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Pg 8 EXIT INTERVIEW: Vaughan’s former longtime MPP Greg Sorbara may have left the field, but he’s still very much a part of the action.

Pg 6 McMichael invites you to take a peak — or two — at portraits of people who have helped shape this country.

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Litter around super mailboxes draws ire A local councillor takes aim at Canada Post — and residents — for turning neighbourhood mailboxes into a junkyard. For its part, Canada Post says its only responsibility is to deliver the mail that is entrusted to it. Pg 4

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Daniel Salvatore is part of a staggering trend in Vaughan that finds residents between the ages of 20 and 29 still living at home with their parents. Here, Mr. Salvatore and his mother, Julie, along with family pet Trigger, take a break outside their home.

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Captain Nemo’s Fish and Chips is famous for the signature Fish and Chips creation using only the finest ingredients. Their secret batter is fast becoming known in the area, bringing in far flung halibut and haddock lovers. They pride themselves on using only the finest ingredients. Their halibut is from the cold, fresh and clean Alaskan wa waters. carved and dressed by hand, giving customers a most delicious and healthy cu

meal. They also serve a variety of seafood food and sandwiches for those in the mood for something more. They invite you to come in and sample the menu. Don’t forget the Take-Out menu! Captain Nemo’s is located at 3175 Rutherford Rd. Unit 32, in Concord, at the intersection of Highway 400 and Rutherford Rd. conveniently beside the Vaughan Mills Mall.

By Jeremy Grimaldi

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They call it junk mail for a reason. But now, on top of filling up the inside of Vaughan’s mailboxes, leaflets, flyers and unaddressed mail is consistently blighting the land surrounding them, too. Residents and one councillor from a particularly hard-hit neighbourhood are standing for it no longer and actively want to rid their communities of the unsightly mess. Councillor Sandra Yeung Racco, who represents Concord and Thornhill North, said littered “super mailboxes” are a common sight not only in her ward but all over the city. However, she said residents don’t seem willing to change their habits despite the myriad ideas brought forward to help reduce the amount of junk mail strewn on the ground. “It’s a disgrace,” she said. “I am surprised that people do this. Yes, it’s not their home, but it’s their neighbourhood and it looks awful. And it’s not just with these super mailboxes. People are dropping garbage along the roadway and on sites that haven’t been developed yet.” Residents are not the only ones involved, according to Ms Yeung

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Litter can be seen piling up by a super mailbox, on Freedom Trail in the Dufferin Street and Rutherford Road area of Vaughan, Saturday. Racco, who believes Canada Post, which makes revenue by delivering the “unwanted admail” but not

cleaning up the mess left afterward, shares a hefty portion of the blame. “We have been complaining for

five or six years and nothing has been done,” said Ms Yeung Racco. “We even went to the vice-president of customer service at Canada Post and his response was, ‘We deliver the mail, and we don’t care’. He said if you don’t want the mail then get a ‘no admail sticker’ and put it on your box.” She said although many have already done this, the problem persists. Although Canada Post refused to confirm or deny to The Citizen whether or not the plot of land pictured at left, or any other box in the city, is their property or not, Ms Yeung Racco insists the box on Freedom Trail, is indeed their land. “It’s their responsibility,” she added. “It’s like any resident. If you have a home it’s your responsibility to keep it clean, regardless of whose waste it is.” She admitted that she has become so frustrated with the litter that she is constantly having to request that taxpayer-funded city staff take time out of their day to clean up the mess. As for the pilot projects that have been instituted, Ms Yeung Racco said that bins have been placed beside certain mailboxes and signs notifying residents of fines for littering have also been erected. “We have tried doing the bins,

