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On Paper on display until May 1
Clockwise from top: Morning Paper, David Milne. Watercolour on paper 36.8 x 49.5 cm. Promised Gift of Katia and John Bianchini to the McMichael; Pansies No. 1 David Milne. Watercolour over graphite on paper 38.1 x 55.3 cm Gift of Mr. R.A. Laidlaw; Housetops in the Ward, AJ Casson. Watercolour over red conté and graphite on paper sheet: 40.5 x 17.3 cm; image: 37 x 42 cm Repatriated from the United States by the McMichael Canadian Art Collection with the assistance of a grant approved by the Minister of Canadian Heritage under the terms of the Cultural Property Export and Import Act.
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he McMichael Canadian Art Collection is marking its 50th anniversary this year and as part of the celebration, it’s breaking out the fine china, so to speak. The Kleinburg gallery’s newest exhibition On Paper, which opened last month and runs until May 1, will give visitors a glimpse at a selection of rarely seen works on paper from the McMichael’s permanent collection. “What’s special or of particular interest with respect to this exhibition… is that these works, because they’re works on paper, are only suitable for temporary exposure,” said Chris Finn, assistant curator at the McMichael. “We need to be able to exhibit them only for short periods of time and then they have to go into dark storage for an extended period of time just to balance out how much light exposure they actually get.” Among the pieces on display, is Emily Carr’s 56-page diary and sketchbook produced in 1903 during a visit to Europe and England, when she wound up hospitalized for 18-months to treat a persistent illness An iPad has been installed alongside it allowing visitors to scroll through its entire contents. The exhibition also boasts stunning watercolours by Group of Seven member A.J. Casson. “You can see different strategies that Casson was working with in terms of certain pre-planning,” Finn said. “You can see some of the graphite lines that were laid out in terms of establishing the composition, but he certainly did have the mastery and control of the medium.” There’s also a series of unique watercolours by David Milne, including Morning Paper, which
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has never been publicly exhibited and was recently promised as a gift to the McMichael gallery. “He worked in a wide variety of media — he was doing oil painting as well as drypoint etchings – but this series of watercolours is really quite an interesting handling of the media,” Finn said. “A very atmospheric and very controlled application of the paint and colour.”
Group of Seven fans may also enjoy the series of seldom displayed, playful drawings by Arthur Lismer of Tom Thomson and members of the iconic group of Canadian landscape painters. “Lismer, according to comments Lawren Harris made, was always carrying pencils and papers and was this inveterate sort of draftsman who continued to produce works wherever,” Finn
said. “We have do have works in the collection where he’s taken a theatre program from a performance at The Arts and Letters Club and started sketching out a caricature of Lawren Harris. So he would draw on anything.” On Paper also features Clarence Gagnon’s original fifty-four artworks for Maria Chapdelaine, a novel written in 1913 by the French writer Louis Hémon based on his experiences in the Lac Saint-Jean district of Québec. Éditions Mornay, a book publisher in Paris, commissioned Gagnon to create the first colour illustrations for a new edition of the novel. “He originally resisted agreeing to this commission because of the amount of time required for producing these kinds of limited edition books because he was active as a painter and as printmaker,”
Finn explained. “It took a lot of encouragement and constant pressure from the publisher to get Clarence Gagnon to actually commit to doing this series.” It wound up taking Gagnon five years of intense work to complete the illustrations. “He would spend months and months and months developing studies before he reached a final work that would serve as the illustration in the book,” Finn said. The Maria Chapdelaine display also includes copies of the original limited-edition Éditions Mornay novel as well as the 1931 French periodical L’Illustration, which promoted the book. One of the first Maria Chapdelaine films, produced in France in 1934 and directed by Julien Duvivier, and a hand-drawn lithographic poster promoting the film, are part of the exhibition too.
