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Rebecca Shields, executive director at Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), (left) provides Jane Philpott, MarkhamStouffville MP and Canada’s Minister of Health, a tour of Ontario’s only mobile mental health and primary health clinic for youth and young adults.
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Parents need more money in their pockets Growing Up Poor: Child Poverty in Ontario Todd Vandonk tvandonk@mykawartha.com
The thousands of programs that aim to help impoverished children are small pieces of a much larger puzzle.
Growing Up Poor: Child Poverty in ontario Growing Up Poor: Child Poverty in Ontario is a Metroland Media Special Investigative Series, by reporters Jonathan Zettel, Reka Szekely, Todd Vandonik and Melinda Cheevers, that spotlights child poverty and to looks behind it to reveal problems and identify solutions The MPP says the province also has approximately 4,000 different programs offering nutritious breakfast, lunches and snacks. "The ability to succeed in school means you have to start the day with a great breakfast and many folks think that is
the most important meal of the day," he explains, noting an estimated 800,000 children take advantage of the programs. Healthy Smiles, a provincially-funded program, services approximately 460,000 children with free preventive, routine, and emergency dental services for children and youths 17 and under from low-income households. At the federal level, the Liberal government replaced current Canada Child Tax Benefit, National Child Benefit and Universal Child Care Benefit with one child benefit that will put more money in wallets of lowand middle-income families as of July, 2016. The program will pay up to $6,400 per child under six and up to $5,400 per child for those aged six through 17. Higher earners will receive less money under the child benefit. "This is an initiative that will lift 100,000 children out of pov-
erty and will benefit nine out of 10 Canadian families," Peterborough MP Maryam Monsef says. "It is going to be tied to income so that it provides the greatest support to those that need the help the most." Monsef says poverty is not just about dollars and having food on the table, but also having a dignified roof over your head. Part of the Liberal Party's election platform was promising $20 billion over 10 years for social infrastructure. "These investments will prioritize affordable housing," she explains. "It will also provide supports to municipalities to maintain rent-geared-to-income subsidy." She adds bringing back the long form census would allow a more accurate measure poverty across Canada. "Knowledge is power," she says. Municipalities, too, do what they can to help feed low-
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income families and subsidize recreational and educational programs. "You want kids to be healthy and have opportunities to make friends and socialize," said Diane Therrien, city councillor and facilitator of Community Education and Engagement for the Peterborough Poverty Reduction Network, adding, "But everything is little pieces to the bigger puzzle." Therrien says these programs are helpful but are not solutions. "It remains a fact if their parents are living in poverty - they (children) are going to be living in poverty," she said, noting an estimated 20 per cent of children in Peterborough are living in poverty. "The idea that when you are walking by a playground and there are 100 kids there, quite a few of them are living in poverty is scary." - with files from Lisa Queen
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The thousands of programs that aim to help impoverished children are small pieces of a much larger puzzle. "There is no question that child poverty is a growing challenge in York Region," said Newmarket Regional Councillor John Taylor. "Certainly, we know that addressing child poverty means addressing family poverty." The Human Services Planning Board is looking at addressing family poverty by tackling issues such as the need to provide more affordable housing and more rental housing and addressing precarious employment and under-employment. "Ensuring families find stable employment is the first step to lifting children out of poverty," said Taylor, who is chair of York Region's Community and Health Services Committee and co-chair of the Human Services Planning Board. There are provincewide initiatives to ensure children don't go hungry, receive dental care and access to recreational and educational programs, but politicians and advocates say eliminating childhood poverty comes down to ensuring parents have an adequate income. "A family having sufficient income is one of the ways we can reduce child poverty," explains Peterborough MPP Jeff Leal. He says the Ontario Child Benefit is the cornerstone of Ontario's poverty reduction strategy for children. In 2015, the provincial government increased the maximum child benefit to $1,336 per child under the age of 18. "One million children in 500,000 low- to moderate-income families are benefitting from this," he said, noting the province is putting money in the pockets of families by continuing to raise minimum wage. On Oct. 1, minimum wage was increased from $11.25 to $11.40 per hour. "We'll continue to do that every October based on the Ontario Consumer Index Price," he says.
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Vaughan unveils public display paying tribute to local veterans
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AdAm mArtin-robbins amartinrobbins@yrmg.com A main thoroughfare, two hospitals, a school and the local Legion branch bear his name, but the story of Major Addison Alexander "Lex" Mackenzie, a war hero and long-serving politician, isn't widely known. A new exhibit honouring Vaughan's veterans on display at city hall may help change that. "It's terrific because it remembers him and it gives people context; why is it called Major Mackenzie Drive?" Peter Glynn, Mackenzie's grand-nephew, said following a special Remembrance Day ceremony and exhibit unveiling Tuesday, Nov. 1. "It's the story of his whole life. He served in the war and then became a politician. He was an old-time politician. ... His view was that you served the people, you solved their problems and you helped them with government issues and everything else." Mackenzie was born Nov. 1, 1885 to Donald Mackenzie and Lydia Ann Addison on the family's Woodbridge farm. Raised in Woodbridge along with his four siblings, Mackenzie pursued a military career, joining the Governor General's Body Guards in 1904 as a private. He eventually attained the rank of squadron sergeant-major and received a commission to lieutenant
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Peter Glynn (from left), Sandy Agnew and Jim Agnew, grand-nephews of Major Addison Alexander "Lex" Mackenzie, attended the unveiling of a new display at Vaughan City Hall. in 1912. Mackenzie was transferred to France as part of the 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles at the beginning of the First World War. In 1916, Mackenzie fought bravely at Regina Trench during the Battle of the Somme, one of the war's bloodiest battles, for which he was awarded the Military Cross. He rose to the rank of major before being severely wounded by shrapnel from an artillery shell at the Battle of Vimy Ridge in 1917. Though Mackenzie survived, his younger brother, Donald Ross, was killed in 1918 fighting in France. Upon returning home, Mackenzie settled on the family homestead in Woodbridge and took up farming. A few years later, he became immersed in municipal politics, serving as a Village of Woodbridge councillor from 1922 to 1926
and as reeve from 1927 to 1935. In 1945, Mackenzie jumped to provincial politics, serving as a Progressive Conservative MLA representing York North until 1967, when he retired at age 82. He died May 13, 1970 and is buried at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church Cemetery on Pine Valley Drive, just north of Major Mackenzie Drive, named in his honour. The exhibit tells his story through photos, maps, personal items and historical artifacts including the sword he carried as a member of Governor General's Body Guard and a piece of shrapnel removed from his shoulder in 1935. To honour Vaughan's other veterans, the display at city hall features plaques bearing the names of Vaughan residents who served during the First World War and the Second World War.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING A Public Meeting will be held by the Development Services Committee of the City of Markham to consider a proposal to amend or replace the following fee by-laws: •
Building By-law 2015-166, being a by-law respecting construction, demolition and change of use permits and inspections, and
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Development By-law 211-83, being a by-law for the tariff of fees for processing development applications.
