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If the flu has hit you, the best place to go is not your nearest hospital emergency room. Instead, visit your family doctor: if you don’t have one, head to a local urgent care clinic. But hundreds of sickly York Region residents have been packing local ERs over the past three weeks jamming up services and likely causing other patients to get the flu. Susan Kwolek, executive vice president, chief operating officer and chief nursing executive of Mackenzie l See GOOD page 2

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YRT bus confrontation a study in human behaviour LISA QUEEN lqueen@yrmg.com A couple of days after a video of a disturbing altercation on a YRT bus in Aurora went viral and continues to generate water-cooler talk, the incident serves as a study of human behaviour, especially in the age of social media, York Region psychologist and author Sara Dimerman says. On Jan. 14, a video was posted online showing a woman berating an elderly woman on a bus at Yonge and Wellington streets for about a minute and a half before disembarking. It’s not known what led to the confrontation. A woman at the family

home of the younger woman suggested the video did not capture the full scenario and added the resulting backlash has been difficult. Reaction to the video has been fierce, with many people suggesting the younger woman be harshly dealt with, some questioning why the person recording the incident taped it rather than intervene, many wondering whether others on the bus, including the driver, should have done more to come to the elderly woman’s defence. Some worried the visceral reaction to the younger woman has been out of proportion to the severity of the incident, especially if there are any mental-health concerns.

In today’s world of social media, often the first reaction of people to a noteworthy and even disturbing occasions is to record and post the incident rather than become personally involved, Dimerman said. "This distancing oneself, often behind the lens of a device may be symptomatic of a passive response to fellow human beings in distress. So, rather than engaging in actively helping, the engagement is at arms’ length and not as empathic," she said. "In addition, perhaps as a result of our overexposure Supplied l See INVESTIGATION

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An investigation by York Region Transit is continuing into a confrontation in which one woman berated another woman on a bus in Aurora. A video of the incident was posted online Jan. 14.

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10 York Region homes shot at in 8 months in troubling trend Markham home the latest in string of shootings JEREMY GRIMALDI jgrimaldi@yrmg.com Multiple Markham residents have become the latest victims in a string of incidents that is increasingly troubling police. Since May there have been 10 incidents of families having their homes including incidents in Markham, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Aurora shot at. Although none of the frightening incidents have resulted in injuries, bar the Newmarket man who cut

himself after jumping out of a window, police are growing ever more concerned about the trend. "The worry is that these people are firing guns in residential neighbourhoods," said York police Const. Andy Pattenden. "People could be home, they could get the wrong house." In the latest Riseborough Circuit incident, there were nine people inside the rental home, including two children and seven adults. Police received the call on Monday, Jan. 16, shortly after 10:30 p.m. Police do not believe the act was random, calling it "targeted" as investigators have done in each individual case. l See NOTHING page 1

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The public is welcome to attend. Agendas for the February 7 meetings will be available at noon on February 2 at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/agendas. For more information please contact the Clerk’s Office at flamanna@eastgwillimbury.ca.

Attention Newly Built Home Owners! Have you recently purchased a home from a builder in East Gwillimbury? If so, visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/ newlybuilthomes to review our Newly Built Home Guide. The guide will answer questions such as: • What is the developer, builder, Town and homeowner’s responsibilities? • What will it be like living in a new subdivision? Once you have read the guide, fill out a brief online survey to be entered into a draw to win a Town prize package. Full contest details are available online.

PUBLIC NOTICES Notice of Intention The Council of the Town of East Gwillimbury intends to designate the following property as a property of cultural heritage value or interest pursuant to the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter O.18, Part IV, Section 29. West/Ellis Log House and Barn 20372 2nd Concession Rd. The West/Ellis log house and barn are of cultural heritage value as one of the few remaining settlers’ homesteads constructed in the third quarter of the 19th Century. The structures located on the 5 acre property comprise of the main 1½ storey cedar log building and 1 storey cedar log barn, on their original locations. Typical of this style, it features minimal fenestration, simple gable roofs, and no basements. Key exterior attributes: basic, exposed, round log construction, with lapped corner joints; asymmetrical front façade on the east side, having a central door and one window to the north; house and barn clustered together; and proximity to the concession road. Notice of objections can be submitted to the Municipal Clerk by February 21, 2017. For more information visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/townnotices. Notice of Intention to Remove Holding Symbol An application has been made to remove a Holding Symbol from lands located on the south side of ± Doane Road, west of 2nd Concession Road in Holland Landing. A Holding Symbol was applied to these lands when development was initially approved to ensure building permits could not be issued until adequate water and wastewater servicing was available. The developer has now met the conditions for Hold By-law Removal. This will facilitate the final steps of registration and the issuance of building permits. The earliest date on which Committee of the Whole Council will meet to consider passing an amending by-law is on February 7, 2017. For more information contact Robin Prentice at rprentice@eastgwillimbury.ca or 905-478-4283 ext. 3862. 0

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From January 17, 2017 Public Meeting - A public meeting was held for a Site Plan Amendment application for 2 Don Rose Boulevard in Mount Albert. The application would facilitate retail and office development on the site. Staff will review public comments and report back to Council on the application. Property Clean up Update - Staff are working to ensure that the property located at the corner of Mount Albert Road and Leslie Street is cleaned up and brought into compliance with the Property Standards By-Law. Staff will also ensure that any debris that has spilled over onto public property will be cleaned up as soon as possible. Economic Development - Staff provided an update on the Economic Development branch within the Town. The presentation included recommendations to continue developing the Business First and Advantage EG programs and to focus on attracting Cleantech businesses and investors to EG. Mount Albert Park Redesign - A Public Information Centre will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2017, at the Mount Albert Fire Hall from 6 to 8 p.m. to review the updated design concept for the park. For more information about this project visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/projects. Anchor Park Sports Field - A Public Information Centre will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at the Holland Landing Community Centre from 6 to 8 p.m. to review potential locations for outdoor lighting of the sports fields. For more information please contact fmazzotta@eastgwillimbury.ca or 905-478-4283 ext.1458. Council Workshops - Council will meet at 9 a.m. on February 14 to review the Town’s drinking water system, including the Drinking Water Quality Management Standard. The workshop will also review the 2017 Water/Wastewater budget. The public is welcome to attend and provide comments on either of these items. Next CWC/Council Meetings Committee of the Whole Council - February 7 at 10 a.m. Special Council - February 7 following CWC Council - February 7 at 3 p.m.

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BURN PERMITS 2017 burn permit applications are available at Customer Service at the Civic Centre. Anyone having an open-air fire is required to obtain a permit. Permits cost $36 for a calendar year. Visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/burnpermit for more information.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Parks Attendant (summer student) - Deadline Jan 27 Seasonal Parks Attendant (contract) - Deadline Jan 27 Visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/jobs for submission details.

2017 DOG LICENCES 2017 dog licences must be purchased before February 28 and can be purchased at Customer Service at the Civic Centre. Licences are $31 per dog; $26 per dog for seniors 65 years and older. Visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/animalcontrol for more information.

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COMMUNITY NEWS/EVENTS East Gwillimbury Soccer Club - Online registration is now open. Visit www.egsc.ca to register today! Blood Donor Clinic - February 11 from 9 a.m. to noon at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 17955 Leslie St. in Newmarket. Southlake Cinemania - January 30 at 7 p.m. at the Silvercity in East Gwillimbury. The film will be Denial. Seniors Task Force Weekly Walk and Social - Every Wednesday from 8 to 10 a.m. in the Canada Hall at the Sports Complex. This is a free drop-in program. For more events in East Gwillimbury visit the East Gwillimbury Express event calendar online at www.yorkregion.com/eastgwillimbury-on-events.

Health, urges patients to head straight to an urgent care facility if they suspect they have the flu. She has seen Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital swamped to the gills lately. Part of the issue is the hospital’s emergency room was built to handle 80,000 yearly visits and sees 100,000 annually, so it already faces overcrowding. A flu epidemic just intensifies an already difficult situation, Kwolek said. On Boxing Day the ER saw nearly 400 patients, about 70 more than usual and nearly a 25 per cent increase. And the flu epidemic currently sweeping the GTA didn’t spare Mackenzie Health’s urgent care clinic either. On New Year’s Day it saw 90 patients, when 60 to 70 is par for the course. Dr. David Rauchwerger, chief and medical director, emergency medicine program at Mackenzie Health said, "We’ve seen an even greater stress on the system than in even previous years." Southlake Regional Health Centre’s emergency department also saw 25 per cent more patients per day in December compared to the average for the rest of the year. And at Markham-Stouffville Hospital, the emergency department also saw an increased numbers of patients. There was a 30 per cent increase in the Markham-Stouffville ER, or 100 more patients than normal on the busiest days. Kwolek said the spike in holiday-period visits to the ER isn’t all related to the flu. Part of it is because primary care physicians and other health-care providers either close their offices or go on reduced hours for the holidays leaving the ER an option for patients. The concern now that the holidays are over is the associate medical officer of health’s prediction we’re just at the beginning of a six-week surge of flu activity in the GTA. With that in mind, Kwolek is urging anyone who hasn’t yet received a flu shot to get one as soon as possible. "It’s not too late to get vaccinated. It takes two weeks to work. " She also encourages people to remember to wash their hands, cover their mouths when coughing to prevent the spread of infection, keep surfaces clean and avoid sharing towels, glasses and plates. "Be scrupulous about cold hygiene," Kwolek said. And if you are ill and come to hospital, Kwolek said you should put a mask on to hopefully prevent the spread of flu to others. In the end, if you can’t arrange an appointment with your family doctor or get to an urgent care clinic, you’re of course welcome to come to the emergency department where you will be treated. "Anybody who is really ill, come here," Kwolek said.