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xcellent customer service doesn’t have a cup size.” So said the executive director of the Human Rights Legal Support Centre last week on International Women’s Day, and I couldn’t agree more. The Ontario Human Rights Commission is calling for an end to sexualized dress codes that discriminate against female employees. The commission is taking on some restaurants and bars that require their female staff to dress in high heels, tight dresses, lowcut tops and short skirts. The commission maintains that this dress code requirement may make employees more vulnerable to sexual harassment, contribute to discriminatory work environments and exclude people based on sex, gender identity or expression and creed. Most of us have eaten at such restaurants where the female staff, often waitresses or hostesses, can be dressed in such a provocative way it can make female customers embarrassed and male customers uncomfortable, too. I’ve eaten meals at chain restaurants in both Richmond Hill and Newmarket where either my husband or my daughter’s boyfriend were ill at ease due to the cleavage and very short skirts on display. Many times I’ve shared a meal at such establishments with female friends and it became a topic of hushed conversation, not wanting to upset servers. I don’t think such hushed discussion bodes well for a restaurant, if customers talk about the way a server is dressed instead of how delicious the food is. My son also worked in the kitchen of one such establishment that required female staff to dress provocatively. Not only was he sometimes distracted in his work, but he felt uncomfortable when encountering the waitresses in staff hallways — and even sorry for them.
Marney Beck After all, he has a sister, and would probably be embarrassed if she had obtained a job in the same restaurant and been forced to dress in a revealing way. And as a parent, I would be more than uncomfortable if my daughter were forced to wear sexy clothes to work; I would be furious. “Employers must make sure their dress codes don’t reinforce sexist stereotypes,” said Chief Commissioner Renu Mandhane of the Ontario Human Rights Commission. “They send the message that an employee’s worth is tied to how they look. That’s not right, and it could violate the Ontario Human Rights Code.” Last week, the commission publicized its plea to workers that if they felt their workplace’s dress code or uniform discriminated against them, they should use their company’s internal complaints process, or file a formal human rights tribunal complaint. (online go to sjto.gov.on.ca/hrto/ contact/) If there are any waitresses or restaurant staff who would like to express their opinions on wearing sexualized clothing — our reporters would like to hear from them. Or from managers explaining why their dress code is important to the image they are trying to project to customers. It’s fair game to ask restaurant staff to wear green on St. Patrick’s Day or a special T-shirt to promote a company awareness or charitable campaign, but quite another to insist on a uniform that exposes staff as sex objects.
Re. Newmarket man receives Facing Cancer Together Co-Survivor Award, News, March 10 What a wonderful, heartwarming story. In a world where young people often seem to only want “things” and think merely of themselves, it’s a welcome change to see the selflessness of these two young people. Mariarosa was willing to let Christian go so that he would not be tied to a seriously ill woman and Christian decided life with her was worth the sacrifice. Having gone through a cancer journey with a loved family member, I can appreciate what this young couple has gone through and will continue to go through because once you’re experienced cancer, life is never the same. This story should be an inspiration to all of our children and, I dare say, to many of us parents and grandparents. Such a blessing that she is now cancer free (as my loved one is). May her good health and their love continue so that they can celebrate not just their second anniversary next year but their 12th, 22nd, 32nd, 42nd, 52nd and so on until God calls them home.
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Stop nonsense, don’t drink and drive Twenty-six years ago, in King City, I lost a very good friend because of a drunk driver. I read in the news recently that York Regional Police arrested 10 drunk drivers in one weekend alone. You have to be living under a rock not to hear the news with those three Neville-Lake children and their grandfather killed by yet another drunk driver as the court proceedings are going on. What is it going to take for people to stop this absolute nonsense? Honestly. Take a cab — for what it will cost, even at $200 at a maximum — is that not worth it? I still don’t think a day has gone by in the past 26 years where I haven’t thought of my friend. He never got married, never had a family of his own. There is so much more he never got to do. I won’t even mention the fallout for his family after the drunk driver got off on a technicality. My heart still breaks and always will. Please stop the nonsense. Don’t think twice — think once. Don’t drink and drive.
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Wendel, meet Wendel! Five-year-old Toronto resident Wendel McCallister met the former Leafs great in Vaughan Saturday.
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If you ever had any doubt if the Toronto Maple Leafs still had an army of loyal fans after the last decade of futility, all you had to do was go to the Vaughan Mills Centre Saturday. Leafs fans of all generations lined up to get former blue and white great Wendel Clark’s autograph at Carter’s Oshkosh. The happiest guy in the mall was five-year-old Toronto resident Wendel McCallister. He smiled uncontrollably from ear-to-ear and did a happy dance when he stepped up to meet his namesake. “It was awesome,” he said of his 30-second encounter. The hockey player Wendel signed the back of the fiveyear-old’s jersey, which had No. 17 and the name Wendel emblazoned on the back. Kevin McCallister, Wendel’s dad, said old number
17 was his favourite player growing up and that’s part of the reason he chose the name for his son. “He was all heart and drive on the ice. That’s how I want to teach him to be,” he said. The McCallisters weren’t the only super fans waiting in line to rub shoulders with the Leafs legend. Kevin Hanna drove all the way from Kitchener with his children and brother to get a chance to meet Wendel. “We’re here expressly for Wendel,” he said. “He played with such heart.” Hanna remembers when the Leafs traded their captain to the Quebec Nordiques for Mats Sundin and said it was sad day. As for the current last place Leafs, Hanna said there is hope around the corner. “We got some players knocking on the door,” he said. But do any of them play with the heart of Wendel Clark? “A few,” he laughed.
