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yorkregion.com Three people, including a 17-year-old male from Georgina, have been charged with human trafficking after York Regional Police responded to a 911 call from a victim in Georgina. Police received a 911 call March 12 from a female being held against her will at an unknown location for the purpose of prostitution. Officers were able to track down the location of the call and locate the victim. Three male suspects were arrested inside the residence and have been charged with several offences related to human trafficking, according to police. Contrary to common misperceptions that sex slaves are brought here from impoverished countries, 63 per cent of Ontario’s victims of human trafficking are Canadian citizens, says the organizer of a York Region awareness event on human trafficking. Females make up 90 per cent of victims, with 63 per cent ranging in age l See TRIO, page 2

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Region considering asking province for new taxing powers LISA QUEEN lqueen@yrmg.com

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York Region is contemplating new taxes and revenue sources.

If you already feel tax collectors have their hands in your wallet too much as it is, this won’t come as good news. York Region is looking at the possibility of asking the province to allow it to introduce new taxes, or "revenue tools," as bureaucrats and politicians prefer to call them. The region, which is talking to officials from other municipalities in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area to see if they are in the same boat, is eyeing taxes Toronto is permitted to implement such as land transfer, vehicle registration, alcohol, tobacco, entertainment and billboard

dual challenge of servicing the tremendous amount of growth that we’re anticipating, and also making sure that our large and growing asset base (such as roads, water treatment facilities, social housing and paramedic services) is kept in a state of good repair so that we can do both those things in a financially sustainable way to continue to provide the kind of quality services that we provide to our residents." The region’s assets, not including land owned by the region, are now valued at $11 billion, Luo said. The region’s 10-year capital plan calls for $6.1 billion worth of investments, with more than 60 per cent required to accommodate growth.

taxes, Yi Luo, York’s manager of forecasting and policy, said. That is not to say council would choose to implement all those taxes, she said. At the moment, municipalities other than Toronto can only rely on property taxes, development charges on new growth, user rates such as water and wastewater fees and transit fares, and some minimal fines and penalties. A report outlining various fiscal pressures faced by the region and advocating for additional revenueraising powers is expected to come before councillors in April or May, Luo said. "The reason why we’re investigating the potential new revenue sources is that the region really faces the

The transportation master plan shows $22.1 billion is needed until 2041 for roads and transit infrastructure. "We’re basically only meeting a fraction of that need. When you look at the gap, it’s tremendous," Luo said. "Basically, what we’re saying is we’re a growing municipality, we have a large population. But when you look at the kind of tools we have to address these pressures, we have the same tools as a small town in Ontario. Our existing tools don’t have the capacity to allow us to address all of those problems." Council has made financially prudent decisions in l See REGION’S, page 2

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Yonge-Green Lane development headed toward OMB SIMON MARTIN smartin@yrmg.com The last corner to be developed at Yonge at Green Lane in East Gwillimbury appears headed toward the Ontario Municipal Board. The town clerk has received notice that Rice Commercial Group has filed an appeal to the OMB in regards to lands on the northwest corner. Rice Commercial Group came to council last year wanting to jump-start the process of developing the northwest corner. Its proposal would see a mix of commercial, high density, medium density and low density housing that would including 2,300 residential units. The only problem is

East Gwillimbury council didin’t appear interested until they were able to complete the ongoing Green Lane Secondary Plan. The town did give the Rice Group 60 days to try to change the region’s mind on the matter, but there was little appetite from council to move forward with the plan Rice presented so an OMB appeal seemed inevitable. The northeast corner of Yonge and Green Lane has the Lowe’s plaza, the southeast corner has SilverCity, the southwest corner has Costco and the northwest corner has a farm. It’s safe to say RCG has been waiting for some action on the corner for a long time. Back in 2012, RCG pre-

sented council with a plan that could include mixeduse retail and commercial, restaurants, hotels, pedestrian trails and a central community park for the area. Four years later in 2016, instead of waiting for the town’s secondary plan, Rice went forward and developed its own secondary plan for the area. That move didn’t sit well with the region, which wrote a letter to the town to say it cannot support the privately-initiated plan because it doesn’t fit with the comprehensive and collaborative manner the area should be planned with. While East Gwillimbury undertook site specific planning for the SilverCity

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site many years ago, council said it wanted to have a secondary plan on Green Lane before hearing individual applications from developers. "We don’t want planning on a piecemeal basis," Coun. Tara Roy-DiClemente said. "We need to take a cohesive look at the whole stretch (of Green Lane)." Coun. James Young echoed that sentiment. "The whole thing needs to be looked at comprehensively," he said. In RCG’s secondary plan, the area would include 600 low density homes, 1,350 townhouses and 350 apartment units. The plan also forecasts

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CWC/COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS From March 21, 2017 Green Infrastructure - Committee received a report from students at the University of Toronto which looks at incorporating green infrastructure into communities. Committee asked staff to report back with potential options for implementation. Public Meeting - Council held a non-statutory Public Meeting for the Site Plan Application for the re-development of the Vince’s plaza. The public provided feedback on the proposed site plan. It is expected that a report on the Site Plan Application will be brought to Council later this year.

Council recognized Anna Phipps, a resident of Mount Albert, who received the Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarship award. The award is presented to students who demonstrate integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity and a desire to contribute to society. Congratulations Anna! Next CWC/Council Meetings Committee of the Whole Council - April 4 at 10 a.m. Special Council - April 4 following CWC Council - April 4 at 3 p.m. Growth Management Workshop - April 11 at 10 a.m. Staff will provide a thorough review of growth expected in East Gwillimbury over the next several years. This update will include information on new parks, trails, infrastructure and timing of new developments. The public is welcome to attend. Agendas for the April 4 meeting will be available at noon on March 30 at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/agendas. For more information, please contact the Clerk’s Department at flamanna@eastgwillimbury.ca.

YOUR COUNCIL, YOUR VOTE Resident input is needed to help shape the future Electoral System in East Gwillimbury. Below are four options to consider: STATUS QUO

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Keep the current system which has 4 Councillors elected to represent the Town as a whole.

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Introduce a ward system. Wards are identifiable geographic boundaries within the Town represented by a single elected member of Council from that area.

Add an additional role of an elected Deputy Mayor. *This option is in addition to the other options being considered.

With any of the above options the Mayor is still elected at-large to represent all East Gwillimbury residents HOW YOU CAN HELP Attend the upcoming public meeting Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 7 p.m. , Council Chambers F out an online survey Fill w www.eastgwillimbury.ca/electoralreview HAVE QUESTIONS? Contact the Clerk’s Department at 905-478-4283 ext. 3821 or flamanna@eastgwillimbury.ca

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NOTICE OF PESTICIDE USE Mosquito Control Program During early to mid April 2017, weather permitting, the granular formulation of the pesticide Vectobac 200G [registration number 18158 under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada)] containing the biological insecticide Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis will be applied by helicopter to nuisance mosquito breeding sites within the Town of East Gwillimbury. A map showing the treatment areas is available for viewing at the Civic Centre, 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon and at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/mosquito. Property owners within the treatment areas are mailed Objection Forms. If you object to having Vectobac applied to your property, please submit a completed Objection Form by Friday, April 7, 2017. For more information on this program, contact David Dodwell at ddodwell@eastgwillimbury.ca 905-478-4283 ext. 1296.

COMPLETE APPLICATION NOTICE The Town of East Gwillimbury has received and deemed the following development application complete: • Site Plan Application at 98 Sluse Road (west side of Sluse Road, north of Oriole Drive) to construct two new one-storey storage buildings located on the southwest corner of the property. The application will be processed in accordance with the Planning Act. Additional information is available at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/planningapplications.

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TELL US YOUR INTERNET SPEED We’re trying to speed up the internet in East Gwillimbury! Thank you to everyone who has provided their internet connection speed! Your responses are helping support a grant application to build more high-speed internet infrastructure in East Gwillimbury. We’re asking residents who have not already done so, to provide their name, address, internet connection speed, and internet service provider through one of the following ways: • Visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/ internetspeed • Email aartinian@eastgwillimbury.ca • Call 905-478-4283 ext. 3299 If you do not have access to internet services at your home or business, please leave a message stating your name, address and that no internet service is available in your area. Visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/internetspeed for directions on how to complete a quick speed test.

YRT/VIVA PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE April 5 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the East Gwillimbury Sports Complex. YRT/Viva is hosting a public information centre to complete its annual review of transit services to help build an innovative, reliable and customer-focused transit system for York Region. Visit yrt.ca for more information on the PIC and to view the 2018 Service Plan.

COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS Social Media Shake Up Conference - March 28 from 8 a.m. to noon at the EG Sports Complex. Learn how to network and grow your business. To register for this free conference visit yorksmallbusiness.ca. Queensville Players Gala Dinner Theatre - March 23 and 24 at 7 p.m. performing Into The Woods at the Madsen’s Greenhouse. Tickets are $80 and are available at newmarket.snapd.com. Queensville Players “Into The Woods” - March 15 to April 9 at the Stephen Leacock Theatre. For more information or to buy tickets, visit queensvilleplayers.ca. Roast Beef Dinner - March 31 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Mount Albert United Church. Tickets are $17 for adults, $7 for children 12 and under and can be purchased at the door. Take-out is available. Tennis Club Registration - April 1st from 10 a.m. to noon in the Simcoe Room at the Holland Landing Community Centre. Senior Citizens Academy - Every Wednesday in April from 10 a.m. to noon at the EG Sports Complex. Seniors are invited to meet with York Regional Police to discuss crime prevention, fraud and elder abuse. To register for this program call 905-478-3826 or email leisure1@eastgwillimbury.ca. Southlake Cinemania - April 3 at 7 p.m. at the Silvercity in East Gwillimbury. The film will be 20th Century Women. Tickets are $10 and are available at the East Gwillimbury Public Libraries. For more events in East Gwillimbury visit the East Gwillimbury Express event calendar online at www.yorkregion.com/eastgwillimbury-on-events.

