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Ottawa South MPP John Fraser, parliamentary assistant to Minister of Health Eric Hoskins (left), Oak Ridges-Markham MPP Helena Jaczek, Vaughan MPP Steven Del Duca, Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua, guest speaker Julia Suppa and daughter, Isabelle, Mackenzie Health president and CEO Altaf Stationwala and board chair Tony Ianni break ground at the future site of Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital Tuesday.

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1.2 million square-foot complex will employ 1,000 construction workers over the next three years, 1,800 full-time health-care workers once it opens its doors, and will have 350 beds with capacity for 75,000 annual emergency visits. The provincial government is providing up to $1.3 billion in funding for the hospital with a community contribution of $250 million expected.

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Also the Minister of Transportation, Del Duca was one of many politicians and VIPs on hand at the Jane Street-Major Mackenzie ceremony Tuesday morning. He, as did virtually every other speaker, paid special tribute to Mackenzie Health CEO and president Altaf Stationwala for helping get everyone this far in the long road to finally building a hospital in Vaughan. Stationwala said Tuesday marked one of many hospital milestones on the way to opening the hospital’s doors some time in 2020. The

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Hundreds of thousands of Canadian children are growing up in poverty. In Ontario, more than 370,000 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. Studies suggest poverty limits a child’s future. It often means food insecurity, an inability to fully participate at school, a lack of positive activities and difficulty accessing services such as eye and dental care, event post-secondary education. According to UNICEF, the child poverty rate for industrial countries ranges from five per cent in Iceland to 25 per cent in Romania. Canada sits in the middle. In 1989, the federal government vowed to eradicate child poverty by the year 2000, yet little progress has been made. Many — too many — kids in Ontario are growing up poor. Why? How do we fix it? jonathan Zettel

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Angela grew up poor and was determined to make a better life for herself. She owned a construction business with her husband, but in 2009, after he beat her during a night of drinking, she left with her three children. Angela, who agreed to speak to us anonymously, said she never expected to wind up with “three kids on the street, basically looking for the kindness of strangers to help me out.” The local women’s shelter would not admit boys older than 12 and Angela’s oldest was 15. That night in the emergency room, a nurse offered her a basement apartment. Since then, Angela and her three children, who live in Owen Sound, have come face-to-face with poverty and learned first-hand how it undermines opportunities to rebuild. In addition to lacking money for a car, telephone or food, Angela worries about her children’s mental and physical health. Stress, anger, anxiety and a sense of isolation, coupled with the poor-quality, processed, high-carbohydrate diet provided by food banks have led to asthma, stomach problems and poor immunity. “I couldn’t figure out why they were sick all the time,” she said, adding she would be called away from work frequently to tend to ill children, which made it hard to hold down a job. Angela’s three children struggled with school and missed out on school trips and extracurricular activities because even $5 for pizza day was out of reach. Housing was also a problem and the family has moved frequently. In one instance, Angela asked her landlord if he could supply her

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 with a letter of residence so that she could apply for social assistance - instead he gave her an eviction notice because he didn’t want “that type of people living there.” Poverty in general and child poverty in particular is higher in many 905 communities than the provincial average, according to a report from Social Planning Toronto, the Alliance for a Poverty-Free Toronto and its sister alliances. While 14 per cent of Ontarians live in poverty, that number rises to 18 per cent when only children under the age of 18 are considered, the 2012 report said. Although York had the fifth highest family income in Canada, 12.7 per cent of residents and 14.8 per cent of residents under 18 live in poverty. The numbers vary by community. In the neighbourhoods that are part of the federal riding of Markham-Unionville, for example, 17.2 per cent of the total population and 22.5 per cent of children and youth live below the poverty line. In York-Simcoe to the north, 8.3 per cent of residents live in poverty Despite having some of the wealthiest residents in Ontario,

York has a growing number of lowincome residents, a regional report found. The report also found: • Most low-income families are couples with children under the age of 18. However, single parents face the highest risk of becoming low income. • Most low-income families work for a living and are homeowners. • Many low-income families and individuals are at risk of homelessness. • 112,165 residents, or 12.7 per cent of York Region residents, live in low-income households • Children under 15 account for 23 per cent or 25,975 of low-income residents. Youth aged 15 to 24 make up another 16 per cent. Lesley Mansfield, executive director of the Halton Learning Foundation, works with the Halton Board of Education, which has 60,000 students in 102 schools, 10 per cent of whom are at or below the poverty line. While Halton is among the more affluent regions in Ontario, Mansfield said poverty exists although, on many levels, remains hidden. “Poverty is here. It’s right around the corner from you. We have kids who share a pair of shoes with their parents. We have kids who the father is not around and the mother has some mental issues of her own and then you have two kids, basically taking care of themselves and coming to school with a can of Coke for lunch,” she said. About 200 kilometres north of Halton in the rural town of Hanover, Bev Gateman works out of what used to be a supply closet at the local high school. She and an army of volunteer are responsible for feeding 12,000 students a day through 73 school breakfast programs under the pro-

vincial banner, Ontario Student Nutrition Program. The program offers nutritional meals developed to fit the needs of individual schools and receives about 14 cents per student, per day in government funding. Over the years, Gateman said the stigma of poverty has slowly lessened. When she first started in the late 1990s, some schools wouldn’t let her in because they claimed they did not have children coming to school hungry. Likewise, some parents would not let their children into the breakfast programs. The key, she said, was to focus on nutrition not hunger. “We are bringing nutrition into the schools and what kid doesn’t need more nutrition,” she said, adding the meals include at least three of the four food groups, including whole grains, dairy, fresh fruit and vegetables. These programs, Gateman said, have a direct impact on students’ ability to learn. “If I’m thinking about the last

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thing I had to eat was last night and you are talking about literacy or about my homework, I am not paying attention. All I am thinking about is my stomach,” she said.

Where to go for support There are a number of York Region agencies offering services for families, children and youth in need, including: Big Brothers and Big Sisters of York, 905726-2149, www.bbbsy.ca Blue Door Shelters, 905-898-1015, www. bluedoorshelters.ca Canadian Mental Health Association York Region Branch, 905-841-3977, www. cmha-yr.on.ca Family Services York Region, 905-8952371, www.fsyr.ca Jericho Youth Services (Georgina), 905722-5540. www.jerichoyouthservices.org 360&deg; Kids, 905-475-6694, www.360kids.ca The York Centre for Children, Youth and Families, 905-887-5896, www.theyorkcentre.ca York Region Food Network, 905-841-3101, www.yrfn.ca

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Agendas for these meetings will be available on the City’s website at www.vaughan.ca . Written submissions may be mailed to the City Clerk, City of Vaughan, at 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive, Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1, faxed to 905-832-8535 or e-mailed to clerks@vaughan.ca, but must be received in the Office of the City Clerk no later than 12:00 NOON on the Friday prior to the meeting to ensure advance circulation. The Fees and Charges By-laws will be presented for adoption at the Special Council meeting of December 13, 2016. For further information about these by-laws, please contact the Finance Department at 905-8328585 ext. 8482. Laura Mirabella-Siddall Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer

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2017 You’re invited to get involved in the 2017 budget! Public meetings will be held at Vaughan City Hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie Dr. A live stream is available on vaughan.ca. • Monday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. ~ Budget Overview and Public Deputations • Monday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. ~ Departmental Reviews and Public Deputations • Monday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. ~ Budget Wrap-up and Public Deputations • Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. ~ Special Council Meeting to Approve the Budget Input also can be provided through an online budget feedback form at vaughan.ca/budget.

