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SIMON MARTIN smartin@yrmg.com The life of dairy farmer is not sexy. It consists of milking cows 365 days a year for decades on end. A vacation? Not likely. You’ll be hard-pressed to fit in an afternoon wedding in between milking sessions. That secluded lifestyle was thrust into the public eye last month when U.S. President Donald Trump spoke out against the Canadian dairy supply management system. It certainly was surprising for Whitchurch-Stouffville dairy farmer Brad Hulshof. He is one of around 25 dairy farmers left in York Region. "I don’t think any dairy farmer was expecting to get shots fired from the U.S. president," Hulshof said. Schomberg dairy farmer John Phillips says the Canadian Dairy industry is often misunderstood. "I’m surprised and not surprised," he said. "We didn’t do anything wrong." All of it sudden it seems politicians in the United States and Canada find milk great again as it becomes somewhat of a political football. Conservative Party leadership favourite Maxime Bernier’s most talked about policy is his plan to phase out supply management in Canada’s milk, chicken and egg business. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had to come out in defence of the country’s supply management system after Trump’s comments and the fuss it stirred. "It was a surprising turn of events that brought agriculture to the forefront," Hulshof said. "The (supply

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The Hulshof family have been dairy farmers in Stouffville for 50 years. Brad Hulshof, along with other farmers, aren’t too worried about U.S president Donald Trump’s tough talk toward the Canadian dairy industry. management) system works really well. We are the envy of the dairy farming world." Trump made his comments in Wisconsin, which is the dairy engine of the United States. Grassland Dairy Products had announced that it would be reducing its milk intake. As a result, 75 U.S. dairy farms would need to find another place to sell their milk. They took aim at the Canadian dairy industry for creating a new classification of milk to compete against milk proteins that were largely imported to

Canada. Hulshof didn’t think the criticism held much weight. Milk proteins, or diafiltered milk, wasn’t covered in the NAFTA agreement so U.S. producers had unfettered access to the Canadian market. As the demand for this product became greater, the dairy farmers decided they had to do something. "We competitively priced our dairy to match them," Hulshof said. Phillips echoed that sentiment. He said Canada’s supply management system ensures that there isn’t

an overproduction of milk which can lead to a market crash in the industry. "The United States have bailed out dairy twice in the last 20 years," he said. The Canadian government doesn’t have to give any money to keep farmers afloat, he said. What mystifies Hulshof is that the United States actually has a trade surplus with Canada when it comes to dairy products. "We allow import into our country," he said. "There are lots of imports that still come in." The Dairy Farmers of

Ontario pointed out in the wake of Trump’s comments that the United States enjoys a significant trade surplus in the dairy trade. According to the DFO, the trade surplus was roughly $445 million in 2016. While supply management works well for the dairy farmers, there are many who think it is a bad system for the consumer. York University economics professor Bernie Wolf is one who is anti-supply management. He said the problem is Canadians end up paying an artificially

high price for milk because the system doesn’t allow for market forces to drive down the price. "That has the most impact on the poor people in society," he said. Another unseen cost of the system, according to Wolf, is that the Canadian government has to sacrifice other things while making international trade agreements to protect the "sacred cow" that is Canadian dairy. If Canadians could see what we gave up to protect our national dairy industry, they might not be in favour of the system, Wolf said. Not every economist agrees. University of Guelph economics professor Mike von Massow said the current system is working well. "The benefits accrue to dairy producers and rural communities," he said. The problem with dairy is it is a highly perishable product, so if processors say they can’t take anymore product there’s not a lot farmers can do with it, von Massow said. While some claim the supply management system makes the cost of milk higher than it is in the United States, von Massow said Canadians pay more for food across the board than people in the United States. Canadians pay more for beef, bread and pop, which are industries that don’t have supply management. One final benefit of the system in Canada is the animal welfare aspect of it. "We don’t have the same number of large, 1,000-cow dairies as they do in the United States," he said. "Cows in Canadian dairies on average live longer and are productive longer. We don’t push them as hard."