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Crash sends woman to hospital NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO ADOPTED VAUGHAN METROPOLITAN CENTRE (VMC) SECONDARY PLAN City of Vaughan Official Plan – Volume 2 (File 25.5.12.1) COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (PUBLIC HEARING) October 16, 2012 at 7:00 pm Vaughan City Hall, Council Chamber 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive, Vaughan, Ontario, L6A 1T1 The VMC Secondary Plan Review: The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Secondary Plan was adopted by Council on September 7, 2010, with the direction that the northwest quadrant and the 7601 Jane Street lands be reviewed in consideration of the respective landowners’ requests for modifications to the Plan. Since the adoption of the Secondary Plan the City has also received notice of modifications requests from other land owners in the VMC. The City of Vaughan Policy Planning Department, and City’s Consultant for the Secondary Plan, Urban Strategies, have been in ongoing discussions with landowners, and other government agencies on these, and other proposed changes which have evolved through on-going studies since Council adoption of the Plan. The proposed modifications to the VMC Secondary Plan are the result of this review and extensive consultation process. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to receive public input on the draft land use Plan and Official Plan policies resulting from the review. Issues identified at the public hearing will be addressed in a comprehensive report to the Committee of the Whole at a later date. Copies of the staff report will be available at the Clerks Department and on the City website by October 12, 2012 at http://www.vaughan.ca/vaughan/council/ minutes_agendas/index.cfm Additional information may be obtained from Anna Sicilia, Senior Policy Planner of the Policy Planning Department at (905) 832-8585, ext. 8063. Comments may also be mailed to the Policy Planning Department at the address above, or faxed to (905) 832-8545 or emailed to anna.sicilia@vaughan.ca prior to the meeting (please quote file name and number). The Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13 authorizes the City of Vaughan to collect any personal information in your communication or presentation to City Council or its Committees. The City collects this information to enable it to make informed decisions on the relevant issue(s). If you are submitting letters, facsimiles, e-mails, presentations or other communications to the City, you should be aware that your name and the fact that you communicated with the City will become part of the public record and will appear on the City’s website. The City will also make your communication and any personal information in it such as your address and postal code or e-mail address available to the public unless you expressly request the City to remove it. The City audio records Council and Committee meetings. If you make a presentation to a Council or Committee, the City will be audio recording you and City staff may make these recordings available to the public.

Police are investigating a car accident on Hwy. 400 southbound in Vaughan. Officers from the Ontario Provincial Police Highway Safety Division are investigating the crash that occurred at about 12:55 p.m. on Tuesday. For unknown reasons the driver of the silver Hyundai struck the rear of an MTO sign truck. The lone female driver of the car was transported by air ambulance with minor injuries. The male driver of the truck was not injured.

The northbound lanes of Hwy. 400, from Teston Road, were closed for a time while air ambulance paramedics helped the woman. The left southbound lane remained closed for an investigation, after the other two lanes were opened. The collision is being investigated by Prov. Const. D. Young of the Aurora OPP Detachment. Anyone with information can contact the officer at 905-841-5777. —Jeremy Grimaldi

McMichael gallery exhibit features portraits of people who helped shape Canada By Adam Martin-Robbins

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The McMichael Canadian Art Collection invites you to take a peak — or two — at portraits of people who’ve helped shape this country. Double Take: Portraits of Intriguing Canadians, a bilingual exhibition featuring 100 pieces, is on display at the Kleinburg gallery until Jan. 16. The works that make up the exhibition span four centuries, from early explorers

to contemporary icons, in a variety of media including paintings, photographs, cartoons, drawings, video and sculpture. You’ll be able to check out portraits of more than 50 people who have made a mark on Canadian history and culture including author Margaret Atwood, disgraced former media baron Conrad Black, French explorer Jacques Cartier, Nobel prize winner Sir Frederick Banting, the Dionne Quintuplets, former NHL goaltender Jacques

Plante and former Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau. The exhibition is organized and circulated by Library and Archives Canada and is curated by Carolyn Cook. Some of the works are being shown for the first time. The McMichael gallery is located at 10365 Islington Ave. For more information visit www.mcmichael.com.

Please direct any questions about this collection to the Planner listed above. JOHN MACKENZIE, Commissioner of Planning JEFFREY A. ABRAMS, City Clerk

NOTE Official Plan (O. Reg. 543/06) If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Vaughan before the proposed Official Plan Amendment is adopted the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of The City of Vaughan or The Regional Municipality of York, as the case may be, to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Vaughan before the proposed Official Plan Amendment is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed Official Plan Amendment, or of the refusal of a request to amend the official plan, you must make a written request to the City of Vaughan, City Clerk’s Office, 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive, Vaughan, Ontario L6A 1T1.

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Sorbara may have left field, but he’s still part of action Adam Martin-Robbins

f there’s one thing I’ve learned about former Vaughan MPP Greg Sorbara in my time covering provincial politics, it’s that he’s a tough interview. It’s not that he’s short-tempered, curt or difficult to talk to. On the contrary, he’s quite affable. Rather, it’s that Mr. Sorbara is a master at staying on message. If he doesn’t want to tell you something, you’re not going to get it out of him. I hounded him for more than a year about when he planned to retire and he never flinched. Mr. Sorbara only revealed his plans on Aug. 1 when he officially announced he was stepping down. Not surprising, you might say, given he spent nearly three