Information will be presented explaining the proposed fee changes. Any person may make a representation concerning the proposed changes at this meeting. Tuesday, December 6, 2016 | 7:00 p.m. | Markham Civic Centre – Council Chamber 101 Town Centre Boulevard, Markham, Ontario, L3R 9W3
BUILDING BY-LAW The City of Markham proposes to repeal By-law 2015-166 enacted under section 7 of the Building Code Act, and to enact a new building by-law for the issuance of permits and related matters, including the establishment of a revised fee schedule. The City reviews and adjusts building permit fees annually, to ensure they meet but do not exceed the anticipated reasonable costs to administer and enforce the Act within its jurisdiction. The City’s fee model includes a thorough analysis of the direct and indirect costs associated with the administration and enforcement of the building code. The proposed amendment will adjust fees to reflect anticipated costs in 2017. Purpose and Effect of the Proposed Changes: • An increase of 5% from the 2016 fees, to reflect the anticipated costs of administering and enforcing the building code and to maintain a reserve. • An increase of up to 2% to cover credit card charges when e-plan is implemented in 2017.
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The City of Markham is proposing to amend By-law 211-83 to increase the majority of our fees to ensure we cover our increase in costs and to maintain an adequate reserve. The increase in fees for Engineering Department and Planning and Urban Design Department is 15% from our 2016 fees. Other minor changes to the structure of the by-law are also being proposed.
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Poverty is here
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his is where it starts: sometime this month - or maybe next - a mid-size company in the GTA is pushed to outsource a department to stay viable. A person loses a job. At first, he finds freelance work, then temporary manual labour gigs. Then, nothing. A single parent, he looks at starting his own business, but that would require an infusion of cash. Or retraining, but that, too, would cost money, and leave the household without an income for an extended period of time. The first things to go are the luxuries - TV packages, smartphones, music lessons. The SUV is traded in for a used compact car. Next come some harder choices - running the washing machine less often to save on hydro and water, fewer trips to the grocery store supplemented with items from the local food bank. One day - and then the next - both kids go to school without breakfast. These are the faces of child poverty in our communities. In a Metroland special investigative series, reporters from community papers across southern Ontario examine the issue of child poverty, which may at first blush not be visible in affluent areas such as York Region.
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‘Make no mistake: child poverty is family poverty, and it is a cycle we need to break.’ They present research that says more than 370,000 Ontario children (or 13.8 per cent) lived in a low-income household in 2013, only slightly better than the national average of 14.3 per cent. They also found that more than 800,000 students take part in more than 4,000 school meal programs across the province. Included in the articles are interviews with educators, food bank workers and politicians. The series has been running in our Thursday print editions. Food banks and breakfast programs are busy. And we have no idea how many don’t seek out assistance because of the stigma attached to poverty. Certainly, initiatives such as the recent changes to the Child Tax Benefit program will help address the problem. As well, accurate, detailed information garnered through the recently restored long-form Census will aid in creating a focused poverty plan. But it could be years before such strategies bear fruit. Other avenues that need to be explored include economic development initiatives that focus on maintaining - and creating - local jobs, investments in training and seeking out ways to help Ontario Works clients secure meaningful employment without worrying about clawbacks to benefits. Most of all, students need to learn life skills and strategies that will help put them on a path to a successful future. Make no mistake: child poverty is family poverty, and it is a cycle we need to break. We all have a part to play. Let’s get to it.
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• LETTERS • Vaughan birthday great, but where’s diversity? After receiving a robocall invitation from Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua to attend the 25th Vaughan birthday celebration expecting a cookies and cake event, I was simply blown away by this extravaganza, which honoured a very proud city and its pioneers. A city that the world has discovered and wants to call home, despite escalating property taxes and toxic car gridlock. However, great live music, short thank-you speeches , highly magnetic anniversary pins, a very popular photo booth, delicious sponsored food and longtime neighbours cured my negative expectations very quickly. Only one persistent matter resonated with me
● GET CONNECTED Have a comment on these or any other community issues? Email us at newsroom@yrmg.com when I departed this glorious event, all magnetized... where were the visible minorities? The band had more playing than in this crowd or had the magnetized pins dulled my senses? Mike Zichowski Thornhill
Thanks to Mayor Bevilacqua for recognition Re: Vaughan War Amps CHAMP tells kids to play it safe, Oct. 21. I would like to commend Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua for recognizing Ali Jaffer, a local member
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of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program. On Oct. 19 Mayor Bevilacqua presented Ali with a certificate for his involvement with The War Amps and for helping to spread important messages in the community. Born a right arm amputee, Ali is a strong advocate of The War Amps PLAYSAFE message and has given presentations to his school, encouraging kids to “spot the danger” before they play. Ali also gives presentations about life as an amputee, explaining how he can do everything that everyone else can do. We would also like to thank the City of Vaughan
for the generous donation of $2,500. Donations such as this are used to provide child amputees, like Ali, with financial assistance for artificial limbs and programs that will enhance their lives. Danita Chisholm Executive Director, CHAMP Program The War Amps
Appreciate front-page photo of suspect Re: Alleged fraud victim spends months hunting down Vaughan handyman, Oct. 17. Thank you for supplying a photo of Eugene Ostrovski on the front page of the Thornhill Liberal recently. This is news we can use. Susan Lee Thornhill
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The 2017 budget calls for the addition of 41 full-time equivalent staff positions including six firefighters, four fire captains and a deputy fire chief plus an intergovernmental relations specialist and a manager of community engagement. A small portion of the tax increase, about $7.3 million, would go toward the $114.1 million capital plan, which includes converting streetlights citywide to LED technology ($16.45 million), developing transit, cycling and pedestrian options for getting around ($4.18 million) and restoring the tree canopy ($2.54 million). "Despite it being a long and challenging journey, staff from every department really did pull together, we rose to the challenge, and had to find a lot of innovative ways to do more with less and come together and meet the goal," said
AdAm mArtiN-robbiNS amartinrobbins@yrmg.com City staff are recommending hiking your property taxes by 3 per cent next year and it's not clear if councillors will whittle that down as they've done in the past. Vaughan treasurer Laura Mirabella-Siddall presented a report to the budget committee Tuesday, Nov. 7 with a proposal to increase property taxes by 3 per cent, or about $43 for the average homeowner with a house valued at $667,000. If approved, that would bring Vaughan's portion of the bill, which also includes taxes paid to the Region of York and to the province for education, to $1,430 - not including the $56 hospital levy. The tax increase would go, in part, to help cover the city's rising labour costs.