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Weathered flags should be grounded With Canada Day celebrations, marking the 150th year in our nation’s history, rapidly approaching, flags will be flying from coast to coast. In many cases, bright, pristine Canadian flags will be front and centre at legions, government offices, businesses, and private residences. They’ll be prominent at countless special events and even attached to cars and trucks. And, unfortunately, there might be a few cases where our cherished symbol looks less than pristine, maybe even a bit ragged and It might surprise threadbare. It might surprise some some to realize to realize that there are some pretty specific rules that there are regarding the display of our nation emblem, the some pretty Maple Leaf. specific rules Policies are in place to govern how the flag is regarding the flown from everything from attaching it to a vehicle or display of our building, to suspending it nation emblem, above a street, or using it a flagpole. the Maple Leaf. on For example, if a flag is suspended above a street, the rule is: "The upper part of the leaf (the points of the leaf) should face north in an east-west street. "The upper part of the leaf should face east in a northsouth street." If you want to hang a flag flat against a surface, here’s the rule you’ll need to follow: "If hung horizontally, the upper part of the leaf (the points of the leaf) should be up and the stem down. "If hung vertically, the flag should be placed so that the upper part of the leaf points to the left and the stem to the right from the point of view of the observer facing the flag." Want to fold your flag? The ceremonial folding of our national flag involves six to eight people following six specific steps. Has your flag seen better days? "When a flag becomes tattered and is no longer in a suitable condition for use, it should be destroyed in a dignified way." We’re not quite sure what constitutes a ’dignified’ disposal, but we do concur with the notion that the Maple Leaf should fly only in a pristine condition. To display Canada’s national flag is to demonstrate one’s patriotism and appreciation for our good fortune in being able to live in the best country on the planet. To display a weathered, shabby version is to do a disservice to this most important symbol of our nation.

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Green space should be protected Re: Thornhill’s Ladies Golf Club of Toronto selling two parcels of land, April 17. I was very disheartened when I read the above story in the Thornhill Liberal. I live on Bayview just across from the golf course at Landmark. We enjoy looking out our window at the wonderful view we get and the changing seasons. It’s great watching the geese and ducks as well when they are around. Just last year thanks to Councillor Burke we got signs put up to watch for geese crossing as I had seen a couple of them get hit/run over by speeding traffic as they crossed the street to and from the golf course.

• LETTERS TO THE EDITOR • l MORE ONLINE See all our published letters to the editor online at yorkregion.com I understand the need for the golf club to secure its future but is selling to a developer the right way? I think public opinion should also be taken on this as it affects those living in the area. We have enough of highrise construction going on in the area when real estate prices are at a ridiculous high price. Townhomes are being built on John Street — at the start the price was around $800K and when I look at the developer’s website now they indicate starting price is $1.4M. Who has so much money to buy a townhome at such a price though it is nearly sold out. I don’t

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think it is worth the money. Highrise buildings are built and then does anybody see how many are vacant as the owner doesn’t actually live there but buys for investment and rents it out or waits to sell it at a still higher price. As well do we really need the additional traffic, pollution, etc. A lot of our green space is being destroyed to make way for homes and highrises and it isn’t even affordable housing. We need to protect our environment and wildlife. I request the club and its members to give careful consideration before selling the land or what it will be used for. Develop it into a nice

park connecting it to Pomona Mills Park with walking/jogging/cycling trails and a park for children to play in — well lit and with benches. Kanizehn Patel Thornhill