Amarjit Mahant wasn’t old enough to remember Clark’s days with the Maple Leafs, but the North York resident said his cousins would always talk about him when he was young. That’s why he decided to come collect a signature from Clark. “I’m a diehard leaf fan,” Mahant said. If Mahant was classified as a diehard Leaf fan, Brampton youngster Dylan Drover would be, too. He stood in line with a Leaf collector’s book full of former greats. “I’m here because Wendel is one of the legends.” As for the current last place Leafs, Dylan took a glass-half-full approach. “We have a good coach,” he deadpanned. The event was a photo opportunity only.
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Vaughan councillor Alan Shefman, who represents Thornhill, and Richmond Hill councillor Godwin Chan, who represents the area of Hwy. 7 and Yonge Street where an eventual subway station terminal would be located,
are speaking out after Toronto Mayor John Tory and Toronto Transit Commission chairman and councillor Josh Colle threw cold water on the idea of a link to Richmond Hill in the near future. Tory was reported as saying about the extension: “We just can’t do it. How irresponsible would it be to have the trains, when they get to Finch, be so full, no one can get on?” And Colle said: “We’re nowhere near being in the position to extend Yonge north. It’s just not feasible right now.” Chan and Shefman, along with Markham councillor Valerie Burke, have formed the Yonge Street North Group to lobby federal and provincial ministers as well as Metrolinx to get the 7.4-km extension built. So far they’ve helped secure $10 million for studies and consultations and had the extension approved by the province for preliminary engineering. They’ve also secured
support from Markham, Richmond Hill and Vaughan councils to move the project forward and have met with provincial transportation and finance ministers. Shefman said, “the people of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) should not be dependent on Toronto for rapid transit planning or decisions in our region. Just consider how far along that approach has got us today.” He added that, “the problem with rapid transit planning is that it is not regionally based. Transit users could care less about municipal borders. All they want to do is get to their destination as quickly, as efficiently and as cheaply as possible.” Shefman points out that Yonge Street has been an active project managed by VivaNext since 2008 and since the establishment of Metrolinx, it has been a priority project. He also says that
in a recent Metrolinx report it was recommended to move the project to the preliminary design and engineering stage. He said it is only waiting for provincial government funding. Chan said the “bashing of 905 by the 416 is counterproductive.” He also said “Metrolinx, as the provincial agency with a mandate to address public transportation issues in the GTHA ought to engage all parties, ie., York Region Transportation Corporation, TTC, York Region and Toronto to have mature adult-like discussions on collaborative efforts to alleviate Yonge subway capacity issues without hindering the northern extension that is already shovel-ready and shovel-worthy.” Plans for the extension to Richmond Hill Centre at Hwy. 7 would see two new stations built in Toronto, with four built in York Region.
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Second Career Info Session WHEN: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Costi Employment Services, 3100 Rutherford Rd., Unit 102 CONTACT: 905-669-5627 COST: Free The Second Career strategy information session will help recently laid-off, unemployed workers make the transition to a new career in a highskilled occupation that is in demand in their area. This training initiative provides financial assistance based on individual need, to help people with some of the costs associated with a longterm training plan, including the cost of tuition and books. Networking and Job Search Strategies WHEN: 1:30 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Costi Employment Services, 3100 Rutherford Rd., Unit 102 CONTACT: 905-669-5627, COST: Free 85% of jobs are not advertised. Find out where the jobs are and how to gain access to them. Discover how easy it is to network to get employed. LEGO Mania WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Ansley Grove Library, 350 Ansley Grove Rd.
CONTACT: COST: Free If you like playing with LEGO®, come to our special event where you can discover stories, design and build LEGO® structures. For ages 6 – 12.
of-Free family skatingFace-painting & Games & Contests-Chocolate Egg Hunt & Refreshments -Meet the Easter Bunny!
