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Smoke forces first-ever evacuation of theatreBy Simone [email protected]
The second half of a musical gala at the Rich-mond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts last Thursday was cancelled after smoke set off fire alarms and sprinklers in the theatre.
Just as the second half of the High Notes for Mental Health Gala was about to resume, fire alarms went off and the theatre was evacuated.
Theatre manager Michael Grit said this week: “I don’t recall that we ever had a situation like this before”.
Disappointed show organizer Ingrid Taheri said she was told it’s the first time a show had to be cancelled in the theatre’s history.
Joel Sussmann and his wife were among
the patrons enjoying a “wonderful show,” and he said the evacuation was “orderly” and that they saw water pouring near the elevator and smelled smoke as they were leaving their seats in the balcony.
Staff of the theatre helped patrons who had used the coat check to find their coats, while Richmond Hill firefighters responded to the incident.
Smoke was mostly contained to the elevator shaft, possibly due to electrical panel prob-lems.
Carol Moore, from the Town of Richmond Hill communications department, confirmed there was a significant amount of water damage to the first and second floor.
The damage is expected to be more than
$25,000, but final costs won’t be known until a consultant visits the site and does a thermal scanning to assess the extent of damage.
FIRE IN SENIORS RESIDENCE
On Monday afternoon, Richmond Hill fire officials responded to another major fire call, this time on the third floor of a seniors residence just two blocks east of the theatre.
Several floors of one of two Dunlop Pines seniors apartments had to be evacuated to a waiting EMS bus while the blaze was extin-guished and smoke cleared from the building.
Fire crews encountered fire and heavy smoke on arrival, according to Deputy Fire Chief Shane
See FIVE, page 2.
A rainy morning didn’t deter supporters from participating in the annual Hike for Hospice at Hill House residential hospice Sunday. Politicians, volunteers, hikers and their children and dogs gathered on the front lawn of the home on Wright Street, before starting their residential hike. Many participants wore signs saying ‘in memory of’ loved ones who received compassionate end-of-life care at the regional palliative care home; about $40,000 was raised.
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Caskanette.The blaze appeared to have
occurred in a third-floor unit, he said, but smoke had spread through-out the hallways of the third and upper floors.
Dunlop Street west of Pugsley was closed to traffic as five engines, one aerial truck, one rescue truck
with 27 firefighters as well as York Regional Police and EMS worked to resolve the incident.
Vaughan and Central York pro-vided assistance, covering stations through mutual aid.
No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Five fire engines respondedFrom page 1.
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Theatre patrons spill out onto Yonge Street as fire and emergency vehicles respond to an incident at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts last Thursday, the first time in the facility’s history a show in progress was cancelled.
Officials not amused by pink heritage buildingBy KIM ZARZOUR
No, your eyes didn’t deceive you. That really is a bubblegum pink building in the heart of Rich-mond Hill.
Or maybe — like Ward 4 Coun-cillor David West — you would pre-fer to call it Pepto-Bismol pink, as in ‘my stomach feels a little queasy looking at this’ pink.
West, and other Town of Rich-mond Hill representatives, are definitely NOT tickled pink with what has happened to the heritage building in the village core.
The 1870 farmhouse at 10312 Yonge St. was the home of Mat-thew McNair, a Scottish immigrant and prominent brick mason, who also built the town’s Masonic Hall.
The one-and-a-half storey brick and wood structure, with intricate tuck-pointing and asymmetrical windows, has been engulfed by a behemoth block addition.
Those who value the town’s rich history were thrilled when council earmarked the home for heritage designation in 2013 — saving it from the wrecker’s ball and send-ing out hope that the cloak of con-crete hiding it from Yonge Street would finally be removed.
But someone somewhere came up with the idea of pink.
There are rumours a bakery is
planned for the site, which might work if you picture pink icing, but doesn’t work for those fighting for a vision for the historic core.
West, in whose ward the building is located, first noticed that the block addition had been painted a stark white last March.
“At least it’s not pink,” he quipped to those in the car with him.
Not long after, pink is exactly what colour appeared, and he was flabber-gasted — and not amused.
“I don’t know the owner, but I don’t understand what would cause some-one to do this. Unless it’s a bubble-gum store, it might make sense,” he said. “It is an insult and not respectful to the heritage behind the building and it’s disrespectful to the people in the downtown area who are working so hard for positive change.”
West said there have been signs of hope in the beleaguered village core of late. Most recently, the Centre for Therapeutic Massage with its beauti-ful modern interior, held its grand opening a few blocks away.
“A lot of people are working really hard to revitalize the village core. It’s not all visible, but if you go through some of the doors on Yonge Street, you see new businesses and the insides are done up really well.”
Painting a heritage building hot pink is a step backwards, he said, but there is little the town can do.
John Devries, the town’s chief building official, said there is no site plan agreement on the property, and zoning bylaws are not applicable.
“Currently the town does not have the ability to control colour palette through regulatory measures.”
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A block building in front of a heritage building downtown has been painted hot — or bubblegum — pink.
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The Amos Wright Heritage Centre and Park is tucked away on Church Street North, one block east of Yonge, and many residents aren’t even aware it exists. Joan Lund, Heritage Program Supervisor for the town, is happy to show off what’s inside, including a portrait of Amos Wright and storyboard describing his early contributions to our community.
How should we showcase our history: new museum or artifacts online?BY KIM ZARZOUR
Do you know Richmond Hill has a muse-um? Scratch that ... Do you know Richmond Hill has a history?
You may think, based on the number of newcomers and new construction, that Rich-mond Hill just sprouted up in the last few years.
In fact, this “rose capital of Canada” has a rich history dating back to pioneer days — and you aren’t alone if this is news to you.
With booming growth and more than half of the population first-generation Canadi-ans, many residents of Richmond Hill are not aware of the town’s heritage, according to a newly released town study.
A Museum Feasibility Study is calling for an increased presence and relevance in the com-munity — beginning with expanded programs and outreach and, over the longer term, a more permanent home for the museum.
Currently, the heritage centre/museum is located on Church Street North in downtown Richmond Hill, near Elgin Barrow Arena, and contains most of the town’s museum pro-grams. It may be ideally located in the historic core, but not many people know about it or make use of it, the report said.
As well, it suffers from lack of space for exhibits and programs, relatively small budget (compared to other communities of similar size) and “unclear focus”, the report said.
There are approximately 10,000 items in the museum collections, but few are on dis-play; most are housed in storage areas of the town’s Operations Centre.
In 2014, the museum program cost $215,000 in expenses. About 5,344 guests vis-ited the museum that year, bringing a revenue of just $94,000. Net cost to the town was about $121,000, the report said.
At a recent council meeting, local council-lors approved the study’s recommendations that would ensure the town’s history and heri-tage is protected and accessible for future generations.
STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on public consultation and feed-back from residents (including an online survey answered by 154 people), the study recommends that in the short-term, modest upgrades be made to the Heritage Centre, A.J. Clark Interpretive Centre (inside Elgin West Community Centre) and collections storage facility. As well, the study recommended the museum expand its reach by partnering with other locations in Richmond Hill to deliver programs (i.e. libraries, community centres, town hall) and with travelling exhibits for dis-play at regional shopping malls, schools and community facilities.
Implementation will begin in 2016 with the expansion of programming, events and web-based initiatives.
The next phase recommends the town
consider two options for creating a more per-manent home for the museum, either through a new or renovated town-owned building (about 16,000 square feet at a cost of more than $4 million) or a new heritage museum and cultural centre (23,500 square feet, costing almost $13 million).
During one of the public discussions of a future museum, residents were asked to con-sider if the town could make a museum inside the renovated former post office at 10184 Yonge St., designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. However, that building at Yonge and Centre streets is now occupied by a realty firm.
Councillor David West offered a further suggestion.
WOULD ONLINE BE BEST?
“I am not sure that this vision of a future museum even necessarily includes bricks and mortar in all cases,” West said in a Facebook conversation.
West pointed to an ongoing five-year proj-ect at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto to digitize every piece in its six million-piece collection.
The ROM’s project to move artifacts into cyberspace follows more than 50 major North American museums that have made signifi-cant portions of their collection freely avail-able to the public online.
Like the ROM, but not nearly as extensive, Richmond Hill has a collection of artifacts and many of these items are not displayed at any
given point in time, West said.“Would a digital catalogue be interesting,
coupled with the two sites that we currently have for physical display?”
Richmond Hill resident Katie Vee Kay loves hands-on museums, but thinks a digital museum may work for Richmond Hill, too. “Libraries are heading that way ... why not museums?”
Community activist Marj Andre isn’t so sure.
“Seeing an actual thing, presented in a good context, as a good museum would, is a much better experience,” she said.
“I do hope Richmond Hill will one day proudly tell its history in a way that will attract people to come and see it. Museums aren’t a dead concept. The ROM is packed.”
To learn more about the museum study, visit RichmondHill.ca/HeritageCentre
GOOD TO KNOWThe town’s Heritage Centre is located in the original home of Amos Wright, a lumber dealer in Richmond Hill and the first reeve of what was then Markham Township.
Wright was a native of New Haven, Vermont who came to Toronto in 1815 and is best remembered for his distin-guished political career.
His home, now the Heritage Centre, is located on a one-acre lot in the historic district with a large black walnut tree, small orchard and semi-formal gardens — all now a public park.