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from 15 to 24. About 24 per cent entered trafficking through pimps falsely portraying themselves as boyfriends and 96 per cent of victims have experienced multiple forms of violence, Stephanie Jackson said. "I think the perception, especially in a lovely suburb-type area like York Region, we don’t think something this dark and heinous is happening here. It’s always something that we would see in the news that is happening in Cambodia or Africa or just somewhere else but not that a culture that is sophisticated and privileged should be facing this kind of issue," she said, adding Newmarket and Markham appear to be "targeted" communities for human trafficking. "But the reality is that it does happen and it is happening more and more. The Internet is a proponent in it. There is a dollar figure, and it’s really disgusting to say this, but each girl who is trafficked represents about $125,000 a year (in income for the trafficker)." Jackson is organizing She’s Not For Sale on March 28 in Whitchurch-Stouffville. It will feature keynote speaker Casandra Diamond, who will draw on her past experiences in the sex industry and her position now as director of BridgeNorth, a program of Grace Church in Newmarket that helps women trapped in prostitution, sexual exploitation and trafficking. Marianne Deeks, a youth worker and speaker with faithbased charity Youth Unlimited, will talk about building resiliency in youth and point to ways parents can talk to their children about sex, pornography, social media and self-esteem. "I think the thing that’s most important is that we understand what our kids are doing online and what’s happening with regards to their social media life. Being aware of who’s following your kids and who they’re connected to, I think we often just assume they’re fine, they’re in our house, we can see everything, we understand it," she said. "But we’re giving them this machine that literally has access to everything in the world at their fingerprints. We have to recognize who they’re talking to and who’s following them. If you’re in Grade 5 or 6 or even Grade 10 and you have 1,000 followers, who are they?" The Ontario government needs to do more to combat human trafficking, Jackson said, adding parents and caregivers must be aware of the insidious methods predators use to lure victims into human trafficking. In relation to the Georgina incident, Ahmed Sheikh, 26, of Richmond Hill, is charged with numerous offences, including trafficking, kidnapping, forcible confinement, sexual assault, trafficking cocaine and breach of probation. Ali Gulud, 45, of Montreal is charged with forcible confinement, sexual assault and trafficking in persons. A 17-year-old male from Georgina is facing charges of trafficking in persons, forcible confinement and sexual assault. She’s Not For Sale, a free event open to everyone high school age and older, will be held March 28 at 7 p.m. at Springvale Church at 3885 Stouffville Road, at Kennedy Road, in Whitchurch-Stouffville. - with files from Heidi Riedner

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the past, including adopting an annual fiscal strategy since 2014 to manage the capital plan, reduce reliance on debt, and save for the future, Luo said. At the same time, she acknowledged the region’s debt will hit a peak of $2.9 billion this year before beginning to decline next year. Last April, the region also boosted the monthly regional portion of water and wastewater bills by 9 per cent a year for five years and by 2.9 per cent in 2021 to maintain infrastructure. The increases don’t include the local municipal portion of the bill.

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FOOD

Region’s list of upscale grocery stores grows LISA QUEEN lqueen@yrmg.com In about 18 months, shoppers will be able to wander among 25 best-inclass vendors at a new 40,000-square-foot food market at Newmarket’s Upper Canada Mall. They can select the perfect steak from the butcher or sustainable salmon from the fish monger before picking up fresh vegetables from the produce stands, Camembert from the cheese shop, dessert from the bakery and a freshly squeezed mango smoothie from the juice bar. Part of the mall’s $60-million redevelopment plans, the market will also offer a gift shop and restaurants facing on to Yonge Street. "I think for us it’s really a food market concept that’s quality driven. This is really to enhance people’s experience while visiting the shopping centre. It’s more of an experience that’s tied into food. We see the increasing popularity of food and beverage so it’s something that’s important to our customers," said Bri-Ann Stuart, general manager of mall owner Oxford Properties Group, adding this is the company’s first such food market. "It’s about experience and that’s what’s important to people and I think that’s what they’re asking for. To be honest, right now there are other grocery stores so that market’s filled so what is it that can offer an experience? Quality. A place of convenience and comfort. It allows customers a one-stop shop

while complementing the other amenities the mall has to offer. Our location is great. We’re really the centre and the hub of York Region." While an upscale food market in a shopping mall is rare, York Region is no stranger to grocery stores looking to make food shopping a posh experience. The grocery list includes Coppa’s Fresh Market in King City, MichaelAngelo’s in Aurora, Concord Food Centre in Thornhill, Vince’s Market in Newmarket and Sharon, Organic Garage in Thornhill, Nature’s Emporium in Newmarket, Yummy Market in Maple, T and T Supermarket in Markham, Unionville, Thornhill and Richmond Hill, Cataldi Fresh Market in Woodbridge and Longo’s in Aurora, Thornhill, Markham, Maple, Richmond Hill and Woodbridge. John Williams, senior adviser with retail and marketing consulting firm J.C. Williams Group, isn’t surprised by the growing number of high-end grocery stores settling in prosperous York Region. Food is trendy, he said, adding Canadian foodies have benefited from the tremendous influx of immigrants bringing their cuisine here. "Food has gone from a commodity to a hot product. A decade ago, fashion was paramount. Today, food is the new fashion. It is the status symbol. It is how you express yourself," he said. "Food is fashionable. It is driven by many things. One thing is there’s a lot of

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Joan Stonehocker, executive director of the York Region Food Network, welcomes high-end grocery stores and locally sourced food but points out there are also many people in York Region on lower incomes that sturggle to access food. She would like to see the growing problem of income inequity addressed. people making more money. There’s a lot of people who aren’t, too." Joan Stonehocker, executive director with the York Region Food Network, which advocates on food security issues, welcomes high-end grocery stores and locally-sourced food but points out there is another side of the coin that shouldn’t be ignored.

"I think that anything that supports our food infrastructure is a good thing," she said. "But obviously there is a growing food insecurity, poverty problem in York Region. We’re hearing from all sorts of agencies that more and more people are coming for assistance because of the high cost of housing and increasing in-

equality. To me, you’re not going to solve those or hinder them so much by the actual food. We really need to think about policies like basic income and all of these things that will make a difference because food insecurity is a poverty problem and you’re not going to solve it with food." While York Region is seeing more upscale gro-

cery stores, at least one Toronto councillor is warning of "food deserts" in the city. Don Valley East Coun. Shelley Carroll said her North York ward has seen the number of grocery stores drop from 14 in the late 1960s to five today, a problem she said is hurting lower-income and older residents in several Toronto suburban communities.

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Mike Attaie, a volunteer with the Richmond Hill Community Food Bank, stocks the shelves with canned food.

Walking into the Richmond Hill Community Food Bank, the first thing clients see just beyond the reception area is a table with fresh bread, bagels, wraps and even a very small selection of packaged baked goods. Just beyond the bread table are two bins, one with some large carrots and the other with a few onions. In the summer, the Hillcrest Farmers’ Market supplies the food bank with fresh fruit. There are also two fridges with cartons of milk, provided by the Ontario Association of Food Banks, and eggs. But let’s face it, most of the staples at a food bank, where clients are only allowed to visit once a month, are cans and boxes. Shelves are stocked with soup, pasta, cereal, beans, canned meat, peanut butter, pancake mix and syrup and juice boxes. There are fruit cups and puddings but a sign says those are only to be taken for children. Along another wall are shelves filled with baby formula and diapers. A couple of bins contain some non-food supplies such as personal hygiene products and pet food. In the back room, this food bank is fortunate to have three freezers for frozen foods. In 2016, 10,449 residents relied on food from food banks in Georgina, East Gwillimbury, Aurora, Newmarket, Richmond Hill and Markham, up from 10,263 in 2015, according to Alex Bilotta, executive director of LifeCorps Food Share, which supplies food to a number of agencies that provide food to people struggling to make ends meet. Food banks in Whitchurch-Stouffville, King Township and Vaughan don’t belong to the LifeCorps network. There were 6,829 adults who received food from LifeCorps food banks in York in 2016, up from 6,607 the year before. The number of children served by the six food banks was 3,620 in 2016, down slightly from 3,656 in 2015. The number of households that turned to the food banks was 4,024 in 2016, up from 3,892 in 2015. Overall, the number of visits to the LifeCorps food banks was 49,127 last year compared to 46,297 the year before, Bilotta said.

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Three women have mumps, public health confirms LISA QUEEN lqueen@yrmg.com York Region now has three confirmed cases of the mumps, according to the public health department. Two of the cases are women in their 20s who attend school in Toronto. Their cases are related to the provincial outbreak of mumps with the majority of cases in Toronto, although it’s not known where they contracted the disease, Marjolyn Pritchard, director of infectious diseases control, said on March 14. Both women had been fully immunized against the mumps. But, while the vaccine does a very good job of preventing the mumps, it is effective in about 88 per cent of cases, she said. The third case is an adult woman who contracted the virus in India,

Pritchard said. Public health did not have her immunization history. Mumps is a contagious disease caused by a virus. It can be easily spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It can also be spread through saliva and by sharing objects such as cups and cutlery. Symptoms usually appear 16 to 18 days after someone is exposed to the virus and include painful and swollen salivary glands, fever, headache, muscle aches and pains, tiredness and trouble chewing. Up to half of people with the mumps will experience only mild symptoms or no symptoms at all. However, in rare cases, those infected can suffer more severe results - including temporary or permanent hearing loss, fertility problems in men, swell-

a second dose. Two doses of the vaccine are 88 per cent effective at protecting against mumps, while one dose is 78 per cent effective." Since approval of the mumps vaccine in 1969, the number of reported cases of the mumps has declined by more than 99 per cent, the ministry said. "Although people who have been vaccinated can still get mumps, they are likely to have a milder case than an unvaccinated person. There is no treatment for mumps, and it can cause long-term health problems," the ministry said. The mumps vaccine is required for children to attend school and daycare centres in Ontario, unless they have a valid exemption. Adults can receive the vaccination for free if they have not been immunized against the virus.

ing of the brain or a higher risk of miscarriage during the first trimester, according to the Ministry of Health website. Someone with the mumps can spread the infection from five to seven days after they have symptoms. "The best protection against the mumps is vaccination. The measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine is available to everyone in Ontario at no cost and is part of Ontario’s routine immunization schedule," Pritchard said, adding the region’s three cases are not considered an outbreak in York. "Two doses of MMR vaccine are recommended, normally given at 12 months of age and between four and six years of age. If you were born between 1970 and 1991, you may have only received one dose of MMR vaccine, and should receive

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Lessons on letting go MIKE BARRETT mbarrett@yrmg.com It’s Monday evening and a few practitioners gather in a small room at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Newmarket. Facing them, Gen Kelsang Suma sits serenely, a small book and reading glasses in hand. As she speaks, her free hand waves slowly, as if to demonstrate the gentle nature of the message she imparts. Those assembled come each week to practise Buddhist meditation with Su-

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ma, a nun and resident teacher at the Jampa Ling Kadampa Buddhist Centre in Barrie. The class is called Modern Life, Ancient Wisdom, and each week Suma makes the trip to" offer to people in Newmarket an introduction to Buddhist thought and meditation." She added, "Buddhism is the method or methods to cultivating inner peace. And without inner peace, regardless of how many external trappings we have, we’ll never find the happiness we’re looking for."