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The good news is that in this latest case there appears to be surveillance; the bad news is that none of the suspects in any of the reported shootings have been arrested. Pattenden said there is nothing to suggest to police the violence is linked. "There’s nothing to connect them all according to investigators," he added. Despite the assurances by police, a Richmond Hill family, with two children, aged 17 and six, who had their home fired at on May 6, 2016 at around 2 a.m. had no idea why they might have been targeted. "We found two bullets in our home," said the family’s father and owner of the home, who declined to give his name. "We had in-laws over at the time. I thought a picture fell and smashed, but the sound of the shots woke up my wife. My wife is very shaken up. I’m not going to tell you that I’m not, but she has been left very frightened by this." He vowed to install home surveillance on his property in the wake of the incident. Anyone with information on the Markham shooting is asked to contact the No. 5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1866-876-5423, ext. 7541, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

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Local impaired driving numbers make for tragically grim reading Markham’s Pradeep Guruge, who lost wife and small child, speaks out JEREMY GRIMALDI jgrimaldi@yrmg.com It might be hard for anyone to conjure up a response if asked how they feel about the activity police believe was responsible for the death of your wife and young daughter. So one might excuse Markham’s Pradeep Guruge for being short of words when asked what he thinks about the number of York Region drivers being caught drunk driving rising 31 per cent from 1,240 to 1,626 between 2012 and 2016. "Drinking and driving is bad," the soft-spoken father told yorkregion.com after being explained the scale of the problem that faces the towns and communities in the vast region containing more than a million people. "It makes me sad when people don’t think of the consequences." However the number of charges actually dropped 70 from 2015. It was on Aug. 29 that Pradeep lost his wife Inoka Athuraliya Liyana Waduge, 42, and child Savani Guruge, 4, after Markham’s Christopher Singh crossed the centre line near both his and Pradeep’s family home. Now all that’s left are he and his other daughter in the Cornell home, which used to be so full of life. "It’s been terrible because half of my family is gone, it’s impossible to replace them," he added. He’s not the only one suffering. York Regional Police say drinking and driving claimed the lives of nine people in 2016, leaving families from Pefferlaw to Markham mourning the passing of sons, daughters, brothers and sisters.

l Of the drivers arrested, 85 per cent were men and 15 per cent were women l Almost half the of men arrested ranged in age from 22 to 34 l Almost half the women arrested ranged in age from 26 to 45 l There was an increase in the number of people charged who advised they had been drinking at a private residence before driving versus a bar or club Breath test reading ranges Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC): > 300 = 2 per cent treated as a medical emergency 200 - 300 = 12 per cento 150 - 200 = 24 per cento 120 - 150 = 19 per cento 100 - 120 = 15 per cento 80 - 100 = 6 per cent

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Clockwise from top left: Inoka Athuraliya Liyana Waduge, Savani Guruge, Lauren Mueller and Michael Holden. Another frightening aspect, involved two cases in 2016 - the death of Michael Holden and Waduge - the individuals charged with drinking and driving Tara Gawlik and Singh -

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both had their children in the car, all of whom managed to escape the crash with their lives. "These incredibly disappointing numbers must serve as a wake-up call that

something has to change," said York police Chief Eric Jolliffe. "It’s shocking that anyone feels they have the right to risk the lives of innocent people by drinking alcohol or using drugs and

getting behind the wheel of a vehicle." With marijuana legalization on the horizon, 2016 also saw 81 drug impaired driving offences a 69 per cent rise from 2015.

Despite all the bad news, Andrew Murie, executive director of MADD Canada, says there are many reasons to believe the situation may improve in the years ahead, as new legislation and new technologies make their way through the pipeline. He said there is one invention being tested in which technology, called DADSS Project, in cars will detect a driver’s sobriety or lack thereof by measuring a motorists’ breath, through the air in the car, or his fingerprint via a new car’s start/stop button. He further noted that a bill is working its way through the House of Commons that might allow police to engage in mandatory testing, meaning they would not have to have a reasonable suspicion before forcing a driver to give a breathalyzer test. "There is no sit-tight piece here," he said. "We’ve been working hard to get these through. Mandatory testing is currently the best deterrent globally."

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Free alert tool tracks vulnerable seniors LISA QUEEN lqueen@yrmg.com Families of people suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s often live in fear of their loved ones wandering away from home and becoming disoriented. In fact, almost 50 per cent of caregivers have lived through the panic of someone with these illnesses getting lost, according to a new survey conducted by Home Instead Inc., a multinational network of franchises specializing in non-medical in-home care for the elderly. In almost 20 per cent of the incidents, they have had to call police to help locate the missing person. The Home Instead Senior Care Network has launched a free alert tool called the Missing Senior Network, which is now available in York Region. The tool allows care-

Almost half of families have experienced the panic of a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia going missing. A new free alert tool, now available in York Region, can track someone with the disease who is lost. givers to alert a network of family, friends and businesses through text or email to be on the lookout for a missing senior. Families can also post an alert to a Facebook page connected to 270,000 followers. "This resource was created to help York Region-area families understand the

risk of wandering and have a tool that empowers them to quickly take action if a loved one living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia wanders," Faryar Foroodi, of the York Home Instead senior care office, said in a statement. For more information, visit missingseniornetwork.ca

Food-handler bylaw easy to swallow, centres say LISA QUEEN lqueen@yrmg.com While it may create a few headaches with staff scheduling, a new York Region food-handler bylaw is being welcomed at Newmarket’s Leslie Street Daycare, director Tammy Cho says. "I think it’s nice that everyone is going to be on the same page, everyone is going to know the proper way to handle food, especially when serving it to vulnerable people, especially children," she said. Of the 10 staff at the centre, four employees including Cho have their food

handler’s certificate. Because the bylaw requires a certified food handler in the kitchen at all times plus a supervisor who does not always have to be on location, Cho has to juggle staff shifts to comply, but says it’s worth it. In 2015, the region adopted a mandatory food handler certification bylaw, said Becky Hester, manager of health protection. The region’s 971 highrisk premises, such as daycares, long-term care centres, banquet halls and some restaurants, were given a year to comply. Enforcement began Jan. 1, with fines ranging from

$100 to $250. The region’s 2,831 medium-risk premises have to comply beginning January 2019. Low-risk establishments selling only prepackaged foods are not included. "The goal of the bylaw we put through in 2015 is to help prevent food-borne illness or food poisoning in York Region. It’s one of our mandates under the Ministry of Health, so it’s to help assist with that mandate," Hester said. "It’s to make sure that the food that is going out to the public is safe to eat." York Region is one of

nine public health units out of 36 in the province to have a mandatory bylaw, Hester said. At Markham’s Union Villa Long-Term Care centre, executive director Debra Cooper Burger and Samdai Jagai, manager of food services, applaud the bylaw. "We serve a very vulnerable population, so safety and food handling is very important to us," said Cooper Burger, adding the facility has required kitchen staff to complete food handler and food service worker training programs for at least 10 years. "We have 160 long-term

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ready complies. About 88 per cent of York residents support a mandatory food handler bylaw, Hester said. The cost of obtaining the certificate ranges from $15 to take the test to $55 for a workshop or online course, including the cost of the exam. The region offers free courses, available in several languages, for low-income residents and newcomers to Canada within the last three years. There is also a half-price student rate. For more information, visit york.ca/foodsafety.

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Board must take action to win trust back For a school board that espouses to its students the importance of demonstrating a slew of positive character traits, it certainly seems to have a difficult time living up to them. The Character Matters page on the York Region District School Board’s website lists a total of 10 character attributes it supposedly holds dear - including respect, responsibility, empathy, fairness and integrity - yet how does one begin to reconcile those lofty ideals with the body’s actions of late? Following allegations of racism and Islamophobia, which resulted in complaints to the Ontario Human Rights Commission, Education Minister Mitzie Hunter directed the board to take action to address the concerns raised and gave it a Jan. 13 deadline to respond. A letter penned by new trustee chairperson Loralea Carruthers was tabled at a special school board meeting last Wednesday, but, rather than a clearly laid out plan to resolve the problems, the communique spoke of the need for better communication and understanding and made vague references to more professional development for elected members and staff. Furthermore, the message, the final version of which was published on the board’s website, goes on to say the handling of one alleged Islamophobia incident internally, instead of with input from the community as had been hoped for and expected, was due to a "miscommunication" and that the applicable policies will be reviewed to address the "confusion" and "clarify the complaint process". The board also plans to meet with concerned parents and community members. According to a Jan. 11 Toronto Star story, however, York Region parents are treating the letter with skepticism and see little in terms of solutions for the existing problems or an outline of how future issues will be addressed. "Insulting" was how one parent, Naeem Siddiqi of Markham, described the response. As some parents point out in the Star story, the underlying issue is trust - trust that has been eroded due to the recent issues and the board’s handling of them - and it will take more than a series of platitudes on a page to earn that back. In its letter, the board states its belief that racism is always unacceptable and that systemic racism must always be addressed. True, but actions speak louder than words, and action - genuine, measurable steps with quantifiable results - is what’s required. The board can do better.

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A round-up of reaction online The story: Residents evacuated after drug lab discovered on Markham street I suspect that in almost every neighbourhood, especially rural ones, there is a dwelling where things we don’t want to know about go on every day. Being Canadians, we tend to mind our own business and not ask, until something blows up. H. M. Miller Been happening in Markham for decades that I’ve heard of. Kristen Stevens The story: Giant snowman appears in Oak Ridges backyard Oh, I see it coming now! Someone’s going to complain saying either it’s dangerous or an eyesore and this guy will be ordered to take it down or the city will do it and send him the bill! Ron McNabb

The story: Thornhill dry cleaners warn customers will pay for hydro-rate hikes Costs for every little thing we buy will increase because of increased hydro and fuel costs! It will now cost businesses more to keep the lights on, to keep their premises warm/cool, to run refrigerators, to run all equipment; all owners and employees will pay more for gas or in transit fees to get to work. And businesses will face increased costs from their suppliers for all the same reasons! Gail Cynthia Copeland

The story: York Region will use $15m from provincial gas tax to improve transit York region includes a huge rural area. Like it or not, rural areas NEED cars. It isn’t fiscally reasonable to service fewer people over a large area. The $ can be more wisely spent. (And whoever decided to spend the millions of dollars to move the bus lanes into the middle of the road (Hwy. 7) needs their head examined. What a colossal waste of resources. Not to mention the traffic chaos it has caused for the last five years while being constructed. Kimmy Sue

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Find revenue other than road tolls I read the story about a group that is working behind the scenes to implement road tolls on Hwy. 400 and Hwy. 404. Quite honestly, I don’t believe that someone could be so blatantly out of touch with reality. York Region, north of Steeles Avenue, is growing at a rapid pace and is generating atmospheric revenue for the province and municipalities from property taxes and development fees. We pay taxes on electricity, natural gas, oil, water and sewage, gasoline, propane, etc. and everything in between. Now we will be paying another tax, the cap-and-trade tax on heating and gasoline fuels. Where is this going to stop? Toronto has lower property taxes then many comparable cities, so road tolls make more sense there. Just think how many commuters use the 400 and 404, as these highways are the only large-volume roads from York Region to and from Toronto. Adding another expense to an already expensive commute will simply take more money out of the pockets of hardworking people, resulting in less spending power, which will eventually trickle down into the overall economy. We already pay taxes through gasoline purchases and these taxes are supposed to be used for road maintenance. Enough already with taking money. Governments need to be more efficient and accountable to the voters and not waste our money. Craig Hroncok Sharon

Road tolls will have domino effect In regards to tolls on the 404 and 400, has anyone given any thought to the fact that so many people live outside of the city because they simply can’t afford to live in the city? With housing prices above and beyond the means of many people, it’s no wonder we are moving to the outskirts and smaller communities. Road tolls will only create further hardship on families. Not everyone works 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and has the luxury of taking public transit as it just isn’t conducive to their hours of work. Tolls will only increase the prices of goods being delivered to our towns. It will have a domino effect as now we will have less money in our pockets to spend in our own neighbourhoods. So why stop at the 404 and 400? How about all of