city manager Daniel Kostopoulos, referring to council's requirement to keep the tax increase at 3 per cent or less while meeting key priorities for this term. Sill, Regional Councillor Gino Rosati asked if staff could bring forward options to reduce the tax increase to 2.7 or 2.8 per cent. "I'm not saying we're going to do it, but I would like to see you give us something a little different and then we can determine if we want to go there or not," he said. Kostopoulos said further cuts would likely result in lower service levels or would require a "relaxation" of council's key priorities for this term. Despite that, Deputy Mayor Michael Di Biase also seemed interested in exploring options for lowering the tax hike. He asked pointed questions about proposals to
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Merge Markham, Richmond Hill and Vaughan into one city? LiSa QuEEN lqueen@yrmg.com Markham, Richmond Hill and Vaughan and even parts of WhitchurchStouffville and King should be amalgamated into one city. That's a pitch being put forward by Markham Regional Councillor Jim Jones, who is asking city council later this month to consider the idea of setting up a meeting of councillors to debate the idea and to conduct a feasibility study. "I want to open the discussion," said Jones, who said an amalgamation could first kick off with merging services such as fire protection before leading to a political merger. "The first thing is let's have the meeting to see if there is an opportunity. It might not go anyplace. There could be parochialism, turf, people (who) don't want to change because they don't want to upset
their own homeostasis. I'm just saying if we are in this for more than just our job, that we're in there for the long term for the benefit of our municipality and our taxpayers, then we have to look at these merits." Markham, Richmond Hill and Vaughan are already home to three quarters of York Region's population and are growing closer together as the region increases by another 700,000 residents by 2041, Jones said. One city would mean one fire department, one recreation department, one planning department among other services, he said. "We have to be more efficient and more effective," said Jones, who is introducing the idea as part of a region-wide discussion now taking place on governance issues such as directly electing councillors to regional council and boosting the ranks of regional council to
give municipalities at least two representatives. "We're duplicating a lot of services. I'm saying let's look at the opportunities. Instead of growing more politicians." One city would also have more clout politically, Jones said. "I think Toronto would have a lot more respect if they are facing a community on the north, a city that is (a population of) one million versus 300,000 (residents in Markham), 300,000 (residents in Vaughan) and 220,000 (residents in Richmond Hill). (It would no longer be) divide and conquer," he said. In addition to amalgamating the three southern municipalities, Jones suggested basing the new city on Oak Ridges Moraine watershed planning, which would mean parts of Whitchurch-Stouffville and King could be folded into the new city. "I've had members of
Stouffville council say one day they expect to be part of Markham," he said, although he wouldn't identify who. Jones said he hasn't given much thought to the future of the regional level of government, which provides a wide variety of services such as policing, public transportation, regional roads and public health, but said he's inclined to preserve it. Although Markham Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong has seconded Jones' notice of motion, at least one other member of his council is opposed to the idea of amalgamation. "I'm not in favour of it. I think these are extraneous to the work we have to do (such as) obviously, working on better transportation and all sorts of major issues. How we organize ourselves is, in my view, something that is far less important than getting on with the job," Deputy Mayor
Jack Heath said. "I think the structure we have works. I always explain that the big items are at the region and local items that are closer to the population are at the lower-tier municipalities and I think it works. There are things you want to improve here or there but I don't think you want to throw the baby out with the bath water." Regional chair Wayne Emmerson said he had no comment on Jones' idea at this time. Former Markham regional councillor Fred Cox remembers seemingly endless debates about governance in York Region about the time Toronto's six municipalities amalgamated into one city in 1998. He advocated for the region to be turned into one city as a way of streamlining services and saving taxpayers money before talk of municipal restructuring eventually fizzled out. "It goes back to what I
was saying 20 years ago. There is just too much government for what we really need. I think we proved 20 years ago the millions of dollars we could save," he said during a phone interview from Florida. "My speech was instead of nine city halls, you have one city hall. Instead of nine planning commissioners, you have one planning commissioner. You have one legal counsel as opposed nine. From an economic point of view, it absolutely crazy, the region should have one economic development department as opposed to now, there is about nine economic development departments. Now, Markham goes to China. The next week, Vaughan goes to China, the next week Richmond Hill. That's very expensive." Cox isn't hopeful York politicians will be any less parochial about cutting government today than they were years ago.
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The group is hosting its annual celebration and fundraising gala on Nov. 13 where it will announce a five-year roadmap to "Build Resilience in Youth". The charity is entering its 15th year of service in the GTA and focuses on six key aspects to building up resilience in East Asian youth and young adults. The six elements are: self-knowledge, basic life skills, emotional skills, self-efficacy, optimism, and interpersonal skills. The five-year roadmap will identify plans to develop physically and mentally healthy youths
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and young adults who are resilient to challenges through the integration of the six resiliency elements into the regular programming and through the community culture. Across U-hub’s Annual Celebration and Fundraising Gala takes place Nov. 13 at Le Parc Conference and Banquet Centre in Thornhill. For tickets or information, call 905944-1944, or visit the website at www.acrossuhub. com.
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Ventura Park student raises money for SickKids SIMONe JOSeph sjoseph@yrmg.com Lexx Lang is only 11 years old but the Grade 6 student is already adept at fundraising. He fundraises for SickKids Foundation and has seen an increase in the amount he has brought in over the years. In 2014, he raised more than $500 in under two months. From 2015 to June 2016, he raised more than $1,000. This year, he plans to raise $2,500, and has already raised $300. "I do what I do because I want to help children conquer and fight their illnesses, so that they can be just like another kid," he said in an e-mail. Money raised goes towards cancer and disease research, as well as event planning, such as
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Lexx Lang, 11, organized a fundraiser at his Thornhill school -- Ventura Park Public School. Money raised will go to the Sick Kids Foundation. meet and greets for sick children, to make them happier and excited, Lexx said. He is hosting another fundraiser at Ventura Park Public School in Thornhill in November. "I am getting
really excited," he said. The fundraiser will consist of raffles, teacher-versus-student sports games, food sales, dances, entertainment, and more. Lexx's fundraiser runs from Oct. 31 to Nov. 18.
