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HERE WE GROW AGAIN! Exciting New Lot Release Opens at Cardinal Point in Stouffville’s Master-Planned Ravine Community

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Geranium’s exciting Stouffville neighbourhood grows again!

eranium Homes recently unveiled a new and final release of 38’ and 42’ lots at The Neighbourhoods of Cardinal Point, Stouff ville’s most successful master-planned ravine community, a vibrant neighbourhood where people of all ages and life-stages enjoy living. Just 41 lots are available including some oversized premium pie-shaped properties. The popular single-family detached home styles have seen great success to date and interested buyers would be well advised to act quickly. Two beautifully designed model homes, executed to perfection by Bryon Patton and Associates, showcase these open-concept “Designed for Life” homes. The timing of this new lot release coincides with the Whitchurch-Stouffville Mayor’s Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Each year for the past four years, Geranium’s staff, suppliers, consultants and trades people have come together in support of the Food Bank, a community-based organization that is close to Geranium’s heart. “We are so very grateful to everyone who helps us and the companies who contribute along with Geranium give us a huge boost each year,” says Marion Wells, Executive Director. There are many reasons why this established community is so popular with professionals, first-time buyers, families with children and those who are downsizing – beginning with good value in an unbeatable location within walking distance to Main Street. Residents will discover an array of shops, dining, recreation, cultural venues, services and the Stouffville GO

station. Cardinal Point is minutes to golf courses, Highways 404 and 407, and Markham Stouffville Hospital. Cardinal Point’s streets link to trails that connect to the preserved ravine a much loved destination for walks, cycling and jogging. The community has stone entry gates that lead to a large neighbourhood park with a pond, landscaped garden beds, open grassed area and children’s playground with arbour seating. A smaller park offers a splash pad, play structures and benches. Geranium’s homes at Cardinal Point are built to ENERGY STAR® for new homes guidelines featuring 3rd party verification, as well as the company’s own stringent Geranium Green construction standards. Homes here are characterized At The Neighbourhoods of Cardinal Point, Geranium Homes along with trades, suppliers and home by an “Urban Heritage” architecture with high-pitched owners contribute $8,426. in funds and four pick-up roofs, generous covered porches and second floor balconies, trucks of food for the Mayor’s Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive in Whitchurch-Stouffville. depending upon model selected. Inside top-notch features include grand 9-foot main floor ceilings (some with coffered and tray details); oak hardwood flooring, stairs and pickets; gas fireplace; upgraded baseboards and trim; granite kitchen Ontario’s few fully integrated land development and building counters with ceramic tile backsplash; main floor pot lights; companies. Geranium has been creating family communities and central air. across Southern Ontario for 35 years. The homes in the new release of Phase 5 range in size from The Neighbourhoods of Cardinal Point Sales Centre and 1,964 to 3,377 sq. ft. and are priced from $569,900. two Model Homes are located on Millard Street, just east The Building Industry and Land Development Association’s of Highway 48 and north of Stouff ville Road (Main Street). 2012 Home Builder of The Year and Canadian Home Builder Open Monday to Thursday from 1 to 7 p.m.; Friday closed; Association’s Grand Sam Award Winner, Geranium Homes Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 905-640-9999 or is the Housing Division of Geranium Corporation, one of www.geraniumhomes.com

Vaughan Mayor signs agreement with Province of Milan

he Mayor of the City of Vaughan signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the President of the Province of Milan on September 24 to develop a business relationship between the province and the City. “This Memorandum of Understanding is a very important step towards economic cooperation between Vaughan and the Province of Milan,” said Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua. “As the Province of Milan is the gateway for innovation, entrepreneurial activity and business into Italy and the European Union, this Memorandum of Understanding will provide our City with the ability to pursue economic opportunities that can be achieved with the Province of Milan. I believe it is important that we pursue this strategy.

Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua (right( and President of the Province of Milan, Guido Podesta.

way to further developments. We have built the foundations for important relations with the Vaughan community. The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding is an important and meaningful step forward in strengthening The signing ceremony took place in Milan as part of the our ties. The City of Vaughan is a city on the move and one Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario (ICCO) Trade with a great potential. Its future looks bright.” Mission to Italy. Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Guido The Province of Milan is in the Lombardy Region of Italy Podesta, President of the Province of Milan, signed the and has a population of over three million people. Its capital agreement. is the City of Milan, with a population of 1.3 million. The City The purpose of this mission is to expand the City’s reach on an international level and establish close ties with cities who share in a common vision of global trade, economic growth and job creation.”

“I am happy to have received at Palazzo Isimbardi the delegation from the City of Vaughan,” declared the president of the province of Milan, Guido Podesta. “The political and commercial relations between our institutions, which began last year on the occasion of our mission to Canada, have given

Forging stronger economic ties with the Province of Milan.

of Milan is the economic and financial centre of Italy and is home to most international banks and the country’s principal stock exchange. It is also a manufacturing centre and is home to a variety of industries including telecommunications, innovation, and health care.

Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua (right) and President of the Province of Milan, Guido Podesta, sign a Memorandum of Understanding which will significantly strengthen ties between the City of Vaughan and the Province of Milan.

HERE WE GROW AGAIN!

A New Lot Release Arrives This Weekend At Stouffville’s Master Planned Ravine Community! Award winning Geranium Homes invites you to be ﬁrst to take your pick from an all new selection of 38’ and 42’ lots — including oversized premium pie lots! Tour two sensational model homes decorated by renowned designer Bryon Patton and see for yourself the outstanding array of open-concept family home designs loaded with fabulous features and ﬁnishes. Discover why over 400 families have come home to the unbeatable value of Cardinal Point — Stouffville’s most successful master planned ravine community!

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COMMUNITY PROFILE

City of Markham World-class living in the heart of York Region

Dorothea Helms Connects people and ideas, and can be reached at writer@wsws.ca

elebrating, competing and excelling in lifestyle features, the City of Markham continues to make provincial, national and international news – and September was a busy month. The City captured a prestigious provincial award, receiving bronze status as a Bicycle Friendly Community at the Annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference in Ottawa. Markham actually has a Cycling Master Plan, which provides for specified routes that encourage people of all ages to cycle for pleasure and as a form of transportation. Currently, the City is completing its extensive network of bike routes and off-road trails to the tune of 400 km! Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Members of Markham Council and Founding Chair of Trees for Life – The Urban Tree Coalition, Mark Cullen, were on hand September 26th for a ceremonial tree planting to commemorate Canada’s second annual National Tree Day. They were joined by students and faculty members from Unionville High School as they planted a sugar maple tree on the grounds of Markham Civic Centre. Well-respected horticultural consultant Cullen pointed out the environmental, health and wellness benefits of increasing the urban tree canopy. The event is just one example of Markham Council’s commitment to this vital goal. In December 2006, Mayor Frank Scarpitti promised in his inaugural address that more trees would be planted between 2007 and 2010 than in the prior decade. Thanks to cooperation among other levels of government, non-governmental organizations, public agencies, the private sector, community groups and residents, the Town exceeded the 75,000 target to plant 130,000 trees during that period! In 2011, Markham launched its Trees for Tomorrow program to plant another 90,000 by the end of 2014 – and it looks like they are going to smash that goal as well. All this greenery looks good on you, Markham! The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation was

Joanna Kessling from Guinness World Records presented the official certificate acknowledging that the City of Markham set the new record for the longest Chinese Dancing Dragon – 5.56 km long! also the recipient of Markham’s generosity last month, when Markham firefighters transformed a decommissioned fire truck into a pink promotional vehicle to be used for fundraising events. The Pink Truck was unveiled at a special ceremony on September 28th. With breast cancer the most common cancer in Canadian women over the age of 20, this is an important gesture.