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Protecting Students Act long overdue

uch needed, long-delayed legislation is making another appearance at Queen’s Park. Last week, Education Minister Mitzie Hunter announced she is reviving legislation that would automatically fire teachers convicted of sex abuse or child pornography offences. Now, one would be forgiven for assuming that would be the automatic result of a teacher committing those crimes. It is not. A few years ago, a Toronto Star investigative series revealed that the Ontario College of Teachers was not only making decisions on discipline in secret, but could elect not to revoke a teaching certificate. Some teachers guilty of sexual misconduct or abusive behaviour were simply being moved to other schools. Others kept their licence for years while waiting for a hearing, due to a huge backlog in cases. And some were able to confess to less serious offences and escape with a lesser penalty. The revelations sparked an investigation by retired Justice Patrick LeSage and his report led to legislation introduced in 2013. It was shelved due to the provincial election a year later. Last May it returned, but the legislature was prorogued, prompting another delay. Hunter is taking another swing at this and let’s hope this bill, the Protecting Students Act 2016, has finally jumped all of the hurdles in its path. “This legislation responds to the rare occurrence that may occur, and is making sure that we have a process that is decisive and moves quickly to take action on anything in a fair and transparent way,” Hunter said. To its credit, the college has acted to increase its transparency during the past few years. But it’s hard to imagine any parents opposing the mandated firing of teachers convicted of serious sex abuse or child porn offences. This is a long overdue step to help ensure that our students are in as safe a school environment as possible.

SOCIAL MEDIA On residents urged to support Hwy. 400, 404 link by Oct. 31. Kent Elliott People who travel from the west side of the lake to east end of Toronto know this route should’ve already been built. The question is why is not already done. Shannon Crane-Dickson So a toll road? Ya that’s awesome. Won’t really affect the traffic in our area because I’d assume most wouldn’t pay to use it. Too much population growth with severely outdated infrastructure everywhere you turn.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Gender evolution lacks equality, respect Re: LANGUAGE MATTERS: When gender collides with words, Sept. 22 Gender ideology threatens our society’s ability to think rationally, speak freely and live safely. Here’s a practical example: in a public swimming pool, a highschool swim team of teen girls enters a female change room before practice. A moment later, a 55-year-old man walks in and tells the girls that he has a female gender identity, so he has the right to change with them. Upset about their loss of privacy, the girls appeal to the pool manager to let them change without the man. Mindful of “gender rights”, the manager sends twenty girls to a family room with a twoperson capacity, so that the male can have the female change room all to himself. The principles of gender ideology hold that the girls are hateful, intolerant and insensitive by refusing to change with the man, while the male with a female gender identity is

the victim here, simply asking for inclusion and equality. In plain language, the feelings of one person, based on a highly subjective state of mind overrule the feelings of a group, acting in accordance with their natural gender identity. This constitutes an overturning of logic, fairness and the right to safety since the man’s claims do not have to be supported by any empirical evidence, while based on a highly dubious psychological evidence of “fluid gender identity”. We need to be sensitive and tolerant, but we cannot be brainwashed with an ideology full of contradictions and lacking scientific evidence. When public safety, our rights to keep our jobs while defending common sense, our basic freedoms and simple fairness are at stake, we must engage in a debate instead of muzzling one side of the debate with accusations of bigotry, phobia and hate speech. It would be very un-Canadian - and very authoritarian - to allow a small minority trample the rights of the vast majority. There is neither equality, nor

respect in this gender evolution.

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Middle East immigrants stringently vetted Re: Here’s hoping Canada gets leader like Trump, letter to the editor by Edan Orvitz, Oct. 13. I am extremely disappointed that your paper would print a letter with such inaccuracies and without verifying the facts. The Muslim immigrant who allegedly murdered five women at a mall in Washington was U.S. citizen, while the Muslim immigrant who stabbed nine shoppers in a Minnesota mall was legally in the U.S. All immigrants from the Middle East are stringently vetted by both the U.N. and Canadian authorities, as are those who enter the U.S. The letter itself is tantamount to a hate letter. I have referred the letter to the appropriate Canadian authorities

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visible to drivers, but also makes you less likely to be approached by a dangerous stranger, Fischer said. Children should avoid crossing in between intersections, and should stick to crosswalks, or lighted intersections to cross the road. Toronto-based Parachute, a national charity dedicated to safety awareness and education, tells parents that educating children about road safety starts with them. “Parents knowing the rules of the road and being a really good role model is important,” Parachute interim CEO Pam Fuselli said. “I think parents underestimate how much of an impact their own behaviours have on their own children. So make sure that you do cross the road at the stop sign or the crosswalk or on a green light, versus running across the road mid-block.” Children should be taught the various rules of the road at the appropriate stages of their development. For example, a young child will need to hold hands to cross the road, and an older child will need to know which roads are safe and which are too busy to cross. “Doing that over time as they age, then they develop those habits as they grow. Unfortunately, it isn’t a one-time thing. It’s over time and repeatedly,” she said.

Safe trick-or-treating tips from York Regional Police • Avoid walking alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult. • Wear bright-coloured clothing or reflective tape on costumes and bags. • Bring a flashlight and cellphone. • Look both ways before crossing the street. • Use sidewalks and crosswalks wherever possible. • Parents should know the route their children are planning to take to trick-or-treat. • Only visit well-lit houses and do not enter a stranger’s home.

For Roberta Overholt, a mother of three who helps countless children get to school everyday, walking is just a normal occurrence. She helps run the Walking School Bus at Brampton’s Morton Way Public School, which sees more than 100 participants. “It’s a program to promote children actually walking to school instead of having their parents drive them,” she said. While this has physical and environmental benefits, it also helps keep the children safe. “They know that they have to watch their surroundings. They know who to look for when we’re out walking,” Overholt said. Plus, walking in a group is safer than walking alone. Keeping a child safe is on every parent’s mind, particularly after a near miss caught on video earlier this school year went viral. A 10-year-old girl in Pickering almost got hit crossing in front of a school bus when a car zoomed past. This was in broad daylight. With Halloween approaching and with shorter daylight hours, motorists need to watch for children who might be harder to spot in darkness. While driving according to the weather and daylight conditions and following the rules of the road will help minimize the risk of collision, police are reminding pedestrians that they too must ensure their own safety. Be visible and pay attention, said Peel Regional Police Constable Mark Fischer. “Wear reflective clothing, reflective bands, footwear, jackets, anything is helpful,” he said. “Put your cell phone away. Just like distracted driving, there’s distracted walking that can cause injuries.” Children should walk in groups. Walking in a group makes you more

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There’s more to Halloween than the fright from monsters and zombies. Take advantage of other trick-or-treat, kidfriendly events taking place around town. From pirates and princesses, pumpkin parties to painting spooky art, there is something for every ghoul or goblin.