• LETTERS TO THE EDITOR • l GET CONNECTED Have a comment on this or any other community issues? Email us at newsroom@yrmg.com the commuters on the congested 401 coming from the east and west? Why are we being singled out? Beth Horton Newmarket

Governments helping private sector in race to bottom Re: Bloated bureaucracy: Do we pay too much? Dec. 15. It was infuriating to see your headline. Talk about sour grapes. Perhaps Teena Bogner and her Newmarket Taxpayers Advocacy Group will feel encouraged by the fact that all governments - federal, provincial, regional and municipal are now helping the private sector in the race to the bottom by offering precarious work to new employees. Many new hires are temporary contract employees. This despicable practice is all too common in the private sector. If taxpayer associations are so bent on saving taxpayer dollars, why not complain about the fact that CEOs and other top executives in the public sector and especially in the private sector are being paid multi-million-dollar salaries? And who ultimately pays for these bloated salaries? The taxpayer. The public sector is the last bastion of decent wages and decent benefits. We should be striving to make the private sector more like the public sector. Perhaps your paper should headline news items that try to eliminate the gross inequities in our society. Ray Phipps Markham

Show Syrian families Canadian kindness I’m sure the people involved in the group "Stouffville Cares" are indeed a caring group, but it seems to me that the whole reason for Christmas is being lost. As Christians, Christmas has a much deeper meaning to us. It is a time to reflect on why we celebrate the day - the birth of Christ. Of course, over time the tree and presents have taken over a big part of it, and there are many Christians who don’t overthink the reason for it. That doesn’t change the fact that to us, the Christmas tree represents more than just gifts under it. That being said, by giving a Christmas tree to a Muslim family, you have just reduced the reason for Christmas to a tree that has no meaning to them. By all means, show your

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acceptance of the refugee families that have come to live in our country by including them whenever possible and treating them with our usual Canadian kindness and respect. A. Hughes Aurora

Amputee thanks helpful neighbour I am a triple-amputee and mother of three who recently moved to a street named Silverbirch Drive in Newmarket. Recently, the man I love, who is also an amputee, came to shovel my driveway. Since I am no longer able to drive, I am on a firstname basis with a few of our regular taxi drivers, but in order for them to pick my kids and I up, our driveway needs to be shovelled. My boyfriend was working hard, shovelling my driveway a few weeks ago, when a very nice man came across Silverbirch Drive with his snowblower to clear the snow from our driveway for us. This act of kindness was something unexpected that brought tears to my eyes. Tears of joy. Elaine MacKenzie Newmarket

York should demand more of communities with more Re: Region in affordable housing supply crisis, Jan. 5. The reason for this crisis is nothing but the questionable decisions of York Region. Why should the cities of Markham and Vaughan, with plenty of land, jobs, public transportation and great facilities, not be forced to provide affordable housing? Why should the City of Markham, with five times more land, and the City of Vaughan, with seven times more land compared to the Town of Newmarket, be allowed to provide less affordable housing? Why is there no rental or social housing in the north half of Richmond Hill? Why does York Region not stop this polarization which is against Canadian values? We do not want communities of rich and communities of poor. York Region can correct this problem by levying recognizable higher tax rates on municipalities which have contributed less, and lower taxes on municipalities which have contributed more. Ali Abbaskhah Newmarket

Ever feel like you spend half your time managing other family members’ behaviour, especially when it has to do with technology? Up until recently, every month, as the days drew closer to the end of our cellphone and Internet billing cycle, I waited for the alert letting me know that we had collectively used 90 per cent of our plan and that we would soon be charged for overage. Then, I immediately passed on that alert to all family members - two pretty much grown-up kids and my hubby - requesting their co-operation at not exceeding the limit. Depending on how many days were remaining or what was going on in their lives, we were either successful at not having to pay an additional fee or, sometimes, the fee was much higher than anticipated. Setting limits around Internet and phone data usage is something that many parents discuss with me in our counselling sessions. I personally struggled, as do the parents I meet, with just doing what the kids had asked me to do for a long time - that is, to get a plan with unlimited data - versus sticking to what we had. I was reluctant to remove any limits on use, because I believe that learning to live within limits is an important life skill and taking on an unlimited Internet plan an additional $30 a month. On the other hand, an unlimited package meant I could focus on more important matters, stop nagging and supervising their Internet use and relax more. Also, because the cost of the unlimited is a known cost every month, I could budget accordingly. Upon sharing my dilemma with hubby and the kids, there were a couple of suggestions offered. Older daughter (who works fulltime), suggested everyone contribute financially to make up the difference or that she and her sister divide it between them since they are typically the bigger consumers. Younger daughter, in high school and unemployed, was not happy with this idea, even though she agreed that it sounded fair. We ultimately changed our Internet usage to unlimited so that I no longer have to monitor how many Netflix shows they’re watching (and we certainly take advantage of this, too), and compromised by getting rid of some of our rarely watched channels so that we are only paying nominally more each month. Sara Dimerman is a York Region psychologist who provides counsellling to individuals, couples and families.For information on how to become a community columnist, email newsroom@yrmg.com.

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House prices shoot up 30% to $1.138 million LISA QUEEN lqueen@yrmg.com Richmond Hill and Vaughan are at the forefront of soaring house prices in the Greater Toronto Area, with little relief in sight, according to a report from Royal LePage. The price of a home in the GTA in the fourth quarter of 2016 rose 16.1 per cent over the same period of 2015, with Toronto’s growth lagging behind regions outside the city, the report said. Richmond Hill led the charge, with house prices skyrocketing 30.1 per cent to an average price of $1.138 million. Oshawa and Whitby were next, with prices climbing 26.9 and 21.4 per cent respectively, followed by Vaughan, which saw prices jump 19.9 per cent to $927,371. Not surprisingly, the GTA and the Greater Vancouver Area led the charge

of surging house prices across Canada, which increased nationally 13 per cent to $558,153 in the last quarter of 2016 compared to the same time frame in 2015, the report said. "However, these two regions, often grouped together as Canada’s booming real estate markets, are on divergent paths," Royal LePage president Phil Soper said in a press release. "Unlike Vancouver where a price correction is underway, there is no relief in sight for the GTA forward momentum and supporting fundamentals in the region are that strong. And it is worth noting, Toronto area home prices are much lower that those on the west coast." New housing policies at various levels of government are sending mixed messages and failing to address housing supply concerns, the report said. That includes federal

measures to tighten mortgage qualifications, Vancouver’s introduction of a 15 per cent foreign buyers’ tax and Ontario’s doubling of the land-transfer tax rebate for first-time buyers combined with a tax increase on homes over $2 million. "While efforts to address deteriorating affordability in Ontario and B.C.’s largest metropolitan areas are well-intentioned, too many new taxes and regulations, by too many levels of government, introduced within such a short timeline and with perceivably little research and consultation, have caused confusion and triggered drops in consumer confidence, risking the long-term health of Canada’s housing market," Soper said, adding failure to address housing shortages have put immense upward pressure on prices.

Housing prices in the Greater Toronto Area will continue to climb in 2017, a Royal LePage report says.

Trio of York Region students eye $100K Loran Award TERESA LATCHFORD tlatchford@yrmg.com Three York Region students are contenders for a Loran Award. More than 4,400 students applied for the $100,000 award, and Newmarket’s Clara Dunlop, Thornhill’s Max Erenberg and Markham’s Janae Knott are among the 84 finalists. Only 32 scholars will be selected to receive the award valued at $100,000 over four years of undergraduate study, including a $10,000 annual stipend, tuition waivers from one of 25 partner universities, mentorship, summer internship funding, a weeklong orientation expedition in Algonquin Park, as well as annual retreats and forums. Runners-up will receive $3,000. Interested students had

to apply to be considered for the award, undergo a series of interviews, and demonstrate their character and leadership qualities to the selection committee. "To be honest, I really didn’t expect to even make it this far," said Erenberg, a student at Bayview Secondary School. "I tried to be as honest as I could in my application and put emphasis on my leadership roles." He volunteered at a community garden and spent the summer working as a stewardship youth ranger. He leads the environmental club at school and is a regional ambassador for Science Expo, a youth organization. He is a member of the dragonboat and crosscountry teams, and works as a swim instructor. The scholarship would

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Cooped-up kids get ’slight’ reprieve when playgrounds melt Cabin fever hits Catholic school students KIM ZARZOUR kzarzour@yrmg.com This winter sucks. At least it does if you’re a school-aged child and your recesses are ruined by snow and ice. Matthew Hough-Saavedra is fed up with the wintry troubles he and his classmates have encountered at his Richmond Hill elementary school this year. "Today we only went out for 20 minutes and only had 20 per cent of the pavement to use for around 90 kids because the rest of the pavement had not been cleaned," the St. Charles Garnier Catholic student said Monday. It was an improvement over last week, but staff at York Region separate school board had hoped it would be better. This weekend, the board spent $20,000 salting playgrounds after budget cutbacks for playground plowing led to dangerous conditions and complaints from several schools about too many indoors recesses. The decision to leave snow on the tarmac this year was an effort by the board to reduce costs, according to spokesperson Sonia Gallo. But the weather didn’t co-operate during the first week back to school after Christmas holidays. The accumulated snow melted then refroze, leaving playgrounds an icy mess. "We had a drop in temperatures and precipitation and it made it a challenge," Gallo said.

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Pilar Saavedra, pictured here with her two sons Matthew and Henry who attend St. Charles Garnier Catholic Elementary School, is upset about the Catholic board’s lack of winter maintenance, which has resulted in kids having to spend recesses indoors because the schoolyard is too icy. That left parents like Pilar Saavedra, of Richmond Hill, frustrated and angry as their children returned home overflowing with pent-up energy. "They had to spend the whole week inside the classroom. They couldn’t even play in the gym," said the mother of two boys aged 11 and 12 who attend St. Charles Garnier. Use of the gym for indoor recess is a local decision, as different schools

have different activities in their schools, Gallo said. "At St. Charles Garnier, I have been told that the gym is used for their volleyball and basketball team practices during lunch recess. In the morning and afternoon recess, it would be unsafe to send a whole division to the gymnasium and have that many students in the gym at one time." In an attempt to resolve the situation, the board

salted the playgrounds this weekend at the region’s 90 elementary schools and 15 secondary school, Gallo said. "Students by grade division are rotating and using the primary area outside, which is safe, so that they can get some fresh air." But that approach hasn’t completely ameliorated the cabin-feverish feeling among students, according to 12-year-old Matthew.

"There was only two basketball nets and you can’t do anything else except stand and talk unless you want to play tag where you might get injured if you run, because there are a lot of people and you might trip. "Normally we go out around one hour and 20 minutes. My teacher is also getting affected because we are staying in and becoming restless and disruptive

during class." Matthew’s mother said she is grateful that her children can get some fresh air this week, but she wonders if the problem will happen again. "There’s still a lot of winter yet." York Region public school board did not make any changes this year to its winter maintenance protocol, according to spokesperson Licinio Miguelo.