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Notice of Proclamation
Monday, May 9 – Council – 7:30 p.m.Monday, May 11 – Council Public Meeting – 7:30 p.m.Monday, May 16 – Committee of the Whole – 4:30 p.m.Agendas for all meetings are available on the Town’s website under theCouncil section “Meetings and Agendas” tab. Council meetings will be heldat the Municipal Offices, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, 1st floor.
ASSISTIVE LISTENING SYSTEMFor meetings held in the Council Chambers, the Town of RichmondHill offers an assistive listening system. Should you require the useof this system, please advise the Office of the Clerk in advance bysending an e-mail to [email protected] or by speaking withClerk’s Office staff before the start of the meeting.
Public Notice
Employment OpportunitiesThe Town of Richmond Hill has the following employment opportunitiescurrently available:• Lifeguards & Swimming Instructors• School Crossing Guards• Fitness Instructor• Plumbing InspectorFor detailed information about these and other positions, includingapplication instructions, deadlines and file numbers, please visit theTown’s Website at RichmondHill.ca/Employment or view the publicbulletin board at any one of the Town’s community centres.
Public NoticeInquiries Refer to Town File Nos. 41-16, 42-16 & 43-16
NOTICE OF THE PASSING OF ZONING BY-LAWS BYTHE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF RICHMOND HILLTAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Town ofRichmond Hill passed By-laws Nos. 41-16, 42-16 and 43-16 on the 25thday of April, 2016 under section 34 of the Planning Act, R. S. O. 1990.An explanation of the purpose and effect of the Zoning By-laws and mapsshowing the locations of the lands to which the amendments apply, is setout below. The amendments were processed under Town file numbersD02-15024, D02-15008 and D02-15026 respectively.AND TAKE NOTICE that an appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board inrespect of the Zoning By-laws may be made by filing a written notice ofappeal with the Town Clerk of The Corporation of the Town of RichmondHill, no later than 4:30 p.m. on the 25th day of May, 2016.A Notice of Appeal Will:(a) set out the reasons for the appeal;(b) be accompanied by the fee prescribed under the Ontario Municipal
Board Act in the amount of $125.00 payable by certified cheque ormoney order in Canadian funds to the Minister of Finance, Provinceof Ontario. Certified cheques are not required when the cheque isfrom a law firm;
(c) be accompanied by the processing fee prescribed under By-lawNo. 106-15 in the amount of $306.00 payable by certified chequeor money order in Canadian funds to the Town of Richmond Hill.Certified cheques are not required when the cheque is from a lawfirm; and
(d) be addressed to the Town Clerk at the address noted below.Who Can File An Appeal:Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a ZoningBy-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A notice of appeal may not befiled by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice ofappeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of theassociation or the group.No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of theappeal unless, before the By-law was passed, the person or public bodymade oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions tothe council or, in the opinion of the Ontario Municipal Board, there arereasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.Obtaining Additional Information:Additional information about the applications may be obtained bycontacting the Planning and Regulatory Services Department: for By-laws41-16 and 42-16, Melissa Morgan, Planner I, at 905-771-2413 or [email protected] and for By-law 43-16, Derek Lau,Planner II at 905-771-2479 or e-mail [email protected]. Contactcan also be made by fax at 905-771-2404.DATED THIS 5TH DAY OF MAY, 2016Gloria T. Collier, Acting ClerkPhone: 905-747-6363Fax: 905-771-2502E-mail: [email protected]
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EXPLANATORY NOTE TO BY-LAW NO. 41-16By-law No. 41-16 affects lands legally described as Part of Lots 22 and 23,Plan 2027 (Municipal Address: 9623 Bathurst Street).The purpose of the by-law is to rezone the lands to establish the followingsite specific development standards under the “Second Density Residential(R2) Zone” in By-law No. 2523, as amended:i) Semi-Detached dwelling as an additional permitted use;ii) Lot frontage for corner and interior lots;iii) Lot area for corner and interior lots;iv) Lot coverage;v) Exterior side yard setback;vi) Encroachment allowances;vii) Minimum front yard
landscaping area; and,viii) Further division of lots
provision.The effect of the by-lawwould facilitate the creationof two building lots and twofuture semi-detached dwellingunits with frontage ontoPemberton Road.
EXPLANATORY NOTE TO BY-LAW NO. 42-16By-law No. 42-16 affectslands described as Lots739-743 Inclusive, Plan 133(29 Madison Avenue).By-law No. 42-16 proposesto rezone the subject landsto “Single Detached Four(R4) Zone” under By-lawNo. 313-96, as amendedin order to facilitate thefuture creation of two (2)additional building lot, andto implement site specificdevelopment standards forthe future construction ofthree (3) single detacheddwelling units.
EXPLANATORY NOTE TO BY-LAW NO. 43-16By-law No. 43-16 affects lands described as Lots 744, 745, 746 and 747,Plan 133 (0 Madison Avenue).By-law No. 986, as amended, permits a variety of land uses withoutconventional zone categories.By-law No. 43-16 proposes to rezone the subject lands to “Single DetachedSix (R6) Zone” under By-law No. 313-96, as amended, in order to facilitatethe future creation of one (1) additional building lot, and to implementsite specific development standards for the future construction of two (2)single detached dwelling units.
YONGE STREET AND 16TH AVENUE KEY DEVELOPMENTAREA SECONDARY PLAN BACKGROUND STUDY
The public is invited to attend a public consultation meeting on theYonge Street and 16th Avenue Key Development Area Secondary Planbackground study (16th KDA background study) on:When: May 25, 2016Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.Where: Langstaff Secondary School (Cafeteria), 106 Garden Avenue,Richmond HillThe purpose of this meeting is to engage the public and stakeholders ina discussion on the 16th KDA background study currently in process. The16th KDA background study is a long-range planning study that will furtherarticulate how the area grows and evolves in accordance with the OfficialPlan to the year 2031. Your input during the process will help shape thelook and feel of this area over the long term planning horizon.The meeting will include a presentation and discussion to provide anopportunity for the public to give their input and feedback on:• Background Research and Analysis Report• Draft Vision and Guiding Principles and Draft Land Use and Design
Scenarios for the 16th KDAThe 16th KDA background study will help guide the future intensificationof the area to 2031. Overtime, it is envisioned tobecome a retail, commercial,and medium to high-densitydevelopment node. To date,a background research andanalysis report has beenundertaken and targetedstakeholder meetings havebeen held to understand themain issuesandopportunitiesassociated with the 16thKDA. Town Staff and GladkiPlanning Associates, theconsulting firm retained tocomplete the background study, will be leading the consultation session.For more information, visit richmondhill.ca/16thKDA or contact MichelleDobbie, Senior Planner (Policy) via email at [email protected] or by phone at (905) 771-2467.
The Council of the Town of Richmond Hill hereby declarethat May 11th be proclaimed as
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RecReation Fee ReviewDo you and your family members participate in our recreational andcultural programs and services, such as swimming, aerobics, heritageteas, archery, hiking, facility rentals, etc.?We are reviewing our fees and policies and want your input!Tell us what you think about our current fees, facility usageand programs through a short survey that can be found atRichmondHill.ca/RecFeeReview.Please join us at the public meeting:Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 7 p.m. at the McConaghy Centre(10100 Yonge Street)To RSVP, email [email protected] or call905-787-1441, ext. 224 by Friday, May 13.
P.a. Day RecReational SwimSRichmond Hill will be hosting three recreationalswims on the P.A. day on Friday, May 6. Bringyour family and spend an afternoon promotinga healthy active lifestyle.oak Ridges Pool: Leisure Swim 1 - 3 p.m.wave Pool: Leisure Swim 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Wave Swim 1 - 3 p.m.For the Richmond Hill fee and swim admissions standards please refer topages 105-111 of the current Community Recreation Guide.
motheR’S Day lunchJoin us to celebrate Mother’s Day and enjoya wonderful lunch and live entertainment.Entertainer Craig Manning will bring talent, energy,interactivity, a wide selection of songs and lots offun to his performance. Thank you to our sponsorDelmanor Elgin Mills. Register at any Community Centre or online atRichmondHill.ca/eReg. An Adults 55+ membership is required to register.For more information call the McConaghy Centre at 905-737-1818.
Date: Friday, May 6time: 12 p.m.Place: McConaghy Centre, 10100 Yonge Streetcost: $10Barcode: 594166
RichmonD hill 10th annual SenioRSinFoRmation FaiR & enteRtainment
Join us for a pizza lunch and learn more about services for seniors.Impersonators of legends Rod Stewart and Tom Jones will provide excitingentertainment and have you dancing in your seats! All adults over 55years old are welcome. Purchase your tickets today! (First come, firstserved). Tickets on sale at McConaghy Centre, 10100 Yonge Street or OakRidges Community Centre at 12895 Bayview Avenue. Thank you to oursponsors: Delmanor Elgin Mills, Atlas Medical Clinic and Atlas Pharmacy.For more information please contact 905-737-1818.Date: Friday, May 27time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Place: Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge Streetcost: $6
calling local venDoRS!Richmond hill Farmers’ marketSundays, June 19 to September 4, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Elgin Barrow Arena, 43 Church Street SouthWe are seeking vendors selling fresh, locally-grownproduce, organic produce, as well as other items
such as honey, flowers, handmade arts and crafts, etc.For more information, contact Michael Watson, CommunityDevelopment Recreation Assistant at [email protected] orcall 905-884-0855, ext. 220.
mom anD me FoR teaa traditional afternoon tea
Treat mom to a full-service tea that is the equivalent of a light lunch.Consists of a selection of dainty sandwiches, Victorian style cookies andscones served with clotted cream and preserves. Enjoy our Private BlendTeas, coffee or and ice cold lemonade.
