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The average York employee spends 32.1 minutes getting to work, compared to only 23.6 minutes in Durham, 27.8 minutes in Toronto, 30.3 minutes in Peel and 30.5 minutes in Halton. York commuters spend the most time getting to work even though their average travel distance is only 21 kilometres, putting the region ahead of Toronto’s 13.2 kilometres and Peel’s 19 kilometres, but less than Halton’s 26.4 See ‘CAR’, page 23.

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Feel like you spend way too much time in your car driving to work? It’s not your imagination. York Region has the highest car ownership rates and the longest commute times in the Greater Toronto Area. “We like to own our cars in York Region. We have the highest car ownership of the five municipalities in the GTA,” Brian Titherington,

the region’s director of roads and traffic operations, told a committee meeting last Thursday. The average York household owns 1.86 vehicles. That tops Toronto, where the average household owns 1.12 cars; Peel Region, where the average is 1.67 cars; Halton Region, with an average of 1.78; and Durham Region, where the average is 1.79. York residents also spend the most time commuting to work in the GTA, Titherington said.

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reaction on social media • ”I love the area and I support the local shops in soybeys plaza. I feel if you take it away then there will be terrible traffic at Hilda and Clark as well as no parking available during construction at soybeys. I love being able to do my shopping locally amd supporting the smaller stores, especially second cup the only kosher one around also for the elderly people, this is their lifeline and you are taking it away.” — Debra Kachani, Vaughan “It’s clear by the turnout at the meeting held by RioCan last week that the majority don’t want to see this property rezoned to allow residential use. After only 5 days on social media, the 200+ signatures on this petition to-date indicates that the community doesn’t want increased density, nor do they want to see their cherished plaza suffer under this plan.” — Shari Allen, Thornhill • “I love and rely on this plaza,” — Adi Nechama Bortman, Vaughan

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Organizers of a public open house last Wednesday weren’t expecting the turnout, or perhaps the passion and interest that the redevelopment of one small plaza evoked in one Thornhill Vaughan community. The Nov. 4 meeting focused on a plaza on Clark Avenue at Hilda Avenue, just west of Yonge Street. “Thank you for your interest. Frankly, it is overwhelming,” said Jordan Robbins, senior vice president of planning and development for RioCan at the beginning of the meeting at Garnet Williams Community Centre. ”For me, it is unique. In 25 years, I’ve never had a public meeting before.” Between 200 and 250 people attended the community meeting, said Pamela TaradayLevy, president of the SpringFarm Ratepayers Association. The meeting had to be moved to a larger room because of the large turnout. A statement or question from the audience would often be followed by a loud “what”? or “can you repeat that?” because there were no microphones, since organizers had been expecting a small meeting. Anyone sitting anywhere in the gym other than at the front of the audience often had trouble hearing, not to mention the fact that a large portion of the audience were seniors. The panel of experts explaining the development or answering question included: David Butterworth, partner/architect with Kirkor Architects and Planners; David McKay, Partner and Vice President at MHBC Planning; and Robbins on behalf of RioCan. The project seeks to redevelop the current Sobey’s plaza and build an 18-storey condo with retail and a stacked townhouse block. RioCan wants to create an upgraded, walkable shopping community. There was talk that the City of Vaughan would do a traffic study of the area. The concerns raised by residents were numerous and varied. How will the noise from construction affect the nearby Yorkhill Elementary School? How will the increased number of students from the new development be handled? What if retailers and services in the plaza want to leave because of the headaches associated with construction? How will traffic be affected? The architect, planner and RioCan reps tried to answer these questions and concerns, however, as the plan is in its initial stages, several times they used the term “premature” to explain why they could not fully answer. “This is unusual to stand in front of you and talk about this project, which has not been formulated,” Robbins said. It is estimated the condo will contain 250 large units and it would be a “quality” rental condo building. As for construction, Butterworth pointed out most builders’ contractors work around normal hours and try to mini-

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This artist’s rendition shows an 18-storey condo with retail and stacked townhouse that RioCan is proposing be built at the current Sobey’s plaza at Clark Avenue at Hilda in Thornhill. Organizers were surprised how many residents turned out for last Wednesday’s meeting. mize noise. There have been discussions with Shoppers Drug Mart about staying on the site. Residents were told the redevelopment would not remove Sobey’s, a popular supermarket, which has a lease that runs until 2030. At one point, McKay, with MHBC Planning, pointed out that 80 to 90 per cent of the plaza will be maintained. Elaine Glassman, a woman in the audience, said she moved to the area in the first place because of the convenient location of her eye doctor, podiatrist and other services. If construction makes doing business difficult, this could be a problem, she said. “They will move somewhere else and never move back,” she said. When asked what benefits the project will bring, Robbins mentioned improvements to sidewalks and trees. Someone yelled out from the audience: “we have all that”. At another point in the meeting, Robbins noted there would be traffic improvements, to which the audience erupted in laughter. “What planet are you from?” someone yelled out.

Vaughan staff have not yet taken a position and council has not voted on the application. “I don’t know if RioCan understands the centrality of the plaza to our daily life,” Thornhill Councillor Alan Shefman said. “My family grew up in Sobey’s plaza,” he said, pointing out many people have positive experiences at the coffee shop and other stores there. “I saw the ideas. My position is clear. I have no problem rehabilitating, making improvements to the plaza. This (plan) is not appropriate for this community,” Shefman said. While many in the audience were critical of RioCan’s proposal, Shefman pointed out the company went out of its way to present the plan at an open house, rather than going straight to council with the application, an approach which many other companies take. “RioCan before presenting to the city has gone to the community. I think they deserve credit for that,” Shefman said. As of Tuesday, 200 people had signed a petition, started by Thornhill resident Shari Allen, to “save Sobey’s plaza”. After attending the Nov. 4 open house, she sent out a petition so politicians wouldn’t just hear from her, but also the voices of an entire

Good To Know • E-mail springfarmra@gmail.com for more on Springfarm Residents Association. • Riocan owns the Springfarm Marketplace where Sobey’s, Shoppers Drug Mart and TD Bank, to name a few, are located. • To see or sign the petition, go to: https://goo.gl/FLhbZp community, she said. The open house left many unanswered questions, according to the SpringFarm Ratepayers Association, which does not support the RioCan proposal. “The community needs answers so that we can make sure that whatever RioCan plans to build benefits our community, not just RioCan,” the association said in an e-mail. The association has set up a committee to work with the city and RioCan to help develop an alternative solution. The petition demands RioCan respect the community by stopping “inappropriate residential development on this commercial site”. EW