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Region’s most dangerous intersections revealed
The five most dangerous intersections in York Region are, for the most part, directly related to volume of traffic, according to Brian Titherington, the region’s director of road and traffic operations. Statistics show between 90 to 95 per cent of all North American crashes are due to driver error.
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Hwy. 7 and Weston Road, Vaughan, is the busiest intersection in the region by volume, has shops on every side, two entranceways to Hwy. 400 and multiple double left-hand turns.
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Major Mackenzie Drive and Hwy. 400 offramp, Vaughan, is currently under construction that is expected to improve safety. However the danger remains. The improvements include "cleaning up the grid", according to Titherington, turning it into a more "urban street".
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Yonge Street and Green Lane, Newmarket is indicative of a rural road morphing into a suburban road very quickly, possibly explaining some of the danger surrounding the intersection. Titherington said the road not only escalates in speed from 60 km/h to 80 km/h near the intersection but also gives motorists plenty more to look at, with a largely barren road turning into one involving shops, plazas and drivers turning into and out of parking lots. Traffic at this site might soon be relieved by the connection of Bathurst St. to Hwy. 11.
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traffic moves along yonge street at Green lane, one of the list's top five intersections.
Hwy. 7 and Keele Street, Vaughan, is well-trodden route for industrial-sized trucks and has two left turns on each entry into the intersection. However, Titherington notes a new nearby Rapidway is under construction. The good news is that in Markham, where the rapid way was recently completed, Titherington said, crashes were down 25 per cent.
Red-light cameras, currently only positioned at Number 1 and 5, have heralded a huge decrease in the number of t-bone crashes at the region’s intersections: At Green Lane and Yonge Street, collisions fell from 14 in 2013 to four in 2014. At Hwy. 7 and Weston Road, they dropped from 15 to nine. In all, Titherington said there has been an almost 50 per cent drop in collisions at all 20 intersections, falling from 71 collisions to 37. Jeremy Grimaldi
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Kerr-Taylor's time in golf recognized by PGA of Ontario Bayview Golf and Country Club head professional Dustin Kerr-Taylor was named the 2016 PGA of Ontario's Golf Pro of the Year.
In becoming a head golf professional, Dustin Kerr-Taylor said an individual can serve as an assistant for as little as five to six years and in his case, 11 seasons. Although Ker r-Taylor apprenticed a little longer than others, it turned out to be for the best. Especially this season when the PGA of Ontario recently announced he was named its 2016 Golf Professional of the Year. Concluding his fifth season as the head professional at Bayview Golf and Country Club in Thornhill, Kerr-Taylor, 43, was elated to be bestowed with the honour. "To do what you love and to be acknowledged is amazing," he said. In earning provincial accolades, it marked the second award Kerr-Taylor has won
as he was the PGA of Ontario Retailer of the Year in 2013. But in comparing the two awards, he said his latest achievement is extra satisfying. "It's one you dream of winning," he said. Entering the golf industry in 1994, Kerr-Taylor was an assistant pro for five years at The Briars in Jackson's Point before going to Rosedale Golf Club for one and the Bayview Golf and Country Club for five. He then got his first head pro job at The Mandarin Golf and Country Club in Markham, where he remained for eight years. Upon hearing Warren Crosby was retiring after 33 years as the head pro at Bayview Golf and Country Club, Kerr-Taylor put his name in the hat and became his successor. Reflecting on his time in the business, Kerr-Taylor credited several head pros who served as positive mentors. Those included Crosby, Brad
Johnston at The Briars and John Porter at Rosedale Golf Club. "To wait 11 years before becoming a head pro, I wouldn't change anything because I learned so much. When I got into the business I was 19. It was well worth it," he said. In addition to being a head professional, Kerr-Taylor served nine years on the PGA of Ontario's board of directors where he was a past president, membership and educational chairman, vice chairman and vice-president. As this year's PGA of Ontario's Golf Professional of the Year, Kerr-Taylor will represent Ontario when the PGA of Canada makes its selection later this year for its Golf Professional of the Year.
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The Gradual Instant: A Conversation with Anne Michaels WHEN: 7 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Richmond Hill Public Library, 1 Atkinson Street CONTACT: Anete Ivsina COST: Free Anne Michaels will be interviewed by Joseph Kertes. Books will be available for purchase and author signing. Her books are published in more than 45 countries and have won dozens of international awards. She is Toronto’s Poet Laureate.Joseph Kertes is an awardwinning author. Event presented by the Richmond Hill Public Library and Sarah and Chaim Neuberger Holocaust Education Centre.
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2nd Annual RHGA Open Juried Art Show and Sale WHEN: 1 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Mill Pond Gallery, 314 Mill Steet CONTACT: Richmond Hill Group of Artists, 905 770 7449, , rhgaexec@ gmail.com COST: Free The Richmond Hill Group of Artists is pleased to present its second Open Juried Exhibition and Sale. Open to all York Region artists, this show will be juried by arts professionals Chai Duncan, curator, The Latcham Gallery,
Stouffville and Katharine Harvey, accomplished visual artist.Presenting the best of our fabulously talented York Region artists, this juried show will showcase approximately 45 original two-dimensional and wall-hung 3D art forms in a variety of media, subject matter and style. Join us on our Opening Night, Nov. 4, 7 to 9 p.m. for the awards ceremony recognising Best in Show, two Awards of Merit, and three Honourable Mentions.Come in and help choose The People’s Choice award with your vote. Also Saturday and Sunday.
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Forgotten Ones Cat Rescue Purrpare for Winter Adopt-a-thon WHEN: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. WHERE: PetSmart, Richmond Hill North, 1700 Elgin Mills Rd East, Unit 1 CONTACT: Wayne Chow, 905-7702823, wayne_chow@hotmail.com COST: Free to attend, adoption fees vary. It’s getting cold out. Wouldn’t you like to come home to a sweet, warm, loving cat or kitten? For adoptions from Forgotten Ones, we recommend completing the application available on our website beforehand for pre-approval. If you adopt at this event, PetSmart will
provide an Adoption Starter Kit with more than $325 in coupons, including a free bag of food. Also Sunday. Let’s Talk Over Coffee #Budget2017 Consultations WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Constituency Office of Majid Jowhari, 9140 Leslie Street, Suite 407 CONTACT: Soraya Mangal, (905) 707-9701, , Majid. Jowhari@parl.gc.ca COST: Free We are hosting our next Let’s Talk Over Coffee meet up in the constituency office where we can engage in a #PreBudget2017 dialogue. Red Cross Babysitting Course WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. WHERE: Richmond Hill Public Library, 1 Atkinson Street CONTACT: Kim Maddin, kmaddin@rhpl.ca COST: $55 Learn basic first aid and caregiving skills in this one-day babysitting course presented by the Canadian Red Cross. Participants are responsible for their own meals. The Temporomandibular Joint Society of Canada Support Group WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Dufferin Clark Library, 1441 Clark Avenue West CONTACT: Anita Frank, 416 414 2445, tmjscanada@gmail.com
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Seniors Health and Wellness Fair WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Thornhill Community Centre, 7755 Bayview Ave. CONTACT: Diane Gabay, 905-881-1907, etsone@ rogers.com COST: Free A gathering of service providers, display of products, free samples and more. Free parking and admission. A fair created by seniors for seniors.
tre.com COST: Free The family support program is a service to those supporting someone who is recovering from mental health issues. The philosophy of the family program is that people can and do recover, and that families can play a major supportive role in the process. Support Drop In Night Once a Month: Drop-in nights are held in the evening for support people to meet others who may be in similar situations. Held on the third Tuesday of every month from 7-9pm.