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Former Vaughan Liberal MPP Greg Sorbara reflects on his long career in provincial politics and what the future may hold for him.

decades in politics where the ability to handle uncomfortable questions is a crucial part of the job. But I know other politicians who’ve been in the game for decades and they aren’t nearly as skilled as Mr. Sorbara. Squaring off with him in a media scrum is, I imagine, a lot like a rookie pitcher facing Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista when he’s on his game. You might get lucky and force him to pop up once in a while, but more often than not he’s going to knock it out of the park. I use this analogy, in part, because Mr. Sorbara is a massive baseball fan. In fact, when he left politics — the first time — in 1995, Mr. Sorbara became part owner of a minor league baseball franchise, the St. Catharines Stompers. But that’s getting too far ahead. Mr. Sorbara, a practising lawyer at the time, entered politics in 1985. He’d taken part, as a delegate, in the 1984 federal Liberal leadership convention. The Liberal riding association for York North approached him, a year later, about becoming a proSee ‘I WAS ...’, page 35.

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recently toured Solmar Development’s Bellaria Residences at Jane and Rutherford. All I can say is “WOW”! From the moment I entered through the 24-hr staffed gatehouse, I was dumbstruck by the incredible thought and design that has gone into this extraordinary private community. Situated on 20 acres of pristine parkland, the grounds are carefully manicured and offer lovely groomed walking trails for brisk runs or leisurely strolls. Trellises, exquisite ﬂower beds and a charming pond punctuate the scenery. Four extraordinary buildings (each one outdoing the previous in terms of luxury and amenities) comprise Bellaria Residences – three are built and occupied – while the fourth building is now under construction. As Vaughan’s most prestigious address, Bellaria is a one-of-a-kind condominium community. There really is nothing like it anywhere.

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It’s not surprising that the developer behind Bellaria is Solmar Development, a company well known for its commitment to ultra-luxury building and communities. For more than 25 years Solmar Development has developed some of the most lavish custom estate homes, single detached home communities and condominiums in the province. Company owner Benny Marotta is a stickler for details and insists on only the very highest standards of quality and craftsmanship.

I was met at Tower 3 by Solmar Development’s Director of Sales and Marketing, Natasha Choy. She led me through the front entrance, where glorious columns rise majestically to support an elegant porte cochere that leads to perhaps the most beautiful lobby I’ve ever seen (and believe me, I’ve seen a few!) The column theme is repeated in the lobby, where the vast triple height space is warmed by gleaming marble in a sophisticated palette of creams, soft whites and tans. The lobby’s luxury

is lavishly punctuated with stone accents, Venetian plaster, ornate architectural crown mouldings and baroque wallpaper. A magnificent chandelier is the focal point of the space – creating an ambience of ultimate elegance and refinement. The friendly concierge smiled as we entered and welcomed us to Bellaria. Ms. Choy proudly showed me the amenities spaces located on the main and lower level. We started in the Reading Room, a stunning space where residents can enjoy a book beside a roaring fire or take in the view of the sumptuous grounds. The palette is an enhancement of the lobby’s design with large, overstuffed chairs and sofas that beckon. Then it was off to the Wine Room. Bellaria offers its residents a climate and light controlled professionally designed space where collectors can store their vintages in individual wine lockers that offer total security. An elegant Party Room was our next stop. The look here is timeless sophistication - rich woods, cool marbles and exceptional furnishings. Here residents can entertain up to 80 people in grand style – there is a fully equipped catering kitchen, full bar and formal dining room. A covered patio terrace, outfitted with BBQs is located off the Party Room, allowing the festivities to move gracefully outdoors. On the same level, a fully equipped gym, expansive steam room, games room with billiards and card tables and a professionally outfitted home theatre with oversized recliner seating offer residents their choice of recreational pursuits.

Tower 4 will have all of these amenities plus a Yoga Room and Spin Area as well as an Aqua Trainer. According to developer Benny Marotta, Tower 4 will surpass anything that has ever been done before in Vaughan. Tower 4 is over 70% sold, but there are still suites available. From 656 sq. ft. to 2,394 sq. ft. the suites offer exceptional ﬁnishes and well-designed layouts. Of particular note are the bedrooms – spacious, furniture-friendly retreats that eclipse anything else on the market. Prices start at $324,900, with most of the suites in the high $300,000s range – making this a lifestyle that is ultimately affordable. The Penthouse Collection at Tower 4 offers 2 and 3 bedroom designs from 1,131 sq. ft. to 2,394 sq. ft. priced from $629,900 to over $1 million. The community attracts a diverse range of purchasers, from empty nesters looking to downsize, to young professionals and even young families with small children.