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to this kind of scenario on social media and television, we have developed an immunity towards it and developed increased tolerance of scenarios such as this." The lack of involvement of people on the bus to the commotion can be attributed to several factors, Dimerman said. People are often reluctant to intervene in extreme circumstances, even when they could simply call authorities and refrain from becoming personally involved, she said. Dimerman pointed to the infamous murder of Kitty Genovese, a 28-year-old woman killed on a quiet street in Queens, New York late one night in 1964 while dozens of witnesses failed to respond or call police. The case became synonymous with urban apathy. In the incident on the YRT bus, it appears as if passengers did not come to the aid of the elderly woman. There could have been a few reasons for that, including the belief that an altercation between two women is not likely to escalate to a physical confrontation, Dimerman said,

"Also, it appeared that the bus was quite empty, so there were less passengers to respond. It also appeared as if the younger woman was making her way off the bus during the exchange and that had she remained for several more minutes or if the situation escalated even more, that others might have intervened," she added. "Many people wait for others to respond rather than get involved themselves. They might fear what bad could come to them if they stepped up to confront the aggressor, so they turn a blind eye." Dimerman was concerned about the response of the bus driver, wondering if he should have done more to intervene. "Having said this, I’m not sure how involved bus drivers are expected to become during this type of altercation," she said. Given the younger woman was in the process of exiting the bus, the driver’s lowkey reaction of simply asking her to disembark may have prevented the incident from escalating to something more serious, YRT general manager, Ann-Marie Carroll, said. The driver did contact the control centre after-

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TIM KELLY tkelly@yrmg.com A viral video showing a confrontation between an older woman and younger woman on a York Region Transit bus in Aurora this past weekend has drawn plenty of comments. We went to Aurora on Monday to get some reactions. Jim, a middle-aged man waiting to catch a bus at Yonge and Wellington, said: "It probably would have been a good idea (if somebody would have interfered), but if the driver had interfered, it probably would have escalated." Asked why he believes no one intervened in the confrontation, Jim added: "Given human behaviour, once you see it, you either freeze up or you do something. Ten per cent will do something, 90 per cent will freeze up and do nothing." For Nick Khosravi, 17, the video showed behaviour that "was extremely disrespectful to an elder person in our society. I haven’t seen the backstory, the video just starts with her (younger woman) saying a lot of mean things. That wasn’t right at all." Khosravi thinks "the person taking the video should have said something to stop it (the confrontation) for sure." Asked why no one on the bus intervened, he said:

wards to advise them of the incident, she said, adding employees have to assess their reaction each situation individually. The driver will receive further training, Carroll said. An investigation into the altercation, including discussions with York Regional Police, is ongoing, she said. Officials are reviewing video from the bus, which will include footage of what led up to the incident, she said. Meanwhile, while passengers on the bus did not appear to respond during the incident, thousands of people have reacted on social media, with many condemning the younger woman. "While being shielded by a screen and away from the real-life altercation, people are much more likely to respond with strong emotion and the desire for change. Some apparently have even suggested that she should be harmed physically, but this then demeans them to the same level that she is on, and does not help the situation at all," Dimerman said. "The good part of this bad news story is that social media can help bring justice to an unfair situation."

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"Knowing people in this day and age, I think everyone was kind of entertained. They (also) just decided to mind their own business and not get involved because it would be too much of a hassle." Abby Dombrovsky, 16, said what happened on the bus "was repulsive, disgusting. It didn’t represent our community in a wholesome way and I’ve never seen that before. It makes me upset that it does happen and that an adult is that immature to do something and she could have handled it way better." She said if she had been on the bus, "I would have done something, tried to restrain her, tried to get her name, get her off the bus, I wouldn’t just let her go off." As to the amount of abuse the young woman is receiving on social media, "I think it is fair but we don’t know what happened. I do think it is fair to a certain extent. I can understand why people are upset"

Camese Broomes, 16, said, "The video surprised me because I didn’t think those kinds of things could just go on casually without anyone interfering. It makes me upset because no one stepped in and did anything about it." She was also surprised nobody interfered. "I’m honestly shocked especially since someone was filming it, I’m surprised the person filming it didn’t say anything; at least it’s good so we have some sort of evidence about it if the lady wants to press charges." Broomes doesn’t believe the younger woman deserves abuse, however she prescribes another remedy for her that she thinks she should follow. "No, but she needs to be educated about how to behave in public because that’s unnecessary and I don’t even understand why she was getting mad at a lady who didn’t seem to be doing anything wrong."

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Preschool Storytime WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. CONTACT: Heather Alblas COST: Free Ages 31 months to ﬁve years. Drop-in. Enjoy books, music, puppets and activities that help preschoolers get ready to read.

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PCCN – Newmarket Prostate Cancer Support Group WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Newmarket Seniors’ Meeting Place, 474 Davis Dr. CONTACT: Walt Klywak, 905-8951975, www.newmarketprostatecancer.com, wklywak1@gmail.com COST: Free Dr. Baguio will speak on palliative care and how to access its many services. Everyone is welcome. Author Reading – Angela Misri WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE: Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. CONTACT: 905-836-6492, info@ egpl.ca COST: $10 Angela Misri is a Toronto author. The ﬁrst book in her YA detective series is called Jewel of the Thames.

O Friday, January 20 Mystery of the Great Animal Escape WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. CONTACT: Heather Alblas COST: $2 Ages four to seven years. Please register. The animals have escaped our library zoo. Help ﬁnd out who stole the key. Minecraft Snow Explorers WHEN: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. CONTACT: 905836-6492, info@egpl.ca COST: Free For children ages eight and older. Please register. Check out the new Exploration Update on our library server. Han Chen, Piano WHEN: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. CONTACT: Jane Taylor, 905-713-1818, www. auroraculturalcentre.ca, info@ auroraculturalcentre.ca COST: $28 Senior/Student | $34 Adult plus HST Program to include selections by Liszt, Schumann and Haydn. Full repertoire on the cultural centre website.

O Saturday, January 21 Electronics Recycling WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex, 1400 Wellington St. E. CONTACT: Paula Dubeau, paula_ dubeau@me.com COST: Free Recycle your used and unwanted electronics for free in support of the Aurora Panthers Peewee BB team.

Abstract Art Through Time for ages seven to 10 WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. CONTACT: Leanne DiMonte, 905-713-1818, info@ auroraculturalcentre.ca COST: $180.40 Instructor Lindsay Solloway (B.F.A., M.Ed.) invites young artists to let their creativity ﬂow by taking inspiration from artists in history and their own lives. Make your own greeting card with Ann Bennington WHEN: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. WHERE: Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. CONTACT: 905-836-6492, info@ egpl.ca COST: Free Please register. Learn how to create your own greeting card for special occasions using a variety of card making techniques. Modern Art From Around the World Winter Session for ages 11 to 15 WHEN: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. CONTACT: Leanne DiMonte, 905-713-1818, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca COST: $180.40 Instructor Lindsay Solloway (B.F.A., M.Ed.) takes students on an art exploration around the world. Eight-week course. Kids Tech Lab WHEN: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. CONTACT: 905836-6492, info@egpl.ca COST: Free For children ages six to 10 years. Please register. Explore new tech at this fun and interactive workshop. Aurora Tigers home game WHEN: 7:30 p.m. to WHERE: Aurora Community Centre, 1 Community Centre Ln. CONTACT: Aurora Community Centre, 905841-3627 COST: Free Aurora Tigers vs. Toronto Jr. Canadiens

22 Church St. CONTACT: Leanne DiMonte, 905-713-1818, info@ auroraculturalcentre.ca COST: $45.10 Join singer/musician/actress Judy Marshak for a joyous introduction to the ukulele. No previous musical experience necessary.

O Tuesday, January 24 Enterprising Careers – A Career Exploration Program for Women WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Women’s Centre of York Region, 120 Harry Walker Pkwy. N. CONTACT: Iara, 905-853-9270 Ext.104, iencinas@wcyr.ca COST: Free The Women’s Centre of York Region invites you to attend the workshop Enterprising Careers and discover employment options that ‘ﬁt’ your personality.

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Sleep and Beach Pants WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE: Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. CONTACT: 905-836-6492, info@ egpl.ca COST: $30 plus $20 materials kit. Please Register. Sew a pair of casual pull-on pants in either soft ﬂannel for sleeping or bright cotton to wear on the beach.

The Films of Sherlock Holmes from the silent to Cumberbatch RAOK Your World WHEN: 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. WHEN: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE: WHERE: Town of East Gwillimbury Aurora Public Library, 15145 Yonge Civic Centre, 19000 Leslie St. St. CONTACT: Children and Young CONTACT: 905-836-6492, info@ Adults Information Desk, 905-727- egpl.ca COST: $10

AHS Speaker Series: Geoffrey Reaume, History of Madness WHEN: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Hillary House, 15372 Yonge St. CONTACT: Erika Mazanik, 905-727-8991, www.aurorahs. com/activities, erika.mazanik@ aurorahs.com COST: $7 Geoffrey Reaume will speak about The History of Madness Since Ancient Times. Refreshments served.

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O Monday, January 23 You Can Uke It! Ukulele Lessons for ages 11 to 15 with Judy Marshak WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Cultural Centre,

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Wired Wednesdays WHEN: 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. CONTACT: Heather Alblas COST: Free Drop-in. Have a device that isn’t running quite right? Want to learn a new tech skill? Come for weekly tech help.

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CONTACT: www.bit.ly/partagez-fr, http://bit.ly/partagez_conversation, partagez.york@yahoo.ca COST: Free This group welcomes adults (francophones to beginners) looking to put their French language conversation skills into action.

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Clips from the movie vaults featuring the most frequently portrayed character of the silver screen. An entertaining evening of ﬁlm and story. Newmarket Hurricanes home game WHEN: 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Ray Twinney Recreation Complex, 100 Eagle St. W. CONTACT: Ray Twinney Complex COST: Free Newmarket Hurricanes vs. Toronto Patriots

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King’s Annual Pancake Breakfast WHEN: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. WHERE: King City Community Centre, 25 Doctors Lane CONTACT: Township of King, http://www.king.ca COST: Free Mayor Steve Pellegrini and councillors invite all residents to participate.

Museum After Dark WHEN: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: King Heritage and Cultural Centre, 2920 King Road CONTACT: Caroline, 905-833-2331, kingmuseum@king.ca COST: $10 Ever wonder what happens after hours at the museum? Explore the site like never before and enjoy a variety of activities.

O Sunday, January 22 Winter Exhibitions Opening IMAGINE, The Ultimate Magic Show starring Greg Frewin WHEN: 1 p.m. WHERE: Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd. CONTACT: Flato

Markham Theatre, 905-3057469, 305_show@markham.ca COST: Prime: $64, Regular: $59 Diamond 4-Pak: $184 Greg Frewin, International Grand Champion of Magic, performs all over the world. Chinese New Year Celebration WHEN: 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Vaughan City Hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie Dr. CONTACT: Access Vaughan, 905-832-2281, www.vaughan. ca, accessvaughan@vaughan.ca COST: Free Cultural performances, activities, refreshments and more to welcome the Year of the Rooster.