Date: Saturday, May 7, 2016Sittings: 12, 1:30 and 3 p.m.location: The Richmond Hill Heritage Centre, 19 Church Street Northcost: $12.50 (tax included)
Call 905-780-3802 to reserve your spot today!
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Stop taxing working seniors
It’s Thursday morning, April 28 about 5:35 a.m. as I am pulling into my employ-er’s parking lot to prepare the shop for the day’s busi-ness. A time of the month that to most is insignificant, but to those of us receiving a Canada pension, it’s right around payday.
I am blessed in that my employer allows me to con-tinue to work.
My pension amounts to less than $1,000 a month after tax, really not much to live on, so the govern-ment provides an Old Age Supplement (OAS), to help seniors out.
However, it then pro-ceeds to claw back the already taxed OAS one receives based on your total income.
In principle, I don’t have a problem with it as there’s no one else to blame and whatever financial wounds I may have are self-inflicted.
So why share all this?
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Well, as I am about to step out of my vehicle that morn-ing, the radio announcer is going on about how Bom-bardier has garnered a $5 billion plus order for its new plane. The announcer goes on to say that a spokesper-son for Bombardier says they are still hopeful the fed-eral government will come through with the $1 billion plus in funding they have been asking for.
The federal government’s only source of revenue is taxation of its citizens — you and I.
Federal government monies dished out, for what-ever reason, come from you and I, as a result of some form of taxation.
If the government has $1 billion to hand out to a mis-managed company (which most likely is taking advan-tage of every loophole they can to legally pay as little tax as possible) then maybe the government has a little more they can hand out to their seniors in need ... those who perhaps are not as blessed as I am, and are not able to
work any longer.They could certainly
ease seniors’ financial bur-dens by not literally taxing them until death!
How about it PM Jus-tin [Trudeau], do you have what it takes?
How about a reduced rate of payroll tax for those over 65 and still working, and no tax on Canadian pensions or reductions in OAS payments?
Yes, there are seniors who don’t need the tax breaks and would benefit from this, but I believe that number pales in compari-son to those struggling to get by, and could certainly put the extra few dollars to good use for necessities.
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Warning needed for warningsust like those ads on TV for prescription drugs (some-times the warnings are so startling you feel like they should warn you that they are about to give you the
warning) do you ever feel like ads for your favourite sports team should come with some kind of warning?
Watch the Toronto Blue Jays*, tonight! On Sportsnet. (* Warn-ing: Watching the Toronto Blue Jays may cause feelings of anxiety, mood swings, confusion, dizzi-ness, high blood pressure, hallu-cinations, wakefulness, difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat, or depression. Followed by sud-den elation and eurphoria! Do not watch the Toronto Blue Jays if you find yourself speaking loudly to your TV set, saying things like, “Gibby, why are you bringing in the reliever!” In the event of loss of consciousness, call your doctor.)
Catch the Raptors*, tonight... We the North!
(* Warning: Watching the Rap-tors may cause heart palpations, night sweats, swollen ankles, skin rash, or severe scalp itch. Do not watch the Raptors if you were once a Leafs fan and had your heart broken then, back whenever that was, decades ago.)
Of course there are other things that should probably come with a warning.
Vote for Donald Trump*, and make America great again!
(* Warning: Voting for Donald Trump may be a sign of manic symptoms, behaviour or thought problems, for instance seeing things or hearing voices that are not real. Before voting for Donald Trump, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan on becoming preg-nant, or are nursing. Because it may be time to move to Canada!)
Donate to the Ontario Liberal Party* !
(* Warning: Donating to the Ontario Liberal Party may cause a sudden windfall. Do not donate to the Ontario Liberal Party unless you are prepared to experience weight gain, drowsiness, easy access to alcohol, rich foods and a sedentary lifestyle often associ-ated with the securing of large government contracts, despite the government’s incredible debt lev-els. After dealing with the Ontario Liberal Party, shred all documents.
If feelings of guilt persist, consult your lawyer.)
Buy this townhouse for just* $1 million!
(* Warning: Actually signing on the dotted line to buy this small townhouse for $1 million, with no front yard, back yard, side yard, or even a flower box, carrying a mortgage of a mere $900,000, may cause chest pain, shortness of breath, severe stomach upset, nau-sea or vomiting, loss of appetite, nervousness, or insomnia. Howev-er the alternative — living in your parents’ basement, on the street, renting for the rest of your life, or commuting from Peterborough — may cause similar symptoms.)
Find work and a future in Alberta* !
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Police will soon stop responding to urban animal callsBy Jeremy [email protected]
The number of distempered skunks and raccoons having to be “dispatched” by police in York Region has ballooned so much that the service has stopped the practice.
As a result of the police decision, each municipality in the region has now been advised that as of Sept. 1, police will no longer be fulfilling this role and they will have to fig-ure out their own methods.
In 2015, police euthanized 80 animals with their firearms, a 175-per-cent rise from 2014 when 29 were put down.
It’s not only an inefficient use of the ser-vice’s resources, according to York Regional Police, but also a safety risk, considering offi-cers are often having to shoot the injured animals with shotguns in urban areas around highly populated areas.
Thornhill, specifically, has seen two inci-dents where people felt at risk near officers as they destroyed animals.
Last November, a 78-year-old man received injuries to his head after police shot a serious-ly injured deer in the Henderson and Proctor avenues area.
The Special Investigations Unit is investi-gating that incident.
Then, in March, a postal carrier report-ed feeling fearful when police shot a skunk with him nearby — the officers waited several hours for the distempered animal to meander its way to a safe area so that it could be shot.
That same day, police were called to anoth-
er nearby site to help out with another skunk.In this case, the animal was bleeding from
its eyes and had other festering body parts. In a letter sent to each town and city, police
said they will only be responding to animal complaints when it’s been caused as a result of vehicle collisions.
“Police firearms are not meant to be used as primary tools for wildlife management,” the letter states.
Distemper is a viral disease also found in dogs and mimics the symptoms of rabies, however only rabies is transferable to humans. Distemper can result in animals appearing discombobulated, wandering in circles and unafraid of humans and can also lead to
paralysis and brain damage. Dogs should be vaccinated against the disease as a precau-tion.
York Region is not alone in its struggles with distemper. Toronto has seen a marked rise in the number of skunks with distemper, along with other parts of the GTA, Waterloo and throughout Ontario.
Bill Dowd, owner of Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control, who works in many jurisdic-tions across the GTA, said he’s seen a 20- to 30-per-cent rise in the number of distemper cases in many communities.
“We’re seeing warmer weather and, as a result, everything is more active, the animals that would have died from distemper in cold-
er winters have survived and we’re witnessing the effects,” he said. Other results of the warm weather, have been healthier and stronger raccoon populations.
“Raccoons used to be hidden away all win-ter, dealing with food scarcity, but now they are able to get food in the winter,” he said. “We used to see litters of four or five, but now we’re seeing six or seven in one litter.”
Sajad Ahmad from Vaughan’s 24/7 Pest Control agreed, noting it’s likely the growth in raccoon and skunk populations that is driving the rise in distemper.
“It’s population control, like in any spe-cies,” he said. “When the population rises, more disease will come. Also it spreads faster because raccoons are territorial, so they get in many fights, scratching one another.”
In 2015, after a 10-year hiatus in Ontario, a case of rabies was discovered in Hamilton.
The penetration into the Golden Horse-shoe has raised warning flags at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, as offi-cials are concerned it might spread to other communities. However, that hasn’t occurred, according to one scientist who is studying the disease throughout Ontario.
Chris Davies said he has sampled close to 3,000 animals and nothing has been found in York Region yet.
Last week, Toronto launched its new “rac-coon-proof” garbage bins.
Vaughan council will consider its options in June. Other municipalities did not respond by press time.
Think these raccoons are cute? Not if they’re carrying distemper or rabies.
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41% of commercial vehicles checked are taken off road in blitz
Nearly half of the vehicles inspected during a two-day commercial vehicle safety blitz last week were taken out of service for mechanical defects and safety violations.
The blitz, conducted last Wednesday and Thursday, April 27 and 28, saw 138, or 41 per cent, of the 334 vehicles inspected taken out of service, according to York Regional Police.
The operators of those 138 vehicles received a com-bined 283 provincial offences notices for Highway Traf-fic Act violations.
Some of the violations included insecure loads, improper tires, improper braking systems and docu-mentation offences.
The blitz was conducted in Vaughan at a Canada’s Wonderland location by the York Regional Police Com-mercial Motor Vehicle Safety Unit and Ontario Ministry of Transportation.
Thornhill man, heating company fined
A Thornhill man and the company for which he is the director were fined a total of $25,000 for failing to pay an employee after being ordered to do so.