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the Ontario Power Authority and TransCanada Energy to relocate the proposed 900-megawatt natural gas plant, originally planned for Oakville, to Ontario Power Generation’s Lennox generating station in Napanee. The decision was made “after hearing overwhelming concerns from local residents and local elected officials. We heard concerns from families and we responded”, a media release stated. Asked why the peaker plant went ahead in King despite a similar public outcry, Mr. Bentley said

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The province’s announcement this week that it is relocating the controversial Oakville peaker power plant at a cost of $40 million brought back unpleasant memories for King Township residents. “They knew they were sold out and this just annoyed them even more,” King Mayor Steve Pellegrini said of residents. “We all knew this. It isn’t anything new.” Energy Minister Chris Bentley announced an agreement between

there wasn’t another choice. “We ran out of options,” he said. “York Region is growing very quickly and needs power.” The region didn’t support the initial proposal to bring in power by transmission lines, he added. “There were a lot of concerns about that,” Mr. Bentley said. “There was not another choice. We have to keep the lights on.” The ministry was able to scrap the proposed power plant for Oakville because that town has a transmission solution, he added. Cancelling the Oakville plant

may have helped the Liberal incumbent keep his seat in the last election, opposition MPPs argue, adding the Liberal relocation of a Mississauga plant already under construction helped the Grits hang on to four seats, they said. While people in Markham were upset about the potential of more power lines above them, the lines and peaker plant options weren’t presented by the province as a package, Mr. Pellegrini said. It would be naïve to think the location of the King plant in a Progressive Conservative riding wasn’t

a factor in the decision, he said. “King is a very small municipality,” he said, adding the Liberals didn’t want to upset a larger number of people in Oakville. King residents still feel bitter provincial promises regarding tangible community improvements and benefits from the peaker plant in King never came to fruition, Mr. Pellegrini said. — with files from Sean Pearce, Chris Traber and Torstar news service

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After his wife benefitted from services at Doane House Hospice, Brett Richards was inspired to develop an online hope tree so people who have been diagnosed with or affected by cancer can find support by sharing their stories, reading other people’s contributions, raising awareness and fundraising for the hospice.

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Community partnerships are bringing hope to York Region. Lois Richards didn’t know about the Doane House Hospice or the services it offered until she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She discovered the services, such as art therapy, yoga and wellness sessions, after hearing about them while receiving treatment. “My family was my rock, the hospital staff and doctors were exceptional and the emotional support I received in the community at Doane House Hospice all helped me pick up the pieces of my life,” Ms Richards said. “We are not on this cancer journey alone.” Through his wife’s use of the hospice, Brett Richards realized there is a large amount of government funding allocated to cover the physical treatment and healing process when diagnosed, but not much earmarked for the social and emotional healing aspect. “It is such an important part of a person’s wellness when recovering,” he said. Upon hearing the hospice only receives 20 per cent of the funding needed to provide its services, leaving the remaining 80 per cent to be raised in the community, he funded two of the programs for a year. But he felt it wasn’t enough. Mr. Richards ran a focus group consisting of hospice clients, where a common message emerged; there is hope and healing through connection. From this phrase, the hope tree initiative was born. “We want to raise awareness in the community around the hospice as well as funding for programs and provide a place for those affected by cancer to connect,” he said. “Knowing they are not alone goes a long way on the path to healing.” Thehopetree.ca, created by Mr. Richards’

4For more, visit doanehospice.org company, Connective Intelligence Inc., allows you to share and read stories from people who are in similar situations. Personal connections can be made through the social media links, including groups for people living with cancer, husbands, wives, children, friends, events and memorials. A video also puts a face to the disease and speaks volumes about the support individuals have received from the hospice. There is also a donations link. The launch of the initiative comes at the same time as the relaunch of the hospice’s website. The design and concept was donated by Tree Frog Interactive, which also trained hospice staff so they would be able to keep the online information fresh. “As a small charity, we wouldn’t be able to afford to do any of this,” hospice executive director Juliet Irish said. “It is through these partnerships and the generosity of individuals we are able to offer these services to the community.” This has been the most difficult year for fundraising the hospice has had in a decade, she said, adding it had to cancel the Saturday yoga program due to a lack of funding. “People lose their self-confidence when they receive a diagnosis,” she said. “They can get it back through something as simple as yoga and we want to provide that.” The hospice is beginning to see a younger demographic needing services now that the focus is not just end-of-life, but also supporting people right from diagnosis as they fight to get well. The vision for the hope tree initiative is to, one day, create a live hope tree garden for the community to use, but it will be difficult without the support of the community.