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE #1 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDY Part A: Portage Parkway Widening from Applewood Crescent to Jane Street and Part B: Portage Parkway Extension from Jane Street to Creditstone Road THE STUDY The City of Vaughan Transportation Master Plan (TMP) – A New Path (2013) – identified the need to widen Portage Parkway from Applewood Crescent to Jane Street (Part A) and extend Portage Parkway from Jane Street to Creditstone Road (Part B) as a strategic network improvement and in support of the development in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre. THE PROCESS The TMP – A New Path, having completed Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) process, has identified projects which will improve connections to local and regional infrastructure, provide access to future developments, support transit-oriented nodes and corridors, and enhance transit ridership, cycling and walking. The TMP identified the need to widen Portage Parkway to four lanes from Applewood Crescent to Jane Street and establish a new four lane road from Jane Street to Creditstone Road and recommended the project be carried forward to Phases 3 and 4 of the Class EA process. The City has initiated the Class EA Study, which will establish the preferred alternative design for the widening, extension and improvements for: • PART A*: Portage Parkway Widening from Applewood Crescent to Jane Street • PART B*: Portage Parkway Extension from Jane Street crossing the Black Creek channel to Creditstone Road The Study will consider the technical, environmental, socio-economic and financial criteria as the basis for the assessment. The Study, proceeding for two interrelated parts, is being undertaken in accordance with “Schedule C” of the Municipal Engineers Association Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (October 2000, as amended in 2007 & 2011). Separate Environmental Study Reports (ESRs) for Part A and B will be prepared and available for public review and comment on study completion.

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Three York Region schools are among dozens in Ontario benefitting from almost $500 million in funding announced by the provincial government Monday. There will be a new E.J. Sand Public School built on Henderson Avenue in Thornhill Markham, which will come with two child care rooms with 39 spaces. The school was built in 1964. Meanwhile, Richmond Hill’s Charles Howitt Public School, built in 1952, is getting a new addition. Also for Richmond Hill, a new French school will be built by the Conseil scolaire Viamonde, called Academie de la Moraine. A new Stouffville elementary school will also be built. The projects are part of a $498-million investment by the province to build 30 new schools and 26 major additions and renovations, Education Minister Liz Sandals said. The province is also building 122 licensed child care rooms with 2,135 new spaces for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. “Our government is proud to invest in capital projects that are improving students’ learning environments and increasing access to quality licensed child care. These projects are bringing students and communities together — and, in some cases, reducing the cost of under-used space so we can reinvest savings back into the classroom,” Sandals said in a statement. The government is providing school boards across the province with more than $11 billion over 10 years to help build new schools in areas of high growth areas, improve the condition of existing schools and boost access to child care, Sandals said.

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Roll No. 19 36 010 021 11200 0000; 116 Clark Ave N/S, Markham; PIN 03022-0149(LT); Lot 53 Registrar’s Compiled Plan 9767 Markham; S/T MA48808; City of Markham; File No. 13-78 Minimum Bid $44,961.69 All amounts payable by the successful purchaser shall be payable in full at the time of the sale by cash or money order or by a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount bid plus accumulated taxes, HST if applicable and the relevant land transfer tax.

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PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING #2 Wednesday, Nov. 25 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

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TAKE NOTICE that the land described below will be offered for sale by public auction at 10 a.m. local time on the 3rd day of December, 2015 at the City of Markham Municipal Office, 101 Town Centre Blvd., Markham.

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The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. For further information regarding this sale, visit markham.ca or if no internet access available, contact: Miranda Miluzzi, Manager of Tax and Cash Management The Corporation of the City of Markham 101 Town Centre Blvd., Markham ON L3R 9W3 905-477-7000 Ext. 4726 | mmiluzzi@markham.ca PLEASE NOTE: Tax Sales are not typical real estate transactions. If you are considering participating in a tax sale, it is highly recommended that you seek independent legal advice from a lawyer licensed to practice in Ontario and in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada. In addition, it is not permitted to enter upon a property that is advertised for tax sale. These are not typical real estate transactions. Entering upon a property advertised for tax sale proceedings is considered to be trespassing.

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 November 26, 2015, at the Clerk’s Department, City of Markham Municipal Office, Main Level, 101 Town Centre Blvd., Markham Ontario.

Roll No. 19 36 030 210 30184 0000; 21 Alicewood Dr, Markham; PIN 02942-0180(LT); Parcel 121-1 Section 65M2637; Lot 121 Plan 65M2637, S/T LT558750; T/W Part Lot 1 Concession 7, designated Part 2 65R5032 as in MA71723; Markham; File No. 13-25 Minimum Tender Amount: $59,479.35

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

Roll No. 19 36 020 123 01110 0000; 41 Ferrier St, Markham; PIN 29063-0010(LT); Unit 10 Level 1, York Condominium Plan No. 512; Lots 14 & 15 Plan M1738, more fully described in schedule ‘A’ of Declaration LB660307; Markham; File No. 13-74 Minimum Tender Amount: $83,002.28

Description of Lands: Roll No. 19 36 020 126 77110 0000; PIN 030320208(LT); Parcel 9-4, Section MA4, Part Lot 9 Concession 4; designated Part 4, 65R14824; Markham; File No. 13-03 Minimum Tender Amount: $21,685.81 Roll No. 19 36 020 140 38600 0000; Markham; PIN 02985-0373(LT); Parcel 11-2 Section MA5; Part Lot 11 Concession 5, designated Part 1, 65R5095; Markham; File No. 13-04 Minimum Tender Amount: $66,282.35 Roll No. 19 36 020 110 47048 0000; PIN 030130463(LT); Parcel 86-1, Section 65M2886; Block 86, Plan 65M2886; Markham; File No. 13-21 Minimum Tender Amount: $5,027.35 Roll No. 19 36 020 110 47218 0000; PIN 030130394(LT); Parcel 85-1, Section 65M2886; Block 85, Plan 65M2886; S/T LT829166 Markham; File No. 13-22 Minimum Tender Amount: $5,974.11 Roll No. 19 36 030 234 32226 0000; PIN 700080335(LT); Block 64 Plan 65M3789; Markham; S/T right as in YR611205; File No. 13-23 Minimum Tender Amount: $4,562.00

Roll No. 19 36 010 022 37300 0000; PIN 030220239(LT); Lot 55 Registrar’s Compiled Plan 9767 Markham; File No. 13-79 Minimum Tender Amount: $14,874.91 Roll No. 19 36 020 110 42500 0000; PIN 030130671(LT); Part Road Allowance between Concessions 2 & 3, as closed by Bylaw 223 (unregistered), confirmed by Bylaw 236, Inst. R285560 designated Part 7 Plan 65R6240; T/W MA50214; S/T easement in favour of Her Majesty the Queen, as represented by Minister of Environment over the above lands as in MA109402 and R265807; Markham.; File No. 13-80 Minimum Tender Amount: $13,236.83 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. 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 municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. 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 PLEASE NOTE: Tax Sales are not typical real estate transactions. If you are considering participating in a tax sale, it is highly recommended that you seek independent legal advice from a lawyer licensed to practice in Ontario and in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada. In addition, it is not permitted to enter upon a property that is advertised for tax sale. These are not typical real estate transactions. Entering upon a property advertised for tax sale proceedings is considered to be trespassing.