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Think of it as a game of musical chairs set to ice this weekend at the Canadian Tire National Skating Championships in Ottawa. When it comes to the ladies category, only two spots are available for the upcoming ISU world championships in Helsinki, Finland. Problem is, three women top the list of main contenders for those coveted berths. So, it figures to be quite the scramble when the music stops and the lights go down as defending champion Alaine Chartrand battles it out with Newmarket’s Gabrielle Daleman and Kaetlyn Osmond. The trio has combined to capture the past four ladies titles with Osmond prevailing in 2013 and 2014 before missing the 2015 meet due to injury. That year Daleman stepped up to the top step on the podium. Last year, it was Chartrand’s turn. In fact, Daleman, who turned 19 on Jan. 13, has finished in the runner-up spot

Gabby Daleman in three of her four previous senior nationals appearances. And while she may be competing for a team berth it really is about taking care of her own business. "No, I’m just focusing on what I can control and am capable of doing," said the Newmarket resident, who trains at Toronto’s Cricket Club under Lee Barkell and Brian Orser. "The rest is out of my control. "I’ve just been training like I do every day and working on my overall package. I’m going with the mindset of skating the way I know how and the results will fall into place."

Following her secondplace showing last January, Daleman went on to place ninth at the world championships in Boston, cracking the top 10 for the first time in her career. "Every year I skate I’m growing as a person and as a skater," said Daleman, whose is skating to George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue in her long program. "I’m just taking it one step at a time. If I make a mistake now it’s not the end of the world. I know I’m not going to be perfect every day." Daleman’s short program is skated to Massenet’s Herodiade.

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Newmarket Minor Hockey Association COACHING RESUMES NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE 2017/2018 SEASON FOR ALL REP TEAMS TYKE MD to MIDGET INCLUSIVE If you possess the following we would like to hear from you: 1. A desire to assist our players in the development of their hockey and life skills. 2. Knowledge and understanding of the Minor Hockey system in Ontario. 3. Must be able to provide a current “Police Vulnerable Sector Check” report (if not on the PVSC Approved Members List with NMHA) with the submission of your resume. 4. Current Certification from the OMHA Hockey Coaches certification program. To explore this opportunity qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume and include certifications and references to Newmarket Minor Hockey Association by email at nmha@nmha.ca. Submission Deadline: 5:00pm Friday, February 10, 2017 While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview. NMHA reserves the right to accept or deny a resume received after the deadline date. If you have any questions, please contact the Newmarket Minor Hockey Association @ 905-898-0714.

Perseverance is Michelle Long’s strong suit. The 24-year-old Newmarket skater tried four times before she finally qualified for the senior national championships. Although she landed a berth on Canada’s national team a year ago, the former Newmarket Skating Club member quickly discovered it is quite a leap to the international levels of the sport. In this case, however, it took only until her first on-ice appearance to understand the scope of the sport at its top levels. Her only international competition is the Autumn Classic International in Montreal last fall. It did not go well, she concedes, resulting in an 11th place finish. "It was overwhelming to say the least, but a fantastic setting to share with international skaters," recalled Long earlier this week before a training session at the Richmond Training Centre in Richmond Hill ahead of the Canadian Tire National Skating Championships in Ottawa. "Hearing them announce Michelle Long representing Canada freaked me out. It was not my best moment. I felt like a total rookie." Long is determined to hear that announcement

Michelle Long again. To do so, she must defend her spot on the fivemember team starting Friday afternoon. "It’s been a crazy year," said Long, who finished fifth last year to earn a national team berth for the first time. "I’m hoping it won’t take so long to make my mark in international competition. "It’s my third Canadians now, and I have a really good last month of training. I’ve been having good, clean short and long programs." With expectations on Alaine Chartrand, Gabby

Daleman and Kaetlyn Osmond to dominate in the ladies’ category, Long is among several skaters bidding for the fourth and fifth spots on the national squad. "The top three are all world-level skaters," noted Long. "Then there is a handful of us going for those fourth and fifth spots. It would be nice to move up one spot." Maya Lappin, who also started with the Newmarket Skating Club, is scheduled to debut in senior after making the jump from novice.

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Hurricanes add pieces for final slash at playoff spot JOHN CUDMORE jcudmore@yrmg.com LAST WEEK: Jan. 14 - Lost 6-2 at Georgetown Raiders . Jan 12 - Lost 7-0 vs. Whitby Fury. COMING UP: Jan. 20 at Pickering Panthers . Jan. 21 at Orangeville Flyers . Jan. 23 vs. Stouffville Spirit (at Trenton), 1:30 p.m. . Jan. 25 vs. Whitby Fury (at Trenton), 1 p.m.The Skinny: After surrendering 26 goals in the previous four games - all losses, the Hurricanes acquired the rights to goaltender Fraser Kirk. The 19-year-old Burlington resident was playing for the Jr. B Thorold Blackhawks . The Hurricanes also added forward Andrew Badali to the roster Monday. The Aurora resident and former member of the York Simcoe Express

played three games with Burlington Cougars, but was released after an early season knee injury. Teams are able to sign free agents beyond the Jan. 10 trade deadline ... The Hurricanes have swept three previous meetings against Pickering this season. Oddly, all three games

were played in an eight-day span . Newmarket still holds a two-point edge on the Lindsay Muskies in the battle for the final playoff spot in the North-East Conference. The Hurricanes have also played one fewer game. The teams have two more head-to-head clashes this season . General manager Eric Cella said last week that head coach Thomas Milne and his staff will return for the 2017-18 season.Word Play: "We still control our own destiny but we have to win the games we’re supposed to win," said head coach Thomas Milne. RECORD: 13-22-0-3 . 3rd in North Division, 8th seed in North-East Conference. Log on to yorkregion.com for more Hurricanes news and updates.

Tigers put up little resistance to Blades, NY Rangers JOHN CUDMORE jcudmore@yrmg.com LAST WEEK: Jan 15 - Lost 5-2 vs. Oakville Blades . Jan. 14 - Lost 4-0 vs. North York Rangers. COMING UP: Jan. 20 at Markham Royals . Jan. 21 vs. Toronto Jr. Canadiens, Aurora Community Centre, 7:30 p.m. . Jan. 23 vs. Cobourg Cougars (at Trenton), 1 p.m. . Jan. 25 vs. Wellington Dukes (at Trenton), 7:30 p.m. GAME NOTES: The Oakville Blades built leads of 3-1 and 5-1 at the intermissions to subdue the Tigers. William Constantinou and Mel Melconian tallied for Aurora . Netminder Brayden Lachance turned aside 50 shots in the loss to North York as the Rangers outshot Aurora 54-16. THE SKINNY: When minor hockey af-

filiate William Constantinou scored his first junior goal in the first period against Oakville, it was the Tigers first goal of 2017 and broke a dry spell extending to more than 192 minutes. Aurora’s previous goal was scored Dec. 22 in Newmarket against the Hurricanes . Mel Melconian’s third-period goal moved the rookie to within one of the 20-goal plateau. Eric Holland is within strik-

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Enjoy your friends and live longer When Victor Wasaba retired five years ago, he didn’t want to spend his golden years sitting on the couch watching TV. The 71-year-old Winnipegger wanted to use his time away from work to be active and socialize with friends. “Once a month I meet with the guys from my old repair crew and we go out for breakfast,” he says. “We catch up, laugh at all the same jokes and really enjoy each other’s company. It’s nice because it gives me something to look forward to.” What Wasaba may not realize is that his regular breakfasts are likely improving his health. Many studies show that an active social life can help people stay heathier and live longer. One study, conducted by researchers at Brigham Young University and

There are many ways to keep an active social life in retirement, like volunteering or picking up a new sport or activity. Communities in warm climates, like Florida or Palm Springs, cater to active retirees. One approach is to revisit friendships that lapsed during your working years. That’s what Wasaba has done. “It gives me a sense of belonging,” he says. “I always make a conscious effort to stay in touch with everyone. After we meet up, I feel really good about myself for the rest of the day.” And he’s staying healthy in the process. Contact an advisor for specific advice about your circumstances. More information is available from an Investors Group consultant.

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Forget Disneyland, Tampa Scorpions ice slice of Canada Sports champions often talk about celebrating their triumphs at Disneyland. So, if you happen to be from Florida and the home of Mickey and his gang, maybe hunting down an outdoor ice rink in Canada after a big hockey victory is a reasonable alternative. Members of the Tampa Scorpions minor midget double-A team were out on the town celebrating their Newmarket Silver Stick championship in style Sunday night with a latenight game of pond hockey at the Newmarket Lions Park rink. Rink captain Chris Howie, who oversees a crew of neighbourhood volunteers to keep the rink primped through the winter months, was finishing up his duties just before 10 p.m. Suddenly, several cars appeared in the parking lot a few metres from the rink, which covers the three tennis court complex beside Gorman Pool in

JOHN CUDMORE Cuddy Shark central Newmarket. Out popped team parents and players from the team of 15 and 16-year-olds who earlier in the evening had defeated Mississauga Jets 2-1 in the Newmarket Silver Stick final across town at the Ray Twinney Complex. Looking for a true Canadian experience. "It was the first time they did the pond hockey thing so it was kind of cool to see how excited they were to play in this fashion," said Howie, who revived the Lions Park rink three years ago. "I feel like I did the Canadian thing to allow them to experience

pond hockey for the first time. They were having a ball." He pointed out after the young players had a blast experiencing some late night shinny, they were willing to pitch in with the ice scraping duties afterwards. "They are used to showing up at a rink and stepping on a fresh ice surface," said Howie, who offered a complimentary lesson on handling a shovel to the guests. "I think it gives them a new perspective to playing outside. They’ll probably remember winning the tournament for a long time but they’ll remember this experience for the rest of their lives." Initially, Howie wondered who was approaching the facility. "I knew my answer as soon as I saw the team jackets," he said. "That’s what we built the rink for. It could be the first and last pond hockey game for

them. I wanted to make sure it was a good first experience. "From a personal perspective, we put a lot into the rink and it’s just great to see kids’ first outdoor experience on our rink. We take a lot of pride in making sure the ice is ready for kids at 3:30 p.m. every day." Or, an after-hours skate. EAST IS BEAST The Ontario Junior Hockey League season is unfolding pretty much right on cue in the NorthEast Conference. It is the sector of the 22team league where the Aurora Tigers and Newmarket Hurricanes reside. The Tigers long ago threw up the white flag of surrender. The Hurricanes fight on for the eighth and final playoff spot. From the time the Trenton Golden Hawks (Dudley Hewitt Cup) and Cobourg Cougars (Royal Bank Cup) were announced as hosts

of the two main post-season tournaments, it has been only a question of how deep the five teams from the East Division would go in their pursuit of competing in a national championship played almost right in their backyards. Concede one of the eight playoff slots to a North Division winner and the rest would be left to fight over the scraps that are a couple of low-end playoff slots. That’s where the Hurricanes and Lindsay Muskies enter the picture since one or the other must advance as a tune-up for the Golden Hawks in the opening round. It is worth noting that the North leading Markham Royals are fourth place overall in the conference based on point totals if plunked down into the East Division and not protected with an automatic top two seed afforded division leaders.