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Daniel Salvatore, 24, lives with his parents, including mom Julie, above. Mr. Salvatore believes a lack of affordable housing is holding back young people aged 20 to 29 from getting out on their own.

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If you’re in your 20s and still living in your parents’ basement, don’t worry about it; you’re not the only one. In fact, a staggering 76 per cent of Vaughan residents between the ages of 20 and 29 hang their hats at their folks’ place, well above the national average of 42.3 per cent, according to the latest census data from Statistics

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also a major factor. “If I was looking to move out right now and get that independence, I couldn’t afford it,” Mr. Salvatore, who works as an assistant to MP Julian Fantino, said. “If you look anywhere in the classifieds, it’s $1,000 to rent something and those are basement apartments, which aren’t even legal.” Daniele Zanotti, CEO for United Way of York Region, agrees with Mr. Salvatore’s assessment. He said although there are probably many factors at play, the main reason is the shortage of affordable housing options. “People are potentially staying in school longer. They might have difficulty accessing a job,” he said. “But when you look at the trend over the years, the largest driver is: Can they afford to move out? And the answer, unfortunately, is increasingly no.” The median cost of a home in Vaughan now sits at $577,000. That’s way out of reach for many young people who are working entry-level jobs, he said. Mr. Zanotti said the same trend is playing out in highgrowth communities across the region. The United Way of York Region, over the past year, conducted a series of public meetings in Vaughan, East Gwillimbury, Markham, Newmarket and Richmond Hill to better understand the key issues facing residents. “By far the No. 1 issue that residents are concerned about is affordable housing and, by far, the second one they’re most concerned about is youth,” Mr. Zanotti said. “Now, you put those two together and you’ve got this emerging pressure of young people who cannot find work, who cannot afford to stay in the region and the combo is deadly.” Mr. Zanotti and Mr. Salvatore both said if the issue isn’t addressed, the city stands to lose out big time because many young adults will be forced to move elsewhere. “For the city to be great and for the region to be great we want to keep our young people and young families,” Mr. Zanotti said. “They bring different thinking, a different approach and a different economy. We know this, just look at urban Toronto.” Mr. Salvatore echoed that statement. “Young professionals definitely create an atmosphere that is desirable,” he said. “Look at places in Toronto that have that. I know people who live in Toronto. They live in the Annex. They live in the Danforth or St. Clair area and the Bloor and Bathurst area — that is a vibrant place to be,” Mr. Salvatore believes that vibrancy can exist in Vaughan as well, if the city is aware of the current situation and takes steps to capitalize on it. “I think Vaughan can serve a niche,” he said. “But I don’t know if they’re slowly realizing it or if they’re paying attention to it or not. Vaughan is getting the subway … so Vaughan could serve a niche for that young professional. If there’s affordable housing so they can live and work in Vaughan and (then they) have all the benefits of downtown.” Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua said the city tracks demographic trends and is working to address the challenges presented by complex societal changes through its planning and budgeting processes. For example, he pointed to the task force that has been launched to consider the feasibility of legalized secondary suites or basement apartments. He also noted that as the community grows the city is looking to improve the mix of housing types through intensification in certain areas such as the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, which will feature a slew of condominiums along Hwy. 7, between Hwy. 400 and Creditstone Road. But Vaughan, like many cities in the Greater Toronto Area, is struggling to deal with rising house prices coupled with intense growth pressure, Mr. Bevilacqua admitted. “The challenge for rapidly growing cities is the provision of housing options and the availability of affordable housing,” he said.

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Metroland Central division reaches just under 1 million homes Metroland Media Group’s Metroland Central division has been expanded this week to include the regions of Simcoe, Muskoka, Parry Sound and North Bay under the leadership of vice-president and regional publisher Ian Proudfoot. The division, previously comprised of York Region Media Group and Toronto Community News, now reaches a readership of more than 900,000 homes on a weekly basis, stretching from the heart of the city in Toronto to North Bay in Ontario’s Near North. The expansion offers exciting new opportunities and relation-

ships for readers, clients, community partners and the more than 800 talented employees in Metroland Central, Mr. Proudfoot said. Acknowledged as a passionate advocate of the newspaper industry, both print and online, Mr. Proudfoot now is publisher of more than 50 print and online products. “Removing borders has created exceptional opportunities for our clients to extend their reach,” Mr. Proudfoot said. In announcing the expanded division, effective Oct. 1, Metroland president Ian Oliver paid tribute to retiring vice-president and Simcoe/