Vellore Hall, 9541 Weston Rd., Woodbridge $7.75/class Have a spooky good time exploring the Vellore Haunted Village with family Halloween activities, crafts and movies http://www.vaughan.ca/events/pages/event_calendar. aspx

 Oct. 28, 7 p.m. - Spooky Mill Pond Tour Mill Pond Gazebo, Richmond Hill Free Venture out into the neighbouring backstreets, listen to ghost stories and enjoy the sites by lantern light. https://www.richmondhill.ca/en/things-to-do/happyhalloween.aspx

 Oct. 28 to 31, 6 to 9 p.m. - Haunted Thornhill Woods House Donation to Sick Kids Foundation 1 Krisbury Ave., Thornhill The haunted house features five different rooms each with its own theme, sound system, lighting and live actors. http://thornhillwoodshauntedhouse.com/

 Oct. 28, 7 to 10 p.m. - Halloween Howl Richvale Community Centre, Richmond Hill Youth in grades 6 to 8 are invited to the community centre, which will be transformed into a creep carnival, with games, music and haunted music. https://www.richmondhill.ca/en/things-to-do/happyhalloween.aspx  Oct. 28, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Vellore Haunted Village

 Oct. 30, 1 to 3 p.m. - Paintlounge Halloween Painting Party 118 Main St., Markham $25/child Dress up, paint and be painted. Children get to paint their own Halloween art canvas. Children get a loot bag that includes a canvas, paints, paintbrush and candy. paintlounge.ca —Amanda Persico

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The Key Tag Service – it’s free and it works. Nearly 13,000 sets of lost keys are returned every year.

December 8 • 7-9pm

Senior School Open House Grade 9 - Grade 12

April 5 • 10am-12pm

General Open House JK - Grade 12

Order Order key key tags online. online.

The War Amps 1 800 250-3030 waramps.ca The War Amps does not receive government grants.

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Call HTS Admissions at 905-737-1115 to learn more.

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Serving your community and ours since 1876.

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Providing the compassionate and professional services the community deserves for over 130 years.

Why would a cemetery want you to live longer? THE MORE YOU LIVE, THE MORE YOU LEAVE TO REMEMBER. It’s not that we don’t like you. On the contrary. It’s because we want to see you get the very most out of life before you need us. Check the batteries in your smoke detectors. Avoid shark-infested waters. Skydive only with a certified instructor.

Do what it takes to go the distance. And take the opportunity to consider how, when the time comes, you want to be remembered. Visit us at Not-Yet.ca to learn why pre-planning your final goodbye is one more sensible choice to make.

Beechwood Cemetery 7241 Jane Street, Vaughan 905-669-1827 or 1-800-408-6033

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Ali Jaffer, 8, of Vaughan, with proud father Adil Jaffer (right), was presented with a certificate and donation by Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua in recognition of his involvement with the War Amps and for spreading messages in the community. Ali, born without a right hand, is a member of the The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) program and is a strong advocate of the War Amps PLAYSAFE message.

Vaughan War Amps CHAMP urges kids to be safe Tim Kelly

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War Amps CHAMP Ali Jaffer loves to talk to kids about what it’s like not to have a right hand. Born without the appendage, Ali tells it like it is to children so they’ll understand what they’ll be missing if they don’t play it safe. The eight-year-old Grade 4 student at Vaughan’s Michael Cranney Elementary School gives several talks each year to classrooms on behalf of War Amps. In his father Adil’s words, “The impact for kids is seeing what it’s like to have an amputation. They realize, ‘I need to think about it now,’” he said.

In a visit to Vaughan City Hall last week, Ali was presented with a cheque for $2,500 by Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua to benefit War Amps, as well as a plaque to recognize the work he does in making speeches to children. In Ali’s own words: “I start getting up there (in front of the class) and I won’t stop talking,” he told the mayor. The loquacious youngster is in the gifted program at his school. The Vellore Village resident said it’s difficult for him to miss something he’s never had. “It’s hard for me to explain as I’ve never had both hands,” said Ali when asked about not having a right hand.

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25 Acres! custom bungAlow & 3000 sF shop!

Luxury At Its Best! This Home Has Too Many Upgrades To List But Here Are A Few. Exotic Brazilian Tigerwood And Gorgeous Porcelain Tile Gleam Throughout The Main Floor. The Spectacular Kitchen Has Extra Tall Cabinets With Crown Moulding, Stainless Steel Appliances, Granite Countertops, Breakfast Bar, And Pot Filler. The Master Suite Has A Huge Walk-In Closet And A Double-Sided Gas Fireplace. All This And More Is Topped Off By A Backyard Oasis That Includes An Awesome Inground Pool. MLS# N3636998

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Thursday, October 27

ADHD, Autism, Learning Disorders - Naturopathic Approach to Success WHEN: 6 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Four Seasons Naturopathic Wellness, 305 Carrville Rd. CONTACT: Dr. Rahim Habib ND, 905-597-7201, drhabib@familynaturopath.ca COST: Free Learn about the causes and naturopathic perspectives on how to improve these concerns: inattention, hyperactivity, anxiety, difficulty reading, poor socialization and more. Please RSVP. Food Bank donations accepted. PARTAGEZ le français – Richmond Hill (Free!) WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Covernotes Tea and Coffeehouse, 10268 Yonge St. CONTACT: partagez.york@yahoo.ca COST: Free This group welcomes adults (francophones to beginners) looking to put their French language conversation skills into action. The meetings are unstructured and depend on the initiative of the participants.Francophones and stronger speakers are encouraged to share their French language skills with less strong speakers. Those needing a helping hand are encouraged to actively seek a helping hand. Please support the café with your purchases. Meditation classes WHEN: 7 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Richmond Hill Central Library, 1 Atkinson St. CONTACT: Chandra, 416-762-8033, http://kadampa.ca/richmond-hill/, info@ kadampa.ca COST: $12 per class or $40 for any 4 classes Drop in to any of the weekly Thursday evening Meditation classes Suitable for everyone, these drop-in classes offer simple, practical methods to

improve the quality of our lives and develop inner peace.

Friday, October 28

Haunted Graveyard Supporting Autism Ontario York Region WHEN: 5 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Wanschura Residence, 225 Carrville Rd CONTACT: Sue Walters, york. communications@autismontario. com COST: Donation to Autism Ontario York Region Once again this year, the Weird Wanschura family is offering you a good scare for a great cause – their Haunted Yard is also a fundraiser for Autism Ontario York Chapter. Enjoy lots of funny and scary effects as you walk the paths of their haunted graveyard. You never know what will jump out at you. Dates: Oct. 28, 5 to 9 p.m.; Oct. 29, noon to 5 p.m.; Oct. 30, noon to 9 p.m. and Oct. 31, 4 to 10 p.m. Teen Halloween Howl WHEN: 7 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Richvale Community Centre & Pool, 160 Avenue Road CONTACT: Laura Gervasi, 905-8824295 Ext.3154, laura.gervasi@ richmondhill.ca COST: $5 Teens in grades 6 to 8 should join us for our first annual Halloween Howl at the Richvale Community Centre. The centre will be transformed in a creepy carnival with games, music, haunted maze and much more. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume.