Budget: draft pitches 3 per cent property tax hike By Adam Martin-Robbins

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Vaughan homeowners could be facing a three per cent hike in their property taxes next year, unless council and city staff find ways to trim a relatively pared down budget. City finance staff presented the draft 2016 budget, as well as the proposed 2017 and 2018 financial plans, to councillors for the first time last week. And it was met with a glowing response. For his part, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua called it the “best package” he’s seen during his tenure. City finance staff are recommending three years of three per cent tax increases, the maximum allowed during this term under a mandated cap imposed by council in 2014. Should the 2016 budget be approved unaltered, the average homeowner, with a home valued at $626,000, would see their property taxes rise by about $40 to $1,353, according to city finance staff. Factor in the hospital levy and Vaughan’s portion of the property tax bill would total $1,370, city finance staff said

The city’s draft budget calls for operational spending of $264.7 million and $80.5 in new spending on infrastructure projects. On the operating side for 2016, the plan includes hiring 10 firefighters, four capital project managers and two purchasing analysts, among other things. In terms of infrastructure spending next year, there’s $3 million earmarked for tree replacement, $8.1 million for road improvements and $1.4 million “to develop transit, cycling and pedestrian options to get around the city,” among a myriad of other projects. On top of Vaughan’s portion of the property tax bill, there’s the Region of York’s share and the provincial education tax, which together account for a little more than 70 per cent. In light of that, city hall watcher Richard Lorello, as he’s done in previous years, urged councillors to ask regional officials to host a budget meeting in Vaughan so local residents don’t have to travel beyond the city limits to voice their opinions about how the upper-tier government intends on spending their tax dollars. Council obliged and passed a motion including that request.

Mackenzie Health signs $300M technology deal BY KIM ZARZOUR

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Mackenzie Health has partnered up with a Netherlands-based technology company in what’s being hailed as the largest-of-its-kind agreement to supply and manage the hospital’s equipment. The new collaboration between Mackenzie Health and Royal Philips was announced at an event in Richmond Hill Tuesday. As part of the $300-million, 18-year alliance, Philips, a diversified technology company, will be Mackenzie Health’s prime medical technology partner, supplying and managing a broad range of equipment for the Richmond Hill hospital and future Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital. The hospital will have ongoing access to the latest Philips healthcare technology innovations, as well as expertise in patient-centric design. Drawing on insights from existing partnerships with health facilities in New York and Georgia, Philips will work with Mackenzie Health to advance the healthcare facility’s “smart hospital” vision. The company will act as advisor during the design and construction phase of Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital as it relates to equipment and service. Altaf Stationwala, president and CEO of Mackenzie Health, said Tuesday he is ecstatic to partner with Philips “to bring our ‘smart hospi-

tal’ vision to life … We know that we will not only be able to improve the quality and efficiency of care, but also enhance the patient experience”. The first-in-Canada agreement will transform and improve health care for more than half a million residents across southwest York Region, Stationwala said. “Industry needs to move away from acute and stand-alone industry decisions to preventive care and integrated technologies,” said Iain Burns, CEO of Philips Canada. These public-private partnerships with industry leaders are the way of the future, he said. “It’s the latest example of how we are building a new reality where medical technology suppliers and health organizations can work together to expand access to quality and innovative care that can improve patient outcomes.” Under the new partnership, Mackenzie Health will have early and ongoing access to the latest Philips healthcare technology innovations including access to Philips expertise in areas such as systems interoperability, diagnostic imaging equipment utilization, radiology practice management and alarm management. As well, Mackenzie Health and Philips will look at ways patient informatics can be used to enable predictive, preventive, and population health interventions, helping to ensure continuity of care, reduced costs and improved outcomes.

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The City of Vaughan Finance, Administration and Audit Committee will consider and receive input from the public on proposed increases to fees and charges established under the following by-laws as amended from time to time: Fees and Charges By-law 171-2013; Special Events Permits By-law 172-2103; Planning Application Fees By-law 173-2013; Licensing By-law 174-2013; Filming Event By-law 175-2013; Newspaper Box By-law 176-2013; Committee of Adjustment Fees By-law: 40-2009 Vaughan residents are invited to provide comments with respect to this matter at the Finance, Administration and Audit Committee meeting:

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Do you get the idea we are too conservative as a province, a country, a society, when it comes to ideas to change how we live? I have to admit I’m always fascinated by how other places do things to try to get us to use resources in a better way. I’m not talking about social engineering that punishes people for their behaviour. I’m thinking more of ideas that “incentivize” us to do things differently. For instance, most of us in the GTA get a minor discount for doing our laundry or running the dishwasher during off-peak hours — as in evenings, weekends. My informal poll of people I know says most are highly skeptical of the alleged “off-peak” savings. In the grand scheme of things you may save a few dollars a month, but the tradeoff is quite a bit of inconvenience at home, was their take on it. Meanwhile even the cheap rate keeps going up. Not that we don’t all want to treat the planet a little better than we have been doing. But when the clothes you wanted to wear aren’t clean or there’s yesterday’s food stuck on today’s dishes (for the record, in my house we wash our dishes in the sink, ASAP) or worse — you feel you have to sit up late making sure the washing machine doesn’t overflow, the dryer does not catch fire — the savings don’t seem worth it. Meanwhile, in Texas, more than 50 small electrical utilities are giving away nighttime power for free. According to the New York Times, utilities generate so much unused wind power at night, they are simply letting people use electricity at no charge after 9 p.m. and before 6 a.m., saving customers who take advantage $40 to $50 a month and curbing the demand for power during the day — essentially spreading out use of the electrical supply, which is always available but which also has a limit, whether it be wind, solar, nuclear. (It’s hiking that capacity that is so costly.) How can Texas do this and we can’t? For one thing, there is a free market and intense competition for customers (the opposite of

Bernie O’Neill what is happening here in Ontario) giving them reason to give people deals to become customers (also opposite of here, where there is no choice, it’s all regulated). So will you ever get free electricity in York Region? Probably not. Too radical an idea for these parts (and you thought Texas was conservative). And the utilities themselves have no incentive to do it. I have a son who volunteered at the Pan Am Games, one of that army of young and old decked out in orange shirts who helped the rather costly Games happen. His reward? He got his high school volunteering hours, met some interesting people (if you were, in a gentlemanly way, kicked out of the athletes/officials parking at the a Pan Am venue it may have been my son who kicked you out), but he also got to ride transit for free, something I heard more than a few people remark on as being almost unbelievable as a perk. It certainly was a boon for dad, who did not need to transport him by car. But it also turned him on to being a transit user, which previously he was not. The move kept a lot of cars off the road, and put a lot of people on buses that were running anyway. So, should students, seniors, moms with babies, all get to ride for free? Better yet, will the day ever come when anyone can ride transit for free? I’m not sure. It’s not cheap to run.Yet, the day may come when it’s cheaper to let thousands ride transit at no charge than to add a new lane to a highway, or build a new road. You have to wonder if road congestion, pollution and commute times are all such concerns, more daring actions will be taken to “incentivize” us to change. For now, I’m still driving.