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As well as being a Wills lawyer, I am also a The Wills Lawyer professional songwriter. I am so proud to work with two amazing co-writers, Lewis Manne and Wendy Watson. Songs we have written are playing on radio across the country. Years back, Reuters did a feature story on me entitled “Canadian Lawyer Pens Legal Hurtin Music”. The first line in that article reads, “When he is not working to settle family feuds for his clients, a Canadian lawyer writes songs about them getting airplay from Toronto to San Francisco”. I have had a passion for songwriting since my early teenage years, long before I gave any thought to becoming a lawyer. My late parents, Rose and Jack, inspired me to keep this passion alive and to keep writing. I wrote and I wrote, and when I met Lewis and Wendy, my songwriting life changed. They turned my words into songs that have touched Les Kotzer so many lives. I have written songs in honour of my late mother, my late father, and a song entitled “Crying To The Moon” in memory of my late brother Joel, who I cherished. I am so thrilled that the very talented Alessia De Gasperis of York Region is singing “Crying To The Moon”. The song is playing on the Jewel radio network across Canada (88.5 FM in Toronto). So many people have contacted me to tell me how much they love the song and how much they love Alessia De Gasperis’ performance. It is also being played on Wave FM 94.7. Due to the success of “Crying To The Moon”, Alessia recorded another one of my songs entitled, “Just Say (It’s a Beautiful Day)”. This song was launched on 105.9 The Region. It is now on their regular playlist. You can hear these songs and my other songs on my songwriting website songwritinglawyer.com. You can also hear a songwriter spotlight interview I did with host Rosie Ferguson of 105.9 The Region. I am so proud to announce that an amazing Canadian vocalist and performer, Brian Roman, has recently recorded a song that is very special to my heart entitled, “Photos In A Drawer”. The song pays tribute to my late mother Rose, who always felt that her greatest treasures were in the faces of her family. After she passed away, I was walking through her room and came across a drawer filled with photos of my childhood, seeing family and friends frozen in time as they were so many years ago. I had to write a song based on those photos from the past. Brian Roman has a very interesting life story. At the age of 42 and a father of four, he made the life altering decision to pursue his dream. He left a career in the life insurance business after 20 years. In April of 2006, he staged a career launching concert at Toronto’s Roy Thompson Hall. He had booked the hall on his own and then worked diligently to sell tickets. He was an unlikely candidate because he says he did not play any instruments, had never been in a band, not even part time, he could not read music and had no idea what key he sang in. Hard work and determination paid off. The show was a sold out success, and the story was featured on radio stations, in magazines, on television and was the feature story the following morning on the front page of a major Toronto newspaper. Over the next 11 years, Brian toured across Canada and the United States. He said he has shared stages with the likes of The Barenaked Ladies, The Nylons, Rita MacNeil and Jose Feliciano. After spending many months at a time on the road, playing to sold out crowds and seeing his name in lights on the same marquees as major celebrities and well known artists, I think it can be said that Brian is truly living his dream. While touring the U.S., Brian discovered that theatres were struggling to appeal to a younger demographic. He felt there was a need for a show that would reach many age groups. He felt his group Roc Opra Natra was the answer. This group brings together the three dynamic voices of Christopher Dallo, Danny Scott and Brian Roman. These performers weave a tapestry of melodies from Sinatra to Rod Stewart to Josh Groban to Bocelli. On May 30, 2017, they will do a rare Canadian performance at 8:00 p.m. in the Markham Theatre. During the show, Brian will be performing my song “Photos In A Drawer”. If my mom, dad and brother Joel were here, they would be so proud. Brian told me that he and his group are doing the show to help a family they know that is in desperate need of financial help. According to Brian, all players in the show are donating their time to help this family. For more information or to get tickets, you can go to brianroman.com or markham.ca or call 647-227-8101. Les Kotzer is a wills lawyer with the law firm Fish & Associates, 7951 Yonge Street, in Thornhill. Les would be pleased to review your existing will for free to make sure that it is up to date and not a recipe for a family nightmare. If you do not have a will and are not sure where to start, Les offers free will consultations. To arrange for a Free Will Review or Free Will Consultation, please call (905) 881-1500 or email him at les@leskotzer.com. Please visit www.leskotzer.com or www.willappointment.com for more information.

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According to Rabbi Smiley, there is another factor: "There was a systemic shift when the government opened free, fullday kindergarten in York Region public schools." Even though there are a large number of Jewish people in York Region, high cost is not the only deterrent to attending Jewish day school, Rabbi Smiley said. Some Jewish families see French immersion, artbased programs and Russian-language schooling as being important alternatives, he said. Rabbi Smiley also pointed out that York Region has excellent public schools, making these schools an attractive option. But parent Renan Levine still wonders why the change in enrollment has been so precipitous over the last five years in Thornhill? "After all, camps, good public schools, informal Jewish educational opportunities all existed 6 and 10 years ago - and no one thought housing was cheap back then. Housing prices are so high in Toronto, but yet enrollment remains strong at Posluns (Toronto campus). We are scratching our heads. So much is changing so quickly and the long-term implications for our community may be quite substantial". Ilana Zigelman has twin daughters in Grade 5 at the Kamin campus and also attended Associated schools growing up. Like Levine, she is concerned about the decision to sell the Atkinson Avenue building. "We have a lot of history in that building," she said. "I am saddened.My children have spent 10 wonderful years in that building and it’s the only school they’ve ever known.As an Associated alumnus, it is tragic to see that a school

