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York Region Pride Parade organizers were shocked and disappointed when they were told the route would have to change.

Raining on York’s Pride Parade KIM ZARZOUR kzarzour@yrmg.com York Region Pride Parade organizers remain in shock after being told the June 17 event

would be moved from its traditional Yonge Street route. The town welcomed the parade with "open arms" when it was first launched in 2013, said Jacob Gal, Pride Parade spokes-

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Meeta Gandhi, communications director for the town, said the change was made due to traffic issues, costs to the town

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24-hour news cycle makes it tough to get away from what’s happening KIM ZARZOUR kzarzour@yrmg.com It has been a brutal month for anyone who wasn’t living under a rock. Whether it’s your TV, social media newsfeed, talk around the office water cooler or weekend dinner parties, we have all been immersed in bad news lately and experts warn it is not good for us - for our mental or physical health. Take in a steady diet of Trumpisms, mass shootings, conspiracy theories and Third World War worries, add a month of cold and cloudy days, and you may wish you could go crawl under a rock. But mental health experts say that is the worst thing we can do; there are healthier ways to cope when the world seems too much. "The actions that are occurring in the Trump regime have serious and significant psychological and psychiatric effects on the world at large," says Dr. Mark Berber, psychiatrist with Markham Stouffville Hospital. Dr. Berber says stress caused by the deluge of Trump-related news can lead to chronic worry and preoccupation with what is going on in the world. That can bring on physical ailments, a constant sense of being "on edge," problems sleeping, nausea and jitte-

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You may want to hide from the world’s bad news with an escapist flick like La La Land, but experts say there are other ways to cope with the stress we’re all under these days. riness. Some feel it more than others. Muslims may be more anxious, for example, and even more so if you’re from one of the targeted countries under the U.S. travel ban. But anyone whose heart breaks watching carnage at a mosque or families stranded at airports can find themselves filled with

anxiety and anger. "As we see so many policies that don’t seem rational to us ... it creates a feeling of helplessness and hopelessness that can lead to depression," he says. Eventually, we can fall into believing nothing we do can help, and we stop fighting for change. "But we must not assume a stance of learned

helplessness. We must maintain hope and speak out." Escaping into the cotton-candy movie world of La La Land can be the perfect antidote, he says, but real hope lies in action, in being inspired by protesters on TV or taking part in a march yourself. If you are a parent, be aware of how your stress is

being felt by your children, says Dr. Galit Ishaik, psychologist with York Region public school board. "Kids are very perceptive of emotions of adults around them. They can sense when something’s off. It doesn’t mean we should not display our negative emotions, but remember that we are modelling for kids how to respond." For younger children who are worried, it’s best to maintain routines and keep the information you share developmentally appropriate. With older kids, you can be as honest and accurate as possible and share your opinions, being open to discussion so they can feel comfortable coming to you. Whatever age, kids need to know that parents don’t have all the answers, but they are there for asking, she says. "You can say ’that’s a great question. I don’t know the answer but we can try to find out.’ " And sometimes, youthful optimism can carry unexpected strength. Professor Myriam Mongrain was surprised Tuesday by the reactions when she decided to broach the topic with her first-year psychology students, many of whom are Muslim. The two groups of 500 students - one-third Muslim - appeared relatively calm amid headlines of travel bans and the Quebec mosque shooting. The shooting hit especially close to home for Mongrain, who hails from Quebec. She wanted to reassure her students that Canada remains a warm and welcoming place, knowing that some would feel more vulnerable than

others. "Those in a more fragile state, who are prone to anxiety and depression, may be more shaken and reactive." The multicultural nature of the GTA - and York University in particular may have brought its own reassurance to students, she says. But she advises those who are anxious to seek professional counselling or comfort from the community. "Try not to spend too much time feeding on media . There’s a tendency to seek to confirm our internal state of arousal and fear. "Staying alone with your thoughts is the worst strategy. You can get caught in a cycle of rumination and fear." Instead, she says, unplug or look for positive news. It’s out there. "There is a stronger force towards good than bad."

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Trump, terrorism hurt mental, physical health

Author and mental health advocate Ann Douglas has come up with tips to avoid being crushed by the avalanche of really bad news:

• Recognize the difference

between being immersed in news, and being informed. Take breaks and look for good news to balance out the barrage of bad.

• Stick to routines; healthy food,

physical activity, time for fun and sleep.

• Even small action helps

counteract feelings of helplessness; write a letter, make a donation, join a meeting.