Muskoka regional publisher Joe Anderson. “Joe’s creativity, drive and strategic focus have made him a significant contributor to Metroland.” Mr. Proudfoot held management positions in sales and distribution in Mississauga and York Region prior to his appointment as York Region Media Group publisher 16 years ago. Last summer, in acknowledgement of Mr. Proudfoot’s “track record of success”, Mr. Oliver appointed him regional publisher of the Toronto division under the newly created Metroland Central

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But the “old Claribel” — portrayed by seasoned performer Denise Fergusson — was another audi-

The colourful costumes and inventive backdrops help transport the audience back to the 1950s in both visual scenery and social issues of the day and there were even a few poignant moments in the enjoyable show.

BLYTHE WILSON: Actress portrays a waitress who earns her one day of fame on a TV show.

Ms Wilson has played Winifred Banks in a Broadway version of Mary Poppins and Baroness Schraeder in a Mirvish production of The Sound of Music. She also had roles with the Stratford Shakespeare Festival for four seasons and spent three seasons with the Shaw Festival.

Mr. Thicke, known to TV audiences as Jason Seaver for the seven seasons of Growing Pains, showed singing talent and seemed to relish playing the overthe-top, charismatic show host. He deserved the extra applause granted him by the audience at his entrance and as the curtain closed.

Also projecting lovely voices and giving strong onstage performances were Camille Eanga-Selenge, as the jaded modern teenager Felicia — offering comic lines such as “C’mon, get real, doctors don’t make house calls” — Angela Teek, as the reality show mother who just wanted a leg brace for her polio-afflicted son and the irrepressible, naive contestant Lana Beutler, played by Marisa McIntyre.

Continuing at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts until Sunday, the North American premiere features Blythe Wilson in the key role of Claribel Anderson, a waitress who earns her one day of fame on a popular reality TV show.

Although Alan Thicke as Jack Bailey, the TV show host, is far better known and is the star performer of Queen for a Day: The Musical, other strong female performers almost challenged his audience popularity during Friday’s media night.

ence favourite, as was the scene-stealing, busybody, tattletale Lisa Horner as Birdie McBride.

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Her clear voice and strong acting skills make her a joy to watch on stage.

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She is a large 69 year old. Thornhill will be her only Ontario stop. Then, she is off to Vancouver. “She” is a 9-foot massive concert grand Steinway piano that was the favoured instrument of esteemed pianist Vladimir Horowitz. “It is amazing the connection he (Mr. Horowitz) had with his piano,” said Alex Thomson, manager of Steinway Piano Gallery Toronto. The piano went with him all over the world, he said.

STEINWAY MUSIC HALL The 1943 piano was displayed last Saturday at Mr. Horowitz’s commemorative 109th birthday party open house at Steinway Music Hall at 2651 John St. The legendary Steinway & Sons Model D Horowitz piano is making this stop in Thornhill as part of its North American tour. The piano will also be displayed until Oct. 5, but appointments must be booked in advanced. Mr. Horowitz’s popularity was amazing, according to Mr. Thomson. “He had people lining up for blocks and blocks,” he said.

The legendary 1943 Steinway & Sons Model D Horowitz piano, played by legendary pianist Vladimir Horowitz (seen here), is making a stop in Thornhill as part of its North American tour. The piano will also be displayed until Oct. 5. Born in Russia in 1903, he was an internationally-renowned artist for close to 70 years and is now considered one of the greatest pianists

of the 20th century. The Steinway & Sons Model D piano is the one he kept in his New York townhouse.

A crane had to be used to hoist the piano through the window of his home after tours. He debuted in the U.S in 1928 when he played

Tchaikovsky’s first piano concerto with the New York Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall. His last public performances were in Germany in 1987, though he would continue to make recordings until the days just before his death in 1989. Mr. Horowitz had a unique technique. He played flat-fingered so the Steinway piano had to be customdesigned for him. While it might look the same as another piano, the keyboard is incredibly light, a feature the normal player would not want, Mr. Thomson said. The open house in Thornhill celebrated his birthday, with a cake presentation at 3 p.m. as well as balloons and give-aways. The private appointments are assigned in half hour time slots. Today, only about 3,000 Steinway pianos are made worldwide each year. They are made by hand and take about a year to make. Call 905-940-5397 or 1-888399-5397 to schedule a 15-minute private appointment to play the Horowitz piano, have your photo taken with it and receive a certificate. For more information, visit steinwaypianogallery.ca/horowitz or visit steinway.com.