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Queensville resident fails to get home off heritage list

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How much does it cost you to have your home on the East Gwillimbury heritage list? According to Queensville resident John Rush, around $42,000. Council refused his request to have his home at 20463 Leslie St. removed from the town’s heritage list on March 21. Back in February, Rush appeared before council saying he had an offer for his house that he was trying to sell, but it was contingent on getting it removed from the town’s heritage list. Due to his inability to get the house removed from the list, the offer vanished and now he is selling it for $42,000 less. Rush said the former development services general manager, Carolyn Kellington, had assured him the house was going to be removed from the list. "She assured me on several occasions that our house was removed from the heritage list," he said. Rush put a lot of work into the home next to the Queensville Holland Landing United Church since he purchased it in 1979. The extensive renovations included the front and side porch, a second storey above the kitchen and washroom, and new vinyl siding. When Rush found out the house was on the list three years ago he immediately contacted the town to have it removed. "We have been pursuing this removal for almost three years; this is not a new request," he said. The property was originally constructed for and

If you think a construction on the new Civic Centre Entrance in East Gwillimbury has dragged on a little long, you are right. Back when the project broke ground at the beginning of August, the town estimated the entrance would be ready in October. Something clearly went amiss as the project still isn’t completed. The town ended the construction contract with Forest Ridge Landscaping earlier this year due to insufficient progress, Director of Parks and Recreation Aaron Karmazyn said. The town is co-ordinating trades to complete the project. It is too early to tell if the project will be over budget. According to Karmazyn, a budget and project update will be provided to council once the trades and projected costs are finalized. Forest Ridge Landscaping won the tender for the project with a bid of $289,707.66. The next closest bid was from CSL Group for $441,768.85. The Civic Centre green courtyard and accessibility entrance involves the redesign of the south entrance of the Civic Centre. The proposed redesign includes improved accessibility parking and building access as well as outdoor public gathering and meeting space such as benches, accessibility seating and courtyard space with natural plantings. The project is

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East Gwillimbury residents John and Debra Rush are attempting to get their home, located at 20463 Leslie St., removed from the heritage list as it’s listed for sale. occupied by William Thomas Huntley. William T. Huntley was the postmaster for the Queensville community from 1929 to 1959. Huntley’s 30 year service as postmaster makes him the second-longest serving postmaster for the Queensville community. Huntley also served as a church sexton for the Queensville United Church, meaning he was responsible for looking after the building’s maintenance. Staff said although several alterations have been made to the house over the last 35 years, the overall style of the house has remained the same. The steep side-gable roof extending over the enclosed porch, with a raised centre gable with window for the upper sleeping area, still resembles the "prairie/craftsman/bungalow" style of architecture prominent during that era. The town’s heritage advisory committee passed a

motion in February recommending the request to have the house removed from the list be denied because the property meets the criteria for determining cultural heritage value. Council voted 3-1 to refuse removal of the home from the list with Coun. James Young as the lone dissenter. Being on the town heritage list is much different than being a registered heritage home. The only stipulation of being on the heritage list is that council has to approve demolition. Owners are still able to make alterations to houses that are on the town’s heritage list, town staff said. Rush said the financial burden this list puts homeowners on should not be ignored. He said if there are 500 homes on the list and of each home is devalued by roughly $40,000 that is an equity loss of $20 million for East Gwillimbury homeowners.

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The courtyard at the East Gwillimbury Civic Centre has been under construction since last summer, despite an original estimate that said the work would take 10 weeks. in partnership with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority. The site will be used for environmental education and feature industry leading techniques to use and manage storm water. Mayor Virginia Hackson said the project will provide a much-needed update to the Civic Centre. "It’s going to provide a new accessible entrance for the facility. We have accessible entrances at the front and the back, but this is going to be a much higher standard," she said. Some of the innovative

features include the reduction, collection and diversion of rainwater run-off and bio-swales to improve water filtration. Other features include seating made from recycled materials, permeable paving to slow run-off rates and decorative planting areas featuring an emphasis on the use of native and indigenous plants. "It’s going to be cutting edge," Hackson said. "It’s going to provide a model that other municipalities can use if they want to talk about low-impact development."

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Transit requires big picture planning At a certain point, a spoiled child needs to have its toys taken away. Perhaps that’s where we find ourselves with Toronto’s recent decisions regarding the TTC. Although the first T stands for Toronto, the TTC has grown from a local transportation service provider to an interregional one carrying riders on more than half-abillion trips, from one end of the GTA to the other, making it the third-largest entity of its kind in North America after the New York City Transit Authority and Mexico City Metro. However, despite existing evidence supporting this fact - several TTC bus routes already operate outside of the city’s borders and a subway extension to Vaughan is expected to commence operation this year and a scope only projected to expand, the priorities of Toronto’s decision makers remain bafflingly parochial. Take, for instance, the latest push for a Scarborough subway. Over the past seven years, Toronto’s plan has gone from a $1.5-billion, seven-stop light rail transit line (LRT), to replace the aging Scarborough RT, that would have been fully funded by the provincial government to a three-stop subway and now, most recently, to a six-kilometre extension to the Scarborough Town Centre that will cost an estimated $3.35 billion - with $1.48 million committed by the province, $660 million being contributed by the federal government and the remaining $910 million coming from the city - but could balloon to a final pricetag in excess of $5 billion. The Toronto Star’s Jennifer Pagliaro reported last week that the subway extension is expected to serve 7,400 riders per hour in the busiest direction during rush hour, considerably less than the 15,000 people per hour minimum threshold needed to justify a subway, and will save five minutes for users compared to travel times on the SRT. In any event, the project demonstrates Toronto council shouldn’t be behind the wheel any longer. The potential expenditure is too great when so many other transit projects in York Region and across the GTHA remain in need of funding. As such, the province and the federal government should balk at contributing money to this folly. What’s more, it may even be time for transit planning authority Metrolinx to take over the TTC to ensure funding is directed to projects that will deliver the maximum benefit for commuters in the GTHA. It’s an old idea whose time may have come. Something must change. There’s too much at stake.

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A round-up of reaction online The story: Weather expert predicts York Region will be warmer and stormier in 50 years Much fear mongering about this topic. Lots of winners for us in a northern climate. Warmer temperatures will prolong the growing season and allow for more diversity in food. Rising sea levels won’t impact us. Some species may die off but most will adapt just as they have for millions of years through the freeze and thaw cycle of the planet. I will be dead by then but for those of you still around, good luck! Kevin Paré Eat chicken more often, stop eating beef, and stop rezoning farms. Cows expel through burping more harmful emissions into our atmosphere than most anything and because we devote so little of our farmland to crops vs cattle, we are reliant on others for fresh produce and fruit we should be growing ourselves. Of course this would upset the apple cart if the UNs plan we follow blindly. Tom Pearson

The story: More bike lanes proposed to promote active transportation in Newmarket As long as you have mandatory plates for bikes and use that money to pay for the lanes Brent Desormo 1. Should pedestrians also have plates and licencing to walk on sidewalks? 2. Roads are paid for with property taxes, so riders are already contributing to their maintenance. 3. The wear and tear from a bicycle is non-existent compared to that of a 2000 pound motor vehicle. Benjamin Smith

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Re: EDITORIAL: Let’s not shoot the messengers, March 2. Your March 2 editorial claimed that in President Trump’s recent CPAC speech, he referred to the media as "the enemy of the American people." What Trump actually said was "fake news is the enemy of the people." The speech is available on YouTube, so your readers can check it out for themselves. How ironic that in your distaste for the expressions "fake news" and "alternative facts," you so blatantly mis-

The homework is increasing, kids are frustrated, families unravel in the evenings. How can we make homework and our evenings less complicated? There are many ways. First, think about your home in the evening. What could be contributing to problems with homework completion (e.g. fatigue, hunger, lighting, noise)? These are hidden stressors that affect mood. Next, start with strengths. It’s that easy. quote your adversary. Think about what your You quoted Thomas Jefchild is good at. Let’s start ferson’s 1787 letter to Edwith me. When I was in eleward Carrington, in which mentary school, I could not he stated that he’d prefer to follow the teacher’s verbal have newspapers without a lesson or oral discourse. I government rather than a was a "daydreamer" and I government without newswas anxious. Listening was papers. However, I refer challenging. I would tune you to the letter Jefferson out. I would miss many imwrote later to John Norportant items. I then strugwell. In 1807 he wrote, "It is gled to do any independent the melancholy truth that a work in the classroom or at suppression of the press home related to the lesson could not more completely because I missed the condeprive the nation of its tent. But, if I had a textbenefits, than is done by its book, worksheet, lesson abandoned prostitution to plan in front of me, I would falsehood. Nothing can dive into the lesson easily. now be believed which is You get the idea, right? seen in a newspaper. Truth So begin to deconstruct itself becomes suspicious your child’s strengths and by being put into that polweaknesses. luted vehicle. The real exAgain, from the above tent of this state of misinexample, "hearing-doing" formation is known only to was challenging for me. But those who are in situations "seeing-doing" was much to confront facts within easier. So, your child may their knowledge with the have questions to answer lies of the day." from a passage. What is easLee Eustace ier for them? To read the Sutton passage and write answers or read the passage and say answers? Your child may Too easy to get have math problems to dictatorial complete, should this homework be "see problem, government write answer" or "see problem, say answer?" (You can RE: EDITORIAL: Let’s write the answer.) not shoot the messengers, Homework is for pracMarch 2. tice, so keep it short. Really I am puzzled: where are short! If your child needs to the U.S.’s ’univision’ Republicans pushing their learn math facts, then two or three minutes with the country and its democracy? seven times tables is Are they focused more enough. on their interest and choose If you are spending most to ignore Trump’s peculiar of your time teaching conbehaviour, unethical ideas cepts, you have to ask why. and obsessions for control Speak to the school. and popularity? Do they Everyone should be care that free speech and reading in the evenings. the valuable service that And this means reading media plays continues anything. Graphic novels, without threats of being magazines and catalogues closed down? Is integrity count. If your child is relucpresent in the Republican tant to "see text, read out senate’s operations, or is loud," then turn the readsleeping profoundly? ing into a parent read aloud I know how easy is to get to or "hear story, follow a dictatorial-style governalong." Differentiate! ment. I left my country in the There are hundreds of search of a voice and rights. ways to "differentiate" I would hate to see homework. Think about Americans lose theirs. strengths and capitalize on Francesca Schembri these strengths. Ask yourStouffville self if there are stressors within that context that What is with you can reduce. Your child telemarketers lately? will be more willing and happier. FERN will be running a What is going on with telemarketers? I must get spring workshop for parents on how to study smart. 15 to 20 calls a week, this Cognitive psychology has morning they called at ten made huge contributions to before seven. our understanding of how I have tried avoidance, students learn best. These some rudeness (unfortulearning strategies are nately), playing along and rarely taught. Parents can then shouting. learn these techniques and They often mask (or just support their child to learn use bogus) telephone nummore effectively. For more bers. information, visit fernyorkMost of them are duct region.com. cleaners, when I ask for the Empower, engage, educompanies they represent, just avoidance. Calls with cate. no human on the line, and Laura Cesaroni, who rethe computer says goodbye. ceived her PhD from the OnYesterday, I got a call tario Institute for Studies in about a "problem" with my Education at the University PC (I have only Macs) - they of Toronto, is the founder would not get the hint. and director of FERN (FamRobert McKinnon ily Education Resource NetNewmarket work).