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Ilana Zigelman with her daughters Esty (in green) and Miriam (in pink) who attend Associated Hebrew Schools of Toronto’s Kamin Education Centre. This photo was taken at the school during Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israeli Independence Day) this year. which was overflowing with students is now in dire straits. Day school is expensive and it’s not everyone’s priority. There are many who wish they could afford to send their children to day school, however the subsidy process is humiliating and because many abuse the system, those who are honest pay the price...literally." The board’s resolution commits the Kamin branch to staying in the Atkinson building for an additional one to two school years, depending on enrolment. A goal has been set of three to four months for the broader community to try and find a sustainable solution to remain in York Region. Remaining in the building and renting from a new owner is one possibility. But, if the school moves locations, it hopes to retain students. "We are hopeful people will be loyal to the brand and our unique commitment to excellence," Rabbi

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Safe School Zones Workshop WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: North Thornhill Community Centre, 300 Pleasant Ridge Ave., Vaughan CONTACT: Office of Regional Councillor Mario Ferri, 905-832-8585, mario.ferri@vaughan.ca, www.vaughan.ca/ services/residential/transportation/Pages/School-Zone-Safety.aspx Join us at North Thornhill Community Centre for an upcoming workshop to discuss solutions for ensuring the safety of students travelling to and from school. l Saturday, May 27 Markham Farmers Market 2017 WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: Main Street Markham, 132 Robinson St., CONTACT:

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hamringette.com, markhamringette.com/ Geared towards children ages four to 11 who are new to the sport. All skating abilities welcome.Please pre-register online. l Tuesday, May 30 Language Cafe - Tuesday WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m WHERE: The Bridge Church, 5440 16th Ave., Markham CONTACT: Radhika Chellaiah, 905-2946716, info@newtomarkham.com, http://newtomarkham.com/ language-cafes/ COST: These are informal drop-in opportunities where you can enjoy a beverage and snack while practicing English with fluent locals and other newcomers.

Erev Shavuot Services with Confirmation WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Temple Kol Ami, 36 Atkinson Ave., Vaughan CONTACT: Joanne, admin@kolami.ca COST: The Confirmation Class of 5777 invites you to join them for the service of Kabbalat Torah. A festive oneg will follow.

5 things to do this weekend l Saturday, May 27 Curbside Giveaway Day - King WHEN: 7:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: King Township - various locations, Various locations in King, King CONTACT: Township of King, http://www.king.ca COST: Starting at 7 a.m. take any unwanted items to the curb, marked ’free’, for others to pick up andtake to a good home. Remove all leftover items by 5 p.m.

Family Fun Day WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: YRT/Viva Operations, Maintenance and Storage Facility, 55 Orlando Dr., Richmond Hill CONTACT: Tamara Ostrowski, 1-877-464-9675, tamara.ostrowski@york.ca COST: Tour our facility. Interactive displays and live demonstrations. Charity barbecue (11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Garden mulch with cash donation to 360Kids. Prizes. City of Vaughan National Public Works Day 2017 WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Joint Operations Centre, 2800 Rutherford Rd., Vaughan CONTACT: Public works,

connections in our environment. Includes children’s activities. Confessions of a Bad Mom WHEN: 8:00 p.m WHERE: Lebovic Centre for Arts - Nineteen on the Park, 19 Civic Ave., Whitchurch-Stouffville CONTACT: 19onthepark.ca, 905-640-2322, 19onthepark@townofws.ca COST: $29 For the comedy lover, comedic queen Anne Marie Scheffler presents Confessions of a Bad Mom.