• Reach out, connect with other

caring citizens, talk with those who share your views as well as those who may be vulnerable or marginalized. "Build bridges, not walls"

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT TO THE VAUGHAN OFFICIAL PLAN DUFFERIN STREET AND CENTRE STREET INTERSECTION LAND USE STUDY FILE # 26.6 In accordance with the York Region Official Plan and Vaughan Official Plan 2010, the City of Vaughan has prepared a draft Area Specific Official Plan amendment, for the lands in the vicinity of the Dufferin Street and Centre Street intersection with the exclusion of the northwest quadrant, as shown on the map. The Area Specific Plan provides a policy framework and land use plan to guide the future development of the area. The Plan proposes a range of development types, which would be primarily residential and residential-commercial mixed use, along with policies governing densities, building heights, transportation, urban design and areas where further study would be warranted. Your chance to provide feedback A Public Hearing is being held to receive public input on the draft amendment to the Vaughan Official Plan 2010 resulting from the Dufferin Street and Centre Street Intersection Land Use Study. The public hearing offers the opportunity to provide comment on the proposed amendment, prior to its further consideration by Vaughan Council. A hearing to receive public input on the draft amendment will be held on: COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (PUBLIC HEARING) TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2017 AT 7:00 PM

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VAUGHAN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBER 2141 MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE, VAUGHAN, ONTARIO L6A 1T1 The Land Use Study and the proposed Official Plan amendment will be posted on the City’s project webpage by the end of day on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at: https://www.vaughan.ca/projects/ policy_planning_projects/Pages/Dufferin-Street-and-Centre-StreetIntersection-Study.aspx. Additional information on the land use study can also be obtained on the project webpage or from Clement Chong at clement.chong@vaughan.ca, or (905) 832-8585, ext. 8776, or Farhad Jalili at farhad.jalili@vaughan.ca, ex 8237. The staff report will be available by end of day Thursday March 2, 2017 via the City of Vaughan Website at http://www.vaughan.ca/council/ minutes_agendas/Pages/default.aspx. The staff report can also be obtained in person during regular office hours from the Office of the City

Clerk as of Friday, March 3, 2017. Comments may also be mailed to the Policy Planning and Environmental Sustainability Department at the address above, or faxed to (905) 832-8545, or e-mailed to policyplanning@vaughan.ca prior to the meeting (please quote file name and number). Any personal information in a written comment is collected under the legal authority of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P13 (as amended) and may be disclosed to any individual. The Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13 authorizes the City of Vaughan to collect any personal information in your communication or presentation to City Council or its Committees. The City collects this information to enable it to make informed decisions on the relevant issue(s). If you are submitting letters, facsimiles, e-mails, presentations or other communications to the City, you should be aware that your name and the fact that you communicated with the City will become part of the public record and will appear on the City’s website. The City will also make your communication and any personal information in it such as your address and postal code or e-mail address available to the public unless you expressly request the City to remove it. The City audio records Council and Committee meetings. If you make a presentation to a Council or Committee, the City will be audio recording you and City staff may make these recordings available to the public. Please direct any questions about this collection to the Planner listed above. JOHN MACKENZIE, Deputy City Manager – Planning and Growth Management JEFFREY A. ABRAMS, City Clerk NOTE: Official Plan (O. Reg. 543/06) If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Vaughan before the proposed Official Plan Amendment is adopted, the person or public

body is not entitled to appeal the decision of The City of Vaughan or The Regional Municipality of York, as the case may be, to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Vaughan before the proposed Official Plan Amendment is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed Official Plan Amendment, or of the refusal of a request to amend the official plan, you must make a written request to the City of Vaughan, City Clerk’s Office, 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive, Vaughan, Ontario L6A 1T1. DATED at the City of Vaughan on this 9th day of February, 2017.

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SIMONE JOSEPH sjoseph@yrmg.com Hilary Neubauer felt like her worries were over on Tuesday (Jan. 31), when she read a letter from the York Region District School Board. "I’m over the moon. This is the best day ever," she said. Neubauer is part of a group of parents with children at Markham’s Stornoway Crescent Public School. These parents discovered the board was considering a review of the school, which they feared would lead to the school’s closure. But, on Tuesday, Education Minister Mitzie Hunter sent out a letter explaining the review would be postponed because of the ministry-appointed review of equity and governance practices in the board. Neubauer was thrilled with the news, because she likes that the school is small and that there are many split grades in which younger

children can learn advanced material, and older children can benefit from reviewing material. Stornoway Crescent Public School (junior kindergarten to Grade 6) is in Thornhill, south of Highway 7 and north of John Street. It is near Thornlea Secondary School. Neubauer’s 7-year-old daughter, Sophia, is in Grade 2 at the school. She also wants to enrol her younger daughter Ansley, 2, next year. She also believes the neighbourhood is changing, which may boost enrolment. Every time a home goes up for sale in their community, it is sold the same day, and often, a young family moves in, she said. "We are coming out of the lull," she said. "The enrolment is going to come up a lot. They will be upset they closed a school that is needed." Thornhill school board trustee Susan Geller agrees