❚ SAT., MARCH 19
Dynamic Resumes WHEN: 1:30 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Costi Employment Services, 3100 Rutherford Rd., Unit 102 CONTACT: 905-669-5627 COST: Free Write targeted resume with accomplishment statements and understand what information employers look for on a resume. Learn different styles of resumes and which will market skills and abilities most effectively.
Free Puppet Show WHEN: 11 a.m. to noon WHERE: Toronto Waldorf School, 9100 Bathurst St. CONTACT: Katie Ketchum, 905-881-1611 COST: Free Enjoy a free puppet show with your family! The show is intended for children ages 3 to 9. Story to be determined. Presented by Dianne Goldsmith, our retired Kindergarten Teacher. Staff will be presented from 10:45am - 12:00pm to answer your questions about our school, curriculum, or summer camp. Wii for Fwii WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Pierre Berton Resource Library, 4921 Rutherford Rd. COST: Free Have some spare time? Come and play some Wii for Fwii at your Librawii. For ages 7 – 12. Please contact the Service Desk for more information.
❚ MON., MARCH 21
❚ TUES., MARCH 22
York Regional PoliceFraud Prevention Seminar WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon WHERE: Costi Employment Services, 3100 Rutherford Rd., Unit 102 CONTACT: 905-669-5627 COST: Free What should you do if you have been a victim of employment fraud?
❚ WED., MARCH 23
Ace Your Interview WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. WHERE: Costi Employment Services, 3100 Rutherford Road, Unit 102 CONTACT: Costi Employment services, 905-6695627, COST: Free Discover how to handle challenging interview questions with confidence. Earth Hour Vaughan WHEN: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Vaughan City Hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie Dr. CONTACT: Access Vaughan, 905-832-2281 COST: Free Be part of the change. Every year, thousands of cities and towns worldwide turn off their lights for one hour to bring attention to the issues of energy conservation and climate change. Join the campaign and come out to Earth Hour Vaughan, a special event beginning at Vaughan City Hall to celebrate Earth Hour and energy conservation. Activities include lantern making and a community lantern walk, an energy conservation exhibit, refreshments, live entertainment and an environmental Jeopardy game for participating Vaughan secondary schools.
❚ SUN., MARCH 20
Kleinburg Nursery Free Easter Skate Day WHEN: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. WHERE: Woodbridge Memorial Arena, 5020 Hwy. 7 CONTACT: Linda, 416-3193317 COST: Free Join us for an afternoon
Gourmet Dessert Night! WHEN: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Amica at Villa Da Vinci, 7371 Martin Grove Rd. CONTACT: Angela Giusto, 905-264-9119 Ext. 226, www.amica.ca COST: Free Join us for a delicious evening of gourmet desserts as well as live entertainment!
❚ THURS., MARCH 24 Effective Cover Letters WHEN: 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Costi Employment Services, 3100 Rutherford Rd., Unit 102 CONTACT: 905-669-5627 COST: Free Learn how to compose an effective targeted cover letter that will get employers' attention.
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Located east of Highway 400, just west of Yonge Street Half of site falls within the urban boundary Close proximity to emerging Bradford development Offer submission date – March 31st, 2016
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Am I allowed to use my RRSP contributions as a downpayment on a home? —Silvio Hi Silvio, First time home buyers are allowed to withdraw up to $25,000 each ($50,000/couple) tax-free from your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) to use as a down payment towards a qualifying home.
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One way to make the process a lot less anxiety-ridden is to work with a real estate agent you can trust. Those who have previously purchased a home might already have a strong relationship with a real estate agent. But for those moving out of their current location or buying for the first time, finding the right real estate agent requires some
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SPECTRUM REALTY SERVICES INC. Marco Alberga Broker Of Record
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Luana Mancini*
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f you build it, will they come? Taking a look at the York Region Transportation Master Plan (TMP) stretching out to 2041, that seems to be the idea. By then, York Region will have about 1.8 million people, up from about 1.1 million today; the number of jobs in the region will have jumped from 565,000 to approximately 900,000 according to projections. The big question, according to the TMP, is whether York will see a big increase in the number of people who use public transit. Currently, just four per cent of trips within York Region are made using public transit. Contrast that number with these numbers: 81 per cent of a.m. peak work trips are made by car; 96 per cent of trips of less than five kilometres are made by car. So, how do you get more people out of their cars and on to buses helping to free up some of the gridlock on York Region roads?