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Celebrate Gormley Church’s 143rd Birthday! WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Gormley Church, 120 Gormley Rd. W. CONTACT: office@gormleychurch. org COST: Free It may be a little community church, but God has used Gormley Church to impact lives in a BIG way for nearly 143 years! This 143rd birthday will be historical because this will be the first joint service between Gormley Church and St. John Community Church. Pastor Peter Blundell will deliver the message in a service filled with worship, prayer, music... and likely a big birthday cake.
Stereoscope Saxophone Quartet WHEN: 8 p.m. WHERE: Plaza Suite - Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St CONTACT: Jessica Tse, www. yrcmusic.com, info@yrcmusic.com COST: Regular: $27, 21 & Under: $21 + HST Stereoscope Saxophone Quartet will delight audiences with the best music contemporary classical music. Don’t be surprised by the international and Hollywood flair. When not busy performing, their members are dedicated music teachers in the Richmond Hill and Markham areas. This concert is supported by the Town of Richmond Hill Community and Cultural Grant.
VPL Writers’ Club WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Bathurst Clark Resource Library, 900 Clark Avenue West CONTACT: Bathurst Clark Resource Library, 905-6537323, Librarian.Librarian@vaughan. ca COST: Free Vaughan Public Libraries (VPL) invites all local authors to join the community-led VPL Writers’ Club, a free space for you to meet peer authors, discuss and develop great ideas, get peer critiques and reviews on manuscripts, collaborate
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Family Support Drop-in WHEN: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: The Lance Krasman Memorial Centre For Community Mental Health, 10121 Yonge Street CONTACT: Wendy Reid, 9057800491 Ext.117, , wendy.reid@krasmancen-
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Petition urges region to ban Canada Day shopping Lisa QUeen lqueen@yrmg.com
Regardless of religion or culture, Canadians should put their wallets away on Canada Day by foregoing shopping in favour of celebrating our country’s past achievements and future promise. That is the message of two York Region residents who have launched a petition asking the region to ban shopping on July 1. “I think we live in a country which is peaceful and I think is a very good country so I think we should appreciate what we have, where we’re living,” said Kettleby resident Rolf Ehrat. “We shouldn’t always just think of money, money, money because obviously opening the stores is so businesses can make more money. I think in this case, that should be of secondary importance. There are enough days in
the year when people can go shopping so it doesn’t have to be on that day. I think it’s much more important to think of the country, involve the whole family, be together as a family and enjoy the day.” Ehrat and Newmarket resident Ross Carson, retired minister at King’s York Pines United Church, launched the petition last week calling on the region to put an end to shopping on Canada Day. “I think it’s the social cohesion that’s important. Our country needs a day when people really rejoice in their country and also reflect on the role it plays in the world. I think to have a day when stores are closed is a good thing. It says to the population we’re in this together,” Carson said. “Rolf and I are senior citizens. We’re trying to encourage young people to see the world as we do, that our nation is impor-
tant and identifying ourselves as Canadians with a purpose in this world is I hope something that will appeal to the younger people.” Every time 100 people sign the petition, at socialcohesion-on-canada-day. org, an email will be sent to York Region chair Wayne Emmerson. So far, 15 people have signed. Provincial law requires retail businesses to close on nine statutory holidays: New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. The law allows some retail businesses, including stores in designated tourist areas, to open on stat holidays. Individual store owners can request exemptions from the region. While Ehrat understands why Canada’s
changing demographics means stores should be allowed to open on religious occasions, he said Canada Day is different. “This is something this is affecting all of us, it doesn’t matter what religion. This is our country so I think we should do something for our coun-
try,” he said. Last spring, Carson asked regional council to reject a pitch by King council to allow stores in the township to open on all nine statutory holidays. Re gional council agreed King shops must close on Christmas Day
and Easter Sunday. The issue launched a broader debate on whether it’s time to have a region-wide policy. “At some point, (we should) go back and look at that for York Region because it’s a mish mash,” Markham Councillor Jack Heath said.
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Rolf Ehrat and Ross Carson have launched a petition asking York Region to ban shopping on Canada Day.
CATHOLIC FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAMS The York Catholic District School Board invites parents/guardians interested in enrolling their children in the French Immersion program for the 2016-17 school year to its Parent Information Nights. Parent Information Nights
Pulmonary (LUNG) Rehabilitation program
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St. Joseph the Worker CES Wednesday, November 16, 7 p.m. 475 Brownridge Drive, Thornhill
St. Anthony CES Monday, November 28, 7 p.m. 141 Kirk Drive, Thornhill
Children who are born in 2011 and beginning Grade 1 in September 2017 are eligible to apply. Online applications will open from November 15, 2016 to January 26, 2017.
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Zachary (left) mom Elana (middle) and sister Maya Winkler (right), along with dad Richard, held their 10th annual Do Something Sweet neighbourhood event in support of SickKids Hospital, Sunday. In addition to cotton candy, guests enjoyed a silent auction, face painting, balloon animals, inflatable games and music.