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Hilary Lauren and her daughter, Sophia, stand near Stornoway Crescent Public School, which is slated to close. that the community is undergoing change. "The area is growing. There is turnover of elderly people . more (young) people are moving in." Geller believes the board has not done a good enough job of keeping everyone up-

dated about its intentions surrounding the school, calling this a "lack of communication and respect for taxpayers and kids". But according to Christina Choo-Hum, communication is a priority for the York Region District School

Board. A review of Stornoway Crescent Public School would be "designed to include opportunity for public input," said Choo-Hum, a corporate communications specialist with the York Region District School Board.

"It would include public meetings - a chance for students to give feedback. Feedback is encouraged. We want to include everybody. We want to be as open with people as possible," Choo-Hum said. She pointed out there is a capital plan on the board’s website that says Stornoway is a small school, and that the board needs to look at it. According to the school’s website, it has 84 students. Choo-Hum points out similar reviews are happening at school boards across Ontario in part because of declining enrolment. Parents of Stornoway Crescent Public School welcome the board’s decision to put the review of their school on hold. "Now, we have time," Neubauer said. "We can mount a better fight, make contacts, grow membership, get trustees to look at the school." - With files from Teresa Latchford

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Important to come together in trying times Picking up a newspaper or tuning into a current events program can feel, to put it mildly, a little disheartening of late. Each day seems to bring with it a new outrage or a fresh calamity for us to confront. It was little more than one week ago, as many of us watched the chaos wrought by U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order arbitrarily banning entry for those from seven Muslim-majority nations, that news broke that six people had been killed at a Quebec City mosque. Unsurprisingly, some pro-Trump media outlets south of the border, and indeed the administration itself, attempted to latch onto this tragedy as a convenient justification for the ham-fisted and, quite possibly, unconstitutional security measures that had been enacted especially when it was learned one of the two people arrested was a Muslim named Mohamed Belkhadir. It fit the narrative spun by some to a T. The only problem was it was false. Belkhadir was a witness, not a suspect. The alleged shooter, who now faces several charges including six counts of first-degree murder, was identified as Alexandre Bissonnette, a white French-Canadian. The reaction on this side of the border, however, was different from the start. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau immediately condemned the attack and called it as an act of terrorism and leaders from both opposition parties also denounced the violence and offered their condolences and support to the victims. Rallies and candlelight vigils have been held across the country with several taking place here in York Region. As expressed by Mosaic interfaith co-chairperson Fran Isaacs at one such gathering, coming together is a form of empowerment in the face of fear and helplessness that allows us to show support for others and reaffirm that we don’t believe in hatred. "It sends a strong message that this is not what Canada is about," she said. That’s something to be proud of, but even in this country we must be ready to guard against the charlatans who would seek to peddle the currency of fear in an effort to divide us and attain power. When it comes to the issues we currently face, we must, to paraphrase John F. Kennedy, not seek out the liberal answer or the conservative answer, but the correct one. United we stand, divided we fall.

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Judge not lest ye be judged Re: Georgina trustee Nancy Elgie should resign after racial slur: York parents, Jan. 24. Does one slip of the tongue make someone "racist"? Does one lie make someone a "liar"? Is there anyone reading this who has not made a racial slur amongst friends? Our tongues get all of us into trouble as they say things we don’t necessarily really believe.As Jesus said, "Let the one who has not sinned cast the first stone." He was not excusing the bad behaviour in that context, just asking the crowd wanting to punish the accused if any of them were any better. B. Keith Neely Mount Albert

• LETTERS TO THE EDITOR • have two elementary Train diversion schools within a half a kiproposal raises lometre of the rail tracks. We have a condominium concerns complex with 1,230 units Re: Too close for comfort, Jan. 26. "But the bottom line is trains loaded with dangerous goods still travel through the heart of the most densely populated communities in Canada," said Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie, who is fighting to divert freight traffic off the Milton GO Line and free up space for commuter rail. What Mayor Bonnie Crombie of Mississauga fails to mention is that the Mississauga rail freight traffic that she wants diverted will go directly into the densely populated areas of Markham and Vaughan. In my area alone we