Tim Kelly The key way, according to the TMP, is to build a world-class transit system. We’re seeing some of that work happening right now with the development of the Viva Rapidway system along Hwy. 7 in south York Region as well as along Steeles Avenue, up Yonge Street, along Major Mackenzie Drive, and across Davis Drive in Newmarket. It won’t be finished for a number of years but when done could have a major impact on how many choose to ride the bus. Such a system creates a “buses-only” lane that keeps transit moving smoothly and, as the population increases,
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will move people swiftly through the most congested corridors. If users can be guaranteed good service, the idea is that more will take it, thus freeing up more lanes on the road and reducing traffic gridlock. The hope is that, in addition to the Vaughan subway link coming online in 2017, there will also be a subway link to Richmond Hill by 2041. Combine that with all-day, twoway, 15-minute GO Train service planned along lines running through the region over the next decade and transit service should dramatically improve. Will all the improvements draw people out of their cars? As the region grows and transit improves, taking the bus or train may prove a more attractive option down the road for some. Tim Kelly is a reporter with the York Region Media Group. Reach him at tkelly@yrmg.com Read a fund’s prospectus and consult your advisor before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed; their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. Investors will pay management fees and expenses, may pay commissions or trailing commissions and may experience a gain or loss.
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The stores, also located at Toronto Premium Outlets in Halton Hills and Outlet Collection at Niagara in Niagaraon-the-Lake, will open their doors Thursday. Doors will open at the Vaughan Mills location, 1 Bass Pro Mills Dr., at 10 a.m.
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Low-slung Porsche 911 good fun in the snow I was a little surprised at Porsche for encouraging a winter road test of their 911 Targa 4 GTS. I’m sure they realized I could be sliding around in a $172K vehicle, not to mention giving its exterior a shellacking with gravel and road salt. Mind you, it seemed a moot point when I agreed to do this, as winter still hadn’t arrived. And any serious dump of snow was beginning to seem unlikely. And then it happened. On the day I picked up my uber-pricey ride, reports warned of a winter storm blowing in from Texas. It contained the usual dire predictions that at one time may have panicked certain mayors into mobilizing the armed forces, not to mention triggering school bus and flight cancellations. And here I was, climbing into a low-slung sportscar. Perhaps not my wisest decision, but at least I’d have one day of dry asphalt before the flakes were expected.
So with a naturally aspirated, 430-hp flat six at my command – mated to a rapid-fire PDK transmission – I’d make the most of this brief opportunity. For those unfamiliar with the scope of the 911 lineup, it encompasses 25 models that include coupe, cabriolet and targa models, rear-drive and AWD, manual and PDK automatic, with several powertrains. They run from the “base” 911 Carrera at $102,200 to the 911 Turbo S Cabriolet at $228,800. My Targa 4 GTS starts somewhere near the middle – at $151,500, with another $21,225 in options. This includes $5,530 for the PDK seven-speed automatic, instead of the standard-equipped seven-speed manual. So I had time for a few on-ramps and a good highway run to really tap into its power, revelling in the sonorous quad exhausts as its 3.8-litre engine climbs to a 7,500 rpm redline. Performance enthusiasts continue to moan about the takeover of dual-clutch automatics – and the PDK is no exception – but these can shift in milliseconds, which is something I can’t do. And the results speak for themselves. Zero to 100
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the suspension in the default ‘comfort’ setting, which is firm, but not bone jarring. Choose ‘Sport’ damping, and it will rattle your fillings. Punch the throttle and you’ll notice an almost instant response, with the PDK upshifting later to take full advantage of its 325 lb/ft of torque. And with downshift rev matching, and the sport exhaust activated, each gear change delivers a sweet chorus of rumbles and pops.
Sport Plus holds gear changes even longer, and firms up the suspension. The 911 now responds to every prod of the pedal and you can feel a directness in the steering. Porsche Stability Management (PSM), which I would soon rely on in the snow, has a higher threshold in Sport Plus, allowing some oversteer before reining in the back end. Then the skies darkened as the early flakes began to fall.
In short order, the roads became wet and slick, but my tester’s big, sticky winter tires, and Porsche’s all-wheel-drive system (PTM) were up to the task. It’s a feeling that didn’t change after a night of heavy snow. The morning routes were no picnic, but were handled nicely by the 911. Especially once the plows took away the worst of it so that ground clearance wasn’t an issue.