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You are invited to attend an open house and comment on the information and potential improvements presented. The open houses will be held at: Pierre Elliot Trudeau High School, Cafeteria 90 Bur Oak Avenue, Markham Wednesday, November 23, 2016 Markham Museum, Transportation Room 9350 Markham Road, Markham Thursday, November 24, 2016 Bayview Hill Community Centre, Renaissance Room 114 Spadina Road, Richmond Hill Wednesday, November 30, 2016 Visit anytime between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The information presented at the open houses will be published on york.ca/16thavenue and on York Region’s Facebook and Twitter social media channels. An accessible version of this notice is available upon request. To submit a comment, question or for more information, please contact: Cathy Parmer, Communications and Community Engagement Specialist The Regional Municipality of York 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, L3Y 6Z1 Phone: 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75560 Email: roads.ea@york.ca Fax: 905-895-7735 Website: york.ca/16thavenue Wayne Emmerson York Region Chairman and CEO
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● GET CONNECTED Have a comment on this community issue? Email us at newsroom@yrmg.com The idea came out of feedback from focus groups organized by CMHA. Shields says the feedback they received made it clear that there was a need for such a service in the region. "We talked to them (youth) and we heard over and over that youth couldn't access services," Shields said. "We knew they said it's too hard to get around York Region, so we put it together by listening to those who needed the service." At $150 per visit, MOBYSS is funded by a variety of sources which includes the provincial government, corporations, individual and family donations and fundraising initiatives. "We're always looking for sustainable funding to expand services," Shields said. "We know there is a need because of lineups at high schools."
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mobile health clinic known as MOBYSS (pronounced mo-bees). MOBYSS stands for Mobile York South Simcoe and it serves as a "clinic on wheels" for individuals between the ages of 12 and 25. It's been operating in York Region and southern Simcoe County for the last 18 months and in addition to saving at least three lives, CMHA says staff have helped 4,170 youths in that time or 230 per month. On Monday, Nov. 7, MOBYSS stopped by at the office of MarkhamStouffville MP and federal health minister Jane Philpott, who toured the bus while getting briefed by CMHA York and South Simcoe branch CEO Rebecca Shields. Philpott - who's stated many times her commitment to increasing access to mental health care - was impressed with the unit, praising it a creative solution. "It (MOBYSS) addresses some of the real concerns we have in terms of responding to mental wellness needs for Canadians," she said. "One of the challenges is often accessing care. People either don't know where to get care or they can't get to places where it's provided. "The beauty of the mobile unit is that it goes to where people are," Philpott added. The mobile clinic brings mental and physical health services directly to high schools, youth shelters and community centres, so youth with hindered or limited access have the means to receive health care. Services include mental health assessment, suicide intervention, counselling, sexual health and addiction education, basic primary care
and health screening. CMHA found that 40 per cent of appointments required mental health counselling. "What we're learning is that young people are very self-aware that they need mental health support," Shields said. "Our ground-breaking clinic is providing lifesaving support for youth in our catchment area. We'd like to see similar initiatives in other communities." MOBYSS is staffed with a nurse practitioner, a mental health counsellor and a peer support specialist, who together provide "holistic and barrierfree" medical, sexual and mental health care seven days a week.
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Brea Bartholet bbartholet@yrmg.com You are invited to a unique and cultural experience focused on learning more about Aboriginal life. On Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon, and from 2 to 4 p.m., come out and enjoy Aboriginal Ways of Knowing - an event offering guests a chance to discover and delve into Aboriginal cultures, which have a long-standing connection with the forest. Through storytelling and forest discovery, participants will engage in multiple activities throughout the Hollidge Tract in WhitchurchStouffville that encourage hands-on involvement and interaction with guides. The outdoor experience will allow those who may be unfamiliar with Aboriginal practices and beliefs to connect with the culture on a more personal level. Children under 16 years of age must be accompa-
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Aboriginal Ways: Pick of the Week event happening in Whitchurch-Stouffville Nov. 12. nied by an adult. Registration is currently still open for this event and is required before attending. As a word of precaution, please wear insect repellent, closed-toed footwear, light coloured long-sleeved shirts and long pants tucked into socks. As poison ivy is common in all forests, assuring these standards are met is
very important. The Hollidge Tract is located at 16389 Hwy. 48 in Whitchurch-Stouffvillle. For more information or to register for the event, call 1-877-464-9675 or email environment@york.ca. Pick of the Week features area entertainment, cultural and community events. Send your ideas to newsroom@yrmg.com.
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Our advertised prices include Freight, Air Tax, and PPSA (if financed or leased). Add dealer administration and registration fees of up to $799, fuel fill charge of up to $120 and applicable taxes, then drive away. Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers only valid at participating dealers. Retail offers may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. For factory orders, a customer may either take advantage of eligible raincheckable Ford retail customer promotional incentives/offers available at the time of vehicle factory order or time of vehicle delivery, but not both or combinations thereof. Retail offers not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). ^Offer valid between October 1, 2016 and November 30, 2016, receive a SE Winter Package when you purchase or lease a new 2016 Focus SE. This offer is not applicable to any Fleet or Government customers, and not combinable with CPA , GPC, CFIP or Daily Rental Allowances. *Receive a winter safety package, which includes: four (4) winter tires, four (4) steel wheels (Edge receives alloy wheels), and four (4) tire pressure monitoring sensors when you purchase or lease any new 2016/2017 Ford Fiesta, Focus, Fusion, C-MAX, Taurus, Escape, Edge (excluding Sport), Explorer, Flex, Expedition, F-150, F-250/F-350 SRW between October 1, 2016 and November 30, 2016. This offer is not applicable to any Fleet (other than small fleet s with an eligible FIN) or Government customers, and not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP or Daily Rental Allowances. Vehicle handling characteristics, tire load index and speed rating may not be the same as factory-supplied all-season tires. Winter tires are meant to be operated during winter conditions and may require a higher cold inflation pressure than all-season tires. Some conditions apply. Consult your Ford of Canada dealer for details including applicable warranty coverage. **Until November 16, 2016 and from November 29 to 30, 2016, receive 0% APR purchase financing on new 2016 Focus for up to 84 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit Canada Limited. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest interest rate. Example: $25,000 purchase financed at 0% APR for 48/60/72/84 months, monthly payment is $520.83/$416.6 7/$347.22/$297.62, cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $25,000. Down payment on purchase financing of fers may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit Canada Limited. †Until November 16, 2016 and from November 29 to 30, 2016, receive 0% APR purchase financing on a new 2016 Focus SE Hatch Auto with SE Winter Package for up to 84 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest interest rate. 2016 Focus SE Hatch Auto with SE Winter Package for $22,549 (after $0 down payment or equivalent trade-in, and Manufacturer Rebates of $0 deducted and including freight and air tax charges of $1,700) purchase financed at 0% APR for 84 months, monthly payment is $270 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $125), interest cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $22,750. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Available in most new Manufacturer Rebates have been deducted. Down payment may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. ‡Purchase a new 2016 FOCUS SE Auto with SE Winter Package for $22,549 Ford vehicles with 6-month (after Manufacturer Rebates of $0 deducted). Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebates have been deducted. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. ©2016 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, pre-paid subscription. channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ©2016 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.