Despite watching his team surrender 26 goals in its past four games - all losses - head coach Thomas Milne is confident his team will beat the Muskies to the finish line. To that end, the net goes now to Fraser Kirk a Junior B affiliate last spotted with Thorold Blackhawks. From the Hurricanes’ viewpoint, in play is a 23year consecutive playoff appearance streak. Who wants to be responsible for the end of that league-high run? Make the playoffs and start again next season when the East shouldn’t be quite as hairy. It is fine to wonder where the Hurricanes might be if they had even average goaltending like, oh, say, Tigers’ bright light Brayden Lachance, for instance, over an entire season. Chances are they would still be positioned no better than the middle of the pack but feeling a lot better about themselves.

Host Redmen start slowly, rally for Silver Stick gold JOHN CUDMORE jcudmore@yrmg.com Once the Newmarket Redmen minor midget single-A team got a feel for the magnitude of the event, it was game on. The host Redmen rallied from two losses to open play in the Newmarket International Silver Stick Tournament to reel off five consecutive wins over the next two days and capture the coveted tournament title Sunday afternoon with a 4-2 victory over New Hamburg Huskies in the championship game at Ray Twinney Complex. "We lost the first two games and were playing against 11 regional champions so we didn’t come in as an expected victory," said Redmen coach Tim Wasley afterwards outside the winners’ dressing room. "But they played their hearts out. We had a couple of losses and injuries and rebounded every single time. It’s amazing what happens when heart takes over." Indeed, as hosts to the minor series event attracting 76 teams in four age groups, Newmarket teams gain free entry into a tournament chock full of qualifiers from across Ontario and several U.S. states. It can be a bit intimidating. And, often it can be something of a long weekend for the host entries.

The last time a Newmarket team won the Silver Stick title on home ice was in 2014 at the minor bantam double-A level. "It is pretty prestigious," said Wasley, whose team is about to embark on its York Simcoe Minor Hockey League playoffs in the next week or so. "As the weekend went along we started to learn how important this was. "Because we came in as hosts we didn’t have that understanding how prestigious this tournament is. To us it was just another tournament but we were playing teams that had to work to get here and they’re all champions. We just hadn’t gone through other teams to get here." After a slow start in the 12-team group, Newmarket finished the round-robin at 2-2 to launch its five-game run which included a quarter-final 3-2 win over Boulder (Colorado) Bisons and a 2-1 semifinal win in overtime against the Credit Valley Phantoms. In the final, staked to a 3-0

lead on goals by Josh Humphrey, Mitchell Bruce and Shane Mariner, the Redmen saw New Hamburg claw back to within 3-2 before an Aiden Smith goal iced the outcome in the third period. "The energy never dropped," said the coach of his players in the final. "Those goals against pumped the boys up to work harder." In other division finals: MINOR MIDGET AA Tampa Scorpions received a goal from Colton Sipperley with less than six minutes to play to break a tie and send the Florida squad to a 2-1 victory over Mississauga Jets in the midget double-A final. It was the third straight year a Scorpions’ team has won the division title. Josh Burke had a firstperiod goal to stake Tampa to a 1-0 lead before Ethan Haley answered for the Jets in the second period. MINOR BANTAM AA Patrick Saini had a hat trick and Seton Noble netted two goals as Ted Reeve Thunder topped Motor City Machine 6-1. Annthony Pede had the other Thunder goal as Micah Ottenbreit answered for Motor City. MINOR BANTAM A Tristan Masses scored two goals in a span of 84 seconds in the first period to lead Casselman Embrun Ice Dogs to a 2-1 win over Barrie

Colts. Riley O’Brien scored for Barrie. MINOR PEEWEE AA Ben Poitras scored two goals as the North York Knights connected for three second period goals in less than four minutes during the second period to handle the Oakville Rangers 5-2. Aiden Pallotta, Aidan Fraser and Ryan Bullock also scored for the Knights. Robbie Gray and Michael Lyu answered for Oakville. MINOR PEEWEE A Lawson Sorokan tallied twice and the Barrie Colts broke open a tight game with three unanswered goals in the third period for a 4-0 win over Essex Ravens. Josh Wood and Duncan Grube also scored for the Colts. MINOR ATOM AA Sean Costigan scored the only goal of the game in the fourth minute of regressive overtime as the teams were reduced to one skater apiece to carry Orangeville Flyers to a 1-0 victory over York Toros. MINOR ATOM A Goals 61 seconds apart in the third period by Parker Wuerch and Bryce Betteau lifted the Essex Ravens to a 3-2 win over Whitby Wildcats. Trent Rudge also connected for the Ravens. Jaxon Misev and Keegan Russell scored for Whitby.

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Three-way showdown looming for girls’ volleyball set JOHN CUDMORE jcudmore@yrmg.com A three-team scramble for two North Division playoff spots in senior girls volleyball should be clearer just in time for exam break. With only the narrowest of margins separating the Sacred Heart Crusaders, Mulock Ravens, both 2-2, and Dr. G.W. Williams Wildcats (2-3), all three are due to play today at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School on the final play date prior to a two-week break for first term exams. St. Max leads the sixteam division with a 6-0 record heading into matches against Williams and Mulock. Idle Newmarket Raiders are 5-3.

Four of the six teams advance to the league playoffs. The four-team doubleheader starts at 3:30 p.m. S-NO PLAY DAYS ICES RECORDS Snow day across York Region on Tuesday prolonged the undefeated status for at least one team in Tier 2 boys senior basketball. The decision to cancel buses shut down all sporting events for the day, including a showdown between the Newmarket Raiders (6-0) and Father McGivney Magic (5-0) in Markham. The Stephen Lewis Sharks and Brother Andre Cardinals are the other unbeaten among the 25 teams competing in Tier 2 and leading to the playoffs starting in mid-February.

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WALTER BLACKMAN January 8, 1920 - January 14, 2017 We are again grieving the loss of a m u c h l o v e d f a m i l y m e m b e r, w i t h t h e u n e x p e c te d p a s s i n g o f Wa l te r on Saturday, January 14, 2017. In his 9 8 t h ye a r, h e w a s h u s b a n d o f t h e late Jean, father of Kathie, Ann (Ross) and Jim, grandfather of Geniesha (Dan), Nancy (Paul), Emma (Phillip) and Lydia (Mike) and greatgrandfather of Sarah, Evie, William, R ĂŠ j e a n n e, M i l a , Fre y a , Ay l a , A l a i a , and Aries. Walter was predeceased by his parents, Kate and Harry B l a c k m a n a n d b r o t h e r, H a r o l d . H e was born in Toronto, later residing in Agi n co u r t , Au ro r a a n d N e w m a r k e t . With the exception of service in the Canadian Army during World War II, Wa l te r s p e n t h i s e n t i re wo r k i n g career at the Ontario Workers' Compensation Board. He was a f a i t h - f i l l e d m e m b e r o f t h e U n i te d Church of Canada. He was also proud to be a Gideon. When we remember Walter, we think of love of family, self-discipline, generosity, caring and commitment. He will be missed so ver y much. We thank the s t a f f a t E a g l e Te r r a c e L o n g Te r m Care Centre for their compassionate c a re o f Wa l te r. H i s f u n e r a l s e r v i ce will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Januar y 27, 2017 at Taylor Funeral Home, 524 Davis Drive, Newmarket, with a reception after wards. In lieu o f f l o w e r s , d o n a t i o n s i n Wa l t e r ' s memory may be made to: The Gideons, P.O. Box 3619, Guelph, ON N1H 7A2.

ARMSTRONG, Jack February 4, 1930-January 15, 2017 Peacefully, with family by his side, o n S u n d a y, J a n u a r y 1 5 , 2 0 1 7 a t S outhlake Regional Health Centre. Loving husband of Anne Armstrong (nee Laver y); Dad to Lesly Bolen ( John), John (Sheline). Grandfather of Christopher, Ryan, and Elizabeth B o l e n ; K r i s t y a n d J a ce A r m s t ro n g. Great-Grandfather to Aiden, Andrew, Ava and R yan Bolen; Keegan and Logan Stoodley. He will be greatly missed by many relatives. A Memorial Service will be h e l d a t TAY LO R F U N E R A L H O M E , 524 Davis Drive, Newmarket (905-898-2100) on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel with a Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made t o t h e A l z h e i m e r S o c i e t y o f Yo r k Region. Online condolences may be made at www.taylorfh.ca

MORTON, Doug In loving memory of a dear son who passed away January 23,1994 Those we love we never lose For always they will be Loved, remembered,treasured Always in our memory.

MIKOS, Anna (nee Bokor) Passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket at 85 years of age. Anna was born on May 12, 1931 in Szentgotthard, Hungary. She was the youngest of three children. She was married on March 27, 1951 to Andras Mikos. Moving to Canada with her husband and t wo young children in December of 1956 f ro m t h e i r n a t i ve H u n g a r y. Th e family moved to the Holland Marsh s h o r t l y a f t e r a r r i v i n g i n To r o n t o ; joined family members already established in the "Marsh" farming community. It's here that she spent her life working and raising her young family. She loved to cook and garden and spent endless moments re m i n i s c i n g o f h e r c h i l d h o o d a n d f a m i l y. We h a v e h e r a n d d a d t o thank for instilling us with a strong work ethic, love for family and above all an uncompromising passion and a deep love of Canada, a new home that welcomed us with open arms and hear ts. Anna was p re ce d e d i n d e a t h by h e r p a re n t s Maria and Imre Bokor, her husband A n d r a s a n d h e r t w o b r o t h e r s D r. Kalman Bokor and Imre Bokor. Anna is survived by her two children A n d r a s a n d A n n a "A g i " ( P e t e r ) Hubrich; her three granddaughters Kathleen (Jeremy) Mason, Sarah Mikos and Chantal Hubrich; her many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A special thank you to Mrs. Julia Gor zo for being such a good friend to mom, as well Mrs. Barbara Toth and Mrs. Mar y Toth. Thanks to D r. B a r c z a , L i l i L u n d y a n d t h e f r i e n d l y s t a f f o f B r a d f o r d Va l l e y Care Community and Southlake Regional Health Centre for their compassionate care of Anna. Friends called at Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Bradford for visitation on Monday, Januar y 16, 2017 from 10 a.m. until the time of a funeral mass at Holy M ar t yrs of Japan Church, Bradford at 11 a.m. I nterment Holy M ar t yrs Ce m e te r y, B r a d fo rd. I n l i e u o f flowers, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

B L AC K S H AW, I va I re n e ( n e e R ye ) Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Tuesday, Januar y 17, 2017 in her 98th year. Predeceased by her husband William Blackshaw. Loving sister of Ruby Crone and the late Ruth Sedore. Iva will be missed by her many nieces and nephews. A l o n g - t i m e re s i d e n t o f N e w m a r k e t , Iva was a career driven women who retired with Bell Canada after many years. When Iva wasn' t working she volunteered at Southlake Regional Health Centre for 45 years and strongly suppor ted Grace Church and many other charities. Visitation w i l l b e h e l d a t t h e G ra ce C h u rc h , 2 2 1 C a r l s o n D r i ve, N e w m a r k e t o n Fr i d a y, J a n u a r y 2 0 f ro m 1 0 a . m . 11 a.m. with a ser vice beginning at 11 a.m. Interment at Newmarket Cemeter y. I n lieu of flowers, donations in I va's memor y may be made to the Christian Blind Mission or World Vision.