I’ve driven the rear-drive 911, and would never take it out in winter. It can be tail happy at best of times – which is fun in the summer – but not so much now. And even though Porsche’s AWD is rear-biased, delivering sportscar handling on dry asphalt, it also reacts seamlessly and intuitively in the slop. Not once did I get the car out of shape, mind you I wasn’t driving like a moron. And after a few kilometres, found it entertaining. So did my kids, with my son seated up front (wanting to be seen in a 911) and my 74-lb daughter tucked comfortably in the otherwise cramped rear quarters. Don’t try jamming adults back there, as you may need the “jaws of life” to extract them. If you’re wondering what’s meant by a “Targa” roof, consider it the halfway point between a fully convertible top and a sunroof. Only the roof panels are stowed behind the 911’s back seats, with the wrap-around rear window (with no C-pillars) remaining. It was just fine at keeping out the cold. Every time I review a 911, I end up looking for ways to come up with the cash. There’s no practical argument for what is essentially a two-seater sportscar with a cooler-sized trunk, but it is damned fun to drive. Even in early March.
AT A GLANCE BODY STYLE: Luxury 2+2 sports coupe DRIVE METHOD: rear-engine, all-wheel-drive ENGINE: 3.8-litre naturally-aspirated, horizontally opposed six cylinder (430 hp, 325 lb/ft of torque) with seven-speed PDK automatic with sequential shift FUEL ECONOMY: (Premium) 12.8/9.3/11.2L/100 km (city/ hwy/comb)
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by Rob Beintema Metroland Wheels For years, some of us have wondered just how to explain an automotive naming contest there that came up with “Tiguan”, improbably cobbled together from the German animal names for “tiger” and “iguana”. Puzzling, and you could, at first, be equally mystified by the “Special Edition” designation of the 2016 Tiguan reviewed here. You see, our Tiguan tester came in grey.
Granted, a new Krypton Grey Metallic colour that was added to the paint palette for 2016. And a nice deep grey at that, with a kind of understated, business suit-style esthetic elegance. But still, umm . . . grey. Inside more grey on the cloth seats, doors and dash. The Tiguan gains a little identity with some model-exclusive trim pieces like the eight round vents doubling up on the usual four dashboard locations, their metallic surrounds creat-
ing at least some contrast with a glossy shade of, uhh . . . more grey. But “special”? Okay, I’m through poking fun because VW’s Tiguan has always managed to pull it off anyway, even with this introverted colour selection, thanks to the Euro-inspired design of this compact crossover. There’s a unique and classy flavour to this Tiguan that continues to impress, inside and out, with its clean-lined simple elegance of style and taste.
And this is a competent crossover too, with useful storage capacities and compact-style seating comfort for five that includes the versatility of a sliding 20/40/20 second row. One thing all Tiguan models have in common is the 2.0-litre TSI engine under the hood, a turbocharged motor making 200 hp and 207 lb/ft of torque. This engine is up to the task and hums up to speed nicely. Fuel economy is rated at 11.6/9.3L/100km. My real world results averaged out to
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Inside, the Tiguan SE shows the timeless elegance common to ergonomic and stylish VW interior design. New for 2016 is a Composition Colour five-inch touchscreen radio/CD system with SD card slot and USB audio input.
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The Tiguan has historically come in three trim levels, continuing this year with the Trendline ($24,990), Comfortline ($33,998), and Highline ($36,998). Those lineups have been simplified for 2016 with the base Trendline now offering only front-wheeldrive with a standard six-speed manual transmission or optional six-speed automatic with Tiptronic shifting ($1.400). This base level does, however come fairly well equipped with everything from a standard rearview camera to eight-way adjustable seats, cruise control, fog lamps and more. The Comfortline and Highline trim levels make the six-speed automatic standard along with VW’s 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system, and they build on the content levels with bigger 18-inch alloy wheels, fancier upholstery and fully-loaded equipment lists. But our Tiguan SE ($29,998), as a sort of intermediate trim level, straddles the gap between the base Trendline and the mid-level Comfortline models. The SE package sticks with the Titan Black Pakata cloth interior instead of the Comfortline’s leatherette or the Highline’s real leather seating, but it does add the six-speed auto tranny and 4MOTION along with 17-inch Fortaleza alloy rims instead of the base model’s 16-inch wheels.