I moved to Thornhill to get out of the urban concrete of Toronto. I have a connection to nature and learning to be a part of its divine design was the way I was raised. As the world becomes more populated, each tree is that much more important. Yet I was recently instructed by my condo corporation to cut all the trees in my rear yard, as they were replacing the fence. If I did not cut them, they would do so at my cost. I appealed to the municipality to intervene, but learned that trees less than 8 inches in diameter do not require a permit [to remove]. I questioned condo management if the fence design could be re-engineered, but to no avail. The three thinner maples would have to be cut and the roots removed. Those maples have been growing peacefully for more than 20 years and they were approximately 20 feet in height. The economic replacement cost for a 20-foot maple is approximately $1,000 per tree. The condo board has not agreed to replace or compensate for the loss of those trees. To add more fuel to the fire, I just received a letter requesting payment immediately for $300 to cut the trees, which I tried to preserve. One of our great defences against climate change are trees, as they emit oxygen, stabilize the soil and clean the water. We need to look at ways to avoid destroying trees and find ways to conserve them. The condo board at Johnsview Village in Markham should learn more about the value of tree conservation and every Canadian should be cognizant of saving trees and aspire for

us to be a country with a net tree increase going into the next century.

Earl Tucker Thornhill

Let’s renew our peaceful tradition We now have a federal government that professes to renew our international standing as an honest broker of peace and democracy. I hope this is true, because the world needs Canada’s help. Too many countries are allowing politics to trump justice and basic human rights. People are being tortured, forcibly removed from their homes, starved out of their traditional lands, and forbidden to congregate together, while others are spied on by phone, email and satellite. Despite the sound bites of oppressors who repeatedly echo the words “democracy” and “freedom,” we know (or should know) that these same countries are doing the exact opposite of what they say; and in the process are creating more terror and despair. The millions who are marching in the streets all over the world only to be met with savage beatings

SEND A LETTER: Email letters to mbeck@yrmg.com and death, are showing us vividly how much they value democracy, human rights and social justice — with the sacrifice of their lives. The International Criminal Court must be supported in an objective and meaningful way to ensure that all human rights violators, no matter the leadership or the relationship to Canada, are made accountable for their actions. One example that deserves our focus is the investigation of possible war crimes by the former Sri Lankan government against the Tamil people. Another is the ongoing oppression of the Tibetan people. Any reader could easily find five or six more examples to add to mine. I challenge my fellow citizens, who so casually speak of inclusion, human rights and spirituality, to speak out for our fellow human beings everywhere who only ask that those in power treat their citizens with justice and equality.

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orry to say so, but the cold weather is around the corner. While it brings the joy of running from home, to car, to office, to car and back to home, it also brings with it the increased risk of falling. Serious injuries from falls happen more often than you may think. According to the 2009 Ontario Trauma Registry Report of Major Injuries, unintentional falls account for 37.7% of all major injury hospitalizations and 44% of all major injury-related deaths. Falling is the second highest causeofmajorinjurybehind automobile collisions. For men and women the number of falls increases with advancing age. So how much do ice and snow contribute to these statistics? According to the Canadian Institute for

What can you do about it? Wearing winter boots is a good start to prevent falls on snow. Their deep treads grab the snow and leverage snow’s properties of mechanical interlock, adhesiveness and cohesiveness. However, winter boots will not likely prevent you from falling on ice. In cases where a person slips and falls, I have hired engineers to perform slip tests, comparing the difference between the sole of a boot on ice and the sole of a running shoe on ice. There is very little difference. For a person to walk without slipping, there must be friction between the bottom of the footwear and the walking surface. The less friction there is, the slipperier it is. Engineers call this measurement the coefficient of friction. Normal walking requires a coefficient of friction of 0.25 to prevent slipping, while jogging, running or making a sharp turn while walking requires a coefficient of friction of approximately 0.4 to prevent a slip. Ice, when tested with rubber soles, typically has a coefficient of friction of approximately 0.15, which is very slippery, as every Canadian knows. On wet ice, for example, testing I had performed showed that winter boots

and running shoes both produced a coefficient of friction of 0.08. So on ice, its like you only have 8 cents worth of traction and you need 25 cents to take a step. For those who are older, for whom the risk of falling is greaterandtheconsequence of falling is more severe, consideration should be given to purchasing ice cleats that fit over shoes or boots. They cost approximately $30 or less. Property owners and business owners should take care to get rid of ice where people walk. Not only is there a moral obligation to care for those who enter your properties, but the Occupier’s Liability Act imposes a duty on property owners to take reasonable steps to keep your property reasonably safe. Here is a secret I learned from reading municipal winter maintenance guidelines and training documents: while salt can be used to melt ice away, it is far more effective when used to prevent ice from forming in the first place. Consider this, 1 cm of ice covering 1 km of roadway weighs 65 tonnes and requires 16 tonnes of salt to melt it. That’s 3 full truckloads to salt 1 km of roadway. Compare that to the 130 kg of salt that it would take to prevent the ice from bonding to the pavement, allowing it to be ploughed off. That’s a ratio of more than 100:1. It’s more than 100 times more effective to prevent ice from forming than to melt it and it is more cost effective, too. And significantly less expensive than a lawsuit.

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Good to Know • This Sunday, Nov. 15, from noon to two p.m., the girls’ mission moves to the Starbucks at Thornhill Woods Drive and Rutherford Road. All lightly worn, clean socks and new paired sock donations are appreciated. • On Nov. 22, the girls’ mission moves to ivivva, created by lululemon. Socks from the public will be collected at the girls athletic wear store at Vaughan Mills mall from 10 a.m. to noon. • The girls’ website is odd-sox.org. The blog on the website will include mention of upcoming drives.

You are invited to an IMPORTANT PUBLIC MEETING GRANDVIEW PARK IMPROVEMENTS Date: Thursday, November 19 Time: 7 to 9 pm Location: Henderson Avenue Public School 66 Henderson Avenue Concepts of community projects funded by Section 37 will be presented by City Planning Staff and Consultants Please attend to provide your feedback Special thanks to Grandview Area Residents Association (GARA) and Ward One South Thornhill Residents Inc. (WOSTRI)

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Carly and Charley saw them when they went to concerts together. They saw them when they attended Leafs games. They saw people stuck in the cold with nowhere to go. “We see a lot of homeless people. We feel bad for them,” Carly said. “We always gave them food.” Carly Goldhar and Charley Rangel are both only 10 years old, so what could they do about such an enormous issue as homelessness? As it turns out, a great deal. These girls have embarked on a mission they hope will help the homeless, providing them some extra warmth. Their mission involves socks. Mismatched socks. “When you have warm feet, it

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makes your whole body warm,” Carly said. Socks are the second most important item needed at homeless shelters, after food, she explains. The girls call it the Odd-Sock Project. Together, they have created their first annual sock drive. Every house has single socks, Charley says. Their goal is to collect 5,000 socks. “We won’t stop until we reach 5,000 socks,” Charley says. The Thornhill youngsters have known each other since they were two years old and they attend the same Thornhill elementary school. The girls will collect the odd socks and transform them into pairs. Once the bins are full and sorted, they will be donating the socks to homeless shelters and outreach centres throughout York Region and Toronto. The girls have collected about 300 socks already. People have been dropping off socks at the girls’ houses and at school.