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• LETTERS • Motion a step toward a more inclusivity I am writing with regard to MP Iqra Khalid’s proposed motion M-103, on systemic racism and religious discrimination, that was debated in the House Feb. 15, 2017. Systemic discrimination has been a part of the Canadian climate since day one, from how indigenous peoples were treated to how Blacks, Jews, Italians, Irish, Chinese, Indians and now Muslims are being treated. Racism is felt daily in three main ways: individual acts, which every group experiences, some more than others of course; powerful ideas, from news reporting, movies and television shows; and systems, which take these ideas and codify them into law and into our institutions (sometimes without even noticing, as the ideas are so woven into our world views, we accept them as facts). Islamophobia is definitely felt through individual acts committed, and is overwhelmingly felt by powerful ideas, ubiquitously found in all forms of media today. However, I am happy to see a bill come up, from the system itself, that seeks to examine Islamophobia in all instances (individual acts, ideas and systems), and stop or prevent these powerful ideas from spreading into our great Canadian institutions. Bravo to Iqra Khalid for her courage and resilience in the face of so many undercut insults and attacks. This motion, if passed, is one step closer in building that more inclusive society we dream of. One that accepts all of us, no matter who our father was or the figure on our last year’s notice of assessment. Arsheen Devjee Richmond Hill

Canadian media part of problem Re: EDITORIAL: Let’s not shoot the messengers, March 2. When the messenger is part of the problem, then accept the criticism. Canadian media is the worst I have ever seen, to the point of human interest stories and not news. It clearly avoids issues and facts to drive their pro-Liberal government agenda to the people. After over 10 years of hydro increases it is now fashionable for the media to complain about hydro costs. The Liberals are clearly responsible for creating these costs with their Green Energy Act, they gave out solesourced contracts and never listened to their own experts. The taxpayers are

now stuck with hydro rates that cannot be controlled, business and jobs are leaving due to these contracts (and more) and all Liberals can do is adjust the fees so the future has more of the past to pay for as they try to get through life. How much does the next generation have to pay for yesterday’s generation, thanks to the Liberals’ desire to remain in power? The EB recent editorial fails to mention that almost all of the hydro problems they mention were created by the Liberals. And there are some things the Liberals have done the EB didn’t mention, conveniently. How about the $30 billion in overcharge we paid to hydro producers since 2005 or the over $100 billion we will pay for overcharge until 2030. That is also the Liberals’ doing. Think of those numbers, which come from the Auditor General. We paid and will continue to pay companies and not get anything for the money. Liberals sold Hydro One, now there is no oversight on it, and rural Ontarians who have delivery charges the size of mortgages will continue to pay. Where was the EB mentioning the thousands who spent the winter in the dark because Hydro cut off their power due to lack of payment? A landlord couldn’t do that, but Hydro can and the government knew and didn’t care as people froze. The debt taxpayers pay every year is over $11 billion and we pay this money to wealthy corporations, groups (mostly foreign) so they have an annual income for the money the Liberals borrowed, forever. Where is the mention of the teachers getting a pay raise, last month, over the next two years (2 per cent per year)? Notice this is until after the next election. Again buying workers to get them re-elected with our money. If this is not corruption what is it? And the EB mentions none of it. Wear the blame. You deserve it. Steven Reaume Newmarket

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York-Simcoe MPP Julia Munro announces her retirement HEIDI RIEDNER hriedner@yrmg.com The province’s longestserving female MPP will not be seeking what would be an unprecedented 7th term in office next spring. "I have never lost my enthusiasm for public service, however, in any career there comes a time to retire," York-Simcoe MPP Julia Munro announced Tuesday. The Progressive Conservative member will retire in the spring of 2018 before the next election after 22 years of service, six successful elections and three riding names. "Nobody can do this job alone. I am forever grateful to my family, staff, volunteers and constituents for their faith and trust in me over the years. I look forward to serving the remainder of this term and to spending more time with my family. I will not be seeking re-nomination." In January, Munro became the longest-serving female MPP in Ontario’s history. During her political career, Munro became well known for being an outspoken critic against any measure she considered a government attack or infringement on individual rights

and freedoms. In government, she served as parliamentary secretary to the premier and parliamentary assistant to the transportation minister. In opposition, she served as critic for municipal affairs, culture, children’s services, and small business where she introduced Ontario’s first Small Business Bill of Rights. As the critic for the Ontario registered pension plan, Munro is credited for successfully convincing the government to step away from a controversial payroll tax. She also introduced a private member’s bill to impose severe penalties on those who don’t comply with standards of care as part of her effort to clamp down on puppy mills. Born in Hamilton and raised in midtown Toronto, Julia is a graduate of the University of Toronto. Julia and her family, however, are longtime residents of the York-Simcoe riding. She and her husband, John, and their daughter have lived in Georgina since 1972. Prior to entering politics, Munro enjoyed a 28year career as a high school

teacher. She was credited as the teacher who had the greatest impact by former student Tyler Stewart, the drummer of the Canadian band the Barenaked Ladies. Splitting her time between Queen’s Park, her constituency office in Holland Landing and various community events throughout the expansive riding, Munro believed her prime responsibility was always to the constituents she was elected to represent. Georgina Mayor Margaret Quirk, who first met Munro during the Georgina Against Garbage campaign, described the seasoned politician as the epitome of a dedicated public servant and class act. "She has always been professional and involved. She has dedicated years of service to the community and has spoken on behalf of us on both sides of the House of Commons, championing many causes throughout the years, not for any professional glory, but for her constituents," Quirk said. "She is a very open, warm and genuine person who has had a great career and made a huge impact."

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1,440 jobs coming from the area and close to $13 million in additional municipal and regional taxes annually. The town is in the midst of undertaking the Green Lane Secondary Plan.

There are very few specifics as of yet, but residents are being asked to comment about what kind of streetscape they would like to see at Yonge and Green Lane. Guests packed the Canada Room of the East Gwillimbury Sports Complex Jan. 18 to catch a first

glimpse at what changes could be coming to Green Lane. The open house was the first of several that are slated for this year with more scheduled in April to hear about land-use concepts and September before a public meeting to take place in December.

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Vince’s Market expansion in Sharon takes shape SIMON MARTIN smartin@yrmg.com A few more details about Vince’s Market expansion in Sharon were revealed at a public meeting March 21. The grocer that started in Sharon as an open-air fruit market in 1956 is in the process of getting approval from the town to renovate the plaza. While its facilities have changed over the years, the market has long been East Gwillimbury’s most recognizable grocer. The existing retail uses are located at 19101 Leslie St., but the expansion of commercial uses includes 3 and 5 Sharon Blvd. The location of the new Vince’s Market will be farther east in the plaza on the new land available for Sharon Boulevard. The new proposed location for the grocery story will move it closer to residents on Farr Avenue and Sharon Boulevard. That had a few people at the meeting more than a little bit concerned. Farr Avenue resident Mandy Karch listed many concerns including the Farr Avenue exit from the plaza being across from her

house. She also voiced her displeasure with council’s decision to allows 3 and 5 Sharon Blvd. to be zoned for a grocery store. The change puts a grocer in the middle of residential neighbourhood, she said. "This land use legacy that you leave behind is shameful." Barry Albert was concerned that the truck entrance to the new plaza was coming off Farr Avenue and there was no possible way trucks could make this turn without going into the opposite lane of traffic. Albert also shuttered at the prospect of looking out his front porch into a 40 foot wall on the other side of the road where the grocer is located. Other concerns voiced at the meeting included not enough parking spots in the proposal that would see new commercial units built in the plaza closer to Leslie Street. "I don’t think the parking is going to be sufficient. Not even close," Holland Landing resident David Griffin said. In 2016, council endorsed, in principle, an official plan amendment that proposes to redesignate and rezone the properties on Sharon Boulevard to per-

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’Shame’, ’corruption’: YCDSB parents fight to keep school TERESA LATCHFORD tlatchford@yrmg.com "Shame." "Corruption." These were the words coming from frustrated Vaughan parents moments after York Catholic District School Board trustees voted in favour of closing Our Lady Peace Catholic Elementary School in Maple by June 30. It was standing room only at the board’s headquarters, and parents threatened to stop the Feb. 28 meeting with an injunction as emotions ran high. Despite the decision, parents say the fight isn’t over. "Our biggest concern is fair process," parent Frank Bilotta said. "The parents will continue to meet and see what our options for action are." He hinted at the probability of a legal or judicial review of the board’s process during the pupil accommodation review. "We wanted them to start the process over and include all nine schools in the area," he said. "If the result was still OLP, we would go with that because it would have at least been fair." Since the review began, parents have filed complaints about the Maple pupil accommodation review process, filed freedom-of-information requests for information not readily available, held a demonstration, researched and presented alternatives, voiced objections to the education ministry, handed an information package to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during his recent visit to Vaughan,

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The York Catholic District School Board is set to close Our Lady Peace Catholic Elementary School in Maple, relocating English speaking students to one school and French immersion students to a different one. Parents and students protest outside the school. threatened legal action, and created a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds to take legal action against the school board to save their school. Vaughan trustee Dino Giuliani suggested the recommendation be defeated and the Maple pupil accommodation review process be restarted to include all area schools. "It’s a numbers scenario and, as a numbers man, something just isn’t adding up," he said as the parents in the audience cheered. For example, Blessed Trinity is reported to have 31, 38 and 39 classrooms.