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AdAm mArtiN-robbiNs amartinrobbins@yrmg.com A couple of major roads in Vaughan's north end are slated to be temporarily closed starting Friday night. Teston Road, between Weston Road and Hwy. 400, and Cityview Boulevard from Teston Road to the Hwy. 400 south on-ramp and off-ramp are scheduled to be closed starting at 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11 until 6 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14. The roads are being closed so the Region of York can install a sanitary sewer across Teston Road at Cityview Boulevard. Local traffic will still be able to access the area. Westbound vehicles will still be able to access to the Hwy. 400 northbound on-ramp from Teston Road during the closure, but access to the southbound Hwy. 400 will only be available by way of Major Mackenzie Drive.
Friends of Vitanova host 29th annual Celebration of Life AdAm mArtiN-robbiNs amartinrobbins@yrmg.com The Friends of The Vitanova Foundation hosts its 29th annual Celebration of Life fundraising dinner Sunday, Nov. 27. The event, taking place at Da Vinci Banquet Halls (5732 Hwy. 7), gets underway with a reception at 4 p.m. and features a performance by the Vitanova Choir and other entertainment as well as the 2016 Program Graduation Ceremony. York Region Chairperson Wayne Emmerson serves as honourary chairperson for this year's dinner. Vitanova, founded by Franca Carella in 1987, provides a host of drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs at its centre on Rutherford Rd. in Woodbridge as well as on an outpatient basis. For information or to purchase tickets, contact Tina Cyr at 905-850- 3690 ext. 221.
Decorate your home this season in a style that’ll last you well beyond New Year’s. This trending look features soft textured fabrics, natural elements, soothing colours, and creature comforts. Use these ideas to make your very own winter wonderland. 1. Texture, texture, texture. Nothing says cozy better than rich, interesting textures. Think Sherpa-lined blankets, woollen pillows, chunky wooden accents, and wicker baskets. Add nature-inspired items like pinecones, twigs, and branches for a rustic countryside atmosphere even in the biggest city. 2. Hand-crafted elements. Incorporate antique pieces with a worn, lived-in appearance, like a vintage chair or centrepiece. Or DIY by painting garage sale finds using distress-look techniques. Look up easy craft projects online to create unique pieces that create character and visual interest. 3. All about comfort. Cold weather and winter storms call for a most comforting home that relaxes the senses. For touch, have tons of blankets and slippers on hand. For sight, use calming colours like creams,
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whites, light blues, and greys. For smell, soothing scents in oils, candles, and baked goods are key. Embrace a bit of messiness, as it’s part of the hibernation-mode look — feel free to leave strewn magazines on the coffee table and throws on the couch. 4. Be smart about it. Is there anything worse than having to get up to adjust the curtains when you’re snuggled up in the perfect position under a cozy blanket? You don’t have to, with Hunter Douglas smart home technology. Use the PowerView motorization
system to move your window treatments to the exact position you want and then control and schedule them with your smartphone or tablet. 5. Lighting. The right lighting can set the perfect mood and create a relaxing environment. A fireplace is ideal, but you can also fake one by grouping candles together. String decorative white lights on top of the mantle or along shelves for a pretty wintery twinkle. Flameless tea lights in vases are also great if you have little ones running around.
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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTED CARRIER WANTED Metroland Media is accepting applicants to deliver newspapers and flyers to homes within the Thornhill area. This entails working closely with a District Representative to deliver variable routes door to door, weekly on Thursday’s. All applicants must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle. Please call or email Joana 416-774-2353 jmacoretta@yrmg.com 175 Gordon Baker Rd. Toronto, ON M2H 0A2 Viray Family is looking for a caring, responsible and dependable
In-home child care giver Full-Time / Permanent Must be CPR/ First Aid Certified Must have a valid driver’s license Criminal Record Check $11.50/ hr Yonge/ Steeles
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416-806-3589 Ask for Mike Landscaping full Service Company located in Richmond Hill area is now hiring for the winter season SNOW PLOW DRIVERS Own transportation to site, valid & clean abstract required. Min 2 yrs experience ploughing with 4x4, early hour SHOVELERS also required for property maintenance contracts. Call 905-773-8970
F/T Bookkeeper Knowledge of all phases of the accounting cycle (A/R, A/P, Government Remittances, Payroll & more) required. Must have good working knowledge of Excel & QuickBooks. Min of 5 yrs experience with full set of books. Email resume: bella@theterrace.ca
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RICHMOND HILL Bayview/ Major Mackenzie 1 & 2 bedroom apt in building. References a must. Available December Call 905-883-0544 between 9am - 8pm RICHMOND HILL Elgin Mills/Yonge one beautiful large bedroom basement apartment, newly renovated, parking, laundry, cable, no smoking/pets. Available Nov 1. $900/month all inclusive 905-737-8824 NEWMARKET - 1 bedroom + family room. Large eat-in kitchen, newly renovated, very clean & bright, walkout basement, separate entrance, laundry, a/c, parking. Nonsmoking/ pets. $1100 includes utilities. Call 289-500-4321.
LARGE 1 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, parking, cable, a/c. Non-smoking/ pets. Suitable for couple. Close to bus terminal. 905-738-4868
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RICHMOND HILL APARTMENTS 15 Baif Boulevard RARE FIND! Upgraded and semi-upgraded 2 bdrms coming available! $200 move-in incentive on UPGRADED 2 bdrms! Pool, social room with events, car wash, GREAT LOCATION! Office open daily, DROP IN! (289)-379-7918 richmondhillapts.com
2 BEDROOM, 2 bath, Condo in Georgina. Adult Building, “The Oaks”, Balcony, Laundry, Storage, Elevator, Parking. 15 mins from 404. Walk to Lake, Golf, Marina, Shops, Restaurants. $1600 +Hydro. Available December 1st. 905-722-9146 or 905-467-4927.
BEAUTIFUL 2 bedroom townhouse, 1.5 bathroom, prestigious, beautiful heritage Mill Pond, Richmond Hill. Quiet, private, safe neighbourhood. Renovated. Hardwood floors. 3 levels. 5 appliances. Walk to school, transit, Yonge St., shopping. December 2016, $1,400+. 905 883-7777.
BASEMENT APARTMENT, 1 bedroom, Bayview and North Lake, large recreation room with fireplace, partially furnished, laundry/ parking included, $1200/ month utilities included 905-264-9338
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Shared Accommodations FILIPINO female wanting to share, Richmond Hill/ Mill Pond, bright 2 bedroom apartment in private home. Lots of windows, separate entrance, extra storage space, eat-in-kitchen, appliances including microwave. Large living room, oversize 4 piece bath, central air, central vac, parking. $700/mo. inclusive. 1st & last. Partially furnished. No pets. Available immediately. 647-960-0052. oresi@rogers.com
BAYVIEW / ELGIN Mills House For Rent. 4 Bedrooms, 1 washroom upstairs and two downstairs. No pets. No smoking. Available immediately. $1600. + utilities. 416-561-4836.