JSI Mechanical Inc., a heating, ventilation and air conditioning business, failed to pay wages, vacation and public holiday pay of $6,131.97 when a Ministry of Labour employment standards officer ordered it to do so on June 9, 2014.
The director, Paul Iori of Thornhill, was ordered to pay $5,574.52 on Aug. 22, 2014, and failed to comply.
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By Ali [email protected]
They continue to be remembered, for it’s “impossible” to imagine what they experi-enced.
Sgt. Jack Freeman Crossen, 96, member of the British Columbia Regiment of the 4th Canadian Armoured Brigade of the 1st Cana-dian Army, veteran of the Second World War and resident of the Richmond Hill Retirement Residence was given France’s highest military honour Sunday.
The Ordre national de la Légion d’honneur or the French Legion of Honour was bestowed to Sgt. Crossen by French Deputy Military Atta-ché Lt.-Col. Roger Vandomme, who described imagining the experience of veterans — spe-cifically those of the Second World War — as “impossible”.
“We can just estimate and through history and testimonies keep remembering them and keep thanking them,” Vandomme said.
The order, first established by Napoléon Bonaparte in 1802, is given to those deserving of military or civil merits.
Sgt. Crossen is much deserving of that hon-our: at age 20, he voluntarily enlisted in the Canadian Army. As part of the British Columbia regiment, he landed in Normandy just weeks after D-Day with the 4th Canadian Armoured Division, risking everything to liberate France.
Upon receiving his medal, Sgt. Crossen was applauded and saluted by family, friends and members of Richmond Hill Legion
branch 375.“It’s very touching,” he said. “I know it must
touch everybody else, too. I can remember what happened, but now they’re learning about what happened so many days ago.”
And it was so many years ago when Sgt. Crossen landed at Gold Beach in Normandy, July 27, 1944. His regiment moved through northern France in August, meeting German panzer divisions in fierce battles. Eventually, Sgt. Crossen and Allied soldiers moved through Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany until the war ended.
France was liberated by the Allied effort and it’s a deed that the nation still remembers.
“Last year, we presented 650 medals across Canada,” Vandomme said. “Personally, I gave 28 of them, the youngest veteran was 90 and the oldest 99.”
Sgt. Crossen is one of seven members of the B.C. Regiment still alive today. He still remem-bers coming back to Canada after the end of the war.
“It was so nice to be back home,” he said. “It was quiet, secluded and so many people had so many questions. It meant that we were remem-bered while we were away,” he added.
As Second World War veterans reach their 90s, the events of the war stretch beyond recent memory.
“The best gift we can give to honour their memory is to make sure it never happens again,” Vandomme said.
“We count on the next generation for that.”
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A beaming Sgt. Jack Freeman Crossen, now 96, is applauded and saluted by fam-ily, friends and other veterans Sunday in Richmond Hill as he is presented with France’s highest military honour — the Legion of Hon-our for his service in Normandy, France.
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Young hero, founding champions honoured at York Character AwardsBy LyREL ROBINSON
A princely wave from a 10-year-old hero, plus a group “selfie” of longstanding champions of char-acter were poignant moments at the 10th annual York Region Character Community Awards in Richmond Hill last Wednesday.
Some 15 individuals, schools, groups and business leaders across York Region were in the spotlight at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts for demonstrating exemplary char-acter attributes such as compas-sion, perseverance, respect, hon-esty and optimism.
Two special honourees this year are the Donald Cousens Award winner, Kathleen Red-mond of East Gwillimbury, and the Community Hero winner, Maddox Blair-Hartwick, age 10, of Georgina.
Redmond is a past Character Community Foundation member and last year helped develop and deliver a series of workshops, Cre-ating a Character Culture, to help organizations, businesses, cul-tural groups and charities grow healthy, effective workplaces.
An author and corporate trainer, she founded the Centre for Character Leadership in 1993. She has worked with York municipali-ties, and national and internation-al companies, and volunteers as a director with Routes of Georgina.
Redmond told the audience at the ceremony she is “honoured and humbled” by the Don Cous-ens award, and that Cousens is “an inspiration to me”.
Maddox earned the hero award for exhibiting quick thinking in a time of medical emergency. He and his mother were dog-sitting for a friend in a home in Keswick. His mother, Melissa, lost con-sciousness and collapsed.
Maddox called 911 on her cell phone, but as he didn’t know the address of the home, ran to a neighbour, who gave emergency personnel the response address.
Jathusha Mahenthirarajan of Richmond Hill (foreground, at left) won the Secondary Citizen of Character award. She has volunteered for more than 2,000 hours promoting social justice campaigns. Community Hero winner Maddox Blair-Hartwick (far right) is all smiles as he is applauded by York Police Chief Eric Jolliffe.
In the meantime, he put two dogs in the home in a separate room, so they would not interfere with EMS personnel and was able to give details about his mom’s medica-tions and medical history to help in her care.
His award was presented by York police chief Eric Jolliffe, who leaned down to tell the boy to acknowledge the heartfelt applause from the crowd, which he did with a princely wave.
The Elementary Citizen of Character award was given to Mya Cheung of Markham. Mya and the students in the Milk Bag Club at All Saints Catholic Elementary School passionately demonstrate their concern for the poor. Under Mya’s direction, their combined efforts have produced close to 100 sleeping mats in the last 18 months. These milk bag mats went to help the homeless in Toronto, as well as throughout Central America, the Caribbean, South America, Africa and the Philippines.
The Secondary Citizen of Char-acter award went to Jathusha Mahenthirarajan of Richmond Hill. Jathusha has volunteered more than 2,000 hours serving local and international social justice campaigns and conferences and helped raise thousands of dollars. Jathusha founded Ontario’s very first chapter of Girl Talk, a peer-to-peer girls mentoring program that helps young teenage girls build self-esteem, develop leadership skills and recognize the value of community service.
The School of Character Pub-lic Board Award goes to Thornhill Secondary School. Student leaders exhibit their caring and inclusive-ness by ensuring incoming Grade 9 students a smooth transition and supporting the school’s booming English Language Learners popula-tion, along with mental health pri-orities. The school’s Hand-in Hand Club collaborates with staff, stu-dents, board representatives and community members to promote
a spirit of respect, understanding and cooperation to help newcom-ers adjust to school life in Canada.
The Organization of Character Award (not for Profit) goes to Autism Teenage Partnership of Richmond Hill. It is dedicated to supporting teenagers with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families through accessible, free and peer-to-peer weekly social programs. ATP is entirely youth-led and allows par-ticipants to fulfil their potential in a non-academic and non-pressure environment. Programs involve social and interactive activities such as board games, puzzles, crafts, sports and team-building activities, promoting the independence and life skills of all participants.
The Character Through the Arts award was presented post-humously to Merlene Samuel-Cephas, director and founder of the Arts Spotlight Theatre School in Newmarket, and accepted by her emotional husband, son and daughter, as the audience offered
a standing ovation.Her compassion, integrity and
dedication to youth and the arts community were demonstrated for 30 years, especially through her cre-ation of the Voice Impact Project, a not-for-profit performance group that gave youth a voice through original stories of friendship, com-passion and respect. She passed away in November, and former and current students offered trib-utes about how she changed their lives and inspired them. Her legacy offers youth a way to create change in their lives and better their com-munities through the arts.
The Change Our World – Com-munity Award goes to Jehan Chaudhry of Georgina, executive director of Sandgate Women’s Shel-ter of York. Under her leadership, the organization has expanded to two shelters and two satellite offic-es in Keswick and Richmond Hill. Chaudhry has helped reduce bar-riers to service for girls and women impacted by issues of forced mar-riage, ‘honour-based’ violence, human trafficking, mental health and addictions. As a community leader she demonstrates persever-ance, vision and inspiration as she works towards social justice and equity for all in York Region.
Instead of honouring one Char-acter Champion this year, organiz-ers decided to honour the found-ing members of the York Character Foundation 15 years ago, and those helping to start the annual awards evening 10 years ago.
A large group came to the stage to be applauded for helping to honour 208 award winners over 10 years, among 1,330 impressive nominees.
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Every day, the healthcare team is inspired by the strength and perseverance of recover-ing patients. Celebrating Patients Day will rec-ognize the efforts of both the staff and those who have been positively affected by them.
If you or a loved one has been a patient at Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital in the past five years, you can submit your health story to be shared on the day of the event, hosted by Dale Curd, from CBC’s new television show Hello Goodbye.
“People are amazing and they have the ability to triumph and overcome many chal-lenges. For many people having a serious ill-ness or major medical procedure and subse-quently regaining their health is their greatest achievement,” says Curd, known for his sensi-tive, respectful conversations with friends and family meeting arriving loved ones at Pearson International Airport, or bidding them fare-well.
“I am looking forward to being a part of this evening to celebrate the strength and resilience of the human spirit.”
To submit your story, there is an online survey that allows individuals to answer a few
questions about their healthcare journey.Submissions are required before the May
15 deadline. Entries which have been chosen for the evening of personal story telling by patients will be contacted to arrange their participation.
Celebrating Patients Day: Your Stories Inspire Us will take place May 30, from 7 to 9 p.m.
To learn more about the event or how to share your story, visit www.mackenziehealth.ca/stories.
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Hello Goodbye host Dale Curd will help share your inspiring patient story.
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Canada’s largest kosher certification agency has designated May as Kosher Restaurant Month.