“They are very driven, says Lori Goldhar, Carly’s mother. “They set a goal. When they reach 5000, they keep going. They feel no end to this.” The girls also have project ambassadors at different schools. “They are only 10 and they are already drawn to make a difference as a role model to other children. It is wonderful to see this,” Goldhar said. The girls have received a lot of support. “They have such overwhelming support from the community. It has driven them to do more,” Goldhar said. Next item on their list: gloves. The girls want to collect single gloves and expand their mission of warmth. Carly’s older sisters plan to bring a glove drive to high school and Charley’s older brother plans to get involved, too. Goldhar hopes the project will venture into Toronto and maybe spread beyond Canada one day.

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The voluntary merger of municipally controlled electrical distribution companies being urged by the province is nearing its final stage, with Markham set to consider the merger of PowerStream with other distribution companies in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area. The move would see PowerStream — owned by Markham, Vaughan and Barrie — merge with Horizon Utilties Corp. (Hamilton and St. Catharines) and Enersource (Mississauga). The proposed merger is seen as a catalyst for other similar mergers across the province, provincial officials have stated. A provincial report on government assets suggests mergers would promote efficiency while also “unlocking the value of assets”, which has been government language for at least partial privatization, as was seen with the recent sale of shares in Hydro One. Through Markham Enterprises Corp., the city has a 34 per cent stake in PowerStream. The remainder is split between Barrie with about 21 per cent and Vaughan with about 45 per cent. Markham hosted a special committee meeting last night to review the final details of the proposed merger and the purchase of Hydro One Brampton.

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A final decision is expected at a special council meeting set for Nov. 19. For the deal to go ahead, the Ontario Energy Board needs consent from each municipality. Both Barrie and Vaughan have approved the merger, along with Mississauga, Hamilton and St. Catharines. The plan would require the purchase of Brampton Hydro for about $607 million, with Markham having to invest between $38 million and $43 million. Markham staff are looking at different funding options, including borrowing and the sale of about 10 per cent of the city’s shares of PowerStream. According to a city report, Markham residents can expect to see a reduction of about $24 to $30 per year in their utility bills. Meanwhile, Vaughan customers can expect savings of about $40 a year. The city could also expect to save about $60,000 on electricity costs from city-owned facilities such as community centres and libraries each year. Together with Vaughan and Barrie, Markham as a PowerStream shareholder retained independent consultants to review the deal. Through a merger, Markham could see its ownership shares decrease from the current 34 per cent to about 16 per cent. Under the new merger plan, Mississauga would own 31 per cent, Vaughan 21 per cent, Hamilton 18 per cent, Markham 16 per cent, Barrie 9 per cent and St. Catharine’s 5 per cent. For the deal to go ahead, the Ontario Energy Board needs consent from each municipality. The deal now hinges on support from Markham. Following municipal approvals, the application goes before the Ontario Energy Board for approval with a target closing date in March 2016.

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“It had to be done.” With that as the opening sentence, young adults 22 and younger are invited to write their best prose for the sixth annual short story contest hosted by the Canadian Federation of University Women. The competition, coordinated by the federation’s Aurora/Newmarket chapter, is open to aspiring scribes in York Region and Bradford West Gwillimbury, writing contest committee chairperson Adele Matsalla said. While creative writing can be a solitary and challenging task, the contest rules are simple. Submissions must be accompanied with a $5 entry fee and can be no longer than 750 words, so ensure you do a word count. The deadline for

contestants is Feb. 15, 2016. Cash prizes for first, second and third places are $400, $300 and $200 respectively. Winners will be announced in April and the top story will be reprinted in the Newmarket Era and Aurora Banner newspapers. This year, award-winning Canadian author and playwright Jennifer Dance will be the celebrity judge. The Stouffville resident has a passion for justice and equality as well as a great love for the North American wilderness and the animals who call it home. She is the author of Paint, Red

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Match rescheduled for Thornhill rink Following the National, Hastings said they will play in one more bonspiel in Listowel at Winning last year’s Ontario Scotties can the end of this month and then go to the provincials at the Brampton Curling Club January have its advantages. For the Bayview Golf and Country Club rink 17 to 24. As the reigning Ontario champions, Hastof Julie Hastings and Katrina Collins, Christy Trombley, Stacey Smith and Cheryl McPher- ings’ rink will receive an automatic entry into son, it has enabled them to take their game on the provincials. the pebbled ice surface to a larger spotlight. Team skip Hastings, along with her sister and vice Trombley, lead Collins, second Smith and fifth McPherson, are ranked 17th in the world in the World Curling Tour’s Order of Merit rankings. They were to begin play earlier this week in the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling National event at General Motors Centre in Oshawa. However, competition has been rescheduled and will now start today, Nov. 12. Hastings is looking forward to play getting underway. “The women’s event has been added this year and it’s great that it is so close to home. It means that we can bring our fifth player Cheryl McPherson and our coach Jim Anderson to assist us throughout the week. “We also have lots of local support from our families, friends, and Bayview Golf and CounSTAFF PHOTO/NICK IWANYSHYN try,” she said referring to the Thornhill club. Team Hastings skip Julie Hastings practices Curling as a team for 21 years and coming off a successful campaign last year, Hastings Tuesday during the National Grand Slam said they do not intend to make any major of Curling at the General Motors Centre in Oshawa. changes to their approach this season. BY MICHAEL HAYAKAWA

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NOMINATE YOUR FAVOURITES! NOMINA The Thornhill Liberal is on the lookout for the top businesses in our community, and once again, we need your help in finding them. Every year, our readers cast their votes for their favourite businesses. From restaurants to travel agencies, pet grooming to private schools, grocery stores to landscaping companies, and everything in between. This year you will be given the chance to nominate your favourite businesses! All nominees will appear in paper and online starting December 17 and you will then have the opportunity to vote for your favourites to win! This is your opportunity to let Thornhillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diverse business community- as well as every household- know which retailers and service providers are leading the way. Nominees will be showcased in a special section of the newspaper in December. Fill out this ballot and mail or deliver it to us (address below) no later than November 20, 2015, or

vote online at

www.yorkregion.com by clicking the Readerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice icon on the right-hand side.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Team Mortgage Broker Real Estate Brokerage Voting Rules: 1. You must be 18 years of age or older to enter. 2. only one (1) form per iP address. Additional entries will disqualify all prior votes. 3. entries must be received by 11:59 pm., november 20, 2015. 4. survey results do not reflect the views of Metroland Media group or its newspapers. 5. Form must contain a minimum of 25 votes to qualify 6. Must be a resident of ontario 7. this is a nomination round only - no prizes will be awarded. Voting closes november 20, 2015 at 11:59 pm.