Markham firefighters transformed a fire truck into a pink promotional vehicle for Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation fundraising events

Moving on to even more international news, the area surrounding Markham Civic Centre was bustling with excitement on September 30th, when the City set a new Guinness world record for the longest Chinese Dancing Dragon – the first time this has ever been tried outside of China. Over 3,000 volunteers operated the handcrafted dragon, which was a gift from that country. Delegates from

Zhongshan were on hand to celebrate and witness the spectacle with Major Scarpitti and other dignitaries. What a spectacular way to round out September for this progressive City! To find out more about the City of Markham and why it is such a residential hotspot, visit www.markham.ca.

Mayor Scarpitti, Ward 1 Councillor, Valerie Burke, and Founding Chair of Trees for Life, Mark Cullen, dig in at a ceremonial tree planting on National Tree Day

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COMMUNITY PROFILE

Town of Stouffville Charm, Convenience and Charisma

Dorothea Helms Connects people and ideas, and can be reached at writer@wsws.ca

n the Town of WhitchurchStouff ville’s website, there is a list of the “Top 10 Reasons to LIVE, WORK and PLAY” in this charming municipality – and they’re worth noting if you’re looking for a new home destination. Point #1 singles out Stouff ville as a safe, friendly area populated by people who care about each other and the greater community. The number of local groups and organizations is extensive and helps to create the enviable lifestyle mentioned in #2. Next on the list is the Town’s topography, which is beautiful. Situated in the heart of the Oak Ridges Moraine, Whitchurch-Stouff ville is home to Greenbelt with kilometers of trails, farmland, pastoral areas, lush forests, kettle lakes, and scenic ravines. One of the best parts of living here is hiking, biking and picnicking your way through the many breathtaking natural areas that dot the municipality’s rolling countryside. Among these are York Regional Forest, a series of scenic trails, and Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area with its sports fields, hiking trails, picnic spots and annual Maple Syrup Festival. Culture and fun play a large role in quality of life for residents, as #4 points out. The Latcham Gallery is a community Art Gallery featuring exhibitions of traditional and contemporary work by local and provincial artists, an outdoor sculpture collection, art-related workshops, plus lectures and special events through the year. Nineteen on the Park is another popular venue, with its arts and entertainment events. Enjoy comedy, concerts, dance, family events, business events, musical theatre, fundraisers, festivals and more at this exciting venue. Location is on the list as #5, and it is a major draw to the Town. Whitchurch-Stouff ville is centrally located in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area. Ideally situated half an hour to downtown Toronto and Pearson International Airport, it is also offers a head start when traveling to cottage country. Points #6 and #7 are about this municipality’s strong business environment, offering excellent job

Whitchurch-Stouffville is home to Greenbelt with kilometers of trails, farmland, pastoral areas, lush forests, kettle lakes and ravines opportunities and a great place to locate a company. The eighth point on the list has to do with access to excellent infrastructure. Highway 404 is but a few minutes’ drive, and residents have access to GO Train and bus service as well as regional bus service. Residents continue to benefit from a conscientious Council that is managing growth strategically in order to maintain the high

Arts and entertainment play an important role in the quality of life offered in Whitchurch-Stouffville

quality of life Whitchurch-Stouff ville offers, which is point #9. One example is downtown Stouff ville, which is being rejuvenated by the municipal government with respect for the past, practicality for the present and careful planning for the future. New home communities also pay tribute to the Town’s past through heritage-inspired architecture. The finale on the list is the Town’s limitless

opportunities to LIVE, WORK AND PLAY – and it’s true. Stouff ville has become a hotspot for new home development because it offers small town living with comprehensive family amenities. For more information, visit www.townofws. ca. To receive monthly updates on Recreation and Culture happenings, subscribe to Leisure eNews at www.townofws.ca/enews.