Twenty-four participating kosher restaurants in the GTA are offering 10 per cent off their regular menus to encourage people to support their local kosher eater-ies. Restaurants range from falafel and laffa spots to fine dining.
Participating Thornhill restaurants include: Ba-Li Laffa (7117 Bathurst St.); Café Sheli (7700 Bathurst); Cookoos (7241 Bathurst); Dr. Laffa (441 Clark Ave. W.); D-Lites (441 Clark Ave. W. ); Famous Laffa Kosher (Promenade Mall); Golden Chopsticks (7000 Bathurst); Howie T’s Burger (7000 Bathurst, #C3); Jacobs Deli (1470 Centre St. Unit 12B); King David Laffa Grill (11 Disera, Unit 20) and King David Pizza (11 Disera).
Visit KosherRestaurantMonth.com to see the full list of participating restaurants. You can download the coupon needed for the 10 per cent off promotion.
Kosher Restaurant Month is the initiative of COR-Kashruth Council of Canada. This council has certified nearly 1,000 companies in Canada and around the world.
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Last year, Rahul was nominated byhis peers as Head Boy of TMS and ishighly involved intheschoolcommunity,
participating in a variety of clubs and activities such as Debating,the Curling team and the annual play. He seeks out opportunitiesto engage in current social issues through school groups such asStudent Council and Social Justice.
In his Grade 11 year, Rahul initiated and organized a servicetrip to Martinique, promoting this to his fellow students, andensuring the trip was a success for all. Outside of TMS, Rahulextensively participates in professional level dance performancesacross Canada.
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Gardeners will be able to buy the society’s 100th anniversary commemorative rose, Garden Sunshine, as well as a wide range of herbs, vegetables and flowers grown from seed by society members.
Nancy Andrews is the society member responsible for overseeing the rose initia-tive, along with fellow member Norman McMullen.
“When it came to honouring the Rich-mond Hill Garden and Horticultural Soci-ety’s 100 years of beautifying Richmond Hill, acquiring a new, unique rose seemed like the best idea, given the town’s history as a rose-producing centre,” said Andrews.
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Whether you like to grow roses or not, the society’s plant sale this Saturday offers everything from heirloom tomatoes to hibiscus. You can buy perennials from members’ gardens to fill your summer garden, from hostas to Japanese anemones.
The May 7 sale will be held at McConaghy Seniors Centre, 10100 Yonge St. (at Arnold Cres. just north of Major Mackenzie), Rich-mond Hill from 9 a.m. to noon.
Also featured will be pottery, plant mark-ers, flower themed cards and candles from Richmond Hill’s very own L’Arche Daybreak community.
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Charity Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournament is presented by the Richvale Lions Club May 6 at Bayview Hill Community Centre, 114 Spadina Rd., Richmond Hill featuring $10 bounty chip included in $50 buy-in. Registration at 6:15 p.m., Start 7 p.m. Refreshments available; for more details, call 905-770-1772.
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den and Horticultural Society’s annual Plant Sale is May 7 from 9 a.m. to noon at McCo-naghy Seniors Centre, 10100 Yonge St. (at Arnold Cres.). Buy society’s 100th anniversary commemorative rose, Garden Sunshine, as well as a wide range of herbs, vegetables and flowers grown from seed by society members — everything from heirloom tomatoes to hibiscus. Perennials plus pottery, plant markers, flower themed cards and candles from Richmond Hill’s L’Arche Daybreak community. Cash only; for more, visit www.rich-mondhillgardensociety.org
Join Heroes Skate for a Cure and skate to help find a cure for type 1 diabetes May 7 from 3-5 p.m. at Tom Graham Arena on Elgin Mills Road East, west of Leslie. Cost is $5 per person
or $10 per family. Three Richmond Hill “hockey moms” raising money for the York JDRF Walk at Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area in Stouffville on Sunday, June 12, For more, go to www.jdrf.ca
North American Native Plant Society pres-ents the annual spring Native Plant Sale at Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Blvd., (Hwy. 7 and Warden Ave.) May 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Annual sale of wildflowers, ferns, grasses, trees and shrubs; tips attracting birds, butterflies and other pollinators; choosing the right plants for your location. Free parking and admission; visit www.nanps.org
The women’s auxiliary to the Richmond Hill Legion at 233 Centre St. E. presents a Saturday night euchre May 7 at 7:30 p.m. All invited; for details, call Betty at 905-884-5397.
SuNday, May 8Join families May 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. at
Markham Museum’s pottery studio, 9350 Markham Rd., for a Mother’s day Jewelry dish workshop for ages 4 and up. Make the perfect jewellery dish. Cost $30 per one child and one adult. Additional participants $25 each to maximum of 2. Includes all supplies and firing. Pre-registration required; call 905-305-5970.
Explore the amazing cultures of Asia at the asian Heritage Month Community Celebra-tions at Langstaff Community Centre, Gym A, 155 Red Maple Rd., Richmond Hill May 8, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Embrace diversity, experience culture, celebrate heritage through food, clothing
and dance. Free admission; all welcome.
MONday, May 9Free talk on Boosting your Brain Power
Naturally, energizing your brain at any age is hosted by naturopath Anca Martalog May 9 at 7 p.m. at Natural Medicine Center, 283 Elgin Mills Rd. W., Richmond Hill, Attendees will receive Top 15 Brain-Boosting Foods report. RSVP at 905-884-7965 or online at www.meetup.com/YRHHLMeetup/events/230639726
WEdNESday, May 11You’re invited to a Canada 150 public meet-
ing May 11 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Richmond Hill Central Library, 1 Atkinson St. (Yonge and Major Mackenzie) meeting rooms A and B, to help plan community events in Richmond Hill to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary in 2017. RSVP to [email protected] or call 905-771-5513.
Richmond Hill Retirement Residence, 70 Bernard Ave., Richmond Hill presents retired police officer Sgt. Bob Patterson May 11 at 2:30 p.m., on scam prevention and natural disaster emergency kits. RSVP to 905-770-4704 or www.verveseniorliving.com
richmond Hill Senior Citizens Club 35 meets May 11 at the M.L. McConaghy Seniors Centre, 10100 Yonge St., Richmond Hill starting at 1 p.m. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. For details, call Ron at 905-883-1267.
Enjoy free French language conversation
group in Richmond Hill, Wednesday, May 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Covernotes Tea and Coffee House, 10268 Yonge St., beside Richmond Hill Centre for Performing Arts. Adults from York Region welcome to put French conversation skills into action (from francophones to beginners). For details, go online to http://bit.ly/partagez_con-versation or email [email protected]
The Bayview Watercolour Society, based in Richmond Hill, holds its annual art Show “Luminosity 2016” at the McKay Art Centre, 197 Main St., Unionville, May 11 through 15. Paintings by experienced, award-winning artists from York Region on display, plus gift shop for art-related items such as cards, reproductions and prints. Support local talents; admission free. For details, visit www.thebayviewwaterfront.blogspot.com
Friday, May 13Euchre Night is hosted by the Richvale Lion-
ess Club May 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Langstaff Community Centre, 155 Red Maple (corner of Bantry), Richmond Hill. Admission $5, prizes and snacks. All welcome; proceeds support community projects.
SaTurday, May 14doors Open richmond Hill takes place May
14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. when some of the town’s most unique and intriguing heritage sites and cultural and religious buildings open their doors to the public for free tours and glimpses inside. For detailed map with all sites and more
Community Calendarinformation, visit richmondhill.ca or call 905-737-1818, ext. 6007.
Public Works Week and Open House will be held at Richmond Hill Operations Centre, 1200 Elgin Mills Rd. E. May 14 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Climb on snow plows and fire trucks, enjoy Charity Barbecue of hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks to support Hill House Hospice. Check out educational displays and information booths, balloons and prizes for children. Also pick up pre-ordered plans through Healthy Yards program. For more, visit richmondhill.ca
information & Health Fair is held May 14 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church auditorium, 10295 Yonge St. (at Dunlop), Richmond Hill, hosted by various Fibromyalgia Association memberships across the GTA. A diverse range of vendors will provide informa-tion on various conditions such as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity. Health representatives may email Alison at [email protected] to confirm participation.
The Liberal welcomes submissions of upcoming events from non-profit community organizations. Every effort is made to include all submissions; there is no guarantee of publication. E-mail items to [email protected]
Did you know you can add your own items to our online calendar? Visit: www.yorkre-gion.com/yorkregion-events/
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If Canada only has two seasons, winter and construction, then Happy Traffic Jam Time!
Road work will be taking place across York Region this year, according to a recent presen-tation by Salim Alibhai, the region’s director of capital planning and delivery in the transpor-tation services department.
The presentation only dealt with regional projects and did not include any construction also taking place on local roads or provincial highways.
Commuters better brace themselves for a whole lot of traffic woes, regional councillors warned.
“We’re going to be under construction this year, the whole of York Region,” Markham Councillor Jack Heath said.
The region is investing $2.4 billion on capital road, transit, bridges and intersection projects over 10 years to address the transpor-tation needs of the growing region, transpor-tation commissioner Daniel Kostopoulos said.
“Transportation continues to be the top issue for our residents and this council has shown a lot of leadership and support in approving more funding for transportation capital improvements and capacity increases in the network than in any other term of council,” he said.