WORVILLE, Ronald Arthur Pe a c e f u l l y a t S o u t h l a k e R e g i o n a l Health Centre in Newmarket on Friday, Januar y 13, 2017 at the age of 76 years. Ronald, beloved father of Doug of Keswick and Phillip and his wife M ichelle of I ngersoll, Ontario. Cherished 'grandpa' of Jeffrey, Michael, Sarah, Patrick, Kyle, Jessica, Rober t and Jacquelyn and several great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Hughie, Flannigan of N e w m a r k e t a n d o f t h e l a te S h e i l a H a r ve y. Th e f a m i l y w i l l re ce i ve friends at the M.W. Becker Funeral H o m e, 4 9 0 Th e Q u e e n s w ay S o u t h , K e s w i c k o n T h u r s d a y, J a n u a r y 1 9 , 2017 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., followed by a M emorial S er vice in the Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Cremation. In memory of Ron, donations to the Hear t and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Sign an online book of condolences at mwbeckerfuneralhome.com

LATOUR, Edward "Ted" Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Januar y 15, 2017 at 80 years of age. Loving h u s b a n d o f L o i s L a t o u r. B e l o v e d f a t h e r o f Vi c k i ( J i m Wa t s o n ) , J e f f (Nikki) and predeceased by the late R ya n L a to u r. Pro u d Pa p a o f Meaghan, Kelsey, Mar tin and Rebecca. Survived by siblings, N o r m a n , Vi c, D o r i s, B e t t y a n d Pa t and predeceased by the late Ernie a n d J o h n . Te d w a s e m p l oye d a s a truck driver his entire life, retiring from Yellow Motor Freight. Since his retirement he spent time with his family, supporting his grandchildren t h ro u g h t h e i r e n d e avo r s. Te d a l s o enjoyed his time at the coffee shop with the "old boys", telling stories, meeting new people - the odd time enjoying his coffee. He enjoyed spending many hours in "dad's workshop". The family would like to thank Stevenson Memorial Hospital i n A l l i s to n a n d S o u t h l a k e ' s I C U. A special thanks to nurses Janis, Rudy and Elizabeth. Fr iends may call at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main St. S., Newmarket o n We d n e s d a y, J a n u a r y 1 8 , 2 0 1 7 from 3-4 p.m. A funeral ser vice to follow, star ting at 4 p.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Stevenson Memorial Hospital Fund. On-line condolences at www.roadhouseandrose.com

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DEWES, June Passed away peacefully at Southlake Hospital on Monday, January 16, 2017 at the age of 98. Loving sister of Bess Br yson (Bob) of Sudbur y and sisterin-law Joan Van Order of Kingston and Ann Flowers of Kingston. Predeceased by her husband Norman and siblings Bruce (Audrey), Lloyd (Marion), G e o r g e, Wo o d ro w. Lo v i n g a u n t t o many nieces and nephews. A private celebration of June's life will be held at a later date.

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MORTON, Doug In loving memory of a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle who passed away January 23, 1994.

Gone is the face we loved so dear Silent is the voice we loved to hear Too far away for sight and or speech, But not too far for thought to reach Sweet to remember him once here, Who, though absent, is just as dear. Sadly missed and always remembered by sister Carol, brother-in-law Larry and niece Cheryl.

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FitzGERALD, Shirley Celebration of Life for Shirley Fi t z G e r a l d . J i m a n d f a m i l y w o u l d like to invite relatives and friends to join us in a Celebration of Shirley's life, at Cardinal Golf Club (2740 Davis Drive West, Newmarket, Ontario), on Saturday, Januar y 28, 2017, from 1-4 p.m., to mingle and share memories and stories. 1-2 p.m. Social Meet and Greet Time 2-3 p.m. Formal Tributes and Speakers 3-4 p.m. Mingle and Social Time Luncheon Buffet and Beverages Served

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MACKEY, Bernice Irene Passed away peacefully at Royal Gardens on Januar y 12, 2017 in her 1 0 0 t h y e a r. L o v i n g w i f e o f C e c i l M a c k e y. B e l ove d m o t h e r o f E l a i n e Cole (Ralph), the late Donna Wallace (G o rd ) a n d t h e l a t e D a v i d Le p a rd ( S h i r l e y ) . Pro u d gra n d m o t h e r o f 8 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 20 great-greatgrandchildren. Daughter of the late Fred and Mae Rogers. A funeral was held at Roadhouse & Rose Funeral H o m e, N e w m a r k e t o n M onday, Januar y 16, 2017. Interment was at Q u e e n s v i l l e C e m e t e r y. I f d e s i r e d , memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society.

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ual or seven-speed dual clutch automatic transmission. With the auto comes steering wheel mounted paddle shifters. Visually on the outside, the grille is blacked out and the HID headlights are encased in a black inner housing along with horizontal Continued on W2

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Two new Elantras, “Safety” Special Edition (SE) and “Sport” sedan Continued from W1 LED running lights. From the rear, the LED taillights, twin chrome exhaust tips and rear decklid spoiler continue the design trend. Inside, the driver is greeted by a flatbottom leather- wrapped steering wheel with red stitching with red pointers on the main gauges and alloy pedals. Opt up to the Sport Tech version and it includes an eight-inch navigation system, eight-speaker Infinity audio system, autodimming rearview mirror, Rear Park Assist System (RPAS) and dual-zone automatic climate control with auto defogger. Suspension is MacStruts at the front but the twist-base rear suspension in the sedan is dropped and replaced by a multi-link unit for improved response and handling. Except for the subtle exterior changes, the Sport looks like an everyday compact sedan, but the minute you step on the gas, you know there is more than plain Jane under the hood. My tester was a six-speed manual, where very light effort was needed to move the shifter, while the clutch pedal travel and degree of bite was progressive, which is what most people want. I prefer it at the bottom, but that’s me.

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But along some sparsely travelled back roads, the Sport could be pushed without a sense of over- or under-steer Despite a lusty 195 lb/ft of torque, there was no tendency for the Sport to veer left or right from launch in what is known as torque steer. Power response was good in most circumstances, except starting up a long grade in fourth or fifth when the engine really bogs. But of course, the normal thing would be to select a lower gear, or if you had the dual clutch, let the DSG do all the work. Out along some sparsely travelled back roads, the Sport could be pushed without a sense of over- or under-steer which is pretty good for a compact starting at under 25 grand. And speaking of pretty good, how about the sport steering wheel being heated? The Sport is one of those cars you actually have to physically drive to appreciate all you’re getting for the money. At the recent AJAC (Automotive Journal-

Like the front, the rear of the Hyundai Elantra Sport features LED taillights, twin chrome exhaust tips and integrated rear decklid spoiler.

winner, with some AJAC members telling ists Association of Canada) Car of the Year ing out the redoubtable Ford Focus RS. And, for what it’s worth, the Elantra me they won’t be surprised if the Elantra semi finals, the Elantra Sport was named the best 2017 sports/performance car beat- sedan was named 2017 small car category doesn’t take overall car of the year honours when the winners are announced in February at the Toronto International Auto Show. Hyundai, meanwhile, is concentrating on bread and butter models such as the Elantra, which has served the brand well for all these years and just keeps getting better.

SPECS AT A GLANCE BODY STYLE: Compact sedan DRIVE METHOD: Front-engine, front-wheeldrive, six-speed manual or seven-speed dual clutch automatic transmission ENGINE: 1.6-litre, DOHC twin-turbo direct injection inline four-cylinder (201 hp, 195 lb/ ft) FUEL ECONOMY: (Regular) manual, 10.7/7.8/9.4L/100 km city/highway/combined; DCT, 8.8/7.0/8.1L/100 km

The interior of the “Sport” features red stitching and note the large “dead man’s pedal” lower left.

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Nissan Vmotion concept world debut in Detroit Jock McCleary Metroland Media Nissan gave us a glimpse of their future with the introduction of their Vmotion 2.0 concept car at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The four-door sedan takes its futuristic styling cues from Nissan’s signature “V-motion” front-end design seen on the current Altima, Murano and Maxima sedan.

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ABOVE: The Nissan Vmotion 2.0 Concept’s razor sharp lines run

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The headlights with LED daytime running lights and vertical air intakes add to the aggressive frontend stance. From the side it is characterized by a “floating roof,” with a line flowing seamlessly from the steeply raked A-pillars to the trunk edge. Its razor sharp lines run from the nose, across the doors and all the way back to the rear LED lights, giving the illusion that it is much longer than it really is - it is actually slightly shorter than the current Altima. The cabin is nicely appointed

with leather and wood trim, with a half steering wheel. All instrumentation and the infotainment interface is projected onto a long narrow screen that runs across the dashboard, giving both driver and passengers views of the entire screen. Entry into the rear seats is by means of suicide doors making the cabin appear larger and more spacious.

Vmotion 2.0 concept also features Nissan’s ProPilot – which is envisioned to ultimately allow the vehicle to drive in autonomous mode – that is slated to appear in the next generation Leaf. This concept is the first to give us a hint of what is to come in the future and to fulfill “Nissan Intelligent Mobility,” the company’s roadmap to achieve zero emissions and zero fatalities.

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Kia pulls out its Stinger in Detroit Jim Robinson Metroland Media DETROIT: At the Paris Auto Show in September Kia global president and Chief Design Officer,

Peter Schreyer, told me that if there one Kia new car debut to see in 2017, make it Detroit. Well all was revealed on the eve of the 2017 North American Auto Show with the world premier of the Kia Stinger, five-seat luxury fastback. I have been bugging Schreyer for years about when the Korean carmaker would bring out something like this.

The Kia Stinger unveiled in Detroit is a true grand turismo in every respect. The other is a 3.3-litre V6 also with direct injection and twin turbos producing and estimated 365 hp and 376 lb/ft. Kia thinks, when testing in completed, the V6 should be able to do 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds. Available with front- or all-wheel-drive, Stinger incorporates a second-generation eight-speed automatic transmission. There will be a choice of five different shift patterns through a drive mode selector. While the Stinger is setup for rear-drive bias, the AWD system now features Dynamic Torque Vectoring Control that gauges driver inputs and road conditions and automatically applies power and braking force to the appropriate wheels to maintain course in adverse conditions. Rear-drive vehicles get the benefit of a mechanical limited slip differential to help evenly distribute power through the rear wheels.