Saturday, October 29

Meditation Class WHEN: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Cham Shan Temple, 7254 Bayview Avenue, Ksitigarbha Hall 2nd floor CONTACT: Tom, 647-984-0068, tomcheung88@

gmail.com COST: Free A free meditation class for beginners.

Sunday, October 30

Mercedes-Benz and the Heart and Stroke Foundation join forces to save lives WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Mercedes-Benz Thornhill, 228 Steeles Ave West CONTACT: Alex Maheux, amaheux@hsf.on.ca COST: Free Free Hands-Only CPR training session and automated external defibrillator (AED) awareness event open to the public. Mahj Magic WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Thornhill Golf & Country Club, 7994 Yonge Street CONTACT: Martine, 905-764-6228, , michael_martine@hotmail.com COST: $50 per person Come to play or come to learn Mahjong! A great way to share an afternoon. Cost includes play or lessons, refreshments and door prizes. Proceeds go to support the Healthcare needs of Children and Women in Canada and Israel. Just Friends WHEN: 4 to 5 p.m. WHERE: Hillcrest Mall, 9350 Yonge St. CONTACT: Rosie, 416 320 6146, COST: Free A social group for mature couples and singles. Various activities throughout the month. No membership fee. We are having a new membership drive on Oct. 30 at the food court in the mall. Look for our sign.

Tuesday, November 1

Are you afraid of public speaking, need to present at work? We are here to help!

Calendar listings: a note to our readers Eager to get exposure for your local community event? Read on... The yorkregion.com events calendar is a popular online feature where users can post, review and share events happening in their communities. It’s free to use. And now we’re officially extending this capability to our print readers. How are we doing this? By making sure all events submitted to the online WHEN: 7 to 8:15 p.m. WHERE: York Regional Police 171 Major Mackenzie Dr. W. L4C5J1, 171 Major Mackenzie Dr. West, Richmond Hill, ON CONTACT: Tina Gaisin, 416.509.2600, , Tina@ FillTheRoom.ca COST: Guests are free there is a cost to join Inclusive Toastmasters helps people who want to improve their speaking abilities personally and in business! Join us and learn from great mentors on how to be better communicators and better leaders. The Richmond HIll Garden and Horticultural Society with Heinke Thiessen: Three Outdoor Container Designs for Winter WHEN: 8 to 10 p.m. WHERE: McConaghy Seniors’ Centre, 10100 Yonge St. Richmond Hill (at Arnold Cres.) CONTACT: Michelle Lorimer, RHInfo@GardenOntario. org COST: Free Ever wondered how to design a wonderful winter container? Heinke Thiessen will demonstrate how you can put one together, introducing some wintery updates

calendar will be considered for print publication. If you have events to share, all that’s required is for you to register as a community contributor for your outdoor containers that will last till the spring! All monthly meetings are open to the public for a cost of $5 or become a member of the society and attend for free + enjoy the benefits of a gardening community!

Thursday, November 3

Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Group (York Region), est. 2004 WHEN: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church Auditorium, 10295 Yonge St., at Dunlop Street CONTACT: www.fibrosupport.weebly.com, foreveryoung235@hotmail.com COST: Free Monthly meeting of original support group for residents who suffer from the often disabling conditions of FM/CFS. Come enjoy the refreshments and support of those who truly understand what you are going through- we care, understand and don’t judge.

Friday, November 4

Charity Texas Hold’em Poker

at yorkregion.com. If you haven’t done so yet, it’s the ‘SIGNUP’ button in the top right corner of the website. Registering will allow you to post, edit and share your events online. Please note that for print publication of events, this method will replace the current method of email submission. Questions can be emailed to newsroom@ yrmg.com Tournament WHEN: 6:15 to 11 p.m. WHERE: Richvale Lions Club, 114 Spadina Road CONTACT: Paul, 647898-6499, , ptuenmuk@gmail. com COST: $50 buy-in with $10 bounty chip Registration 6:15 p.m., start 7 p.m. Refreshments available. Hosted by Richvale Lions Club. For more details, call 905-7701772

GET LISTED IN YOUR COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Interested in submitting events to appear in print? Visit bit.ly/ yorkregioncalendar to find out more and to download instructions for submitting to our online community calendar. These submissions get considered for print publication as well. For more information you can also email communities@metroland.com or newsroom@yrmg.com

ON NOW AT THE BRICK! For sale information, go to www.fabricland.ca & choose Ontario Region 1.

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(At the Western end of the complex; between Gerry Fitzgerald & Alness, in the former DOT Furniture location)

This week at Fabricland: Fall into Fashion Flyer Sale

with Halloween Savings! save up to 50% off our reg. prices on selected in-stock merchandise Sale in effect October 1-31, 2016. See our flyer for details!

SAVING YOU MORE For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com.

Hospital plan started 15 years ago From page 1.

Greg Sorbara, the high-profile former Liberal finance minister and Vaughan MPP who is spearheading the campaign cabinet to raise the $250 million, reminded everyone the campaign is “the largest hospital campaign in the country.” He paid tribute to the two $10 million donations received so far, from Magna International and the De Zen family. Sorbara also recalled that the genesis of the hospital concept began some 15 years ago, when “a group of people in Vaughan started to discuss the urgent need for a hospital.” Sorbara’s comment pointed out the long

and winding road it’s taken to reach the ground-breaking, with infighting between several groups along the way and stops and starts that led some to wonder whether a hospital would ever be built. Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua said he always believed it would happen. “The journey’s been an interesting one... some people were doubting whether this would ever happen,” said the mayor. Later, in an interview he said, “I never doubted. Every opportunity I got, I spoke highly about our hospital and that resonated in our community. It resonated in Queen’s Park and so today we get to see the fruits of our labour. This day belongs to the citizens of Vaughan.”

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Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital had its official ground-breaking this week at its Jane Street-Major Mackenzie Drive site. The 1.2million-squarefoot complex is expected to open in 2020.

“There’s vivacity to my hearing which obviously aﬀects everything else about me. And, so there is a new found appreciation of things and of life.” Larry, Patient at Hear for Life Hear his full story at www.hearforlife.ca/about-us/reviews/

Hear Better Event Wednesday, November 16th, 9:30am to 5:30pm

Congratulations

✓ Free hearing screening and

Ron Showers

consultation by a Hearing Expert

✓ Free hearing aid

Selected as Allstate’s 2016 Regional Community Hero

demonstration by a Hearing Aid Manufacturer Expert

✓ Refreshments, giveaways

SPECIAL OFFER

40% OFF select sets of hearing aids*

and enter for a chance to win a gift card.+

Space is limited. Call 905.482.1924 to book today!

Promenade Village Shoppes, Thornhill 7700 Bathurst Street at Centre Street Ron Showers is a hero— and he lives right in your community. The Allstate Community Hero Award recognizes outstanding agents for volunteerism, presence and leadership in their community. Ron is such a person and we are proud he’s on our team. Thornhill • 11 Disera Drive, Unit 190 • 289-588-1639 163039_10/16

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Dentistry Celebrate Incredible. We offer senior discounts and free consultation to new patients. (limited time offer)

905-910-1400 2900 Steeles Ave. East, Suite 201

Help us recognize the junior citizens who make our communities better. Nominate someone age 6–17 for a 2016 Ontario Junior Citizen Award!