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"Well which one is it?" he asked. "If we can’t even get the number of classrooms right, we have a problem." He also took issue with the lack of consideration for the price of portables that could be needed for French immersion program expansion and traffic considerations in the report numbers. Not to mention, it would be going against current board policy to place a school beside a gas station, and that the final report should have been released 10 business days before the meeting rather than the two days attendees were given to review the nearly 2,000-page

report. "We haven’t followed policy," he said. "You can simply deny it, but these are the facts." Aurora-King-Stouffville trustee Elizabeth Crowe disagreed, and went through seven pages of notes on why closing OLP was the right choice, referring to the chapel and music rooms, expandable library, bus loop, air conditioning and more. Richmond Hill trustee Dominic Mazzotta pointed out that student safety should be the deciding factor, and a school located on Keele Street and beside a gas station doesn’t seem to be the

safest choice. "One school is nestled in a neighbourhood (OLP) and the other in a business area (Father John Kelly) where anything could happen," he said. "The decision should be based on student safety." In 2015, the school board approved a five-year planning strategy that included provincially mandated pupil accommodation reviews in Thornhill, Vaughan and Woodbridge last year, Maple and Markham this year, and Newmarket next year. But when the process was underway in Maple, parents of Our Lady Peace began to question the integrity of the

process and motives behind a staff recommendation to close the school and transfer the French-speaking students to Blessed Trinity and the English-speaking students to Father John Kelly. An email sent on Sept. 2, 2016, from the principal at BT to a school staff member, obtained by a parent through a freedom-of-information request, made it sound as if the decision to close OLP had already been made, despite the final board vote being scheduled for Feb. 28, 2017. Parents also questioned whether trustee Teresa Ciaravella should be voting on the issue, since online ads posted on Kijiji and other sites show her phone number as the contact for a home daycare service 600 metres away from Father John Kelly. Patricia Preston, education director, released a statement that the principal has acknowledged and apologized for the "miscommunication," a response parents and some trustees feel isn’t good enough. Also, Ciaravella did not vote at the Feb. 28 meeting, leaving the room when the agenda item hit the table for discussion. OLP council presented a report to the board in January, showing that relocating FJK to BT while keeping OLP intact as a dual track school would save over $5 million in costs over nine years, optimize school utilization, require fewer portables, eliminate the need for children to cross a major arterial road and ensure no school would be located beside a gas station.

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Simple pleasures: bringing back board games teer based organization - to host its first-ever autism game night. Mandelcorn says she has seen the imCan you remember the portance of board games last time you sat down to among all ages, especially enjoy a strategic game of when it comes to personal Monopoly, Connect Four or interaction and developLabyrinth with your family ment. and friends? "It’s a way of getting evWe wouldn’t be surerybody around a table, inprised if you said no. teracting with each other in Let’s be honest. Technola collaborative way. It ogy has seemingly become keeps people away from the centre of the universe. their screens," she said. It’s the way we connect, "There’s always going to communicate, work, play be a rainy day with nothing and organize our daily to do and to be able to pull lives. Cellphones, laptops out that game of monopoly and tablets have slowly bethat you haven’t played in a come an integrated part of few years and sit down to life - even if we aren’t alcommunicate with one anways willing to admit it. other is a great thing." Sometimes it’s good to Though a weekly or revisit your childhood monthly game night is not a roots through those good, regular occurrence at the old-fashioned board games. library as of right now, And here’s how you can do Mandelcorn says anyone just that. interested is welcome to Aside from digging come in and form a group or through your closet or just enjoy reaching up the use of the to the dusti- There’s always games on est shelf, their own where else going to be a time. could you go rainy day with For those to enjoy both looking for old and new nothing to do... more of an games that adult-friendly environwill get you away from the ment, you may want to screen and interacting check out Utopia Dream face-to-face? Café located in Markham. For starters, try visiting The business, opened by your local library. Most Peter Li in 2012, offers a house a number of interaccomfortable café environtive games for people of all ment with delicious treats, ages to enjoy - some even ofdrinks and of course - board fering board game nights games. every couple of months if The board game café, a enough interest is shown concept that is gaining by the community. some serious momentum Take the Aurora Public in the GTA, has more than Library, for example. 300 games for you to choose Reccia Mandelcorn, from - with the inclusion of manager of community colmultilingual games, too. laboration, says the library Li says he opened the has hosted numerous Utopia Dream Café because board game events he enjoyed playing board throughout the years - esgames with his friends regpecially in collaboration ularly - whether it was at with International Games home, or a local coffee spot Day, recognized at libraries to play some cards. across the world every NoSo, he figured he might vember. as well open his very own On March 16, the library café to be able to play with partnered with Project Auhis friends and share his tism - a local, parent-volun-

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love for board games with others. Since opening, Li has experienced a lot of success and has witnessed more and more of the cafés opening within the Toronto area. He sees his café as a place for friends, family and couples to enjoy faceto-face communication, rather than being immersed in social media. "When I go out to eat at restaurants, I always notice people on a date. They talk a little bit and then start to look at their phones. Same with groups of friends," he explained. "But in my place, people put their phones away and interact with one another. Phones and video games are ruining relationships." Unfortunately, Li’s business is the only searchable board game café within York Region aside from Markham’s Chit-Chat-Play, which is in the midst of moving to Scarborough. Both Li and Mandelcorn said while board games are not as popular as they used to be, they seem to be making a comeback. "I hope more board game cafés or things of the like come to York Region and Simcoe County, because I’ve seen first hand how popular they have become

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Top, Kevin MacKay of Stouffville and Jen Doherty of Toronto met up at the Utopia Dream Café in south Markham to engage in a friendly, competitive battle of the game ’Ticket to Ride’, one of hundreds of board games in the café. Above, Reccia Mandelcorn manager of community collaboration at the Aurora Public Library hosted a March Break board game session. Playing the popular game of Jenga are Pat Hardwick (left) and her granddaughter Shelby, 10. in Toronto," said Mandelcorn Li says the type of business requires patience, dedication and a strong knowledge of games which may be a deterring factor to any-

one thinking of opening something similar. "You almost have to be a teacher in a way. A lot of attention and detail is put into my café." To learn more about the

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WHAT’S ON A round-up of events happening in your communities. Visit yorkregion.com/events EVENTS l Thursday, March 23 Janina Fialkowska, Piano: Great Artist Music Series WHEN: 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St., Aurora CONTACT: Jane Taylor, 905-713-1818, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca, www.auroraculturalcentre.ca COST: $28 senior/ student; $34 adult plus HST Winner of the Governor General’s Award for Lifetime Achievement graces the Aurora stage with an all-Chopin program. l Saturday, March 25 Maple Syrup Festival at Brooks Farms WHEN: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. WHERE: Brooks Farms, 122 Ashworth Rd., East Gwillimbury CONTACT: Brooks Farms, 905-473-3246, http://www.brooksfarms.com/ festivals/maple-syrup-festival/ COST: Admission: $9, kids two and younger: free The Maple Syrup Festival at Brooks Farms runs weekends March 4 to mid April. Sugar Bush Open: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tours Begin: 10 a.m.

East Gwillimbury Food Pantry WHEN: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. WHERE: Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St., East Gwillimbury CONTACT: 905-836-6492, info@egpl.ca COST: In collaboration with Network North, East Gwillimbury Public Library is hosting a Food Pantry for families and individuals in need. 3HL Aurora Dangle Fest WHEN: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Community Centre, 1 Community Centre Ln., Aurora CONTACT: PJ Buys, pjbuys@3hltour.com, 3hltour.com COST: $19.99 general admission Pro hockey is coming to Aurora as the 3HL Tour stops in. Tickets can be purchased on the website or through Salvation Army Northridge Community Church. l Sunday, March 26 Maple Syrup Festival at Brooks Farms WHEN: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. WHERE: Brooks Farms, 122 Ashworth Rd., East Gwillimbury CONTACT: Brooks Farms, 905-473-3246, http://www.brooksfarms.com/ festivals/maple-syrup-festival/ COST: Admission: $9, kids two and younger: free The Maple Syrup Festival at Brooks Farms runs weekends March 4 to mid April. Sugar Bush Open: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tours Begin: 10 a.m.

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5 things to do this weekend l Saturday, March 25 Earth Hour Vaughan WHEN: 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. WHERE: Vaughan City Hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie Dr., Vaughan CONTACT: 905-832-2281 COST: You don’t want to miss Earth Hour Vaughan’s 10th annual celebration. Join us for an evening full of fun, entertainment, and tips on how you can #ChangeClimateChange.

Curl For Care WHEN: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. WHERE: Sutton Curling Club, 15 Fairpark Ln., Georgina CONTACT: 905-7229333 COST: $40 Hospice Georgina Bonspiel. Morning coffee and light snack. Hot lunch and afternoon snack. Sliders, brooms, instruction provided. Whitchurch Riding Academy Open House - Free Tour WHEN: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. WHERE: Whitchurch Riding Academy, 19480 McCowan Rd., Newmarket CONTACT: 905-473-5260, wra@whitchurchriding.com COST: Established over 35 years in the GTA, Whitchurch Riding Academy provides safe, inclusive horseback riding lessons. Facilities include horses for every level of rider. To Art and Vines: Earth Hour 2017 WHEN: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. WHERE: Holland Marsh Wineries, 18270 Keele St., King CONTACT: Holland Marsh Wineries, 905-775-4924, info@hmwineries.ca COST: $25 Featuring Flamenco guitarist Roger Scannura. Includes three wine samples and light snacks. A portion of proceeds will benefit Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation. Destroyer Canada - Tribute to KISS WHEN: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Legion, 105 Industrial Pkwy. N., Aurora CONTACT: 905727-9932 COST: $20 Canada’s premier KISS tribute band. Support the Legion and their Raise the Roof fundraising efforts. ball.com, http://yorkregionfootball.com/skillscamp COST: York Region Lions Football is offering a free football skills camp for boys and girls ages five to 14. l Monday, March 27 Aurora Community Arboretum AGM WHEN: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Public Library, 15145 Yonge St., Aurora CONTACT: Nancee Webb, membersandvolunteers@auroraarboretum.ca, www.auroraarboretum.ca COST:

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Hear about our accomplishments and plans for the future. The meeting will start with some light refreshments. Author Reading: Roberta Rich WHEN: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Civic Centre, 19000 Leslie St., East Gwillimbury CONTACT: 905-836-6492, info@egpl.ca COST: $15 ($10 for Friends members) The Friends of the East Gwillimbury Library are pleased to host Roberta Rich, the international

bestselling author. She will introduce her latest book, A Trial in Venice. l Tuesday, March 28 Learn to Construct Low-Impact Development (LID) WHEN: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. WHERE: Ray Twinney Recreation Complex, 100 Eagle St. W., Newmarket CONTACT: Michelle Adams, 905-895-1281, m.adams@LSRCA.on.ca COST: $100 Traditional stormwater management methods are expensive

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York Simcoe Express atoms gore Toros for OMHA crown of five games in the five-team tournament in which the Express finished with a 4-0-1 record. The lone blemish was a 1-1 tie against the Toros in a round-robin contest. York Simcoe finished first overall in the Eastern Triple-A regular season standings. Express bantams to vie for OHF title The York Simcoe Express will play for an Ontario Hockey Federation bantam title after scoring a 4-2

JOHN CUDMORE jcudmore@yrmg.com It’s tough to stop a team that can’t be beaten. Will Spencer scored the lone goal and Amelia Wilkinson provided shutout goaltending as the York Simcoe Express blanked host Clarington Toros 1-0 Sunday afternoon to claim the OMHA minor atom triple-A championship in Bowmanville. The victory capped a run

victory over the Niagara North Stars in the Ontario Minor Hockey Association final Sunday at St. Andrew’s College. The teams tied for top spot in the round-robin portion of the five-team tournament with 2-1-1 records before clashing in the final. The triumph sends the Express to the OHF championship tournament in Thunder Bay from March 27 to 31.

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For Bozzo, UMass scholarship timing is perfect fit JOHN CUDMORE jcudmore@yrmg.com Timing and patience are good linemates. Just ask Marco Bozzo. The Newmarket Hurricanes forward was hoping a series upset or two in the Ontario Junior Hockey League playoffs would extend his junior hockey career. So, when the season came to an end with a six-game opening round series loss to the Trenton Golden Hawks March 12, it hurt. However, the Woodbridge resident flourished in a stretch run drive and in the playoff series for the Hurricanes to twig the attention of college scouts, ultimately resulting in a scholarship offer from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. "I don’t know if it’s the nicest way to leave," said the 20-year-old Bozzo, who finished second on the Hurricanes in scoring this season with 23 goals and 43 points in 50 games. "It wasn’t a nice ending to lose but this helps." Bozzo returned from

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"I think I had the opportunities in the first part of the season," said the speedy forward, who had five points, including three goals, in six playoff games. "But I think coming into the final half of my last season I had to make a move. I wasn’t being talked to by a lot of DI schools at the start but they found me. "I just decided to put it all into the bowl and see what happens. It all happened in just a few days. The timing was perfect to pick it up." Bozzo has been tak-

ing courses at the University of Toronto in the hopes that something would develop on the NCAA front. It was a good game plan for the 20-year-old who plans to pursue studies in business or finance. "To be honest, my entire commitment is based on it being a good opportunity for me personally," said Bozzo. "Going to another school I might not get the same kind of playing time or money. UMass was the first school to talk to me so they were my first choice." For Hurricanes’ head coach Thomas Milne, the lesson taken is that patience is important and school packages follow no timetable. He thinks too many players surrender their dreams prematurely. "Too many parents and kids want to get on with school and think it is a sprint," said Milne. "It’s a marathon. Hockey Canada says you can play until 20 so why not stay and see what happens." For Bozzo, that game plan worked nicely.

Kolbe’s Dajia accepts Big Green offer JOHN CUDMORE jcudmore@yrmg.com It was going to take one rather significant development to get Katerina Dajia to not take a year off between high school and university. An opportunity to attend an Ivy League school did the trick. The Grade 12 student at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Secondary School in Aurora made a verbal commit to attend Dartmouth College after seriously considering a year away from the books. The opportunity to play for Big Green and former Canadian national team coach Laura Schuler on the ECAC team was too enticing to turn down. "I had some CIS (USport) options and was looking to take a year off because my goal was to play in the U.S. at a Division I level," said Dajia, who played her entire high school career for the Mustangs at the varsity level. "But when they offered me a spot I thought I could get the best education I can get and still play hockey." She visited the Hanover, New Hampshire campus last summer and made an official visit more recently, impressed by the cosy atmosphere of the prestigious school which has appeared in four women’s national championships since 2001, including three Frozen Four finals.

She plans to major in biology. Dajia’s steady work on the blue line has been a key to the Mustangs’ success which includes York Region championships appearances the past four seasons and two straight titles for the Aurora-based school. The Mustangs are seeded sixth for this week’s Ontario girls high school triple-A championships in Mississauga. "Kat is a solid, stay-at-home defenceman and a good leader," said Kolbe head coach Kate Treacy of her fourth-year defender, who was a league all-star the last time the YRAA offered a girls team when she was in Grade 9. "She’s probably been my best defenceman since Grade 9." The 17-year-old concurs that goal-prevention is her strong suit. "I play more of a defensive style," said Dajia, who collected two goals and five assists in helping the Lightning to a fourth place standing this season in the PWHL. "Positional, not flashy and get the job done kind of style." She knows the financial package from Dartmouth is just a starting point. The next phase is in her hands. "They told me to just keep working hard for when I come," said Dajia. "They’re not taking any passengers." Never mind that year away from school. She is back on the bus.

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Innovative 3-on-3 format Dangles its way to Aurora rink There’s lots going on outside the box, that’s for sure, starting with the single-loss elimination tournaments. Each win is worth money. Lose and go home. Emptyhanded. Thanks for coming. An upcoming event at Saugeen will pit a local men’s league team against one of the eight 3HL regulars in a play-in game prior to the actual tournament. A league all-star event to be held April 22 in Markham will include top players from each team in skills and games competitions. "We’re an open tablet to any new ideas," said Buys, who is also is the tournament co-ordinator for the Aurora stop. "It gives us a lot of freedom to do what we want. "Hopefully we’ve built something toward next year with some momentum. I think players are starting to recognize this league will take off. "There are some good players out there and the idea for this hockey is catchy enough, I think. It is a matter of time before we are recognized for trying to recapture that Canadian dream of what hockey can be as a fun and friend-

Spice up overtime? Who needs it? In the 3HL Tour, it is overtime all the time and the excitement levels are ratcheted up every shift. Launched in January, the firstyear project plays at a frenetic pace from first puck drop to the final buzzer in a fast-paced effort to appeal to hockey fans seeking a twist to their favourite sport. The National Hockey League has shown fans a rollicking good time with its three-on-three overtime format designed to force more decisions before the skills contest shootout divides three points. The fast-paced, high-energy format is skating into the Aurora Community Centre when the Aurora DangleFest faces off March 25. Action starts at 3 p.m. The eight-team tournament includes the host Newmarket Saints and Markham Millionaires battling for the winner’s share of a $15,000 purse. The winners split $7,000. It may not be every traditionalist’s idea of hockey, but there are

JOHN CUDMORE Cuddy Shark lots of tweaks to traditional game frame starting with the non-stop format and the fact an entire tournament can be contested in just a little more time that your typical NHL game. The tickets at $10 are fan-friendly, too. Here’s a taste: Games are 14 minutes of running time. There is a hurry-up face off rule and no icings of offsides. "The point of the league is to encourage offense and scoring opportunities," said P.J. Buys, a former Newmarket Hurricane who went on to play at the Canadian university level in British Columbia. "With the speed of play, one mistake quickly turns into a three-on-two or two-on-one."

ly experience." To that end, Buys said fans can expect a bit of off-ice entertainment and added appeal with a live band, magician, giveaways in "getting back to a hockey event". "If you can get quality hockey with the best of a junior hockey experience with quality of play, that is a good middle ground zone to reach," he said. "It’s taken time for fans but I think we’re starting to get some recognition." The season culminates with the 3HL Cup and a $50,000 purse in Oshawa in early May. Buys points to 20 to 25 former members of the Aurora Tigers, Newmarket Hurricanes and Stouffville Spirit scattered around the eight-team league, which also includes a few former NHLers. The Saints and Markham Millionaires are a first-round matchup starting at 3:40 p.m. Tickets start at $20.

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JOHN CUDMORE jcudmore@yrmg.com Nice guys do win awards. Whitby Fury forward Nik Coric was named the most gentlemanly player for the 2016-17 season, the Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Tuesday. The Newmarket resident finished third in league scoring with 79 points, including 56 assists, while receiving just four minutes in penalties

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HUMENIUK, Donald Walter May 4, 1945 - March 18, 2017 Passed away peacefully at the age of 7 1 a f te r a co u r a g e o u s b a t t l e w i t h Cancer at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, ON. Dearly b e l ove d h u s b a n d to D i a n e, l ov i n g f a t h e r o f D av i d a n d C h r i s t i n e a n d her husband Brandon Purcell. Cherished grandfather of Gavin and Ava (Purcell) and brother to Joanne Olsen and the late Marianne Dodd and loved by his many in-laws, nieces and nephews. We would also like to recognize the loving care from Dr. Mar y Beth Bourne and team and the numerous Doctors and nurses and the Stronach Cancer Centre and S o u t h l a k e R e g i o n a l H e a l t h Ce n t r e. The visitation will be held at Taylor Funeral Home, 524 Davis Drive, Newmarket (905) 898-2100, on Wednesday, March 29th from 6 p.m. 8 p.m. and the Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday March 30th - Visitation from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. followed by the Ser vice at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be made to the Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.taylorfh.ca

M c G A H O N , B a r b a ra J o a n . Pa s s e d away with her family by her side at Po r t Pe r r y H o s p i t a l o n Tu e s d a y March 21st, 2017 at the age of 76. Lo ve d w i fe o f Fa b i a n o f S e a g r a ve formerly of Newmarket for 55 years. Dear mother of Michael McGahon (late Connie) of Brooklin and Ta m m y M c G a h o n o f S e a g r a v e . Cherished grandmother of Amanda, Shaun, Michael and Tiffany. Barbara will be missed by her precious companion Boots, and will be fondly re m e m b e re d by m a ny f r i e n d s a n d ex tended family. Visitation at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby on Sunday (March 26th) from 12:00 N o o n u n t i l t i m e o f ce l e b r a t i o n o f life ser vice in the Barnes Chapel Sunday afternoon at 1:30. In memory of Barbara, memorial donations to the Salvation Army or t h e C a n a d i a n W i l d l i f e Fe d e r a t i o n would be appreciated by t h e f a m i l y. M e s s a g e s o f condolence and shared memories can be lef t for the family by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com

Genpak, a leading manufacturer of flexible packaging is looking for General Labourers to work at our Aurora location. We offer a very competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. Interested candidates please send resume to:

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HOELL, Erna Passed away peacefully at Dundurn Place on Sunday, March 12, 2017 in her 89th year. Dear wife of the late Walter Hoell. Loving mother of John (Judith) Hoell and Susan (Dan) Dicks. B e l o v e d g r a n d m o t h e r o f Ta t j a n a (Lee), Nick (Natalie), Heidi (Juanita), Andrew, Krista, Nicholas and greatgrandmother of Kaitlyn and Tanner. At Erna's request cremation has taken place. Donations in Erna's memor y may be made to the Hear t and Stroke Foundation.