Deepening Our Roots Symposium will be held Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Vaughan City Hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie Dr. W., Maple. The event features workshops and informational talks about sustainable gardening and organic practices. Speakers from Seeds For Change and York Region Food Network. Tickets: $30 through http://www.eventbrite.com/o/seeds-forchange8467202408?s=44773029 or email: marissa@ seedsforchangegardens.org

Sunday, Nov. 15 The Green Team of St. Mary’s Anglican Church, 10030 Yonge St., Richmond Hill, invite residents to an interactive event at the church Nov. 15 from noon to 1:15 p.m. leading up to Paris December 2015 United Nations Global Climate Summit (COP 21). Videos and presentation by a climate reality leader, plus dialogue and discussion. For details, call 905-884-6635.

Community Calendar 9600 Bathurst St., presents Memories of Muizenberg, an exhibit open until Nov. 29, with opening reception Nov. 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. Share nostalgic memories of summer holidays at Muizenberg, a beach-side suburb of Cape Town, South Africa. At its peak, there were 600 Jewish families in Muizenberg and some consider it the birthplace of surfing in South Africa. Walk down memory lane at free exhibition and bring your photos. For hours or details, visit srcentre.ca or call 905-303-1821 ext. 3029

Wednesday, Nov. 18

Join us for a free evening presentation — Caring for the Caregiver, Solutions and Support for Dementia — Nov. 18 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Memory & Company, 100 Renfrew Dr., # 110, Monday, Nov. 16 Markham. Registration not needed; for more, The Schwartz/Reisman Centre in Thornhill, visit MemoryandCompany.com

Thursday, Nov. 19

The regional York North Lyme Support Group meets Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. at York Regional Police station in Richmond Hill, 171 Major Mackenzie Dr. W., in the Community Room. All Lyme patients and caregivers from across York Region are invited to share experiences and connect. Please come fragrance free and do not to park in the police station lot, but on Hopkins Street at the south. For details, email yorknorth.lymegroup@gmail.com or go to facebook.com/yorknorthlymesupportgroup/

Prostate Cancer Canada Network regional Newmarket Support Group meets Nov. 19 at Newmarket Seniors Meeting Place, 474 Davis Dr., Newmarket. Meet and greet at 6:30 p.m., meeting 7 to 9 p.m. Guest speaker Dr. Michelle Flax discusses psychology of a prostate cancer diagnosis; all welcome, for details, call 905-8951975 or visit newmarketprostatecancer.com

Friday, Nov. 20

Make a gift for your friends and family this holiday season at Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Rd. at a Nov. 20 Adult Pottery Workshop from 7 to 9 p.m. Explore art of ceramic jewellery making. Cost $67.80 per person. PreCanadian Federation of University Women, registration required; call 905-305-5970. Markham/Unionville chapter, meets Nov. 18 at Saturday, Nov. 21 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Holy Trinity Church, 140 Brooke St. in Thorn143 Main St. S., Markham. Speaker Ken Weber, former high school teacher and professor in hill (Yonge and Centre streets) will hold its Faculty of Education at the University of Toronto, Festival of Christmas Nov. 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get a head-start on your holiday discusses why Canadian history is not boring. shopping with selection of hand-made gifts and

THORNHILL

Join a Family Fun Science Workshop at Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Rd., Nov. 21 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for hands-on activities that explore the science in the world around us. Cost $18 for 1 child and 1 adult. Pre-registration required; call 905-305-5970. The choirs and instrumentalists of Thornhill United Church, 25 Elgin St. (at Dudley Avenue) Thornhill, present their annual concert of lighter music, November Delights, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Freewill offering; refreshments to follow concert. For details, call 905-889-2131. All invited to FunRaising Gala Nov. 21 — Unlock the Potential for Kids With Autism — at Bayview Golf and Country Club, 25 Fairway Heights Dr., Thornhill, from 7 to 11 p.m. Enjoy silent auction, raffle prizes, live music from Thornhill rock band Start The Car, hors d’oeuvres. Tickets $25 at door or call 905-881-2181; make a donation at Zammit.com/GiantSteps

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decorations. Bake sale and festive luncheon 19 also available. For details, call 905-889-5931.

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Saturday, Nov. 14

Open House Sat & Sun 2-4pm, 64 Church St. – Yonge N. of Green Lane to signs! Over 2000 SF + finished 1 bdrm inlaw w/sep. entrance! Spacious great rm! Huge modern eat-in kit! Main flr bdrm or den! Main flr laundry & 4pc bath! Upper level 3 spac. bdrms! Oversized deck! Big side lot! Oversized TPL grg & lots of parking!

www.hallmarklindrealty.com

$599,900

Curb appeal & more! 10 parking! Zoned for 2 doctors or 2 dentists or office use! ¼ acre, 50’ x 216’ lot! 2800 SF with 3 large offices, reception/waiting area & 2pc on ground floor – 2 entrances! 2nd floor eat in kitchen w/granite cntrs & 4 large rooms, currently used as 3 bdrm residence, easy to convert! Steps to GO train & public parking! $1,175,000

Open HOuse: sunday, nOvember 15 • 1:00-4:00 pm

www.44EleanorCirc.com Open HOuse: sat. nOv. 14tH & sun. nOv. 15tH • 2-5 pm Prestigious, South Richvale Location, Backing Onto Park & Ravine, Main Kitchen Has W/Out To Upper Deck Overlooking Park. Inviting Fam Rm With Brick Fireplace. Large Formal Dining Rm. Study/Office. Master Br With En-suite Bath, Walk In Cl. 2nd Bdrm is 400 Sq Ft, With Skylight (Could Be 2nd Fam Rm). Basement Apartment Has Walk Out To Yard, Overlooking Park. Super Location, Walk To Yonge St, Transit, Restaurants, Silver City Theaters, Shops, Schools. Also, Future Subway Extension Is Coming !

Gloria robinson Dir (416)526-3856

gloria.robinson@century21.com

102 Fernvalley crescent Richmond hill. Spectacular 3620 sq. ft. home in Beaufort Hills. 4 bedrooms + 2nd flr. study. Oak floors and stairs, granite counters, updated bathrooms, crown moldings, finished basement, backs onto park, inground sprinkler. Virtual tour link http://mytour.advirtours.com/212355/full

RichaRd TayloR Sales Representative

(416)802-4939

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ADVERTISE

in next week’s Real Estate - please contact your Liberal Sales Representative at 905-943-6095

Rick O’Brien Broker

1.877.356.7034 905.476.4337

Updated 4 br home ideally situated on a child safe court and only 100 paces from Mill Pond. Entertainer’s delight. Hardwood throughout. Back yard oasis with heated salt water pool, putting green and mature landscaping.