But when you look back, it isn’t much of a surprise because most the lines are retained from the lovely GT Concept shown at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 2011. The “Stinger” name comes from the GT4 Stinger Concept also shown in Detroit in 2014. But the 2018 Stinger shown in Detroit is a full production model and a Grand Turismo in every way. While a sedan, it has a coupe-like, fastback roofline with an overall length of 109.2 inches greater than the BMW 4 Gran Coupe, Lexus GS and Mercedes-Benz CLS. It will arrive later in the year with pricing announced closer to the launch date. Owners will have a choice of two engines starting with a 2.0-litre twin turbo, direct injection inline four-cylinder with an estimated 255 hp and 260 lb/ft of torque.

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Sonic gets new tweaks and techie bits, inside and out Continued from W1 compartment that compliments the cargo area’s 1,351 litre capabilities. It’s not all pluses and new additions, however. The interior colour palette has been pared down to a single selection Jet Black choice and the sport-oriented RS trim level was dropped for 2017, along with some of its performance enhancements four-wheel disc braking, for example.

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Inside, the Sonic features a new refined gauge cluster and boasts “big technologies for a small car”

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But most of the RS cosmetic cues live on, spread now throughout the entire hatchback lineup as an included RS package with fog lamps, a sporty front and rear fascia, rocker moulding side skirts, a rear spoiler, RS exterior badging, piano black interior trim, a three-spoke RS-badged flat-bottom sport steering wheel, RS-embroidered seats and red-edged RS-logo floor mats. The simplified Sonic hatchback lineup for 2017 includes the LT Manual ($17,845), the LT Auto ($19,295) and Premier Auto ($21,795). Power choices start with a 1.8-litre Ecotec four-cylinder engine making 138 hp and 125 lb/ft of torque. Fuel economy with this base engine is rated at 9.7/6.9L/100km

Seen here in optional Kinetic Blue Metallic and in Premier trim, this 2017 Chevrolet Sonic tester, like all hatchbacks in the lineup this year, is marked with RS badging and sport-oriented styling cues.

(city/hwy). Our top-of-the-line Premier trim tester comes standard with the optional 1.4-litre turbocharged Ecotec four-cylinder mated to a six-speed automatic. This smaller turbo engine is also rated at 138 hp, which might lead to a little head scratching. But, while it would be nice to hang your

The Jet Black interior comes with red sport stitching and RS cues. A 7.0-inch MyLink touchscreen offers 4G LTE connectivity with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

hat on a higher horsepower number, more significantly, the boosted 148 lb/ft of torque adds practical oomph, bringing accelerative power on earlier at a low 1,850 rpm, while also improving on fuel economy at 8.8/6.6L/100km (city/hwy). My actual fuel econo average worked out to 8.1/100km (comb). And while the little turbo mill won’t exactly send you swooning about town in tire-smoking abandon, the Sonic does manage a brisk and tidy pace, capably handled with standard Stabilitrak and traction control along with, in this case, an optional Driver Confidence Package that includes Forward Collision Alert, Lane Departure Warning and the newly-added Rear Park Assist. An RS suspension lowering kit ($765) and sport pedals ($155) are also available for gearheads. Compared to a dearth of product in the past, GM now offers all kinds of small vehicle choices aimed at younger, first-time buyers. The Sonic hatchback, starting at $17,845 fits snugly between the diminutive Spark ($9,995) and the brand new compact Cruze hatchback ($20,695). So, although the current crossover wave of popularity might steer some buyers to SUV-flavoured vehicles like the Trax CUV ($19,795), with the urban runabout advantages of a small and versatile hatchback, the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic offers a well-rounded compromise mix of larger car equipment and amenities blended inside a nimble, subcompact package, a worthy competitor against Rio, Accent, Fit and Fiesta.

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2016 MKX Mid 2 Mid-Size Si SUV FOR

238 0.30 48

%†† APR

BI-WEEKLY AT

MONTHS

with $3,898 down payment. Offer includes freight and air tax of $2,000, and $1,500 in manufacturer rebates. Offer excludes taxes. Package AWD200A

%†† APR

MONTHS

with $3,898 down payment. Offer includes freight and air tax of $2,000, and $1,500 in manufacturer rebates. Offer excludes taxes. Package AWD101A

ELIGIBLE COSTCO MEMBERS RECEIVE UP TO AN ADDITIONAL

2,000^

TOWARDS MOST NEW LINCOLN MODELS

18001 LESLIE STREET, NEWMARKET (SOUTH OF GREEN LANE)

905-853-5000 www.shanahanlincoln.com ††

Until JANUARY, 31, 2017, lease a new 2017 Lincoln MKC (AWD200A) for up to 24 months and get 1.30% APR, 2016 MKX (AWD101A) for up to 48 months and get 0.30%% APR on approved credit (OAC) from Lincoln Automotive Financial Services. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Taxes payable on full amount of lease financing price before Manufacturer Rebate has been deducted. Additional payments required for registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Lease offer includes freight, air tax, and PPSA but excludes administration and registration fees , fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Additional payments required for optional features, license and insurance. Excess kilometrage charges are 16¢per km for MKS, MKX, MKZ, MKT and MKC; 20¢per km for Navigator, plus applicable taxes. Excess kilometrage charges subject to change, see your local dealer for details. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers only valid at participating dealers. Retail offers may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. See your Shanahan Lincoln for complete details or call the Lincoln Client Relationship Centre at 1‐ 800‐387‐9333. For factory orders, a customer may either take advantage of eligible raincheckable Lincoln retail customer promotional incentives/offers available at the time of vehicle factory order or time of vehicle delivery, but not both or combinations thereof. Retail offers not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). ^Offer only valid from January 16, 2017 to February 28, 2017 (the "Offer Period") to resident Canadians with an eligible Costco membership on or before January 15, 2017. Non‐Executive Costco members can receive CAD$1,000 Costco offer, and Executive Costco members can receive CAD$2,000 Costco offer towards the purchase or lease of a new and available 2016 Lincoln MKS, 2017 Continental or 2016/2017 MKT, MKC, MKX, MKZ, Navigator, excluding Limo and Livery models (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Limit one (1) offer per each Eligible Vehicle purchase or lease, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales per Costco Membership Number. Offer is transferable to persons domiciled with an eligible Costco member. Applicable taxes calculated before Costco offer amount is deducted. ©2017 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

Wheels, Thursday, January 19, 2017

yorkregion.com

CONQUER ALL

C NDITIONS ~

SALES EVENT

INTELLIGENT

NO CHARGE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE

** ON SELECT

OR GET GREAT

LEASE OFFERS

MODELS

ON OTHER SELECT MODELS

NO CHARGE

THE NEW 2017® NISSAN ROGUE

ALL-WHEEL

DRIVE

ON OTHER SELECT MODELS

LEASE* FROM $258 MONTHLY WITH $1,495 DOWN

59 0.99 THAT'S LIKE PAYING ONLY

WEEKLY ON 2017 ROGUE S FWD

APR FOR 60 MONTHS

AVAILABLE ON 2017 MODELS • INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL • FORWARD EMERGENCY BRAKING • HEATED STEERING WHEEL SL model shown

2017 NISSAN SENTRA®

AND GET THE FULLY EQUIPPED SENTRA SV WITH

LEASE* FROM $214 MONTHLY WITH $0 DOWN

49 1.99

THAT'S LIKE PAYING ONLY AT

WEEKLY ON 2017 SENTRA SV CVT SR model shown

▲

XTRONIC® CVT HEATED SEATS

A /C

APR FOR 60 MONTHS

▲

AIR CONDITIONING

NO CHARGE ALL-WHEEL

DRIVE

ON OTHER SELECT MODELS

2017 NISSAN MURANO® LEASE* FROM $405 MONTHLY WITH $0 DOWN

93 3.49%

THAT'S LIKE PAYING ONLY

WEEKLY ON 2017 MURANO S FWD

APR FOR 60 MONTHS

Platinum ▲ model shown

THE ALL-NEW 2017 NISSAN TITAN®

10,000

LEASE* FROM $390 MONTHLY WITH $1,250 DOWN

% $

89 3.79

THAT’S LIKE PAYING ONLY AT

WEEKLY

APR FOR 24 MONTHS ON 2017 TITAN CREW CAB S

OR GET UP TO

STANDARD RATE FINANCE CASH~ ON 2017 TITAN CREW CAB SV

WHEN FINANCING AT STANDARD RATES WITH NCF

PRO-4X ▲ model shown

VISIT CHOOSENISSAN.CA OR YOUR LOCAL RETAILER • OFFER

ENDS JANUARY 31ST

Offers available from January 4 – January 31, 2017. **$2,200/$2,000 No Charge All-Wheel Drive upgrade is available on new 2017 Rogue (excluding S FWD and SV special edition FWD)/2017 Murano (excluding S FWD) models purchased or financed with NCF at standard rates and delivered between Jan 4-31, 2017. Offer consists of a discount that can only be used at the time of initial purchase/finance and applied towards: (i) the purchase of an All-Wheel Drive system from an authorized Nissan dealer; and/or (ii) the purchase price of the vehicle. ~ Standard rate finance cash of $10,000 applicable, on approved credit, when financing a new 2017 Titan Crew Cab SV through Nissan Canada Finance Inc. (“NCF”) at standard rates. Incentives will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. Incentives cannot be combined with lease rates, subvented lease/finance rates or with any other offers. Payments cannot be made on a weekly basis, for advertising purposes only. *Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2017 Rogue S FWD/2017 Sentra SV CVT/2017 Murano S FWD/2017 Titan Crew Cab S. 0.99%/1.99%/3.49%/3.79% lease APR for 60/60/60/24 months equals monthly payments of $258/$214/$405/$390 with $1,495/$0/$0/$1,250 down payment, and $0 security deposit. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $16,952/$12,859/$24,309/$10,602. Lease Cash of $500/$2,275/$0/$6,500 is included in the advertised offer. ▲Models shown $38,024/$28,029/$46,474/$59,026 Selling price for a new 2017 Rogue SL Platinum (PL00)/2017 Sentra SR Turbo CVT Premium (RL00)/2017 Murano Platinum (AA10)/2017 Titan PRO-4X (AA00). All Pricing includes Freight and PDE charges ($1,795/$1,600/$1,795/$1,795) air-conditioning levy ($100), applicable fees, manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. 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 except stackable trading dollars. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. See your dealer or visit Nissan.ca/Loyalty. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. Certain conditions apply. ©2017 Nissan Canada Inc.

NEWMARKET NISSAN 17385 LESLIE STREET, NEWMARKET TEL: (905) 895-4661