Don’t miss these flyers in today’s Liberal! Inserts for Thursday October 27, 2016 Coppa’s arrow Furniture ashley Furniture Be saFe tire & auto Best Buy Canada BriCk Mattress Canadian tire City oF MarkhaM dreaM kitChen CaBinets Geox warehouse sale Food BasiCs Fortino’s FreshCo Galati

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To book your flyer call 905-881-3373 • For Distribution info call 905-660-9887

Toronto Airspace Noise Review Notice of Public Meetings

Annaleise Carr, 2012 and 2014 Ontario Junior Citizen, Simcoe, ON At 14, Annaleise Carr was the youngest person ever to swim across Lake Ontario. Two years later, Annaleise swam across Lake Erie. Combined these efforts raised awareness and hundreds of thousands of dollars for Camp Trillium, a family camp for children with cancer. Her book, Annaleise Carr: How I Conquered Lake Ontario to Help Kids Battling Cancer, inspires others to take on great challenges and help their fellow citizens.

As part of the ongoing independent airspace noise review, you are invited by the review team to express your opinion on the way aircraft are routed in the skies above you, and how the noise might affect you. Please join us in:

Do you know someone who is involved in worthwhile community service, is contributing while living with a limitation, has performed an heroic act, demonstrates individual excellence, or is going above and beyond to help others? If so, nominate them today!

TORONTO

Nominations are open until November 30, and nomination forms are available from this newspaper, and the Ontario Community Newspapers Association at www.ocna.org or 416-923-7724 ext. 4439.

Tuesday 1st November

Best Western, 808 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, M4P 2L2

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OAKVILLE Wednesday 2nd November

Hilton Garden Inn, 2774 South Sheridan Way, Oakville, L6J 7T4 Sponsored by:

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NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION

IMPROVEMENTS ARE COMING.

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NEWS

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Vaughan budget talks to begin in November

Transit Project Assessment Process - Public Meetings Our Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) is now home to nearly 7 million people – heading towards 10 million by 2041. This growth is a sign of success and opportunity. But as we grow, so too must our transportation network – the lifeblood that connects this great region and each of our communities. Metrolinx, an agency of the Government of Ontario, is bringing more transit and more connections to more places within the GTHA. Every community transit project, big or small, plays a vital role in the regional transportation system. We want to share our plans and get your feedback. Starting in November we will be hosting community open houses to share information and updates on three of Metrolinx’s projects to build new track and electrification infrastructure. We will be seeking your input on these specific plans and feedback on proposed mitigation strategies: GO Rail Network Electrification Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) (Hydro One as co-proponents): gotransit.com/electrification • Environmental Baseline Condition Reports have been prepared, Impact Assessment Reports to evaluate potential environmental effects of the project are underway, and stakeholder consultation is in progress. The project is currently in the Pre-Planning Phase of the TPAP. • The focus of this round of public meetings will be to provide an update on the project and conceptual design of the Traction Power Supply and Distribution components. Barrie Rail Corridor Expansion TPAP: metrolinx.com/RERBarrie • The environmental assessment studies are prepared, which include a detailed overview of impacts to evaluate the environmental effects of the preliminary design. The project is currently in the Pre-Planning Phase. • The focus of this round of public meetings will be to provide an update on the project and seek feedback on the environmental impacts. Lakeshore East-Don River to Scarborough Expansion TPAP: metrolinx.com/DonRiverScarborough • The project is currently in the Pre-Planning Phase with existing conditions studies completed. • The focus of this round of public meetings will be on existing conditions. These meetings will also include information on the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) which guides the work being done to transform the transportation network in the GTHA. A review of the RTP is underway, providing the opportunity to formally incorporate new insights into the plan, while ensuring we maintain momentum on the projects underway. Information updates on other key studies and projects in your neighbourhood will also be provided. We invite you to join us in person at the public meeting nearest you to find out more. (Or, participate online at metrolinxengage.com)

Vaughan seeks submissions for art exhibition celebrating new downtown

Meeting time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. / Presentation: 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 7, 2016 Hope United Church 2550 Danforth Ave. Toronto, ON M4C 1L2

Wednesday, November 9, 2016 Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South Building) Room 717A and 718 222 Bremner Boulevard Toronto, ON M5V 3L9

Monday, November 14, 2016 Bramalea Secondary School 510 Balmoral Dr. Brampton, ON L6T 1W4

Tuesday, November 15, 2016 Loretto College School 151 Rosemount Ave. Toronto, ON M6H 2N1

Wednesday, November 16, 2016 Riverdale Collegiate Institute 1094 Gerrard St. E. Toronto, ON M4M 2A1

Thursday, November 17, 2016 Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute 3663 Danforth Ave. Scarborough, ON M1N 2G2

Thursday, November 17, 2016 Cornell Community Centre 3201 Bur Oak Ave. Markham, ON L6B 0T2

Monday, November 21, 2016 Innisdale Secondary School 95 Little Ave. Barrie, ON L4N 2Z4

Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Sacred Heart Catholic High School 908 Lemar Rd. Newmarket, ON L3Y 1R9

Wednesday, November 23, 2016 Cardinal Carter Catholic High School 210 Bloomington Rd. Aurora, ON L4G 0P9

Thursday, November 24, 2016 Vellore Village Community Centre 1 Villa Royale Ave. Woodbridge, ON L4H 2Z7

Monday, November 28, 2016 Jean Vanier Catholic Secondary School 959 Midland Ave. Scarborough, ON M1K 4G4

Tuesday, November 29, 2016 First United Church 151 Lakeshore Road West Mississauga, ON L5H 1G3

For additional information about these projects, please visit metrolinx.com OR metrolinxengage.com Stay Connected All comments and feedback received will be documented and will help inform the Transit Project Assessment Process and the Environmental Project Reports that will be submitted to the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change. Comments Invited Comments and information regarding these projects are being collected to assist in meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. All personal information included in a submission – such as name, address, telephone number and property location – is collected, maintained and disclosed by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change for the purpose of transparency and consultation. The information is collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act or is collected and maintained for the purpose of creating a record that is available to the general public as described in s. 37 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. 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. For more information, please contact Georgina Collymore (contact information below) or the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator at 416-327-1434. For more information, or to be added to the e-mail distribution list, please contact: Georgina Collymore Senior Advisor – Environmental Assessment Communications & Community Relations tel: 416-202-4921 / e-mail: electrification@metrolinx.com Metrolinx is working to provide residents and businesses in the GTHA with a transportation system that is modern, efficient and integrated. Find out more about Metrolinx’s Regional Transportation Plan for the GTHA, as well as GO Transit, PRESTO and Union Pearson Express at metrolinx.com. This Notice first issued on Monday, October 24, 2016.

Pour plus de renseignements, veuillez composer le 416 874-5900 ou le 1 888 GET-ON-GO (438-6646).

City officials are slated to begin discussions next month about how to spend your tax dollars in 2017 and they want you to weigh in. The first round of budget talks gets underway at city hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie Dr., Monday, Nov. 7, starting at 7 p.m. Additional meetings have been scheduled for Nov. 14 and Nov. 28. A special council meeting to approve the budget is planned for Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. As with last year, your property taxes won’t be going up by more than 3 per cent, because in 2014 council imposed a cap making that the maximum amount of any increase. Those who can’t attend the budget meetings can watch online at vaughan.ca and provide feedback through a form found at vaughan.ca/budget. You can also email questions, comments or concerns to budgeting@vaughan.ca. Alternatively, you can call 905832-8610 and leave a message that will be shared with council. You can also join the conversation on the city’s Twitter feed and Facebook page by using #vaughanbudget2017.