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l Sunday, May 28 The Newmarket Ribfest - Presented by Northern Heat Rib Series WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 7:00 p.m WHERE: 213 Harry Walker Pkwy. S., 213 Harry Walker Pkwy. S., Newmarket CONTACT: Sameer J, 519-851-2581, Sam@northernheatribseries.ca COST: Newmarket Rib Fest will feature great barbecue, seven of Ontario’s top craft brewers, a wine and spirits area, kids zone, games and much more. Visit yorkregion.com for more events

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For those unable to attend in-person, the information presented will be published to our online open house at york.ca/roadcrossing and on York Region’s Facebook and Twitter channels. An accessible version of this notice is available upon request. This notice was issued on May 18, 2017. To submit a comment, question or for more information, please contact: Chris Lumsdon, Communications and Community Engagement Specialist The Regional Municipality of York 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 6Z1 Phone: 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75560 Fax: 905-836-4590 Email: roads.ea@york.ca This study is being conducted in accordance with Schedule ‘C’ of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment document (October 2000, as amended in 2007, 2011 and 2015). Personal information submitted (e.g., name, address and phone number) is collected, maintained and disclosed under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for transparency and consultation purposes. Personal information you submit will become part of a public record that is available to the general public, unless you request that your personal information remain confidential.

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Lake Wilcox snags 3 medals at Ontario brewing contest ADAM MARTIN-ROBBINS amartinrobbins@yrmg.com Lake Wilcox Brewing Company has announced its arrival on the craft beer scene -- with authority. The fledgling Vaughan brewery snapped up three medals at the 2017 Ontario Brewing Awards held in Toronto April 27. Leading the pack at the awards for Lake Wilcox was its Dunkel Weiss, produced in small-batches and sold exclusively through the brewery, which grabbed a gold medal in the Dunkelweizen category. "We knew it was topnotch," said Dave De Ciantis, who co-founded the brewery with his longtime friend and fellow Oak Ridges resident, Ray Nicolini. "We had people come by and sample it, they were beer judges from different communities, and they said, â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Wow, you guys have got something pretty special here.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;"

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Home improvement app creator lands spot on ’Dragons’ Den’ ADAM MARTIN-ROBBINS amartinrobbins@yrmg.com Does the thought of trying to find a reputable handyman to renovate your outdated bathroom or build you a new deck fill you with dread? Ross DiStefano knows that feeling. He went through something similar and thought there must be a better way. The experience spurred the Vaughan resident to develop a smartphone app dubbed Quote This Project. Launched in the GTA two months ago, it boasts thousands of active users and has 270 tradespeople signed up to tackle projects ranging from kitchen and bathroom renovations to lawn mowing and roof repair, among many others. "It’s a very simple idea and we’re going to take it and revolutionize the way people are getting projects done in their homes today," DiStefano, 43, said. How simple is it?

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Ross DiStefano has developed a new app that connects homeowners with renovators who bid or quote them on projects. Step 1: Download the free app and complete your profile. Step 2: Post an image and a description of your project. Step 3: Wait for quotes to roll in from tradespeople.

Step 4: Sort through the contractors’ bids and invite the ones you feel can meet your budget and timeline to meet with you. The tradespeople bidding on your project pay $19.99 monthly to gain ac-

cess to customer postings. "On the tradesperson’s side, he no longer has to waste his time going around quoting everything that has a pulse," said DiStefano, who moved into the tech field about six years ago af-

ter many years as a landscaper. DiStefano came up with the idea after struggling to find someone to install patio stones in his yard. He and friend Tony Bonnelo were halfway through the installation when DiStefano had to leave town for work. His wife, Margaret, suggested putting out a call on Facebook for someone to finish the job. A few responses trickled in, but no one could meet his timeline. "Tony said, ’Why don’t you create an app to automate the process so it goes to those who can meet the timeline and (the app) was born,’" DiStefano recalled. He developed Quote This Project with business partner Dmitri Li of Thornhill. The pair previously created a geolocation app to connect trade show exhibitors with attendees. Quote This Project has taken off and is now available in Canada, the U.S., UK, Australia and it will soon be

in France. It has also caught the attention of the folks at CBC’s Dragons’ Den. DiStefano and Li auditioned for a spot and were among roughly 150 entrepreneurs, out of about 3,500, chosen to appear on Season 12, airing this fall, he said. "When we were giving our first pitch at our audition, the producer said, ’Where have you been all my life.’ They downloaded it right in front of us and posted a project," DiStefano recalled. He’s sworn to secrecy about what happened on their episode, but says it was "a great learning process on how to speak to venture capitalists." Their focus now is on expanding where the app is available. "In the end, we want this to be the standard practice for any homeowner getting their projects completed." To find out more, visit www.facebook.com/QuoteThisProject/

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