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sitting practically on top of our existing busy freight line. Our area is also one of those the provincial government has designated for ever greater density in the coming decade. This leaves Markham and Vaughan with the potential for more freight trains than we already have running through all of our neighbourhoods on a daily basis, including those carrying explosive, toxic and dangerous freight. It is objectionable that Mississauga proposes such action without any notice to York Region residents, without any consideration whatsoever for the effects that such action could have on our resi-

dents. This is not nimbyism. Markham and Vaughan have accepted their fair share of freight trains for many years. We have and continue to do our part. This is self-serving dumping by mayor Crombie. Markham and Vaughan municipal politicians have expressed opposition to her proposal. Thus far, their objections have not gained the necessary attention required at the provincial and federal levels. It’s up to the residents from both sides of Yonge Street to contact their MPP and MPs Please sign the petition and contact your elected representatives. Google, Public Transparency 4 Freight Trains. Ricardo Mashregi Thornhill

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Enjoy romantic getaway in Ontario SIMONE JOSEPH sjoseph@yrmg.com Enjoy a last-minute Valentine’s Day getaway at an Ontario Park. Yurt, cabin and cottage rentals are available. The accommodation vacancy report published on the parks blog every month will help you choose where to go. Nine winter parks across Ontario offer roofed accommodation. They are: Pinery, MacGregor Point, Algonquin, Silent Lake, Arrowhead, Killarney, Windy Lake, Sleeping Giant and Quetico Provincial Parks. Go cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, skating, tubing, birdwatching or stargazing. If you need equipment, some parks offer rentals. The Ontario Parks Ski Report provides the latest snow conditions. Click here for a list of all provincial parks open this winter. Here are a few suggestions for parks you can

enjoy around Valentine’s Day: *Sandbanks Provincial ParkIf both of you love food, take a Prince Edward County culinary adventure. Sandbanks Provincial Park’s Jacques Cottage, with its 180-degree view of Lake Ontario, makes a perfect county base. Forage for your favourite food and wine finds, then head back to Jacques Cottage to cook and enjoy a Valentine dinner. Jacques Cottage has a fully equipped kitchen, satellite TV, wood fireplace and outdoor propane barbecue. Bedding and towels are supplied. *MacGregor Point Provincial ParkSkate under the stars on an ice trail through the woods. MacGregor Point Provincial Park lights its trail every night. Some call this Lake Huron park the Yurt Capital of Ontario. Sixteen heated yurts are equipped with electricity, bunk beds with lower double bunks, table

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK DEVELOPMENT CHARGES ACT, 1997 On Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 9 a.m. York Region Committee of the Whole will hold a public meeting pursuant to the Development Charges Act, 1997. The purpose of this public meeting is to receive input on a proposed Region-wide bylaw for imposing development charges against all lands in York Region (with the exception of wastewater charges in the Village of Nobleton, Township of King). Development charges are fees collected on new development and are a primary funding source for growth-related infrastructure. Regional services funded by this proposed development charge bylaw include water, wastewater, roads, the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension, transit and other municipal services. On May 18, 2017, York Regional Council will consider the approval of the proposed Region-wide Development Charge Bylaw applicable to all lands in York Region (with the exception of wastewater charges in the Village of Nobleton, Township of King). Additional information, copies of the Background Study, proposed bylaw and staff reports will be available online at york.ca or can be obtained from the Regional Clerk’s Office starting on February 16, 2017 until May 5, 2017.

Killarney Provincial Park in winter? A last-minute Valentine getaway could be your chance. The park’s wild Georgian Bay landscapes, La Cloche Mountains and dark skies are worth the drive in from Highway 69. Pack your skis and snowshoes; Killarney

has 33 kilometres of trails through parts of the park only accessible in the winter months. Roofed accommodation includes two camp cabins and six yurts. *Windy Lake and Quetico Provincial Park Northern Ontario is hard to beat especially

when it comes to trail conditions. Cross-country skiers rave about Windy Lake Provincial Park, west of Sudbury. Groomed trails here are often the first in the area to get snow and hold it well through the periodic thaws, until late in the season. Windy Lake yurts provide cosy overnight stays. Or kick back in front of a wood-stove in a newly renovated log cabin after a big day on the trails. At Quetico Provincial Park, west of Thunder Bay, you can do just that. The cabin is equipped with modern conveniences and has an outdoor propane BBQ. Firewood is free and so is the rental on the cabin’s two pairs of snowshoes.Family Day weekend is around the corner. Special events are planned at provincial parks across Ontario. For details, visit Ontario Parks Calendar of Events. Ontario Parks posts regularly on Twitter, and on Facebook.

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The Canadian Federation of University Women Aurora-Newmarket is hosting its seventh annual short story contest and giving students from York Region and Bradford under the age of 23 the chance to win cash prizes.