Artists from Vaughan and across the GTA are invited to run wild for an upcoming exhibition. The city is seeking submissions, until Dec. 9, for a juried art show dubbed Urban Jungle to celebrate the creation of a new downtown area around the Spadina subway station known as the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre. Artists 18 and older may submit up to three original, two-dimensional works interpreting the urban jungle theme through any subject matter that resonates with them, be it architecture, landscape, people or something else. Entrants are free to experiment with abstraction and mixed media as well as contemporary mounting techniques. There is a $20 non-refundable fee to enter, which must be paid by cheque. Entries will be judged from digital images, which should be submitted as jpeg files on CD, USB key, or as email attachments between 150 and 300 dpi. Selected artwork will be exhibited from Jan. 26 to April 28 at On the Slate gallery inside city hall. The project is organized by Vaughan’s economic development and culture services department. For more information, visit vaughan.ca.

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The time has come to stop dressing up as an “Indian” for Halloween, according to First Nations people, who say they are not a costume. On the heels of the recent debate over whether the Cleveland Indians name and Chief Wahoo mascot is racist or merely anachronistic, First Nations people added the hashtag #not a costume to the #not your mascot hashtag generated after long-time Toronto Blue Jays’ broadcaster Jerry Howarth explained why he has refused to use First Nations nicknames since the 1992 World Series, when Toronto defeated Atlanta. While civil liberties groups raise the issue of censorship and the fine line of juggling cultural sensitivity with freedom of expression, First Nations advocates say costumes like “Reservation Royalty” for adults or the sanitized Disney version of Pocahontas as princess for children perpetuate harmful stereotypes and stigmas regardless if they are chosen with good intentions or not. You may think your $49.99 “costume” pays homage or shows respect, but Lakehead’s Chair of Truth and Reconciliation and former Chippewas of Georgina Island resident Cynthia WesleyEsquimaux says the exact opposite is true.

First Nations people are using the hashtag #notacostume to protest Halloween costumes they say perpetuate harmful stereotypes. “It is a matter of respect, whether it is an Indian, Gypsy or Spanish ‘princess’ costume. If someone wants to come to a Pow Wow, dressed in a beautiful shawl, no one is going to say you can’t or you are not welcome to share in our culture. But on Halloween, it is mostly done for humour and parody, and that lacks respect, is offensive and does not acknowledge this country’s history in the larger context of truth and reconciliation.” They are symbols, ultimately, of the oppression and violence that occurred on this land to make indigenous people go away, says Suzanne Smoke of Biindigen Healing and Arts. A member of the Alderville First Nation and an advocate for missing and murdered Aboriginal women, Smoke says Canadians have been trained and taught to ignore and

devalue the worth of indigenous peoples and women are doubly oppressed. “With the Truth and Reconciliation commission and the MMIW report, I think it is time Canadians re-evaluate their treatment of First Nation peoples and teach their children the true value of human life, respect, inclusion and tolerance for the sovereign peoples whose land they now reside upon.” To adults, it may just be a funny or sexy costume for one night or, for a child, dressing up like a hero, such as a firefighter, police officer or cartoon character, but it is other people’s lives you are wearing. Dressing up as a “Native” is cultural appropriation; misuses the traditional dress, regalia and spiritual practices of an oppressed group; is hurtful to indigenous peoples; and harmful to larger issues surround-

ing identity and inequality. Despite the cartoon version, the real Pocahontas was kidnapped, raped and ‘married’ to her 50-yearold captor at the age of 11 before her death at the age of 21. “I think if parents knew the real story, they would not support the costume and basically the subjugation of, and sexual violence against, women that it ultimately represents,” Wesley-Esquimaux says. In addition, the fetishizing and eroticizing of First Nations women is a slap in the face to the fact that one out of three will experience rape in their lifetime. “Our women are sacred and to be devalued for 500 years has led to the over 4,520 missing, murdered and taken indigenous women in this country,” Smoke says. It is totally inappropriate for people to still be dressing up as ‘Natives’

for Halloween, Smoke says. Wesley-Esquimaux hopes people will think beyond their costumes and reflect on the messages they may be sending and actively question and challenge social norms, including the costumes we deem acceptable. “It is about reconciliation, as well, and the mindless perpetuation of these stereotypes - and they are stereotypes,” she says, adding, however, she honestly believes we can come together in a good way, acknowledging the truths of history and residential schools, the socioeconomic issues facing First Nations people today and the individual roles not only responsible for creating the divisions, but also for meaningful dialogue moving forward. Smoke says the costumes devalue a whole race of people and are simply wrong. “They do not honour us in any way, shape or form,” she says, adding if people really want to be “Indian” for a day, they should join the more than 7,000 First Nations people trying to protect the water on the Dakota Access Pipeline in the Dakotas or join the Anishinaabe grandmothers when they are protecting the water for all of our greatgreat-grandchildren. “Oppressors can say get over it, but when you devalue a whole race, then the vital, traditional ecological knowledge we carry becomes lost.”

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Metroland Media Richmond Hill Liberal INDEPENDENT CONTRACTED CARRIER WANTED Metroland Media is accepting applicants to deliver newspapers and flyers to homes within the Richmond Hill 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 Fanny 416-774-2379 fcheong@insidetoronto.com 175 Gordon Baker Rd. Toronto, ON M2H 0A2

Metroland Media Thornhill Liberal 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 We are currently looking for

Sidewalk Clearing Subcontractors

for 2016/2017 Snow clearing operation All successful candidates must supply own truck, work ﬂexible hours and be punctual. Great attitude is an asset. Forward your resume to gtaejobs@clintar.com or Fax 416-291-6792

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

Email: candymviray@gmail.com

GENERAL LABOURER

Manufacturing Company Full Time Day/Night Shift Fax resume to 905-737-9704 Email resume to Reception@mansteelrebar.com

Full Time Mushroom Pickers

Wanted for Sharon Mushroom Farm. Apply in person between

10 am - 3 pm, 20744 Kennedy Rd., Sharon

Shipping Clerk - PartTime For business publishing company. - Maternity Leave replacement. Updating of printed binders, receive returns, prepare daily shipment, other duties as required - safety shoes required Mon - Fri - up to 25 hrs. Send resume: circulation@firstreference.com

Property Management ﬁrm in Vaughan seeking full-time

ACCT. RECEIVABLE/ ACCT. PAYABLE

with strong organizational and administration skills. Experience in Property Management an asset. Excellent command of the English language. QuickBooks & MS Ofﬁce a must! Email resume with salary expectations to: hr@ogpl.ca No calls please!

Kitchen Help

Community Relations Administrator (Part Time)

Exper & proven success with co-ordinating marketing campaigns and video production required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills & computer skills required. Public relations exper an asset. Send resumes to Rose at hq@csnn.ca by October 29, 2016.