Of the 10-year, $2.4-billion transporta-tion capital budget, the region is spending $700 million on transit buses, garages and terminals, not including funding spent on bus rapidways on Yonge Street, Davis Drive and Hwy. 7, Alibhai said.
The other $1.7 billion is earmarked for roads, bridges, intersections, illumination, maintenance yards and technology.
This year, the region will invest $112 million in new roads to accommodate the region’s growth, Alibhai said.
York’s current population of almost 1.2 million will increase to almost 1.8 million by 2041.
SEVEN MAJOR PROJECTS
The growth construction plan will include continued work on seven ongoing major
contracts and three new contracts, including the $69-million widening of 2nd Concession/Main Street North between Bristol Road and Queensville Sideroad; the $30-million wid-ening of Leslie Street from Wellington Street to Mulock Drive in Aurora; the $5.1-million roundabout at Keele Street and Lloydtown/Aurora Road; the $86-million widening of Major Mackenzie Drive from Pine Valley to Hwy. 400 in Vaughan; the $40.9-million widening and redevelopment of Hwy. 7 from Town Centre Boulevard to Sciberras Road in Markham; the $32.7-million reconnection of Bathurst Street from Green Lane to one kilometre north of Morning Sideroad; the $37-million widening of Bayview Avenue from Elgin Mills Road to Stouffville Road and 19th Avenue from Linda Margaret Crescent to Bayview in Richmond Hill; the $50.9-
Spring construction across York will involve much more than just filling potholes. Seven major road projects are underway.
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million midblock crossing of Hwy. 404 north of Hwy. 7 in Markham; and the $50.2-million widening of St. John’s Sideroad from Bayview to Hwy. 404, including a structural rehabilita-tion required by the Ministry of Transporta-tion at the highway.
Richmond hill PRoJEcTS• 19th Avenue from Linda Margaret Crescent to Bayview Avenue, including cold-water fishery relocation; Road widening from 2 to 4 lanes; Construction Starts: Decem-ber 2015;
• Bathurst Street and Augustine Avenue; New signals at intersection; Construction Starts: summer 2016
• Bayview Avenue from 19th Avenue to Stouffville Road; Road widening from 2 to 4 lanes; Construction Starts: December 2015
• Bayview Avenue from Elgin Mills Road to 19th Avenue; Road widening from 2 to 4 lanes; Construction Starts: December 2015
• Bayview Avenue from Steeles Avenue to Elgin Mills Road. The Regional Municipality of York is conducting an Environmental Assessment Study of Bayview Avenue, between Steeles Avenue and Elgin Mills Road, in the City of Markham and the Town of Richmond Hill. The EA study is reviewing the current and future transportation needs and opportunities for pedestrians, cyclists, public transit users and motorists. Estimated Study Completion: 2017
• Highway 404 Midblock Crossing North of Highway 7; Construction of a new bridge over Highway 404 to link Centurian Drive with East Pearce Street; Construction Starts: April 2016
• Leslie Street from Elgin Mills Road to Stouffville Road; Reconstruction of the existing 2 lane road; Assignment A: Construction Starts: 2018; Assignment B: Construction Starts: To be determined
• Major Mackenzie Drive East and Colborne Avenue; Con-
verting pedestrian signal to new traffic control signals at intersection; Construction Starts: summer 2016
• Stouffville Road Class EA between Yonge Street and Highway 404. This study is to review the current and future transportation needs for Stouffville Road between Yonge Street and Highway 404, including a potential jog elimination at Yonge Street. Estimated Study Comple-tion: 2016
• Stouffville Road Road Resurfacing from Yonge Street to Highway 404; Construction Starts: July 2016; Construc-tion Ends: September 2016
• Yonge Street – Highway 7 to 19th Avenue/Gamble Road; VivaNext bus rapidway construction; Construction starts: 2014; Expected completion: 2018
maRkham PRoJEcTS• Bridge and Culvert Rehabilitation: 14th Avenue Little Rouge Creek Bridge - 870 metres east of Reesor Road; Construction Starts: July 2016; Construction Ends: Octo-ber 2016
• 14th Avenue Road Resurfacing from McCowan Road to Markham Road; Construction Starts: September 2016; Construction Ends: November 2016
• 16th Avenue - Main Street to Peter Street; Extending the median; Construction Starts: summer 2016
• Bridge and Culvert Rehabilitation: 16th Avenue bridge - 180 metres east of Highway 48; Construction Starts: July 2016; Construction Ends: November 2016
Vaughan PRoJEcTS• Dufferin Street Road Resurfacing from Kirby Road to south of King Road; Construction Starts: May 2016; Con-struction Ends: July 2016
• Highway 27 CP Rail Bridge Replacement; bridge replacement 300 metres south of Rutherford Road; Con-struction Starts: 2017
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Question: Why should youreview your will?• If you have a will, it isimportant to review it on aperiodic basis to make sure itis up to date and reflects yourcurrent life situation.Ask yourself these questions:• Did you know that marriagerevokes a will?• Are your beneficiaries stillalive?• Are your Executors stillalive? If they are, are they stillthe right choice?• Does your will have a specialclause which protects yourchild’s inheritance in casehe or she separates or gets adivorce?• Have assets changed sinceyou made your will?• If you made a homemadewill or filled out a will kit, didyou fill it out correctly? Willit create a nightmare for yourfamily once you have passedaway?
• Did you know that separationdoes not revoke a will?The law firm of Fish & Associateswill review your existing will forfree. They will sit with you andgo through your will to makesure that it is up to date and nota potential recipe for a familydisaster.They have found many tickingtime bombs and minefields inwills that they have reviewed.They have documented some ofthem in their latest book The WillsLawyers: Their Stories of Money,Inheritance, Greed, Family andBetrayal.Here are a couple excerpts:A) Her will read, “I leave to myson any car that I own.” When Iasked her what kind of car sheowned, she responded, “Last year,I traded my car for a motor home.”I told her that her son may bechallenged, if he tries to take themotor home, as the interpretationof “car” might be too narrow toinclude a motor home.
B) When I examined his will, Isaw that his entire estate was leftto his only child, his daughter,and if she predeceased him, herchildren would inherit in herplace. He said that he did notlike his son-in-law, and did notwant his son-in-law to get a “redcent” of his estate. I suggested tohim that if his daughter inheritedhis estate, and was later involvedin a marriage break down, therewas a real possibility that hisson-in-law would be able tobenefit from money made fromher inheritance. He asked me ifthere was a way to avoid this.I said that in our jurisdiction,there is a clause, often referredto as the “family law clause”,which protects the income madeby a married child’s inheritancein the event of separation ordivorce. However, that clausewas missing from his will. Hewas determined to make anamendment to his will to includethat clause.
Thornhill wills lawyers Barry Fish and Les Kotzer have co-authored four booksentitled The Family Fight, The Family War, Where There’s An Inheritance andtheir latest book TheWills Lawyers which has been recently excerpted by ReadersDigest. Their books have been featured in media across North America, includingThe Wall Street Journal, Time, Newsweek, The National Post, The Toronto Star,USA Today and The New York Times. Les Kotzer is a regular guest on the BarbDiGiulio Show on CFRB 1010. He has also appeared on CNN (visit leskotzer.com to watch the CNN interview), CTV News and Breakfast Television.Michelle Kotzer, has recently joined the firm as a wills lawyer with her practice
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To contact Fish & Associates for a free will consultation or free review of your existing will andpowers of attorney, call 905-881-1500 or visit thewillslawyers.com or willappointment.com
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Barry Fish Wills lawyers Les Kotzer and his daughterMichelle Kotzer who recently joined the firm
Barry, Les & Michelle are pleased to inform you that they will be writingarticles over the next year providing you with important informationabout wills, powers of attorney, probate and estate planning.
The law firm of Fish & Associates has been protecting estates since 1973.
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For some, it’s about dignity and choice. For others, it is a dangerous move that will turn doctors into executioners.
There was a range of opinions in New-market Saturday when York Region MPs met with residents at the York Region administrative centre to discuss Bill C-14, a bill now in second reading of Parliament that will determine if medically assisted death has legality in Canada.
Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill MP Leona Allesley, Richmond Hill MP Majid Jowhari, Markham-Thornhill MP and Min-ister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizen-ship Minister John McCallum, Newmarket-Aurora MP Kyle Peterson, Markham-Stouffville MP and Minister of Health Jane Philpott, King-Vaughan MP Deb Schulte and Vaughan-Woodbridge MP Francesco Sorbara were in attendance.
The MPs were joined by several dozen residents from across York Region whose opinions were split across the board.
“This is the most complex and chal-lenging file that I’ve had the privilege of working on since coming into govern-ment,” Philpott told residents at the meet-ing.
Indeed it was, as some residents saw the bill as having “gone too far”, while oth-ers thought it “hadn’t gone far enough.”
Bill C-14 aims to make amendments to the Criminal Code of Canada to allow for medically assisted deaths in special cases. Those special cases were outlined through safeguards presented in the bill. For exam-ple, patients with mental illnesses, under the age of 18 or requesting in-advance assistance were not allowed to seek medi-cally assisted death.
That news wasn’t enough for Penny Mills, who suffers from ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Barely able to speak coherently, she made a direct plea to Phil-pott to allow an advance request.
“I beg you to draw that distinction so that we don’t have to suffer,” she said to the applause of half the audience.