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ROSS, Albert December 20, 1926 to March 17, 2017 WW II Veteran, King's Own Scottish Borderers; Ontario representative for the painters' union for 34 years. After being well-cared for in his later years, he passed away peacefully, at home, at the age of 90. Born in Aberdeen, Scotland and moved to Canada in 1954. Ontario representative for the painters' u n i o n fo r 3 4 ye a r s. A m a n w i t h a charmingly sarcastic wit, he was named a Lord and a Kentucky Colonel. He was also an avid golfer and soccer fan. Sur vived by second wife Demonna, stepdaughter Laurie, and step-granddaughters Grace and Sarah. He will be dearly missed by special friends John, Grant and the Au ro r a g a n g. E t e r n a l g r a t i t u d e t o the wonder ful PSWs and the great doctors and hospital staff who helped i n d i f f i c u l t t i m e s. A s p e c i a l t h a n k you to Dr. Ransom and the palliative care team. A celebration of Alber t's life to be held at a later date. STEVENS, Mary Elizabeth (nee Barber) Passed away peacefully at home in N e w m a r k e t , o n S u n d ay, M a rc h 1 9 , 2 0 1 7 , i n h e r 8 3 r d y e a r, a f t e r a prolonged illness. Loving wife of D r. D o n a l d fo r 5 9 + ye a r s. B e l ove d mother of Kathr yn (the late Gordon Thompson), Ann (Rick Ferguson) and Cameron ( Vicki White). Proud grandmother of ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mar y gra d u a te d f ro m G u e l p h Co l l e gi a te Vo c a t i o n a l I n s t i t u t e a n d l a t e r t h e University of Western Ontario pursuing a career as a secondar y s c h o o l t e a c h e r. S h e w a s v e r y involved in the community being a m e m b e r o f Tr i n i t y U n i t e d C h u rc h , t h e H o s p i t a l Au x i l i a r y, Pro b u s, multiple bridge groups and an inaugural member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Mary also enjoyed many summers spent cottaging on Lake of Bays. A celebration of Mary's life will be held at St. Andrew's Valley Golf Club, 4 Pinnacle Trail, Aurora, ON on Sunday, May 28 from 1p.m. until 4p.m Memorial donations may be made to Tr i n i t y U n i te d C h u rc h o r S o u t h l a k e Regional Health Centre Foundation.

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PATTIMORE: Audrey Winnifred - at Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Orillia on Saturday, March 18, 2017. A u d r e y ( Ty n d a l l ) P a t t i m o r e o f Beaverton was the beloved wife of the late Raymond Douglas Pattimore. Loved mother of Gail Hopkins (Larry) of Queensville and Doug Pattimore (Karen) of Stouffville. Grandmother of Jesse, Jamie, Jacob and Logan and greatgrandmother of Cole, Carter and Aliya. A celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date. If so desired, memorial donations, in memory of Audrey, to a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family. Online condolences are welcomed at www.manganfuneralhome.com

BARTUCCI, Antonio 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, Newmarket, on S a t u r d a y , M a r c h 1 8 , 2 0 1 7 . To n y Bar tucci, in his 74th year, beloved husband of Assunta. Loving father of Connie ( Tom) Minichiello, Franco (Kim) Bartucci and Lori (Jon) Bowman. Sadly missed by his 10 grandchildren, Courtney ( Tony James G r e c o ) , S t e p h a n i e ( Ad a m D a v i e s ) , Tomas, Joseph, Anthony, N icholas, C h r i s t o p h e r, A n d r e w, Pa r k e r, a n d Evan. The family received friends at R o d A b r a m s Fu n e r a l H o m e , 1 6 6 6 To t t e n h a m R o a d , To t t e n h a m , 905-936-3477 on Monday, March 20, 2 0 1 7 f r o m 7 - 9 p. m . a n d Tu e s d a y, March 21, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. to 1 : 3 0 p. m . M a s s o f C h r i s t i a n B u r i a l was held in St. James Church, Colgan at 2:00 p.m. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com

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NICKERSON, Ginette Marie September 24, 1963 - March 28, 2009 So caring, so lovely, So quiet and true, Are just a few words, How we define you. God shared you with us, And we're thankful, but yet, We miss you so much, Our Dear Ginette. ~ Your Loving Family

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Metroland Media NAPA, CA: Imagine the perfect day in California wine country made all the more so as my codriver and I glided up Napa’s Hwy. 29 in the all-new 2017 BMW 5 Series. It was sublime, with full sun and no cloud at about 14 C with people enjoying the Wine Train that runs down the centre of the highway, allowing passengers to get off and on at whatever winery they chose without worrying about drinking and driving – all very civilized. Pulling into the legendary Gott’s Roadside in St. Helena, there had to something like 200 people lined up for what might be the juiciest hamburgers and chicken on the planet. When I was there, Americans were celebrating Martin Luther King Day and everyone I saw seemed to have a smile on their At almost five meters in length, the all-new seventh generation BMW 5 Series (5401 xDrive model face. Yep, it was Napa at its best and, shown) boasts industry-leading technology. pulling into my favourite winery in the world, Cakebread Cellars BMW Canada will kick off both with standard all-wheel- with BMW’s own xDrive AWD sys(no wine tasting and driving by tem and adaptive mode driving the way), the new 5 Series fit right 2017 with the 530i xDrive and drive. They will be followed later in selection. in with the demographic of those 540i xDrive with starting prices of $61,500 and $69,000 respectively, the year by the range topping There is a new user intertaking the tour. M550i xDrive and the hybrid 530e face called iDrive 6.0 that, just xDrive. to mention a few, includes the Interestingly, the first BMW I latest Head-Up Display, upgraded owned (I had five until marriage Voice Control which incorporates and kids came along) was a 1975 natural speaking input and the 530i in Safari Beige and probably you-have-to-use-it-to-believe-it one of the best cars I ever owned Gesture Control. because it was so robust and reliAll this and more was revealed able. during the North American media But this is 2017 and we’re talk- launch of the new 5 Series in ing about the all-new, seventh southern California, where I was generation of the sedan that argu- able to experience both the 530i ably is the wellspring from which xDrive and 540i xDrive. all BMW mid-size sedan DNA is While it is considered to be drawn. mid-size, the new car is 36 mm And like all BMWs, it is at the longer than the outgoing model, forefront of technology including now stretching out to a full 4,935 The 2017 BNMW 5 Series has front, back and surround cameras the state-of-the-art chassis with mm or almost five metres. to help get in and out of tight spaces. Integral Active Steering coupled Bimmerphiles will notice Continued on W5

Rob Beintema Metroland Media

Keeping the sport in Kia’s Sportage With even Kia’s internal ordering sheets noting that the compact CUV niche is the most competitive segment in Canada, it’s not surprising that when they pulled the wraps off the fourth-generation 2017 Sportage at the LA Auto Show last year, the presenters stressed “absolutely nothing was spared”. And it shows. Under the watchful eye of design guru Peter Schreyer, a team in Frankfurt created a new, Eurocentric Sportage blending new curves and creases, new angles and edges. Kia’s trademark “tiger-nose” grille has been lifted higher, as have the new light assemblies, pulled up to sweep back along the outer edges of the hood. Larger fog lamp cutouts inevitably bring the Porsche Macan to mind, while bolder wheel arches and sharper lines accent the new aggressive stance on a choice of 17-19 inch wheels. The new Sportage isn’t any wider but a new, lower, wider opening in the front fascia improves cooling while emphasizing that this is already the widest contender in its segment. Yes, the new Sportage is a tad Continued on W2

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The 2017 Kia Sportage lineup adds content and premium appointments Continued from W1 bigger, with an incremental wheelbase stretch of 30 mm (1.2 in) that contributes to a 41 mm (1.6 in) increase in overall length. But it maintains its identity with its recognizable wheels-to-the-corners, tapered profile. This redesigned body package - edgier than it’s Tucson cousin, sexy to some, just plain kitschy to others - wraps around a stronger, quieter foundation that triples the amount of high-strength steel and other reinforcements for a 37 per cent increase in torsional rigidity. Inside, that small increase in exterior dimensions blends with careful interior repackaging to add a little more headroom and legroom in both front and back. Thinner pillars, more glass and an available panoramic sunroof with a 104 mm (4.1 in) wider opening, add to a more spacious interior ambiance. Behind the second row, the hatchback opens to a wider, larger luggage space, increased by almost 18 per cent from 739 litres to 869 litres. A simple and expedient relocation of the licence plate, up from the bumper to the tailgate, lowers lift-over height by about 50 mm (2 in), for fewer hernias and easier access. And that cargo room, already versatile with two-level storage, maximizes to 1,703

The Sportage also features LED light bar taillights, a more aerodynamic spoiler, and a reworked tailgate.

pocket. The 2017 Sportage lineup comes in a variety of trim levels with MSRPs ranging from around $25K-$40K. Most of the trim levels come with the standard normally aspirated 2.4-litre GDI four-cylinder engine making 181 hp and 175 lb/ft of torque mated to a six-speed Sportmatic automatic transmission. This workman-like engine was reconfig-

Sporty cues include the D-cut steering wheel, satin chrome highlights and a drivercentric angled console and centre stack with eight-inch display and navigation.

litres with the second row down (folding flatter than in its predecessor). Worthy of note, an available Smart Power Liftgate automatically opens the rear if you simply stand behind the vehicle for a few seconds with the key fob in your purse or

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SPECS AT A GLANCE BODY STYLE: Compact crossover DRIVE METHOD: Front engine, six-speed Sportmatic automatic, DynaMax Intelligent all-wheel drive ENGINE: 2.0-litre Twin-Scroll turbocharged T-GDI four-cylinder (237 hp and 260 lb/ft) FUEL ECONOMY:1 1.9/10.2L/100km (city/ hwy) CARGO: 869 litres, 1,703 litres with second row folded PRICE: SX $39,395, Freight ($1,725) not incl. WEBSITE: www.kia.ca

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Travelling two hours north of Montreal in late February to drive two of Ford’s most popular high performance vehicles seemed sort of crazy, but fun. Here’s the lineup ready for action in the snow.