$988,000 EW

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JOB POSTING JOB TITLE: Machine Strapper- Casual Part- Time BUSINESS UNIT: Aurora, ON THE OPPORTUNITY: York Region Media Group, a division of Metroland Media Group, is currently looking to fill a casual part-time Machine Strapper position for the Aurora Warehouse, working up to 19 hours a week. Reporting to the Machine Operator, the Machine Strapper is responsible for removing skids from the line, relocating them to the appropriate slots using the pump truck and wrapping finished product. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Remove skids from line, relocate them to the appropriate slots using pump truck and wrap finished product • Follow the job list assigned to count, insert flyers and stacking • Retrieve flyers from surrounding skids • Hours fluctuate seasonally based on insert/flyer volume • Work in a safety-conscious manner as outlined in the Company and department safety policies • Perform physical material handling • To perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment • Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, an asset • Attention to detail • Have their own transportation If working for a highly energized, competitive team is your ideal environment, please email your resume to jmcdonald@yrmg.com by November 23, 2015. Metroland is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview. Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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SHIPPER / RECEIVER GENERAL WAREHOUSE HELP position for Richmond hill area. Midsized company looking for 1 extra person to add to our shipping team of 6. Steady full time work days only with possible overtime available. Good benefits package available after probation period. 14 hr to start. Lift truck and TDG. Experience and asset but willing to train.

Interested applicants please respond to hr@emx.ca F/T CAREGIVER to care for elderly person with a spine condition, private home (Thornhill). 40hrs/wk. Mon-Fri 8am-6pm including unpaid breaks. Temp 2yr position. $13.05/hr (overtime $19.88). 10 days vacation. 5 days paid sick leave. Live-in option available at no charge (not a condition of employment). Duties: Administer bedside and personal care/hygiene, dressing/undressing, housekeeping, meal preparation, childcare, pet care. 1yr exp or 6 months training req’d and completion of secondary school. Must be able to communicate in English. Contact: mary@vinbon.ca, 416-746-4501.

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Articles Wanted

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Articles for Sale (Misc.)

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Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

CUSTOMER SERVICE/ SALES COORDINATOR We are seeking qualified enthusiastic candidates to join our team! Customer Service/Sales Coordinator’s responsibilities include daily interaction and support of the sales team, assisting with all tasks pertaining to orders. Requirements: Passion for Customer Service. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment, coupled with excellent attention to detail and always willing to learn new tasks. Ability to participate positively in a team atmosphere. Proficient Microsoft Suite and Outlook.

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Cleaning/Janitorial

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Apartments for Rent

RICHMOND HILL, Yonge/ Elgin Mills, Newly renovated 2 bedroom basement, Separate entrance, laundry, parking, No smoking/pets. Available immediately. 416-723-3171 HWY7/9TH LINE. Large bright, newly renovated 1 bedroom basement. Includes full kitchen, parking, cable, internet and utilities. Non-smoking, cats ok. Price negotiable. Available immediately. 647-772-3926.

BATHURST/ CLARK- 2 bedroom basement, separate entrance, separate yard. No pets/ smoking. Parking. Laundry. Cable. $1090 all inclusive. Available Dec. 1. 647-720-7731 3-BEDROOM open concept apartment in Keswick (Queensway S & Irene Drive). Brand new built, approx. 1,200 sqft, 5 appliances, private laundry, parking. Available immediately. $1,500+ utilities. Contact Sharon at (905)758-6784, or email: sharono9999@gmail.com

BAYVIEW/ HWY#7- 1 bedroom basement. Separate entrance, laundry, parking. No smoking/ pets. Available November 15th. 905-771-7521

Apartments for Rent

DENISON/MARKHAM ROAD 2 bedroom basement, separate entrance. Everything inclusive, non-smoking/pets. $900. 905-294-4421, 416-616-5807 DOWNTOWN BRADFORDSpacious 2 room bachelor with backyard. Main floor. Parking, A/C. Available immediately. $800 inclusive. First/ last. 416-704-9049 DUFFERIN/ MAJOR Mackenzie 1 bedroom, separate entrance, walkout, parking, Non-smoking/ pets. Inclusive. 905-886-7272.

LESLIE/ DAVIS- 3 bedroom upper, newly renovated. Parking + garage. No smoking/ pets. $1500 inclusive. Immediate. 905-478-4844 MARKHAM/ HWY 7 Clean, bright 2 bedroom apartment. Freshly painted, hardwood/ ceramic floors, laundry, skylight. Available immediately. $1150. Peter 416-705-7065.

MARKHAM/ STEELES- 2 storey detached home. 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom. Double garage. Close to elementary schools. 5 minute walk to TTC. 416-452-0511.

DUFFERIN/ CENTRE 1 bedroom basement apartment, available December 1st. Separate entrance, parking, laundry, cable, internet and utilities included. $825 per month. 647-620-7171, 905-669-6216.

NEWMARKET- QUIET building. Water & heating included. Large 1 bedroom apts. From $950. Non-smoking 647-704-0220.

ON BAYVIEW between Elgin Mills and Crosby; 1 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, laundry, parking, internet, basic cable. Available Dec. 31. $850.+. 905-237-5712, 647-519-8649

RICHMOND HILL Bayview/Major Mackenzie 1 and 2 bedroom apt in building. References a must. Nov. & Dec. Call 905-883-0544 between 9am-8pm

RICHMOND HILL , Bayview/Major Mac, brand new 2 bedroom basement, separate entrance, laundry, parking. Non-smoking/pets. $1200+. Available December 1st. 647-283-7726.

RICHMOND HILL. Walk to Yonge. Near Mill Pond. 3 bedroom apt w/gas fireplace, appliances, 1300sq.ft. 1 parking. $1385+ utilities. 416-371-2562

RICHMOND HILL- 1 bedroom basement apartment in a 6-plex building. $950. Call after 5pm 905-508-2780. AURORA- BACHELOR Downtown Yonge St. Upper bright with heat. Appliances. No smoking. No pets. No parking. Immediate. $850+ hydro. Call Ron 416-605-7457 BATHURST/ ELGIN Mills. Available November 15th. Fully furnished basement apartment with private side entrance. Suitable for single. No pets/ smoking. $950 inclusive. 1 parking. 1 year lease required. 416-844-7353

BRADFORD- 2 bedroom main floor, $1100 inclusive. Parking, separate entrances, laundry, appliances. Immediate. 905-955-7479, 905-955-7136

UNIONVILLE- MAIN STREET, Newly renovated large open-concept basement, S/E, parking, laundry, cable, internet, quiet professional. Non-smoking/ pets. $800 inclusive. 905-940-2877 WESTON & RUTHERFORD 2 bedroom basement, private entrance, parking, appliances, laundry. No smoking. Available December 1st. $1150. inclusive. 647-680-7402

YONGE/ WELLINGTON1 bedroom, 1 parking spot $950+ utilities. Available immediately. No pets allowed. 416-743-5601,Tony.