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will be featured at the dual concerts: Rossini’s overture to the opera The Thieving Magpie, Rimsky-Korsakov’s evocative Russian Easter Festival overture and Beethoven’s brilliant Seventh Symphony — all illustrating the theme of influential beginnings, as each had a profound impact on the content, form, style or national character of the music that followed. Adult tickets at $28 (seniors $23) for the Oct. 13 concert in Aurora may be purchased by calling 416-410-0860. For the Oct. 14 concert (adults $30 and seniors $25) in Richmond Hill call the theatre box office at 905-787-8811 or visit atrhcentre.ca. Tickets will also be available at the door of both venues. For more details on the orchestra’s full season, call 416-410-0860 or visit yorksymphony.ca

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The mayors of Richmond Hill and Markham are fending off a flag flap that unfurled this week over their celebration of China’s National Day. Markham’s Frank Scarpitti and Richmond Hill’s Dave Barrow are defending a decision to raise the flag for the People’s Republic of China on municipal property in the wake of criticism by some Chinese ex-pats. “We celebrate a lot of flag raisings in recognition of the diversity that makes up our city,” Mr. Scarpitti said in an interview today. “It’s a symbol of respect for those who come here from that part of the world.” The two municipalities held ceremonies recently to recognize the Oct. 1 public holiday of the People’s Republic of China. Mr. Barrow called it a gesture of goodwill “in recognition of a country which 45,000 of our residents call their homeland”. But some Chinese-Canadians disagreed, saying local municipalities should not wade into international politics by raising the flag for a communist regime. They sent letters to local, provincial and federal politicians and started a petition in an attempt to cancel ceremonies. “We must never forget this is the same party, the same people, who

slaughtered thousands of students in Tiananmen Square,” said Richmond Hill’s Zhuofu Li, who immigrated from that country 20 years ago. “The problem is, our politicians seem to forget who they’re dealing with. They want to turn their eyes blindly to it, and say let’s just do business, let’s just be friends. I’m not against China. How can you forget your heritage? But I draw the line on the current regime, which is communist.” Mr. Scarpitti, who travelled to China in 2008, said he has seen signs of progress in a country that has been criticized for human rights violations. He plans to return in November with three other mayors and the deputy mayor of Vaughan in partnership with Confederation of Greater Toronto Chinese Business Association. “There are changes taking place,” he said, adding that some people joke about China being more capitalistic than North America. “It may not move fast enough for some people...but as time goes on, and China has to deal with the international community, progress hopefully continues.” The McGuinty government announced this morning the premier’s fourth trade mission to China is set for January. It will include Markham-Unionville MPP Michael

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come back and think differently... become part of the extension of the communist party,” said Janet Qi, a Richmond Hill resident who said her mother was persecuted and jailed in China in 2000. “Many come to Canada for freedom from oppression and to see the mayor or politicians become allies of foreign country, that’s not good.” The petition, with about 200 signatures, said the majority of ex-pats in Richmond Hill and Markham are from Hong Kong, which is undergoing its own struggle to fend off erosion of rights. “We applaud your intention to recognize local Chinese Canadians who contribute to the vitality and prosperity of Canada,” the petition states. “We are not against having trade relations with Chinese businesses, but importing the corruption and repressive ideology and putting all Markham and Richmond Hill residents under the shadow of a totalitarian regime is just too much.” Jane Pang, a resident of Markham, said the flag, with its large star surrounded by smaller ones, symbolizes the leadership of the communist party, something

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Greg Sorbara will stay involved in politics as chairperson of the Liberal’s election campaign and the Ontario Liberal Fund, the party’s fundraising arm. began with a telephone call “out of the blue” from then-opposition leader Dalton McGuinty. He had just lost an election to the Tories and wanted Mr. Sorbara to take on the role of party president. Mr. Sorbara said he was reticent at first, but after mulling it over, decided that he’d reached a stage in his life where he should help out “on a volunteer basis, in the backrooms” to rebuild the party He was elected to the post and threw himself into the job with fervour. Then, in 2001, Mr. Sorbara decided to run in a byelection to represent Vaughan-King Aurora, sparked by the sudden death of Conservative MPP Al Palladini. “At first I was really reluctant, because it meant going back into

politics full time,” Mr. Sorbara said. “But Dalton and I had a chat about it and he said, ‘You really have to do this’.” He agreed, ran and captured the seat. Two years later, the Liberals soundly defeated the Conservatives to form a majority government. That victory, which he helped orchestrate as campaign chairperson, remains one of the highlights of Mr. Sorbara’s career. “I was into this thing right up to my elbows and it all came together on election night,” he said. A couple of days later, he was in the parking lot at Queen’s Park and ran into the premier’s chief of staff, who was, at the time, Matt Maychak. “We both hugged each other