Ford weathers winter’s last blast Jock McCleary

driving conditions. First up for me was the Focus RS. I drove this little monster late last year, but I didn’t have the chance to really push it. Little did I know, at the time, that the first time I got to really push it would be on an ice covered racetrack with a number of obstacles added to make all that little bit more challenging. The RS’s 2.3–litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine pushes out 350hp and 350 lb/ft of torque, which is a rather daunting amount of power to put down especially on ice. The RS has four different drive settings, but for this exercise we were to be keeping in the crazy – Drift Mode. While on the ice we were to be using stud-laden tires that would assist with what little traction was available. I was really surprised at how quickly the RS took off and especially when pushing it into corners. Just when you thought the car was about to lose traction and break free the intricate all-wheel-drive system would kick in and pull you back in line. This system doesn’t rely on front and rear differentials, but on its new torque vectoring

Metroland Media MECAGLISSE, Que. – Travelling two hours north of Montreal in late February to drive two of Ford’s most popular high performance vehicles seemed sort of crazy. Especially with the temperatures dropping and snow already packed into the already rough roads. Ford had taken a group of us to Mecaglisse Motorsport Park to put the new 2017 Focus RS and F-150 Raptor through its paces. This wasn’t your run of the mill test. This drive was to prove a point – that high performance vehicles can handle anything a Canadian winter can throw at it. Under the tutorage of some of Quebec’s best performance driving instructors we were encouraged to push both the RS and Raptor to a level that I was certainly not accustomed to nor would I ever normally dare push so hard under such weather and

system. Two clutches at the rear axle allow up to 70 per cent of the power to be sent to one wheel or it can act like a limited slip differential. Beyond this ability, it dabs the brake on the inside rear wheel to reduce understeer and keeps the vehicle on track. Driving on the ice was the best demonstration of the system, it built confidence in the

RS and did encourage me to push it that little bit harder. Once off the ice I was put into another RS fitted with the winter tires that come as part of the regular package. Driving around local countryside was to prove the RS’s winter capabilities even more. Continued on W4

With 350 hp and 350 lb/ft of torque matched to an efficient all-wheel-drive system, the Ford Focus RS was more than a match for snow going.

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Canadian climate is no problem for Ford Continued from W3 The roads were rough and partly covered with ice and snow making the surface even rougher than normal. Here is where it really proved itself. It stuck to the roads with ease and handled the bumps and potholes in its stride. The technology that has been poured into this car is remarkable, the way the drive modes adjust power, suspension settings and overall handling is incredible, especially when married up to the six speed manual gearbox. After the Focus RS experienced I was switched over to the F-150 Raptor. Unlike the RS, this was my first time behind the wheel of the new Raptor and what a christening it was to be. We were led out to a deep snow covered track that meandered through the tight wooded area around Mecaglisse. Again under expert instruction we were introduced to the nuances of the Rapture, the different mode settings and handling characteristics. From the minute you press the start button on this beast you know it means business. Its heavily tuned 3.5 litre, EcoBoost V6 engine

sounds superb when you mash the pedal and the vehicle response is just as aggressive. The wintery off-road course we were on was tight and precise, but with the Raptor in Baja Mode, it made a breeze of the deep snow, holes and axle articulating bumps while keeping all on board comfortable and fairly stable. The off-road prowess of the Raptor is incredible with every obstacle in its way traversed with ease. On road it is just as agile, the new 10-speed gearbox is super smooth and actually uses all 10 gears. Even with its higher body the Raptor stays flat in corners, even when being pushed a little more than it should be. This program really opened my eyes to the capability of both the Focus RS and F-150 Raptor. Usually vehicles that are categorized in a niche market are seen as play things or boy-racer mobiles, but trust me both these vehicles are more than capable of roaring into winter, accelerating all the way through and still be as capable when the snow and ice have melted far behind them.

Making its North American debut at the upcoming New York Auto Show, the Type R-badged Honda Civic is the most powerful, quickest, fastest and most agile Civic ever.

Honda Civic Type R stars in New York Honda took the wraps off one of the most anticipated models in its history with the unveiling of the production 2017 Civic Type R at the recent Geneva Motor Show earlier this month. The long-awaited Civic Type R will join two global Honda debuts at the upcoming New York Auto Show in April. With an MSRP in the mid-$30k range, this is the first ever The Type R will feature a high performance 2.0-litre turbocharged powertrain, substantially upgraded body and chassis, and other track-ready, Nurburgring-tuned and tested performance components.

Arguably the most powerful and competent off-road light duty pickup in the world, the snows of Quebec proved little bother during a recent winter testing event by Ford at Mecaglisse Motorsport Park.

In addition to Type R, the all-new Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid and Honda Clarity Electric will make their worldwide debuts at the 2017 New York International Auto Show. The two all-new, electrified Honda vehicles will make Clarity the first vehicle series to offer customers an expanded array of electrified vehicle choices with fuel cell, battery electric and plugin hybrid powertrains wrapped in a sporty, spacious and comprehensively equipped five-passenger midsize sedan. — Metroland Wheels

27th annual Toronto Motorcycle Springshow 2017 The 27th annual Toronto Motorcycle Springshow 2017 rolls into the International Centre in Mississauga March 25 and 26, just in time to get you suited up with everything you’ll need when the riding season begins. Novice rides and veteran bikers can shop for great deals on new and used bikes, riding gear, find amazing items to accessorize bikes and check out all the latest products on display. George Elliott Clarke, author of The Motorcyclist will be in attendance while huge dealer displays featuring new motorcycles and accessory superstores are located in Hall 2. That dream bike just might be in the giant used bike clearance sale. And the 2017 Pickers Market has an immense selection of hard to find items from vendors specializing in used parts and rare spares for your new, ongoing, or next project bike. All the major clubs and associations, rides and rallies will have exhibits so you can plan your riding season. Check out the Rider Training Meg-

Hoping to repeat last year’s success, the 27th annual Toronto Motorcycle Springshow 2017 wheels into the International Centre in Mississauga March 25 and 26. (File photos from 2016 by Rob Beintema, Metroland Media)

abooth and sign up with one of the six Rider Training Schools and they’ll have you riding and loving it with the confidence of a seasoned rider. There are displays of racing motorcycles - MX, Flat Track, Off Road - and Road Racing ‘Stars of Tomorrow’ feature displays. Vintage and Classic Bikes are featured in the super popular ‘Classics on the Red Carpet’. Other displays include touring bikes, retro bikes and café racers. The Editors’ Choice Awards (The Eddy’s) will recognize some incredible riders deserving of recognition as nominated by the editors of Canada’s top publications. Outrageous Custom Showbikes will be taking it to the limit this year as they compete for the big cash in the $20,000 competition. With new classes for Bobbers, Baggers & Café bikes, there’s more big cash to be won by the top bikes. For more info check http://motorcyclespringshow.com — Metroland Wheels

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Level of sophistication and technology far exceeds expectations Continued from W1 immediately the light-surround headlights are now attached directly to the signature kidney grille with LED Adaptive headlights standard. L-shaped rear LED lights are also standard. Eagle-eyed Bimmer spotters will know four-cylinder engined models (530i) comes with circular tailpipes while six-cylinders (540i) and models with the M Sport package are trapezoidal.

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LEFT: Despite its size, the 2017 BMW 5 Series (5401 xDrive model shown) is aerodynamically very smooth with little drag at the rear. RIGHT: Just a touch of a button on the centre console allows the driver to select four very different driving modes.

There are no less than 13 exterior colours. The available 20-way Multi-Contour front seats have - get ready - eight different massage modes each sub-divided into three intensity settings, thanks to 20 air chambers built into the seat backs and

cushions. The 530i boasts an all-new 2.0-litre direct injection twin turbo inline four-cylinder with 248 hp and 258 lb/ft of torque while the 540i has a 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder engine with twin turbos and direct injec-

Any previous BMW owner will feel right at home with the gauges and switchgear placed exactly right for the driver.

tion for 335 hp and 332 lb/ft of torque resulting in 0-100 km/h times of 6.0 and 4.8 seconds respectively. Both models have an eight-speed automatic transmission. Our planned driving route included climbing up into the mountains east of San Francisco, which were closed due to heavy rains and mudslides resulting in the perfect excuse to head to Napa. The latest version of BMW’s xDrive further contains over- and understeer to the point my co-driver and I could not tell (even thought we tried a few violent lane changes) what wheels were taking the torque. It was that stable. We made a lot of use of the Driving Dynamics Control (DDC) which is accessed by switches on the centre console offering a choice of Comfort, Sport and Eco Pro with the latter two enhancing power and chassis settings to adapt to road conditions. Optional is a fourth DDC mode called Adaptive, which molds steering, shocks and chassis to driver inputs. One thing I can’t leave out is the navigation system and its ability to see traffic problems ahead. Coming back from Napa on the morning after Martin Luther King Day for an 11:50 a.m. flight, there are really only two ways to go – the Bay Bridge or Golden Gate Bridge. Looking at the interactive map in horror, with every route to the Bay Bridge in red

(meaning stop and go), the system would think and plot out a new route almost by the minute. Normally I would have expected to be leaving at 7:30 a.m. to get to the airport by 11 a.m., but we were there by 10 a.m. – magic. There is so much more to the new 5 Series, but I’ll leave that to readers who can discover all this and more when they book a test drive.

SPECS AT A GLANCE BODY STYLE: Mid-size, luxury sports sedan DRIVE METHOD: Front-engine, all-wheeldrive, eight-speed automatic transmission ENGINE: 530i, 2.0-litre twin turbo, direct injection inline four-cylinder (248 hp, 256 lb/ ft); 540i, 3.0-litre twin turbo, direct injection inline six-cylinder (335 hp, 332 lb/ft) FUEL ECONOMY: (Premium) 2.0-litre, 10.5/7.4/9.1L/100 km city/highway/combined; 3.0-litre, 11.4/7.8/9.8L/100 km CARGO: 540 litres PRICE: (Starting price) 530i Drive, $61,500; 540i xDrive, $69,000 WEBSITE: www.bmw.ca

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