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Apartments for Rent

for Banquet Hall, Part-time weekends. No Exp. req’d., willing to train. Email resume: frank@theroyalton.ca Call: 905-851-2325

Apartments for Rent

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

TELESALES AGENTS Part-time days 5+ years experience Promenade Mall Thornhill Excellent bonus structure

Call 905-886-4187 or email

info@ctsassociates.com

AMONG FRIENDS BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE

is looking for: • Registered Early Childhood Educators • Child care quality control staff • OCT Certified Teachers • Primary/ Junior Division • Child & Youth Workers Part time split shift Monday - Friday. Please email resume to: amongfriendsdaycarecentres@hotmail.com

Highly Motivated Automotive Company

Come Join Our Team! WE ARE HIRING! PERMANENT FULL TIME

Location: 125 Corcoran Court (Greenlane & Harry Walker Pkwy) East Gwillimbury

PRODUCTION OPERATORS Start at $15.76 / hour Also hiring:

MILLWRIGHTS / ROBOTIC TECHNICIANS TOOL AND DIE MAKERS SHIPPERS / RECEIVERS We offer competitive wages, benefits & more! Email: ds_hr@multimatic.com

RECEPTIONIST Full Time

A carpet & ﬂooring company based in Richmond Hill requires FT receptionist. Monday to Friday 8:30am- 4:30pm Must have bookkeeping experience. Requirements for position: Telephone skills, accounts receivable and payable, invoicing, balancing books, payroll and helping with customer service in showroom. Email resume to: erin@encoreﬂooring.ca

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Newmarket NEWLY RENOVATED bright 1 bedroom walk out apt close to transit and downtown. New hardwood flooring, granite and cherry kitchen, fireplace, parking, laundry. Suits professional. Available now. ABSOLUTELY NO PETS. $1200 INCLUDES UTILITIES 905-715-8945 ELGIN MILLS / Yonge Richmond Hill. Professionally finished, bright, spacious 1 bedroom basement. Storage, parking, separate entrance, laundry, cable, a/c. Nosmoking/pets. $950. Call 905-883-1735 1 BEDROOM basement apt, large, separate entrance, laundry, parking, cable. Major McKenzie/Bayview. Available immediately. $900. month inclusive. No smoking/no pets. 905-508-4403 NEWLY RENOVATED, semi-furnished 2 bedroom basement apartment, Bayview/16th, parking/buses, private entrance/ patio, laundry, T.V./ Internet, working couples/ ladies/ students. No smoking/ pets. Immediate. $1,250 +1/3 utilities. 416-774-8847 PARTIALLY FURNISHED 1 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, separate laundry, parking, close to transit/ amenities. No pets/ smoking. $900./ one person, $950./ 2 people available immediately. Call 647-688-9585 MARKHAM, LARGE 1 bedroom. Completely renovated. With Balcony. Great location, Highway 7. Utilities included. $1310/ month. No dogs. 905-294-2045

Condos for Rent

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.

Townhouses for Rent 2 BEDROOM, 2 baths, dining room, rec room, 2 parking, laundry. Fenced yard, Richmond Hill, downtown. $1450 plus utilities, no smoking. Call 905-508-9604

Houses for Rent 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.

Shared Accommodations

RICHMOND HILL/ Yonge/ Centre Century Home Furnished bedroom. Parking, cable, laundry, wifi, shared kitchen. Steps/YRT. Females preferred. $440 Available Immediately (905)737-5228 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

FIND YOUR PERFECT SPOT! Check Out The Apartments For Rent Section!

| The Liberal | Thursday, October 27, 2016

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BURKHARD, Sigfried Frank (SIGGIE) February 16, 1958 - October 13, 2016 Siggie passed away far too soon in his 58th year. Extremely proud father of Aaron, Lance, Candace, Corye, and Carly. Proud Opa to Janna, Delylah, Layla and Saige. His mother Ann, predeceased father Ernst, brother Ed (Sharon), sister Rosemarie (Kevin), brother Tyrone, and all of his nieces and nephews will all miss him immensely. Siggie loved fixing bikes for neighbourhood kids, hosting garage sales, and socializing with everyone. Our family would love to share his amazing life with his many friends at Elgin Mills Visitation Centre, 1591 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill, ON L4S 1M9. 905-737-1720 on Friday, October 21. Visitation 1:30-4:30 p.m. Graveside Service 4:30- 5 p.m. Reception 5-7 p.m. All at 1591 Elgin Mills Rd E.

Classifieds

Garage Sales

HALL, Muriel (Jean) Doris (nee Hawkins) Muriel, beloved wife of Ralph Hall, passed away suddenly Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Langstaff Square Community Care Centre, Richmond Hill. She will be dearly missed by her son, Richard and his wife, Kathleen, by her grandson, Adam and grandson Travis and his fiancée, Karla Leger. Muriel is also survived by her brother Ron Hawkins, sisters Phyllis Culver and Elizabeth Wolsey, all residing in England. She is predeceased by her brother Peter Hawkins and sister, Bessie Hawkins. Friends may call at MARSHALL FUNERAL HOME, 10366 Yonge St., Richmond Hill on Thursday, October 27 from 2-4 p.m. We invite you to share your memories of Mum at 3 p.m. Online condolences may be left for the family at marshallfuneralhome.com

Home Renovations

Moving & Storage

Vintage Toy Show Sun., Oct. 30th 10 am - 4 pm Toronto Plaza Hotel 1677 Wilson Avenue

HOME RENOVATIONS Finish Basement, Kitchen, Bath, all Flooring, Tile, Framing, Drywall, Painting. No Dust. No Mess. Competitive Rate. Call or text Alan 416-918-5282 www.gcg-Reno.com

CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL movers and storage, flat rate, affordable/professional. Small/big trucks, clean, equipped with blankets/dollies. Local /long distance. Senior discount. 647-705-7704 289-946-0041 safemovers@ rocketmail.com

ALL JUNK REMOVAL Basements, yards, garages. General cleanups, lawn cutting, small moves, odd jobs. (905)832-9655

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GARDENING, CUTTING grass, weeding, gutter/leaf clean-up. Indoors cleaning floors & windows, also cleaning finish construction house and building, maintaining cleanliness commercial/ industrial buildings. 416-821-0359

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Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

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EVERYTHING MUST GO!! No reasonable offer refused. Rain or Shine RICHMOND HILL

2 - DAY CONTENTS SALE! Sat. Oct. 29 H 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sun. Oct. 30 H 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 60 Shadow Falls Drive

Living and dining room furniture, drapery, Persian rugs, accessories and much more! Richmond Hill

Contents Sale Sun. Oct. 30th 9am - 2pm 66 Longwood Avenue

Moving... Everything Must Go Including Large Furniture & Household items!

Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

We pay $200 to $10,000 for your scrap cars and trucks. FREE TOWING 24 hours a day 7 days a week 705-500-2844 and 416-825-3360 WE PAY $250 - $6000 for your scrap cars, SUVs, vans & trucks. Dead or Alive. Free 24/7 towing. 647-287-1704

Mortgages/Loans

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416-229-4454

Firewood THE WOOD GUY FIREWOOD Quality, mixed, seasoned hardwood. 12” & 16” pick up or delivery. Call or text 905-955-5044

Domestic Help Available ABSOLUTELY BEST cleaning ladies available. Honest & hard working, insured/ bonded. 416-897-6782 www.maidforyou torontoltd.com

Personals/Companion 5 REASONS why to join Misty River Introductions: - You’re single and you’d rather be in love - Thousands of people matched successfully in the last 12 months. - See current photos with complete profiles. - Meet local people in your own area. - We have been successfully matching for 22 years. Call today for your free consultation Call 416-777-6302 or visit us at www.mistyriverintros.com

Music and Dancing Instruction 30 YEARS of teaching piano and keyboard, experienced, preparing RCM exams, all ages accepted, 416-731-8880 Alla.

Waste Removal

Legal Notices

Waste Removal

Legal Notices

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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Lost & Found REWARD FOR RETURN. Canary taken from 29 Fairview Ave. Richmond Hill. Yellow with some lighter yellow/ white. Did you buy or see this canary? Missing feathers under one eye, looks half open even when closed. For pic see craigslist and kijiji/yorkregion under pets and wanted. 905-889-8545 messages, no call display Ron.

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Oakridges

FINAL Moving Sale Sat., Oct. 29, Sun., Oct. 30 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 2 Grovepark Street

Landscaping, Lawn Care, Supplies

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NOMINATE YOUR FAVOURITES! The Thornhill Liberal is on the lookout for the top local, independently owned businesses in our community, and once again, we need your help in finding them. Every year, our readers cast their votes for their favourite businesses. From restaurants to travel agencies, pet grooming to private schools, grocery stores to landscaping companies, and everything in between. This year you will be given the chance to nominate your favourite businesses! All nominees will appear in paper and online starting January 12 and you will then have the opportunity to vote for your favourites to win! This is your opportunity to let Thornhill’s diverse business community- as well as every household- know which local, independently owned retailers and service providers are leading the way. Nominees will be showcased in a special section of the newspaper in January.

Fill out this ballot and mail or deliver it to us (address below) no later than November 3, 2016, or

vote online at www.yorkregion.com by clicking the Reader’s Choice button on the right-hand side.

BEST ShOppINg Store Appliance St Bakery Shop Bath Store Bedding Store Bicycle Shop Book Store Bridal Shop Bulk Food Store Butcher Shop Camera Store/Photography Equip. Camping Equipment Store Carpet/Flooring Retailer Cell Phone Centre Children’s Clothing Store Chocolate/Candy Store Craft Shop Department Store Drug Store Educational Supplies Electronic Store

Fabric Store Fireplace Store Florist Shop Furniture Store Gardening/Outdoor Store Gift Shop Glass and Mirror Store Golf Store Grocery Store Health & Beauty Products Health Food Store Hobby/Collectables Store Home Decorating/Accessories Store Home Improvement/Hardware Store Jewelry Store Kitchen Supplies Store Ladies Clothing Store Lighting Centre Lingerie Store Local Strip Plaza/Mall

Marine Store Mattress Store Men’s Formal Wear Store Music and Instruments Store Office Supply Store Optical Store Organic Food Store/Health Food Store Paint & Wallpaper Store Party Supply Store Pet Store Picture Framing Store Shoe Store Adults Shoe Store Children Sporting Goods Store Toy Store Vacuum Store Water Supplier Window & Door Company Window Coverings Store Women’s Accessories Store

|The Thornhill Liberal | Thursday, October 27, 2016

THORNHILL LIBE LIBERAL

BEST BUSINESS SERVIcES ANd SERVIcE pEOplE Accountant Accounting Firm Animal Hospital/Veterinarian Bank/Trust Company Banquet Facility Brew Your Own Wine/Beer Car Rental Catering Company Cleaning Company Computer Repair Contractor Courier Service Dance Studio Day Camp Daycare Centre Driving School Dry Cleaners Employment Agency Fitness Centre Financial Planner Funeral Home Gas Station

BEST hEAlTh SERVIcE pROVIdERS Acupuncture Chiropractor Dental Hygienist Dentist Denturist Esthetician Foot Specialist General Practitioner Hearing Centre Homeopathic Medicine Hypnotherapist Massage Therapist Naturopathic Doctor Optometrist Pharmacist Physiotherapist Reflexologist Walk-in Clinic

BEST ENTERTAINMENT Art Gallery Billiards/Pool Hall Bowling Children’s Entertainment Cinema Complex Driving Range Life Entertainment/Music Hall Live Theatre Local Golf Course

Pet Training Photography Studio Pilates Studio Plumbing Services/Plumber Pool & Spa Supply Company Print Shop Private School Retirement Home Roofing Company Shoe Repair Spa Salon & Esthetics Storage Tailor Shop Tanning Salon Taxi Service Town Crier Traffic Ticket Specialist Travel Agency Travel Agent Upholsterer Weight Loss Clinic Yoga Studio

Gymnastics Club Hair Salon Hairstylist/Barber Heating and Air Conditioning Hotel/Motel Insurance Agent Insurance Company Interior Decorating Company Investment/Financial Company Landscape Company/Lawn Service Laser Hair Removal Lawyer Legal Services Manicure/ Pedicure Marital Arts Club Montessori School Moving Company Music Instruction/School Newspaper Office Cleaners Pet Boarding Pet Groomer

BEST dININg ExpERIENcE All Around Restaurant Breakfast Brunch Buffet/All You Can Eat Casual Dining Chicken Restaurant/Chicken Wings Chinese Restaurant Coffee Shop/Doughnuts/Pastries Fine Dining Fish & Chips Greek Restaurant Hamburger Ice Cream

BEST AUTOMOTIVE Auto Body Shop Auto Parts Store Auto Service Car Wash Domestic Car Dealership Import Car Dealership

Muffler Shop New Car Salesperson Oil Change/Lube Tire Store Transmission Shop Used Car Salesperson

Indian Restaurant Italian Restaurant Japanese Restaurant/Sushi Outdoor Patio Pizza Pub Salad Bar Seafood Restaurant Sports Bar Steak Restaurant Tea Room Thai Restaurant

3 EASY STEpS TO ENTER! 1) PRINT your choice beside as many selections as you wish (minimum 25) 2) Fill out your name, address and phone number in the box at right. 3) Drop off or mail the ENTIRE FORM to the Thornhill Liberal by November 3, 2016, or vote online at yorkregion.com

Name: ______________________________________ Address: ___________________________________

BEST REAl ESTATE Real Estate Agent Real Estate Team Mortgage Broker Real Estate Brokerage

Postal Code: ________________________________ Phone: _____________________________________ c/o Readers’ Choice Thornhill Liberal 580B Steven Crt, Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z2 EW

VoTiNg RuLEs: 1. You must be 18 years of age or older to enter. 2. Photo copies of this ballot will not be accepted. Additional entries will disqualify all prior votes. 3. Entries must be received by 11:59 pm., November 20, 2015. 4. survey results do not reflect the views of Metroland Media group or its newspapers. 5. Form must contain a minimum of 25 votes to qualify 6. Must be a resident of ontario 7. This is a nomination round only - no prizes will be awarded. 8. only nominations for local, independently owned businesses will be accepted. Voting closes November 3, 2016 at 11:59 pm.

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28 The Thornhill Liberal | Thursday, October 27, 2016 |

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