AT A GLANCE BODY STYLE: Five-passenger compact crossover (CUV) DRIVE METHOD: Front engine, 4MOTOION all-wheel drive, six-speed manual transmission or six-speed Tiptronic automatic ENGINE: 2.0-litre TSI DOHC turbocharged inline four-cylinder (200 hp, 207 lb/ft of torque) FUEL ECONOMY: 11.6/9.3L/100km (city/hwy) (Premium recommended) Cargo: 700 litres, 1,600 litres with second row folded flat PRICE: $29,998. As tested $30,993 incl Nav ($995) before plus $1,760 freight, PDI and fees. WEBSITE: www.vw.ca
The Tiguan CUV comes with a standard six-speed manual transmission or, (shown) with a handsome six-speed automatic shifter with Tiptronic.
For the 2016 model year, the Tiguan Special Edition also adds a USB audio input and a Composition Colour five-inch touchscreen radio/CD audio system with SD card slot. Other SE features that build beyond the basic Trendline content a few of which are: auto-dimming interior rearview mirror, Automatic headlights with coming and leaving, Climatronic dual-zone electronic climate control and rain-sensing wipers. Of course, just because the SE is an intermediate trim level doesn’t mean it can’t be optioned up and, as tested here, our Tiguan SE adds a Navigation Package ($995). The other main option with this trim level is a Panoramic Power Sunroof ($1,400), not added in this case. The current first generation Tiguan will carry on in Canada through this year and the next. Sales have climbed even without significant changes as all crossovers ride the wave of the segment’s increasing popularity. But a longer, lower, wider second generation Tiguan will debut in European showrooms this spring, with a new North American version stretched even further (+110mm longer) coming to Canada late the following year as a 2018 model, with a potential offering of three-row, seven-passenger choices as well. Stay tuned.
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A celebration of lives well lived and people well loved Read more Life Stories on yorkregion.com
Giuseppe Strazzeri a true community leader BY BREA BARTHOLET
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community without a leader is just a random group. For some within Bradford West Gwillimbury, Giuseppe Strazzeri, more commonly known as “G”, was that kind of leader. It didn’t matter where he was or what he was doing, you could always find the friendly mortgage agent with a smile on his face. And that’s how many people will remember him, after his sudden passing on the morning of March 2, sending a wave of grief throughout BWG. A resident of Bradford for more than 14 years, Strazzeri quickly become involved in multiple groups and fundraisers. If you’re familiar with the Bradford Social Networking Association on Facebook, then it’s likely you had become familiar with Strazzeri’s upbeat demeanour and ongoing drive to connect local residents and businesses alike. From Tequila Friday’s at Don Cherry’s Sports Bar & Grill to the annual BSNA Baseball Tournament held every September, Strazzeri left a truly positive imprint on BWG. “This is a man who the town should never forget,” Carlos Costa wrote on a Facebook post. Costa is one of many close
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friends Strazzeri had made while working – and playing – within BWG. “A man full of life. He will be greatly missed by the town and many friends,” wrote another resident. Born in Sicily, Italy, Strazzeri moved to Canada in 1966 with his parents at the age of four. He moved around many times throughout his childhood, meeting many amazing people along the way.
‘It’s a proud moment when you help someone achieve their goals and dreams, especially when they thought it could never be done.’ But when he arrived in Bradford, he knew it was something special. During his first five years, he sat back and watched the flow of the community, eventually jumping on the chance to open a storefront business. In order to learn what BWG was all about, Strazzeri took the time to attend town meetings and begin building a large net-
work of clients, colleagues and friends. Eventually, he became involved with the Bradford Board of Trade, where he held many positions including executive director, vice-president of membership and vice-president of community relations and government affairs. In a profile written for the BBT, Strazzeri expressed his thoughts regarding linking people within the community. “It’s a proud moment when you help someone achieve their goals and dreams, especially when they thought it could never be done.” Strazzeri certainly helped many within BWG achieve their dreams. As days and weeks go by, now without the bright light of Strazzeri, friends continue to remember him by supporting one another, reminiscing about the times they spent with him and the kind of impact he made on BWG. “He changed my life and, in a way, I believe he saved it,” said Nicole Kim, who worked closely with Strazzeri on a number of projects through the BSNA. “I truly would not be the outgoing person I am today if he did not believe in me. He was my best friend, who never judged anyone. I will miss him.”
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