Put pen to paper to win cash prizes and be published TERESA LATCHFORD tlatchford@yrmg.com Put your pen to paper for the chance to win cash prizes. The Canadian Federation of University Women, in partnership with York Region Media Group, hosts the seventh annual short story contest. Residents and students in York Region and Bradford under 23 years of age are invited to write a story beginning with the sentence "It was time for a change". "The club brainstorms

and develops an open theme to encourage students to go in all directions with it," CFUW spokesperson Carol Gordon said. "This is a wonderful opportunity for young writers to get some feedback." For the second year, celebrity judge Jennifer Dance, an author from Stouffville, will be reading and selecting submissions for cash prizes of $400, $300, $200 and $25. The winners will be announced in April 2017. Along with the cash prize, the winning story

will be printed in the Newmarket Era, Aurora Banner and East Gwillimbury Express. Last year, the contest attracted 150 submissions. "This year we are really encouraging more young men to participate," she added. "Last year, the ratio of girls to boys was about 4:1." The entry fee is $5, which goes toward cash prizes. Stories must be submitted by Feb. 13. For more information, visit cfuwauroranewmarket.com.

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Jacob Gal homophobia remains a problem in York, he said. "We have too many people who hide in the closet here." A parade on Yonge helps bring visibility to diversity and encourage understanding, he said. While the town has always been supportive of the parade, recent changes to their Festival Event Strategy Plan "basically crippled our ability to move forward", he added. Gandhi said the town has adopted a standardized approach to festival events that requires applications to be submitted

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Missing the sunshine? You’re not alone AMANDA PERSICO apersico@yrmg.com Winter has been all gloom and grey - and little sunshine. In Toronto there was only about 50 hours of sunshine in January, compared to the seasonal average of about 85 hours. While there is no official measure for sunshine hours in York Region, there were a number of days when the sun didn’t shine. There were 17 days of precipitation - both rain and snow - in January, eight days with traces of precipitation, leaving six dry days, said Environment Canada senior climatologist David Phillips. "Since the middle of the month, people haven’t seen the sun for days," he said. "With all this gloom, people are wondering if climate change is the cause for these miserable days." The sun did shine at the beginning of January. "They were all stacked in the first 12 days," Phillips said. "If they had been more staggered throughout the month, it would not seem so debilitating." There was little reprieve at the end of the month when the sun finally came out - if only briefly. "People had to be reintroduced to that," Phillips said. "It was like a UFO

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(Left) January was chalk full of days with precipitation, but very little sunshine. (Right) A pedestrian has to take baby steps to cross Hall Street in Richmond Hill during some icy weather. coming out of the sky." January was all out of sorts with warmer temperatures than normal, abnormally warmer than December, three times the amount of rain than snow, a long and protracted January thaw, 12 days of above freezing temperatures, 10 "maple syrup" days with mild days and freezing nights and nine unclear fog days. "People are missing the nippy, cold days with clear, blue skies," Phillips said.

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depression is not tied to a specific time of year. "Winter is a cold season, period," she said. "It’s colder and less sun. The environment is telling us to slow down, rest and hibernate." SAD symptoms include wanting to sleep more or having trouble sleeping, fatigue, increased cravings, weight gain and a general sense of sadness, irritability, gloominess and a loss of interest.

The winter blues, or SAD, affects people in different ways, Morrigan said. Some ways to help combat SAD include getting outside more, even if just to visit a neighbour; adding more exercise to your routine; recognize thinking patterns and symptoms; visit with friends, talk through what’s going on; and be kind to yourself. When the winter blues affect how you manage your day-to-day life, seek

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l Friday, February 10 Shaun Majumder WHEN: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. WHERE: Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham CONTACT: Flato Markham Theatre, 905-3057469, 305_show@markham.ca COST: Prime: $59, Regular: $54 Students: $15 Canadian funnyman Shaun Majumder returns for another evening of non-stop laughs with his stand-up comedy routine. l Saturday, February 11 Songs for our Planet WHEN: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. WHERE: Temple Kol Ami, 36 Atkinson Ave., Vaughan CONTACT: Joanne, admin@kolami.ca On the morning of Shabbat Shira (the Sabbath of song), our congregation and school will come together to be thankful for the amazing world that we live in. l Monday, February 13 Sushi and Study WHEN: 12 p.m. - 11 p.m. WHERE: Sano Sushi, 8143 Yonge St., Thornhill CONTACT: Joanne, 905-709-2620, admin@kolami.ca Do you like to eat? Do you like to learn? Come learn a bit about Judaism with Rabbi Streiffer and enjoy a sushi lunch.

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Landscaper, Interlocking

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