Another resident suffering from pan-creatic cancer, Manuel Solera, made a similar plea that he “be allowed to die with dignity”.
half applauded
The other half applauded comments describing the controversil bill as giving doctors “executioner power” as described by several residents.
A Richmond Hill resident asked the MPs what the consequence would be if Parlia-ment did not pass the legislation before the Supreme Court’s deadline. Philpott explained that since the Supreme Court had given Canadian adults the right to medically assisted deaths Feb. 6, 2015 — in
the aftermath of the Carter versus Canada case — not meeting the deadline would result in an amendment to the Criminal Code without legislation.
The meeting comes when Parliament is pressed for time, as the Supreme Court mandated legislation to be prepared by the Feb. 6 deadline, which has since been extended to June 6.
With just over one month left until leg-islation is expected to pass, residents are anything but unanimous on their views of the bill.
Many citizens who supported the bill shared their own personal stories of fam-ily members and friends who had suffered through cancer, dementia or other life-threatening illnesses. While those opposed feared the consequences of the legislation, one resident said he “wouldn’t trust a doc-tor who would do that”.
As it stands now, the bill remains a “bal-anced” framework, as Philpott hesitantly described it, while personal autonomy remains a “fundamental principle”, she said.
“Personal autonomy, request for vul-nerable people and the conscience rights of health care providers are fundamental principles we tried to uphold in this legis-lation,” Philpott explained.
As there is no international consensus to medically assisted deaths, the legislation will be monitored by the federal govern-ment to ensure its outlined safeguards are followed.
Belgium and the Netherlands have had medically assisted deaths permitted by law for the past 15 years. One resident sug-gested they be looked at as examples on how to implement it in Canada.
Philpott stressed that palliative care was still a priority.
palliative priority
“We have not had a palliative care sys-tem in Canada as it ought to be,” she said. “In general, only 15 to 25 per cent of Cana-dians have access to high quality palliative care.”
Jowhari presented closing statements with a personal story of the death of his father. The MPs reassured residents that their thoughts and opinions would be with the politicians when the final vote was cast on the legislation.
‘This is the most complex and challenging file that I’ve had the
privilege of working on since coming into government.’
Jane PhilpottMarkham-Stouffville MP and Minister of Health
Residents want option to ‘die with dignity’
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Family and friends of a young Markham woman are in mourning after police say she was collateral damage in a shooting over the weekend.
Cynthia Mullapudi, 24, died after a hail of bullets pierced the Honda Pilot she was seated in at the Parkway Mall LCBO in Scar-borough after 10 p.m. Friday.
She and Joseph Anzolona, 26, were killed while the other two people in the vehicle remained safe from harm.
Her parents, Dr. John Krupavaram and Shoba Thalluri, are in mourning and her uncle, Victor Rampogu, spent much of Sat-urday night driving up from his home in Pennsylvania, where he runs the Vision and Mission Ministries church.
He took to social media to display mul-tiple pictures of Cynthia, including one of her recent baptism into his church, noting she had accepted Christ into her life six months ago, stating: “My life is peaceful and I am happy with it”.
Cynthia came to Canada 16 years ago from Mahabubnagar, Telangana, India, according to news reports.
She and her family are members of the expat Telugu community in the GTA.
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Ferro, Cynthia worked hard at school and had just graduated and landed her “dream job”.
“I’ve never had a greater connection to someone — she was the sweetest human being, and we were mentally and spiritually on the same level,”
Alex told the Toronto Star. “She was always the first to help anyone in need — that’s just her character. A brilliant, beautiful mind was taken from the world too soon.”
The suspect and another man fled the parking lot in a silver car and went south on Victoria park.
Toronto Police said Anzolona was the intended target of the shooting and that the suspect was an alleged gang member.
Harris Nnane is charged with two counts of first-degree murder.
He was arrested at 7:30 p.m. Sunday “as a result of a collective investigative effort,” Staff Insp. Greg McLane of Toronto Police’s homi-cide squad said.
- with files by Andrew Palamarchuk
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Strides for Stroke is a true family affairBy Christine henry
The annual Richview Manor’s Strides for Strokes in support of Mackenzie Health is a family affair for the Vetteses.
As both an organizing committee volunteer for Mackenzie Health Foundation and a participant, Richmond Hill’s John Vettese is passionate about supporting his local hospital and giving back to his community.
More than 70 members of extended family and friends, partners and employees are on the Little Morello Vettese Segreto law firm team and ready to take to the streets at 8 a.m. this Saturday, May 7 to run and walk five kilometres to meet their goal of raising $4,000 for Mackenzie Health.
“We love the event,” Vettese said. “It’s a won-derfully inclusive atmosphere.
“I will run — it’s challenging, but I will do it. My father insists on walking the whole route. My wife and I bring our son, Steven, and our golden doodle. My son even ran the five kilometres last year and he placed first in the under-12 group. So, it’s definitely a family affair.”
Raising more than $1 million in the last decade, Richview Manor’s Strides for Stroke brings out more than 1,000 participants to enjoy the annual 5K run/walk that features a chip-timed race, 1K fun run for children under the age of 12, food, entertainment, plus awards and prizes.
The event begins and ends at Alexander Mack-enzie High School, across the street from Macken-zie Health, and follows a course along the streets of Richmond Hill and Vaughan.
Vettese, a lawyer and partner with Vaughan-based Little Morello Vettese Segreto, has partici-pated in Strides for Stroke as a runner for five years and as a committee member for four years. This year, it has taken on even more meaning for him.
“Mackenzie Health is doing great work and my family has experienced that first hand.”
Last year after a heart attack scare, his father was taken to Mackenzie Health, where he was assessed, stabilized and monitored. He was then transferred to the regional cardiac centre for triple bypass surgery in September. Today, Joe Vettese says he feels great and he is thankful for the rapid and compassionate care he received at Mackenzie Health.
Vettese’s mother-in-law was treated for a stroke at Mackenzie Health’s District Stroke Centre a few years ago and she has since fully recovered.
Vettese encourages others to become involved with Mackenzie Health because it is their com-munity hospital.
Registration is $45 for individuals and team members, $30 for school team members and $10 for the 1K Fun Run.
Visit StridesforStroke.ca to register.
Strides for Stroke committee volunteer John Vet-tese runs the event each year to give back to Mack-enzie Health for expert care given to his family.
Kadeem Green is taking a trip to China this week.
While the Richmond Hill resident will take in some of the sights the country has to offer, a good portion of his time will be spent on the basketball court as a member of the Toronto 3D Global Sports Team representing Canada.
A fifth-year, six-foot, nine-inch centre/for-ward with the Ryerson University Rams, Green was among 11 players chosen for the squad comprised of other Canadian Interuniversity, National Collegiate Athletic Association players and Canadian players participating overseas.
A Vaughan Secondary School graduate, Green was an integral part of the Rams’ suc-cess this past season that saw them claim the bronze medal at the CIS championships.
A business management major, Green averaged 10.8 points a game along with 6.9 rebounds and 28 blocks in 14 regular season games. During the Rams’ postseason run, he amassed 13.4 points a game.
The Toronto 3D Global Sports Team will be playing against selected all-stars representing the First League of Lithuania, NBA D-League/NCAA of the United States, and the China National B Team starting in Yunyang, Chongq-ing Thursday, May 5 against China.
The tour also has the 3D team playing in Dazu, Chongqing from May 9 to 11 and Shen-zen, Guangdong from May 13 to 15.
The 3D Team can be followed on social media @3DGlobalSports or Toronto3D on Facebook. - Michael Hayakawa
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sor Mamdouh Shoukri, president and vice-chancellor of York University, and Janusz Kozinski, dean of the Lassonde School of Engineering, as well as staff and students in engineering and architecture as York Uni-versity celebrated the grand opening of its new Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence.
It’s an innovative new facility that will help students develop the specialized skills and knowledge they need to compete for high-demand engineering jobs.
The Province of Ontario invested $50 million to support the construction of the 169,500 square-foot advanced learning and research facility with cutting-edge class-rooms and laboratories. The
state-of-the-art centre also houses administrative, faculty and graduate student offices.
With five floors and a green rooftop that boasts a façade of 8,000 triangular metal panels and windows in a mathematically derived Penrose pattern that never repeats, the design was inspired by Georgian Bay and the iconic Canadian image of a cloud floating over a rock.
The Bergeron Centre is the new home of York University’s School of Engineering and will provide innovative learning space for more than 2,000 students annually. The building is primarily home to the university’s three newest engineering programs — civil, mechanical and electrical.
Our government is proud to support York’s
Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence, a facility that is providing the next genera-tion of engineers with the expertise they need to thrive in Ontario’s knowledge-based economy.
Within this new learning space, York is advancing an innovative curriculum that is giving students access not only to training across a variety of engineering disciplines, but also to a number of critical skills employ-ers are seeking, such as entrepreneurship, collaboration and creativity.
Improving post-secondary infrastructure is part of the government’s economic plan to build Ontario up and deliver on our number one priority — growing the economy and creating jobs.
In a highly globalized economic land-scape, ensuring Ontario’s skilled workforce remains competitive is one of our province’s main priorities.
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edge, skills and experience are more likely to make the most significant impact in their chosen fields.