Rooms for Rent and Wanted

FREE ACCOMMODATION- Small salary in exchange for child care. Mother and child welcome. Bayview/ Major Mackenize. 905-883-3691 NEWMARKET- 2 mins from hospital/ Viva. Large, newly renovated. Own washroom. $600. Cable, internet, laundry. 1 parking. No smoking/ pets. Looking for someone who is clean/ responsible. November 1st. Rebecca 905-836-3714.

RICHMOND HILL- Mill Pond- Two 1 bedrooms, share eat-in kitchen, 4 piece bath, livingroom, appliances, C/A, C/V, laundry, separate entrance, near transit/shopping. $750 inclusive negotiable. Dec. 1st. 647-960-0052

Condos for Rent

40 BAIF

LOVELY SUITE

Shared Accommodations

AURORA- 1 bedroom, 2nd floor, quiet home. Next to GO station. Share kitchen and bath. No smoking. No pets. No laundry. $750 inclusive. 905-841-7683

Cottages for Rent

JUST OVER 1300 SQ. FT • Renovated • 2 bedrooms • 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

Houses for Rent

NEWMARKET - Yonge/ Clearmeadow. 3 bedroom detached house, very clean, open concept. Hardwood floors, extra family room. Available November 15. $1850+. 416-825-9374 RICHMOND HILL, 1 bedroom house, parking, laundry, close to all amenities. Available December 1st. $1200+ 647-283-7726. KING CITY on King Sideroad. Beautiful Brick Home- Fully renovated and repainted. 3 bedrooms. Finished basement. Fridge/ stove. Outside patio. Oil heat. No dogs. Call Gerry (416)789-2163 ext 24. for info VACANT HOUSE- Bayview/ Mulock. 3 bedrooms, 4 washrooms, wood flooring, garage, finished basement, 5 appliances. Well maintained. Fenced backyard. 416-220-2892 BAYVIEW AND Major Mackenzie, three bedrooms bungalow, two bathrooms, finished basement +two bedrooms, main floor hardwood, appliances, big deck, parking, $1750, 647-632-8218.

PERFECTLY LOCATED STUDENT APARTMENT Room available at Campus Common for Female. Shared 2 bedroom apartment located in the heart of Toronto’s University and college district (Church St. and Gerrard St.). Close to Ryerson, U of T, George Brown College. Spacious bedroom with shared open kitchen area, and shared bathroom. Minutes’ walk to Subway, Dundas square, Eaton center. Building also includes Fitness room, Laundry room, Common lounge area with free wi fi. Available as of Nov 1/15. Rent $920/ month (utilities included. Cable, internet extra) Please contact Jay @ 416-804-6420 or email shelcor@rogers.com

Travel & Vacations

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HOME RENO. 25 years exp. Basement. Kitchen. Bathroom. Drywall. Painting. Call Cam 647-388-1866 www.hongfuconstruction.com

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for Rent/Wanted

OFFICE SPACE for lease, great location in the heart of downtown King City. From approx. 200 to 700s.f. Contact Rachel 416-402-4004.

gcg-reno.com- Finish Basement, Kitchen, Bath, all Flooring Installation, Tile, Framing, Drywall, Painting. No Dust. No Mess. Competitive Rate. Call 416-918-5282

Painting & Decorating

PROFESSIONAL Painting & Handyman Services Over 20 Years Experience Call Keith for a FREE Estimate 416-902-3652 PRO PAINTING 20 years experience. Room $150. Call or text Pete 905-751-3612 or 416-878-1806 or email select3p@gmail.com

CLYDE THE Handyman Over 20 Years Experience Call Clyde for a FREE Estimate 647-202-2245 Plumbing

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Dating Services

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GarageSales

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Plumbing

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A celebration of lives well lived and people well loved Read more Life Stories on yorkregion.com

Wil Felgendreher was always true to his word By Teresa Latchford

tlatchford@yrmg.com

rom the moment Janet Laing set eyes on Wil Felgendreher, she knew he was a good soul. Laing was moving into a new apartment in Aurora with the hope of starting a new life. Little did she know, her Prince Charming lived right there in the building. “Are you a renter?” a deep voice asked while she loaded her belongings into the elevator of her new building. When she looked up, her gaze was met by what she describes as the most striking blue eyes that seemed to see past her flesh, right to her soul. “I fell in love with him right then and there,” she said. Felgendreher was the superintendent of the building and after he had come and gone from her apartment doing repairs, she finally mustered up the courage to ask him to accompany her for a drink at Orchid Thai. It was like this father of two and grandfather of one had put a spell on her. “I totally lost my identity with him and loved him like I have never loved before,” she said. “He was a rough and tough guy on the outside, but a marshmallow on the inside.” Felgendreher’s heritage is Ger-

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Wil Felgendreher and Janet Laing. man, but he was very proud to be Canadian. He found much joy in watching the Toronto Maple Leafs and considered himself a history and hot rod buff. He worked at The Victorian condominium building for years and before that he was employed at Magna, Flextronics, Jubb Utility,

Cobblestone Retirement Lodge and K.P. Bronze. He was known for his honesty and always remained true to his word, especially if it meant helping others. In one instance, he gave up his chance to go to SARS-stock because a safety issue had come up

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“Adored by children, universally respected and an inspiration to her peers, Mrs. McCluskey was a tireless volunteer, quick to deflect the praise heaped on her.”

at the condo building. He would run errands on his bike for those who weren’t mobile in the building and he didn’t think twice about befriending a homeless woman. “He also loved Aurora,” Laing said. “He was very interested in local history and never missed the chance to go to local events.”

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The love-struck couple in their 50s were like inseparable teenagers — they went shopping together, frequented the farmers market, concerts in the park and looked forward to wearing matching T-shirts and joining Canada Day festivities in town. She described him as a man with a great sense of humour and admits he was a little rebellious at times. “He was a little bit of a ladies man,” she laughed. “He was definitely a family man and was a great cook.” Their story reads like a romantic movie script — boy meets girl and they fall madly in love until a plot twist brought an abrupt end to the fairytale. Just after an enjoyable Easter dinner with family, the couple retired to bed. She awoke the next morning to find him lifeless in their bed. Without even a hint that he was ill, he died of a massive coronary. The pair was hoping to be the first couple to be wed at Aurora Town Hall, but his unexpected death derailed the happily ever after. “I miss him and even though we only had three years together, I’m glad we had that,” she said. “I take comfort in knowing that of the lives he touched in Aurora, those people have a good memory of him.”

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