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family. He served as a backbench MPP for the remainder of his career, which ended Aug. 1, just 10 months after he was returned to office in an election that saw the Liberals squeak back into power for a third straight time, although with a minority. Mr. Sorbara isn’t completely walking away from politics though. He remains chairperson of both the Liberal’s election campaign and the Ontario Liberal Fund. Still, he said, there’s one thing he’ll miss about not being on the front lines anymore. “I’ll miss the leadership role that one is supposed to play as an MPP in a riding. It’s a great honour,” Mr. Sorbara said. But he can live without the long commute from his Richmond Hill home to Queen’s Park. “I think urban congestion is the No. 1 issue in the Greater Toronto Area and I keep pleading with my premier and my government that we need to take it even more seriously,” he said. Finding a solution to that problem is no longer his job, but he does have some suggestions for how to deal with it. “We need to, urgently, research what other communities are doing, how other communities are building public transit more quickly,” he said. He added that the computer system that operates Toronto’s traffic lights is antiquated and needs replacing. So now that his days at Queen’s Park are over, how will Mr. Sorbara fill his time? “I honestly don’t know,” he said. “We’re spending a lot of time working on our farm in Prince Edward County. We’re going to be raising beef there next year. … I’m finally having a little bit of time in the careers of my children. … And (enjoying) some free time; some time to read and reflect and, maybe write.” And, you can bet, he’ll find time to catch a few baseball games, too.

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HOT TUB/SPA 2012 model, fully loaded, full warranty. New in plastic. Cost $8,000 Sacrifice $3,900. Call: 416-779-0563

General Help

Apartments for Rent HWY. 7/ Martingrove- 1 bedroom basement, separate entrance, laundry, 1 parking, cable, utilities included. No pets/ smoking. $800. 416-826-0128

ISLINGTON/ RUTHERFORD- extra large 1 bedroom basement. Separate entrance, 5 appliances+ fireplace, laundry, $900 inclusive. Available Nov. 1st. 905-717-2276

Faucet manufacturer in Concord is seeking a PRODUCTION LINE ASSEMBLER / WAREHOUSE WORKER Applicants should be fluent in English. Please reply stating earning expectations to: flanzillotta@rubinet.com or fax 905-851-8031

MARTINGROVE/ HWY#7Spacious 1 bedroom basement. 2 parking spots. Separate entrance, private laundry. Backyard. A/C, $1000. inclusive. Call Marianne, 416-617-4955

NEWLY RENOVATED Basement Apartment, Dinning Room, Family Room, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Computer Room, Storage Space. Parking, Laundry. November 1st. 905-553-8431

General Help

ORDER PICKERS A well-established pet food distribution company in Vaughan (Keele/407) is offering full time positions for Order Pickers for both day and night shifts. Qualifications: Minimum 3 years experience. Must be electric walker and forklift licensed. Salary $14/ hour. Email resumes titled Subject: order picker to: jobs@canpetinc.com

45 MACHINE OPERATOR jobs in ConcordDay/Afternoon/Night Shifts - $11-12.75/hr Also: Forklift, CNC & Production Positions Send your resume, or drop by the office between 9am-2:30pm Monday-Friday. HCR Personnel Solutions Inc. 19 Four Seasons Place, Toronto, ON M9B 6E7 (Burnhamthorpe & East Mall) T:416-622-1427 F:416-622-7258 E: recruiting@hcr.ca www.hcr.ca

WORSHIP DIRECTORY

Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking $300 TO $2000Dead/ Alive. Cars/ trucks/ vans. Fast Free towing. We sell parts. 416-500-5050

Home Renovations

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Moving & Storage

$300-$3000

CITY MOVERS: Two men, 16' truck. $40/hr. No hidden fees. Flat rate available. (416)816-4132 citymover@rogers.com

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Waste Removal

Cash 4 Cars Dead or alive Same day Fast Free Towing

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

Tutoring Garages Sales GMAT TUTOR. Topquality, 97th percentile! Extensive teaching experi- STREET GARAGE sale. ence. We come to you. Sat. Oct. 6th. 8am-noon. Fairground Lane, (between ross@ghcc.ca Islington/ Kipling Ave.)

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HOME RENOVATIONS Junnola Homes Inc.

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