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The Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence is part of the largest investment in public infrastructure in the province’s history
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Reza Moridi is Minister of Research and Innova-tion and Minister of Training, Colleges and Universi-ties. Call 905-884-8080 or email [email protected]
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York Simcoe Riders present their 18th annual Poker Run May 28 around Lake Simcoe to support MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
The fun motorcycle (or scooter or car) scavenger-type event begins from Newmar-ket municipal offices rear parking lot, 395 Mulock Dr.
All vehicles are welcome and the fund-raiser is limited to the first 250 registrants.
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Make sure to return those empty bottles, Richmond Hill — it could save a life.
The Beer Store is holding a provincewide bottle drive for leukemia research May 28. Donated empty bottles of wine, liquor and beer will be collected at all locations to raise funds.
Returns For Leukemia is a fundraiser held every May through a collaboration of United Food & Commercial Workers Local 12R24 and The Beer Store.
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It will also feature a retail store and a taproom where you can quaff five-ounce and 12-ounce samples.
“Getting Vaughan on the map as far as being a craft beer community, it’s going to be a change, but I think the city is ready to embrace it,” De Ciantis said. “People go to Collingwood to experience Thornbury, Collingwood Brewing Company, Side Launch (Brewing Company), there’s a bunch of them up there. But wouldn’t it be great if you could literally drive 15 minutes or 10 minutes from your house in Vaughan and capture the exact same experience?”
De Ciantis and Nicolini, friends for more than 16 years, jumped into the blossoming small-batch brewing scene back in 2014.
“Passion for the craft was part of it (and) seeing that there were still small gaps and room in the market for a new brewer,” De Ciantis explained. “Wanting to be self-employed was another major contributor. We wanted to quit our day jobs and become entrepreneurs.”
The pair’s first foray into the market was an amber hued Vienna lager with a 4.7-per-cent alcohol content, dubbed Mad Quacker.
Since arriving on Beer Store shelves — as well as on taps at bars and restaurants in Richmond Hill — the slightly sweet, easy drinking lager has taken flight.
“We’ve gotten a lot of good feedback from the brewing community, they feel like it’s going to do very well,” De Ciantis said.
While the original plan was to open a brewery, with-in three years of launching Mad Quacker, their dream became reality much more quickly, Nicolini said.
They were hoping to set up shop in their hometown, but that didn’t work out so they checked out Vaughan and found exactly what they were seeking.
In addition to getting the brewery up and running, the guys are also launching their second beer dubbed Black Hops, a black, Belgian-style IPA with a 5.5-per-cent alco-hol content.
They’re also aiming to get their beers into several area bars and restaurants.
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Dave DeCiantis (from left), Ray Nicolini and Aaron Martin are the Lake Wilcox Brewing Co., opening in Vaughan this summer.
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118 GLASS DRIVE, AURORA.A Very Desirable Bungalow In TheNeighborhood Of “Regency Acres,”Modern Bright Kitchen, BasementSeparate Side Entrance From SideDeck, Main Floor Renovated WithHigh End Finishes, Hrdwd FloorsThroughout, Large Window, FinishedBasement, Family Room, DetachedGarage Awaiting Your FinishingTouches, Steps To Park, School,Yonge St., Shopping, And WalkingTrails. Call today for private showing.
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WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:1) No experience necessary, we will train you!2) Have your own transportation 3) Ability to work in a fast- paced warehouse and work towards a deadline4) Ability to remain alert and maintain a high level of concentration
If your boots have the laces ready to go, send your resume [email protected] before May 6, 2016.
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Address is45 Villarboit Crescent, Concord
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We are currently looking to hire Installers who are in-terested in working towards a foreman’s position.Thisis not a part time job… it is a full time, year round em-ployment opportunity.We will train the right people.
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NMKT- CLOSE to Walmart. Large 1 bedroom. Laundry/ sep ent.
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NEWMARKET- YONGE/ Mulock2 bed basement apartment. Laundry,
fireplace, AC, storage, 1 park. Non-smoking/ pets. Avail. June 1. Suits mature
professional. $1000/m. 905-251-1415.
JANE/ TESTON Rd.2 bedroom basement apt.
appliances, laundry, a/c, parking, $1200 inclusive. Immediate.
416-833-8413
AURORA VILLAGE CO-OP2 bedroom apartment. $$1092. inclusive.
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For info:(905)841-7125.www.auroravillagecoop.com
OAK RIDGES 1 bdrm close Lake Wilcox Yonge bsmnt walkout, 1 bth, Jun18/16 $1000. Sep en- trance, new wshr/dryer, smbedrm w/attached wshrm, 1 prkg, ctralvac, util, cble, intrn. No smking/pets child [email protected]
BRADFORD- Simcoe/ Catania. Ground level 1+ bedroom, suits single professional, private walkout, furnished, A/C. Parking. $850. No
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AURORA - LARGE 1 bedroom apartment. Suits quiet professional single. No smoking, no pets. $975 incl. First / last & references required. Call 905-727-3823 or 647-409-5798
AURORA- BATHURST/ Henderson. Renovated bachelor main floor,
parking, patio, woodlot. Non-smoking/ pets, $850 inclusive. Possible 1 bed-
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BAYVIEW/ MAJOR MACKENZIE (Bayview Hills) Spacious, clean, bright 1
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HWY#7/ ROBINSON- 2 bedroombasement, 4 appliances, a/c,
separate entrance. Non-smoking/ pets. Available June 1st. First/last.
$1100 inclusive. 416-453-0102
KESWICKCozy 1+ bedroom, main floor house. Large
porch. Separate entrance, parking. Washer/ dryer. $975+.
Call 519-320-9014
RICHMOND HILL Bayview/ Major Mackenzie, near GO
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YONGE/ WELLINGTON-1 bedroom, 1 parking spot $1000
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NEWMARKET - 2 bedroom condo. Open concept. Appliances, balcony, parking, storage, gym. Great building. $1450+. June /July 1st. No smoking, no pets. 905-727-8308
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NEWMARKET - 2 bedroom condo. Renovated, full kitchen, gym and laun- dry in building. 2 parking. No smoking, no pets. $1575 incl. Call 905-252-1715
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Minutes to amenities 416-223-8331
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THOMAS, Carol Arlene (Nee: Ferguson)
December 25, 1931 - May 02, 2016
After eight years of being lovingly cared for at Port Perry Place and surrounded by family, Carol peacefully passed away in her 84th year. Carol was predeceased by her cherished husband Ron as well as her parents William and Elsie Ferguson and is survived by her sisters Wilma, Donna and Kaymary. She will be remembered with much love, especially by her children David and Kimberley as well as grandchildren Tyler, John, Jesse, Carly, Robert and Madeline.
A celebration of her life will be held on Monday May 9th at 11:00am at Richmond Hill United Church, 10201 Yonge Street. As expressions of sympathy, contributions in Carol’s memory can be made to Community Living Newmarket Aurora at www.clnad.com.
BATTAGLINI, Jackie (nee Brookes)
In loving memory September 29, 1962 - May 5, 1997
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Cash purchase buyers or buyers who finance outside of Nissan Finance are also not eligible for this choice. 3My Choice bonus cash $500 // $750 // $1,000 // $1,000 // 1,000 // $1,500 is applicable to a new 2016 Micra // 2016 Sentra,2016 Altima, 2016 Juke, 2016 Murano// 2015 Micra, 2016 Versa Note // 2016 Rogue // 2015 Sentra // 2015 Altima, 2015 Pathfinder, 2016 Pathfinder which will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. $500 // $750 // $1,000 // $1,000 // 1,000 // $1,500 consists of $500 // $ 500// $850 // $700 // 1,000 // $1,200 NCI contribution and $0 // $250 // $150 // $0 // $300 // $300 dealer participation. *Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2016 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG16 AA00). 0% lease APR for a 24 month term equals monthly payments of $379 with $0 downpayment, and $0 security deposit. First monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Payments include freight and fees. lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $9,084. $1,000 My Choicebonus cash included in advertised offer. †Representative finance offer based on a new 2016 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG16 AA00). Selling price is $25,874 financed at 0% APR equals 24 monthly payments of $1,078 monthly for a 24 month term. $0 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0for a total obligation of $25,874. $1,000 My Choice bonus cash included in advertised offer. ≠Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2016 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG16 AA00)/2016 Rogue SV Special Edition FWD (Y6SG16 AA00)/2016 Sentra 1.8 S M6 (C4LG56 AA00)/2016 PathfinderS 4 X2 (5XRG16 AA00)/2016 Micra 1.6 S MT (S5LG56 AA00). 1.49%/1.49%/1.99%/2.99%/4.99% lease APR for a 60/60/60/60/60 month term equals monthly payments of $258/$289/$189/$374/$149 with $0/$0/$0/$0/$0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. 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Offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers exceptstackable trading dollars. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. See your dealer or visit Nissan.ca/Loyalty. ^Ward’s Large Cross Utility Market Segmentation. MY16 Pathfinder vs 2016 and 2015 Large Cross/Utility Class. Resale value based on 48-month ALG residual valuesfor the 2016 model year. ALG is the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data. See www.alg.com. 2016 Sentra/2016 Rogue recognized as IIHS top safety picks when equipped with Forward Emergency Braking. For more information see www.IIHS.org. See your participatingNissan retailer for complete details. ©2016 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Canada Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc.
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