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ecently, ARTEN Developments held the Grand Opening of The Manors of Roseview Grand - a superb collection of 14 executive townhomes and two exquisite semi-detached homes in the heart of Richmond Hill’s Village Core. Embracing the concepts of New Urbanism and sustainability, ARTEN Developments is doing what it does best – transforming existing residential properties in sought-after established neighbourhoods into vital new lifestyle opportunities. The company’s fifth home collection in the Village Core, The Manors of Roseview Grand is within walking distance to Mill Pond and the hardwood forest of Pioneer Park. The community is also close to an array of other amenities. “We realize the importance of location, location, location,” says Dean Artenosi, President and CEO of Arten Developments, which has become a Town of Richmond Hill core community specialist. “We hand pick sites that we know will enhance value for our purchasers. The Manors of Roseview Grand fits in well with the revitalization of this city’s downtown core. Our home collection has been seven years in the approvals process, and we have spared no expense in promoting sustainable urban development and built forms. We had an award-winning urban designer oversee the approvals stages to create designs that reflect the Village Core ambience.” Roseview Grand’s clay brick exteriors are highlighted by stone and stucco detailing, soldier coursing, arches, keystones, dormer windows and more. These fully loaded townhomes are between 17 and 25 feet in length, and some lots are as deep as 150 to 165 feet. Each comes with three floorplan options, and ARTEN Developments can tailor each design to accommodate purchaser needs and desires. There is even an elevator option available. “Rather than pay $500 or more per square foot in Toronto, buyers can own a condominium townhome or semi here for just under $285 per square foot,” Artenosi says. “They can own some land and not have to worry about maintenance fees.” The three-bedroom freehold townhomes range in size from 2,313 to 2,500 square feet, and the 2,273 square-foot semis feature four bedrooms. Among the luxurious appointments are 9-foot ceilings and crown moulding on the main floor, smooth ceilings throughout, oak veneer stairs with metal or oak pickets and solid oak nosing, imported ceramics, prefinished oak hardwood flooring, 50-ounce Berber carpet, 200-amp electrical service and a gas fireplace (all as per plan). Prices begin from the mid-$600,000s. For a limited time, you can take advantage of the Grand Opening Special that includes privacy fencing and a shed with lighting in the backyard, 7” crown moulding on the main floor as per plan, plank hardwood flooring, built-in closet organizers, keyless home pad for main door entry, and fully upgraded kitchen and bathroom with stone counters and rich appointments. Ask a Sales Representative for details. The Manors of Roseview Grand Presentation Centre is located at 187 and 189 Lucas Street (northeast corner Lucas and Hunt). Hours are Monday from 3 to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday closed. To book your appointment, call 905-653-7640, and for more information, visit www.roseviewgrand.com.

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Building Urban Lifestyles

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The Manors of Roseview Grand now open in Richmond Hill

HURRY!! OVER HALF SOLD!

Own for Less than Rent! The community your family deserves is now more affordable than ever!

Imagine walking to beaches & beautiful Kempenfelt Bay Freehold Town Manors starting at 1300 sq. ft.

from only

229

,900

• 3 bedroom Town Manors • 2 1/2 bathrooms • Desirable South East Barrie • 2 locations on private cul-de-sacs • Established neighbourhood • Walk to schools

Hwy 400

• Minutes to GO Train

Mapleview

Essa Rd Big Bay Point Rd N

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BARRIE’S BEST PRICE!

Royal Gates 75 Prince William Way

www.RoyalGates.ca Located at 75 Prince William Way, Barrie (705) 503-3200 Exit Hwy 400 Mapleview Dr. East to Prince William Way & follow signs OR Big Bay Point Road to Prince William Way & follow signs Monday - Thursday 1pm - 7pm • Saturday & Sunday Noon - 5pm OPEN HOLIDAY MONDAY 1 – 5 PM Prices correct at press time. For qualied purchasers. E & OE.

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