16� pick up or delivery. Call or text 905-955-5044
Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking
$100-$10,000
WE PAY $250 - $6000 for your scrap cars, SUVs, vans & trucks. Dead or Alive. Free 24/7 towing. 647-287-1704
REWARD FOR RETURN. Canary taken from 29 Fairview Ave. Richmond Hill. Yellow with some lighter yellow/ white. Did you buy or see this canary? Missing feathers under one eye, looks half open even when closed. For pic see craigslist and kijiji/yorkregion under pets and wanted. 905-889-8545 messages, no call display Ron.
Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking
Cash 4 Cars
We pay $200 to $10,000 for your scrap cars and trucks. FREE TOWING 24 hours a day 7 days a week 705-500-2844 and 416-825-3360
Music and Dancing Instruction 30 YEARS of teaching piano and keyboard, experienced, preparing RCM exams, all ages accepted, 416-731-8880 Alla.
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Private Tuitions, Schools
Domestic Help Available
Painting & Decorating
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Legal Services
Plumbing
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Home Renovations
Home Renovations
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Landscaping, Lawn Care, Supplies
525 New Westminster Dr, Thornhill (905.882.1460)
6pm - Visual Arts Showcase 2nd floor Art Wing 7pm - Arts Open House Information Session
Notices (Public)
Notices (Public)
Notices (Public)
NOTICE OF MEETING Notice is hereby given that:
THORNHILL GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Will be holding a public meeting to present its annual report on Class 9 pesticide use as required by Ontario Regulation 63/09 under the Pesticides Act. The annual report summarizes the use of Class 9 pesticides used in 2015: The meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016 at 9 am Location: Thornhill Golf Clubhouse Please RSVP to 905 881 3000 - Greg McFarlane - IPM Agent
NOTICE OF MEETING Notice is hereby given that:
BAYVIEW GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Landscaping, Lawn Care, Supplies
EXPERIENCED GARDENER Put Your Garden to Rest, Fall/ Garden Clean-ups, Hedge Trimming, Pruning, Edging, Planting. Seasonal contracts. 905-989-0578 905-806-4457 henna@hennasgarden.com
Waste Removal
Notices (Public)
YCDSB Centre for the Arts - St. Elizabeth CHS
7994 Yonge Street, Thornhill, Ontario, L4J 1W3
www.mrstucco.ca • 905-554-0825
CLEANING LADY Available Monday to Saturday. Reliable and professional. References available. Rates to suit any budget. 10% off first visit. Please call for estimate.416-970-9309 ABSOLUTELY BEST cleaning ladies available. Honest & hard working, insured/ bonded. 416-897-6782 www.maidforyou torontoltd.com
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Dead or alive Same day Fast FREE Towing 647-642-6187
$150 - $6000 Cash on the Spot 4 Scrap Cars Free tow in 2 hrs. 647-403-8542
OUR LADY of the Rosary (206 Glen Shields Ave.) in York Catholic District School Board is offering International Language Classes & Skills Development Classes on Saturdays from 9:30 - 12 noon. Grades JK to Grade 8. The following languages are being offered - Italian, Spanish, Korean, Mandarin, Philippino. Come in on Saturday, October 22nd to register from 9:30 a.m.- 12 pm or visit the boards website www.ycdsb.ca for more information
Lost & Found
Mortgages/Loans
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25 Fairway Heights Drive, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3X1 Will be holding a public meeting to present its annual report on Class 9 pesticide use as required by Ontario Regulation 63/09 under the Pesticides Act. The annual report summarizes the use of Class 9 pesticides used in 2015: The meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016 at 1 pm Location: Bayview Golf Clubhouse Please RSVP to 905 889 4833 - Mike MacGillivray - IPM Agent
Waste Removal
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OCTOBER 21 - 9AM TO 8PM OCTOBER 22 - 9AM TO 6PM OCTOBER 23 - 9AM TO 6PM
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BUILDING 3 BOOTH 1 BOOTH 2 BOOTH 3 BOOTH 4 BOOTH 5 BOOTH 6 BOOTH 7
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FOOD TRUCKS Food trucks are located in front of Building 3 entrance FOOD TRUCK 1 FOOD TRUCK 2 FOOD TRUCK 3
Sweet Joanna Food Cabbie Born 2 Eat *at time of print
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