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Gigantic Warehouse Sale Importers Liquidation Sale
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Men, Women, Kid’s Boots & Slippers
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WOODCOCK, Mary Elizabeth Peacefully at the Marianne Home, Richmond Hill, on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at the age of 97 years. Mary Woodcock (nee Cryderman), predeceased by her parents Miles and Dora Cryderman. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Woodcock. Dear mother of Linda Karavos (the late John Karavos) and Len Woodcock (Shirley) all of Richmond Hill. Loving Grandmother of Melissa, Andrew, Lorne, and Miles and great-grandmother of three. Dear sister of Edith Cryderman, Jack Cryderman, Miles Cryderman, Marion Elmer, Evelyn Thompson (Fred) and Florence McLaughlan ( Fred) and sister-in-law of Wilma Cryderman. Predeceased by her siblings Geraldine Cryderman, Mildred Miller, Robert Cryderman, Hazel Sellers and Bill Cryderman. Fondly remembered by her extended family and friends Resting at the Forrest & Taylor Funeral Home, 20846 Dalton Road, Sutton, from 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Service in the chapel, Monday at 11:00 a.m. Interment, Mt. Albert Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family. Memorial condolences may be made at www.forrestandtaylor.com
David Ince In memory of a dear husband and father who passed away November 9, 1996. Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us everyday Unseen, unheard but always near. ~ Love Linda, Debbie and Kris.
BEDROOM SUITE. Queen bed, room set for sale. $1000 obo call 905-326-5010
Firewood THE WOOD GUY FIREWOOD Quality, mixed, seasoned hardwood. 12” & 16” pick up or delivery. Call or text 905-955-5044
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- Loved, remembered and missed by, Reggie (Hank), Christine and Steve, Doug and Amy, Jeff and Liza, Grandchildren Jessica, and Jan (husband) Danny (deceased) James, Jordan, Jonny, great-grandchildren Briar, Isobel. Also by many relatives and friends, May, Marlene, Ann and Larry ,Kayla and Jacob. Moira. Chris and Jacques, Matt and Mark, Margret and Paul, Amy and Sarah, William and Paula,Robin , Gus and Jackie, Rennatta, Terry and Liz, Sean,Terra. We walk with you.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All claims against the estate of Marius Thomas Kelley (a/k/a Thomas Kelley), late of the Town of Richmond Hill in the Province of Ontario, who died on May 27, 2016, must be filed with the undersigned solicitor on or before the 24th day of November 2016; thereafter, the estate assets will be distributed, having regard only for the claims the estate trustee shall then have notice. c/o Hummingbird Lawyers LLP, 301-8800 Dufferin St, Vaughan, Ontario L4K 0C5, f: 905-731-1913
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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 10 - WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 23, 2016
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ALL WINTER COATS AND BOOTS ON SALE
SAVE % 25 OFF
OUR ALREADY REDUCED OUTLET PRICES
SELECTED TOYS
50%
ALL BLANKETS, QUILTS AND BEDSPREADS
50%
OFF
OFF
THE ORIGINAL SEARS PRICES
PLUS SAVE THE TAX!* EXCLUDES 195XXX TICKETED GOODS
OUR ALREADY REDUCED PRICES
*SEARS WILL CHARGE AND REMIT ANY APPLICABLE TAXES AND DEDUCT AN AMOUNT EQUIVALENT TO THE TAXES YOU WILL BE CHARGED FROM THE ITEM PRICE, SO THAT YOUR TOTAL PURCHASE WILL BE NO MORE THAN THE ITEM PRICE. APPLICABLE TAX(ES) WILL BE SHOWN ON YOUR RECEIPT. OFFER EXCLUDES CATALOGUE PURCHASES AND DELIVERY FEES. SALE PRICED MERCHANDISE MAY NOT BE EXACTLY AS ILLUSTRATED. PERSONAL SHOPPING ONLY. SAVINGS OFFERS DO NOT INCLUDE PARTS & SERVICE OR SUNDRY MERCHANDISE, ITEMS WITH #195XXX & SEARS ‘VALUE’ PROGRAMS WITH PRICES ENDING IN .97. ALL MERCHANDISE SOLD “AS IS” AND ALL SALES FINAL. NO EXCHANGES, RETURNS OR ADJUSTMENTS ON PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED MERCHANDISE; SAVINGS OFFERS CANNOT BE COMBINED. NO DEALERS; WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES. PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE HOME DELIVERY. ALTHOUGH WE STRIVE FOR ACCURACY, UNINTENTIONAL ERRORS MAY OCCUR. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CORRECT ANY ERROR. ‘REG.’, ‘WAS’ AND ‘SEARS SELLING PRICE’ REFER TO THE SEARS CATALOGUE OR RETAIL STORE PRICE CURRENT AT TIME OF MERCHANDISE RECEIPT. OFFERS VALID AT SEARS MARKHAM OUTLET STORE ONLY. ©SEARS CANADA INC., 2016. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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SALE PRICES IN EFFECT THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10 TO WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2016. UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN OUR AD OR WHILE QUANTITIES LAST. SALE DOES NOT APPLY TO PURCHASES MADE PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 10.
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11667 Yonge St. (Just N. Of Elgin Mills)
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OFFERS ARE FOR A LIMITED TIME WHILE QUANTITIES LAST AND MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. $5000.00 REBATE IS AVAILABLE ON ROGUE SL (Y6DG16 BK00) AND ALTIMA SL (T4TG16 NV00) WHEN THE PURCHASE IS FINANCED THROUGH NISSAN CANADA FINANCE ON THEIR STANDARD RATE FINANCE PROGRAM AND IS NOT STACKABLE WITH 0% RATE OFFER. LOYALTY/CONQUEST CASH IS AVAILABLE UP TO $2016.00 ON 2016 ALTIMA AND $600 on 2016 ROGUE, VEHICLE AND WHEELS MAY NOT BE ExACTLY AS SHOWN. SNOW TIRE PACKAGE INCLUDES STEEL WHEELS AND TIRES, BRANDS OF TIRES WILL VARY DEPENDING UPON AVAILABILITY. PLEASE CONTACT DEALER FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. FINANCING PROGRAMS ARE THROUGH NISSAN CANADA FINANCE OAC TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY.