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Yellow Brick House executive director, Lorris Herenda, is applauding a report from Vaughan’s integrity commissioner, Suzanne Craig, calling attention to the problem of sexual harassment in the workplace.

Workplace harassment too common LISA QUEEN lqueen@yrmg.com The former Vaughan employee, who complained she was sexually harassed by Vaughan’s dis-

graced ex-deputy mayor Michael Di Biase, is far from alone, city integrity commissioner Suzanne Craig said. Such conduct is a concern at workplaces far and wide, she said.

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struggling to address the prevalence of inappropriate sexual conduct," Craig said in her report, saying the time is right to tackle

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Bathurst Street closed until the end of July SIMON MARTIN smartin@yrmg.com If you were counting on Bathurst Street to reopen in the near future, the news is not good. York Region Director of Capital and Delivery Salim Alibhai said repairs started on the road in East Gwillimbury and King May 23 and it will likely be closed from Green Lane to Morning Sideroad until the end of July as construction ensues. It’s been less than a year since the $32 million Bathurst Street reconnection project opened and yet significant problems with the road were discovered May 5 after "embankment slippage". Heavy rains caused soil erosion around a large culvert that runs underneath the road. "We closed the road in the interest of public safety," Alibhai

said. The portion of road in question is just north of Green Lane. Alibhai said the road is about 30 feet above the ground. A large steel culvert runs from one side of the road to the other. Above the culvert there is a retaining system that works like a barrier to keep the road in place. Alibhai said the danger is once the wall has slipped, it won’t be able to retain the road. "We haven’t narrowed down the cause of the failure," Alibhai said. He said the roadway will be excavated down to the culvert to help understand what happened. While they only have to excavate a small portion of the road, Alibhai said it is painstaking work due to the height of the road at the location. "It’s not like new road conl See ROAD, page 2

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Bathurst Street between Morning Sideroad and Green Lane remains closed after this month’s rains.

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Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Elementary School in Sharon will hold a closing ceremony on June 3.

With summertime just around the corner, it’s a bittersweet time of year at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Elementary School. This will be its last year at the Morton Avenue location where teachers have been educating students since 1959. The school will close at the end of June. A new school facility will open in the new subdivision on 801 Murrell Blvd. in September. To help mark the end of an era, Our Lady of Good Counsel will host a school closing ceremony on

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here." The mass will be celebrated by Father Roy Roberts at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish. Following the mass, special guests school trustee Theresa McNicol, York Catholic District School Board director of education Patricia Preston and East Gwillimbury Mayor Virginia Hackson will deliver brief speeches. The open house will allow community members to tour the school one last time, view various displays highlighting the school’s history and provide an opportunil See SCHOOL, page 2

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Town Page NEXT CWC/COUNCIL MEETINGS Committee of the Whole Council - June 6 at 10 a.m. Special Council - June 6 following CWC Council - June 6 at 3 p.m.

Electoral Review Update

Agendas for the June 6th meetings will be available at noon on June 2nd at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/agendas. For more information, please contact the Clerk’s Department at clerks@eastgwillimbury.ca.

Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 10 a.m. Council Chambers

UPCOMING PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE Sharon Village Trail and Manor Hampton Park Development May 25, 2017 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Civic Centre Residents are invited to attend and provide feedback on the proposed trail and park. Staff will be available to answer any questions. For more information about these projects, please visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/projects. If you are unable to attend the meeting, you can send your comments or questions to Frank Mazzotta, Manager of Parks Development and Operations at fmazzotta@eastgwillimbury.ca.

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struction," he said. "We will work as fast as we can. It’s difficult work but doable." The new road has an additional lane, allowing slower traffic to climb uphill without delaying other traffic. Intersection improvements were made at Green Lane West, Morning Sideroad and Highway 11. Each of the three newly constructed culverts along Bathurst were also built as wildlife crossings, allowing animals to safely pass under the road. The Bathurst street project was divided into two phases to account for the delay associated with archeological investigation of the aboriginal village site.

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Public Works services provided in East Gwillimbury are an integral part of our residents’ everyday lives. Thank you to all who work behind the scenes to keep our Town working smoothly!

SHARON TEMPLE UPCOMING EVENTS A Heritage Celebration Join Sharon Temple for the Second Annual Heritage Celebration for a night of great entertainment, hors d’oeurves, wine, craft beer, and history. Tickets are $100 each, with the proceeds going to the care and maintenance of the Sharon Temple National Historic Site and Museum. Purchase tickets online at www.snapd.at/pew3xja. Culture Days Info Session Interested in getting involved with Culture Days but not sure how? Come out to the information session to find out all you need to know! May 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Sharon Temple.

CHAMBER LUNCHEON Please join the East Gwillimbury Chamber of Commerce to hear from Mayor Virginia Hackson about the vision, goals, and strategic plans for our Town and how they are shaping the future of our community. Monday, June 26, 2017 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Silver Lakes Golf & Conference Centre 21114 Yonge St.

Spring is here, boulevard by-law reminder The Town has a by-law to regulate the construction, maintenance, and protection of boulevards within the Town. The by-law outlines acceptable planting/landscaping on municipal boulevards. For more information about the by-law visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/blvdbylaw.

Mount Albert Sports Day June 1 to 4 June 1 is Community Appreciation Day, all rides are a toonie! 5 km run, BBQ, midway, slo-pitch tournament. Early bird tickets can be purchased at The Corner Decor & More. www.mountalbertsportsday.com

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Tickets are $45 plus HST. Make your reservation today by contacting the East Gwillimbury Chamber of Commerce office to register at 905-473-8447 or at www.egcoc.org.

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East Gwillimbury Food Pantry In collaboration with Network North, East Gwillimbury Public Library is hosting a Food Pantry for families and individuals in need. Information on employment supports, housing assistance, and other community services will be available. Open once a month from 10:00am-2:00pm, Holland Landing Branch, lower floor. Next date: Saturday, May 27

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To allow for Mount Albert Sports Day, the following road closures will be taking place next weekend: Friday, June 2 from 4 p.m. until Sunday, June 4 at 7 p.m. • Main Street (from Centre St. on the east to Victoria St. on the west) Saturday, June 3 from 8 to 10 a.m. • Main Street • Centre Street • Doane Road Intersection • King Street To allow for the 11th Annual Tour de Speed Youth Bicycle Race, the following road closures will be taking place next weekend: Saturday, June 3 from 8 to 10 a.m. • Catering Road • Boag Road

COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS Walk for Angelman Syndrome - May 27 at 10 a.m. at Fairy Lake Park. Pre-register at www.angelman.org/walk. EG Gardeners Spring Plant and Bake Sale - May 27 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Mount Albert Community Centre. Start your garden with great plants at great prices! St. James the Apostle Anglican Church Annual Yard Sale - May 27 from 9 a.m. to noon at 18794 Leslie St. in Sharon. Sharon-Hope United Church Silent and Live Auctions - May 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. at 18648 Leslie St. in Sharon. Tickets are $5 and include admission, your bidding number and refreshments. Call 905-478-2231 for tickets. Easter Seals Run/Walk - May 28 at Riverwalk Commons in Newmarket. For more information or to register visit www.eastersealsrun.com. Forest Ontario - May 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Port Bloster Community Hall in Pefferlaw. This is a free information night to learn about managing the impacts of emerald ash borer. For more information visit www.forestontario.ca/eabyork. Sharon-Hope United Church Wedding Display and Bridal Tea June 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 18648 Leslie St. in Sharon. Enjoy wedding attire, customs, and music through the decades. For more information visit bethcowieson@gmail.com. Holland Landing Lions Club Trunk/Boot Sale - June 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sports Complex. If you would like to reserve a vendor spot please contact Rita Wieland at 905-895-6192 or e-mail schimela@rogers.com.

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ty for visitors to mingle and reminisce. In the early 1950s, Bishop Francis Morrocco introduced the idea of co-op housing in the village of Sharon. By 1955, 23 families had purchased building lots along Morton Avenue, and by 1957 most of the homes were completed by people who worked together to build the houses while also working at their regular jobs in Toronto. Children living in these homes were originally bused to St. John Catholic School in Newmarket. The co-op group saw the need for a Catholic school in Sharon and formed the East Gwillimbury Separate School Board. In the fall of 1959, Our Lady of Good Counsel opened with two classrooms and 61 students. As the population continued to grow in Sharon, the school was expanded to six classrooms in 1965, and in 1981 an addition with five classrooms, a library and a gymnasium was built.

"Several of our staff members, as well as parents, uncles, aunts, and even grandparents of our current students previously attended Our Lady of Good Counsel and have happy memories from their time here." – Principal Van Quinn The mass will be held at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish at 10 a.m. with the open house following at the from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. "It will provide a chance to say goodbye before moving to our new school facility in September," Quinn said. The new school will feature a daycare facility, outdoor classroom, soccer field and asphalt play area. What happens to the property on 23 Morton Ave. remains to be seen. If the Catholic board does not intend to use the school site, it could declare it surplus and municipalities and other local school boards would have an opportunity to purchase it at fair market value.

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Local dairy farmers won’t be cowed by Trump SIMON MARTIN smartin@yrmg.com The life of dairy farmer is not sexy. It consists of milking cows 365 days a year for decades on end. A vacation? Not likely. You’ll be hard-pressed to fit in an afternoon wedding in between milking sessions. That secluded lifestyle was thrust into the public eye last month when U.S. President Donald Trump spoke out against the Canadian dairy supply management system. It certainly was surprising for Whitchurch-Stouffville dairy farmer Brad Hulshof. He is one of around 25 dairy farmers left in York Region. "I don’t think any dairy farmer was expecting to get shots fired from the U.S. president," Hulshof said. Schomberg dairy farmer John Phillips says the Canadian Dairy industry is often misunderstood. "I’m surprised and not surprised," he said. "We didn’t do anything wrong." All of it sudden it seems politicians in the United States and Canada find milk great again as it becomes somewhat of a political football. Conservative Party leadership favourite Maxime Bernier’s most talked about policy is his plan to phase out supply management in Canada’s milk, chicken and egg business. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had to come out in defence of the country’s supply management system after Trump’s comments and the fuss it stirred. "It was a surprising turn of events that brought agriculture to the forefront," Hulshof said. "The (supply management) system works really well. We are the envy of the dairy farming world." Trump made his comments in Wisconsin, which is the dairy engine of the United States. Grassland Dairy Products had announced that it would be reducing its milk intake. As a result, 75 U.S. dairy farms would need to find another place to sell their milk. They took aim at the Canadian dairy industry for creating a new classification of milk to compete against

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The Hulshof family have been dairy farmers in Stouffville for 50 years. Brad Hulshof, along with other farmers, aren’t too worried about U.S president Donald Trump’s tough talk toward the Canadian dairy industry. milk proteins that were largely imported to Canada. Hulshof didn’t think the criticism held much weight. Milk proteins, or diafiltered milk, wasn’t covered in the NAFTA agreement so U.S. producers had unfettered access to the Canadian market. As the demand for this product became greater, the dairy farmers decided they had to do something. "We competitively priced our dairy to match them," Hulshof said. Phillips echoed that sentiment. He said Canada’s supply management system ensures that there isn’t an overproduction of milk which can lead to a market crash in the industry. "The United States have bailed out dairy twice in the last 20 years," he said. The Canadian government doesn’t have to give any money to

"It was a surprising turn of events that brought agriculture to the forefront. The (supply management) system works really well. We are the envy of the dairy farming world."

is it is a highly perishable product, so if processors say they can’t take anymore product there’s not a lot farmers can do with it, von Massow said. While some claim the supply management system makes the cost of milk higher than it is in the United States, von Massow said Canadians pay more for food across the board than people in the United States. Canadians pay more for beef, bread and pop, which are industries that don’t have supply management. One final benefit of the system in Canada is the animal welfare aspect of it. "We don’t have the same number of large, 1,000-cow dairies as they do in the United States," he said. "Cows in Canadian dairies on average live longer and are productive longer. We don’t push them as hard."

– Brad Hulshof, Whitchurch-Stouffville dairy farmer keep farmers afloat, he said. What mystifies Hulshof is that the United States actually has a trade surplus with Canada when it comes to dairy products. "We allow import into our country," he said. "There are lots of imports that still come in." The Dairy Farmers of Ontario pointed out in the wake of Trump’s comments that the United States enjoys a significant trade surplus in the dairy trade. According to the DFO, the trade surplus was roughly $445 million in 2016. While supply manage-

ment works well for the dairy farmers, there are many who think it is a bad system for the consumer. York University economics professor Bernie Wolf is one who is anti-supply management. He said the problem is Canadians end up paying an artificially high price for milk because the system doesn’t allow for market forces to drive down the price. "That has the most impact on the poor people in society," he said. Another unseen cost of the system, according to Wolf, is that the Canadian

government has to sacrifice other things while making international trade agreements to protect the "sacred cow" that is Canadian dairy. If Canadians could see what we gave up to protect our national dairy industry, they might not be in favour of the system, Wolf said. Not every economist agrees. University of Guelph economics professor Mike von Massow said the current system is working well. "The benefits accrue to dairy producers and rural communities," he said. The problem with dairy

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Youngster turns heads in Pokemon world Town to make ward decision $50,000 in cash prizes, scholarships and merchandise, the Roanoke Pokemon Regional Championships is one of only 16 regionallevel tournaments taking place across North America this season and are a critical step on the yearlong journey to earn an invitation to the Pokemon World Championships. Each year, the Pokemon Organized Play tournament series draws hundreds of thousands of Pokemon players to compete at various local league events and sanctioned tournaments throughout North America. For more information on future tournaments including dates, locations, prizes, and tournament rules and regulations, visit www.pokemon.com/play.

SIMON MARTIN smartin@yrmg.com Grade 3 Sharon resident Benny Billinger was turning heads in the Pokemon world earlier this month. After a weekend of headto-head Pokemon Trading Card Game battles on May 6 to 8, Benny took home first place in the junior division. The regional championships were held in Roanoke, Va. with thousands of supporters in attendance. Along with the coveted top finish, Benny also secured valuable championship points that count toward a potential invite to the 2017 Pokemon World Champions in Anaheim, Calif. this August. With more than 1,000 players competing for a portion of up to

of their final report to council last year. The consultants recommended council move to a ward system that would feature three wards - Holland Landing, Queensville-Sharon and Mount Albertrural - in the 2018 election, with two councillors each. In the following election in 2022, there would be five wards, as the Holland Landing and QueensvilleSharon wards would be split and the Mount Albert rural ward would remain intact. Town staff responded to the consultants’ report earlier this year with a report recommending East Gwillimbury not move to a ward system in 2018, but add two more at-large councillors.

SIMON MARTIN smartin@yrmg.com East Gwillimbury council’s decision on the electoral review could come sooner rather than later. Town staff are reviewing the information gathered about the electoral review with respect and will present their report at the June 6 council meeting. The report will recap all of the information that council has received to date on the electoral review to assist council in its deliberations. It is expected that council will decide on the review at the June 20 council meeting. Consultants Andrew Sancton and Tim Cobban delivered details

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Weathered flags should be grounded With Canada Day celebrations, marking the 150th year in our nation’s history, rapidly approaching, flags will be flying from coast to coast. In many cases, bright, pristine Canadian flags will be front and centre at legions, government offices, businesses, and private residences. They’ll be prominent at countless special events and even attached to cars and trucks. And, unfortunately, there might be a few cases where our cherished symbol looks less than pristine, maybe even a bit ragged and threadbare. It might surprise some to It might surprise realize that there are some pretty specific rules regardsome to realize ing the display of our nation emblem, the Maple that there are Leaf. Policies are in place to some pretty govern how the flag is flown specific rules from everything from attaching it to a vehicle or regarding the building, to suspending it above a street, or using it display of our on a flagpole. nation emblem, For example, if a flag is suspended a street, the Maple Leaf. the rule is: above "The upper part of the leaf (the points of the leaf) should face north in an east-west street. "The upper part of the leaf should face east in a northsouth street." If you want to hang a flag flat against a surface, here’s the rule you’ll need to follow: "If hung horizontally, the upper part of the leaf (the points of the leaf) should be up and the stem down. "If hung vertically, the flag should be placed so that the upper part of the leaf points to the left and the stem to the right from the point of view of the observer facing the flag." Want to fold your flag? The ceremonial folding of our national flag involves six to eight people following six specific steps. Has your flag seen better days? "When a flag becomes tattered and is no longer in a suitable condition for use, it should be destroyed in a dignified way." We’re not quite sure what constitutes a ’dignified’ disposal, but we do concur with the notion that the Maple Leaf should fly only in a pristine condition. To display Canada’s national flag is to demonstrate one’s patriotism and appreciation for our good fortune in being able to live in the best country on the planet. To display a weathered, shabby version is to do a disservice to this most important symbol of our nation.

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A round-up of reaction online The story: Markham tree-cutting woman pleads guilty, fined $4,500 They will do it and just pay the fine. We need trees and the more the better. Fine $10,000. if it keeps up. Cynthia Sanderson Private property should be private property. The only restriction on tree removal should be proection of waterways. Chris Gerow Stop cutting down trees!! What is wrong with people? Christina Gauci Roberts

The story: CUDDY SHARK: The Briars won’t be another golf victim of wrecking ball It’s all developers these days. The entire Buttonville Airport is closing and will soon become a high-rise development, the nearby intersection at Woodbine will become another Pacific Mall, and I bet my last dollar the Briars golf course will become just another forest of houses and semi-detached townhouses slammed into the ground six inches apart, sold to commuters who will sleep here but play NO part in the community. Jim Lynch Dont believe that ..i have a feeling a golf course it wont be for too long .I think that land wil be made into condos or other developments Tanya Preston

The story: East Gwillimbury gets set for OMB battle at Yonge and Green Lane They should wait until the town’s plans are complete. However, from past experience I have found that the devloper will do whatever they want because the consequences are minimal and it’s worth the minimal fine (slap on the wrist) for the end resut ($$$$) Debbie White

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Green space should be protected Re: Thornhill’s Ladies Golf Club of Toronto selling two parcels of land, April 17. I was very disheartened when I read the above story in the Thornhill Liberal. I live on Bayview just across from the golf course at Landmark. We enjoy looking out our window at the wonderful view we get and the changing seasons. It’s great watching the geese and ducks as well when they are around. Just last year thanks to Councillor Burke we got signs put up to watch for geese crossing as I had seen a couple of them get hit/run over by speeding traffic as they crossed the street to and from the golf course. I understand the need for the golf club to secure its future but is selling to a developer the right way? I think public opinion should also be taken on this as it affects those living in the area. We have enough of highrise construction going on in the area when real estate prices are at a ridiculous high price. Townhomes are being built on John Street at the start the price was around $800K and when I look at the developer’s website now they indicate starting price is $1.4M. Who has so much money to buy a townhome at such a price though it is nearly sold out. I don’t think it is worth the money. Highrise buildings are built and then does anybody see how many are vacant as the owner doesn’t actually live there but buys for investment and rents it out or waits to sell it at a still higher price. As well do we really need the additional traffic, pollution, etc. A lot of our green space is being destroyed to make way for homes and highrises and it isn’t even affordable housing. We need to protect our environment and wildlife. I request the club and its members to give careful consideration before selling the land or what it will be used for. Develop it into a nice park connecting it to Pomona Mills Park with walking/jogging/cycling trails and a park for children to play in - well lit and with benches. Kanizehn Patel Thornhill

We should have faith in defence minister After reading Thomas Walkom’s article and all the readers’ letters on Harjit Sajjan, one must conclude that resignation is unwarranted since his role in Operation Medusa was critical to its success. As Walkom notes, it was

• LETTERS • l GET CONNECTED Have a comment on these or any other community issues? Email us at newsroom@yrmg.com Sajjan’s experiences and insights as an undercover Vancouver drug cop and military reservist that enabled him to shape intelligence gathering and analysis. His background and insight into criminal networks made him singularly useful in dealing with complicated affairs in Afghanistan. Indeed, according to the top Canadian commander in Afghanistan at the time, Brig. Gen. David Fraser, Sajjan’s "analysis was so compelling that it drove a number of large-scale theatre-resourced efforts, including Operation Medusa," and furthermore that he was "the best single Canadian intelligence asset in theatre ... personally (fusing) broad sources of information into an extremely coherent picture upon which most of the formation’s major operations were based." Clearly, Sajjan was not just one of many architects, but arguably THE chief architect for Operation Medusa, without whose insights and leadership the operation might not have succeeded. Though he humbly accepts his role as one among many worthy contributors, he is justifiably proud of his part. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has confidence in his defence minister, and so should we. Salvatore (Sal) AmentaStouffville Schools should foster love of science, discovery Re: Is Science Class Failing Students?, May 11.I couldn’t agree more with your article or with Chris McGowan’s comments. I can only speak from my experience as an elementary school teacher as I haven’t had the opportunity to work at the secondary level. I have a BSc. in biomedicine with post secondary courses in chemistry, biology, physics and calculus to name a few. Despite this I am not the science teacher for my school even though I may have the only BSc. on staff. The reason, we need to be jacks of all trades, teaching subjects in which we have no or limited experience, (think drama or dance). Another issue at the elementary level is the inability to have engaging science activities or experiments with our students. I am forever trying to find appropriate science experiments to do with my class in a room with no science equipment or the space for 30 students to appropriately work. This is despite the fact that there is an empty room designed for science, (sinks, outlets, a large work space) where I

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work. There is also the issue of a lack of funding at our level to purchase scientific materials to thoroughly engage our students. These hands-on materials can be expensive but instead of spending our money on these materials, we are buying countless iPads and other tech that may be a distraction instead of an inspiration. In our day and age, we should be doing all we can to hook our young minds to explore our world through scientific exploration and discovery. The reality? We are stuck using outdated textbooks, having access to limited materials for instruction and not having teachers instructing in the fields in which they studied. David Moore Keswick

Police should work with, not against, citizens Re: LETTER TO THE EDITOR: What does police campaign say about community?, May 11. Well said, Paul Stevens. I’ve had several conversations with residents in my community that feel the very same way. Policing in Ontario is not what it used to be; there’s a separation between citizens and police, especially with initiatives like the "We’re on board, are you?" campaign. I think it’s sad that law enforcement has stooped to riding buses to peer down into our vehicles in an attempt to catch us doing something wrong. Does the YRPS really have the money in their budget to spy on us? Instead of exhausting money and manpower on reducing our freedoms, how about working with, instead of against, the community to build trust and a mutual respect? It’s no wonder that citizens are filming police interaction at every opportunity; the trust that we all expect and deserve has gone out the window. There used to be a time when I was proud and relieved to see a police officer. Now, I tense up wondering if he/she is eyeballing me to try and find a reason to ticket me. Did I leave my indicator on long enough while I changed lanes? Are all of my numerous brake bulbs working? Am I allowed to sip my coffee, change my radio station, or scratch an itch while I’m driving? Perhaps the potential revenue is too irresistible? Sadly, it makes you wonder ... Mark Chisholm Aurora

What does pride mean to you? To me, it’s pride in my sexuality, family and in my community. To someone else, it might be pride in their culture, their gender identity, their disability, or pride in being an ally to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community. Pride has no single face, no single definition, no single experience and knows no boundaries. Pride can be strong, pride can and is about being authentic, pride can be liberating, pride can be loving yourself and who you see in the mirror, but pride can also be scary. Pride can leave someone who is questioning their sexual orientation and/or gender identity and expression completely immobilized. It can also be isolating, confusing and frightening for the family, friends and allies of those whom identify and may be coming out at LGBTQ. Pride is about being able to stand proud in your own community and know that the support, resources and education is available. Pride is about continually building our region into a safe space for the LGBTQ community and beyond, making sure our region reflects and celebrates its diversity and ensuring inclusion for individuals. Someone you know and love is LGBTQ and may not have the courage to stand proud in celebration of their authentic self. With Pride in the 905 right around the corner, there are several opportunities for residents of York Region to celebrate love, diversity, inclusion and basic human rights throughout the month of June. This is an opportunity to show your support for those who need it the most. To kick things off this year, join Pflag - York Region’s LGBTQ support, resource and education network - for the first annual York Region Family Pride. Pflag, with the support and partnership of the Town of Richmond Hill, will host the first pride event of 2017 in York Region, which will provide a fun and welcoming safe space where you can teach your little ones and family members about inclusion and the diversity in sexual orientation and gender identity and expression. Join us on June 3 at Town Park in Richmond Hill, next to Elgin Barrow Arena, from noon to 4 p.m. for an event that will be jam-packed with entertainment for the whole family. Enjoy the unbelievable Doo Doo the International Clown, the Magic of Aaron Matthews, kids DJ Dance Parties, bouncy castles, community partners, games and so more. Amanda Knegje is president of Pflag York Region.

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Di Biase could get severance despite harassment finding ADAM MARTIN-ROBBINS amartinrobbins@yrmg.com Vaughan Deputy Mayor Michael Di Biase could pocket several months in severance pay despite abruptly resigning last week after the integrity commissioner found he sexually harassed a city employee. The revelation came Tuesday, May 23 during a special committee of the whole meeting held to address Integrity Commissioner Suzanne Craig’s damning 28-page report, released on the city’s website Thursday, May 18. Maple/Kleinburg Coun. Marilyn Iafrate asked a number of pointed questions after Craig outlined the findings of an investigation into Di Biase’s conduct, triggered by a city employee’s complaint filed in January. Among her questions was whether Di Biase, who served on council nearly 30

commissioner during her investigation and in his public statement after the report was released. "While I have throughout maintained my innocence, I do not wish to be a distraction from the important work that is ahead for our council in protecting the interests of this city," he said in a statement issued last Thursday announcing his resignation. None of the allegations detailed in the integrity commissioner’s report have been tested in court. In her affidavit to the integrity commissioner, the complainant alleged Di Biase sexually harassed her multiple times between March and July 2016. "In each case, the respondent is alleged to have kissed the mouth of the complainant, without her consent and despite her objections. In four cases, the respondent also touched her breasts," Craig wrote in her report.

of the law," the policy says. The integrity commissioner can impose penalties, including suspending a councillor’s pay for up to 90 days, but she doesn’t have the power to remove a councillor from office. A councillor can, however, opt out of receiving a severance. The city hasn’t disclosed exactly how much money Di Biase is eligible to receive. After two decades in office, Di Biase lost the 2006 mayoral election. He returned to office as a regional councillor in 2010 and was re-elected in 2014 with enough votes to vault him into the deputy mayor’s seat. Di Biase wasn’t at the meeting and neither he nor his lawyer could be reached for comment about whether he’ll accept or decline severance pay. But he has repeatedly denied the allegations made against him both in his submissions to the integrity

years including a stint as mayor from 2000 to 2006, is entitled to severance pay. Claudia Storto, Vaughan’s deputy city manager of legal and human resources, said a review of the city’s policies revealed he’s eligible for such a payout. But it’s unclear, at this point, how much money he might get and whether he’d accept it. The city’s policy, established in May 2004, states that as of Dec. 1, 2003 any councillor who loses an election, completes a term of council and chooses not to run again or resigns his or her seat for any reason, is entitled to one month’s pay for each year of consecutive service up to a maximum of 24 months. Councillors don’t receive severance if they’re removed from office "by operation of the law," including being elected to federal or provincial office, or if they resign but would have been removed "by the operation

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The complainant also recorded a phone conversation she reportedly had with Di Biase on July 20, the day after one of the alleged instances of harassment. Craig’s report includes excerpts from the recording, including an exchange where Di Biase said, "... I will not do this anymore. But if you want to touch my breast, you can touch my breast. I give you my permission. How’s that?" "I take note of the respondent’s acknowledgement of the events, a lack of emphatic denial and the cavalier way he responded to the complainant’s accusations," Craig wrote in her report. "This is not the response I would expect from someone who is innocent of these allegations. Further, I find comments such as this to be patronizing and dismissive." In his response to the allegations in the report, Di Biase said he "has been the victim of entrapment." "The respondent (Di Biase) acknowledges that they kissed on the lips on several occasions, but that these acts were either initiated by the complainant or that it was consensual," Craig’s report states. "The respondent, otherwise, denies touching the complainant’s breasts or otherwise touching her inappropriately." Based on her findings, Craig concluded Di Biase’s actions "constitute sexual harassment and a breach of Rule 14 of the Code (of Ethical Conduct), which prohibits such harassment." Three of eight city councillors spoke out about the integrity commissioner’s findings at Tuesday’s meeting before voting to receive the report. "I want to thank the

complainant for having the courage to come forward and bring to light what I consider to be a most despicable act that far too often continues to take place in the workplace," Iafrate said. Thornhill Councillor Alan Shefman expressed similar sentiments. "I think this is indeed a sad day for the city," he said. "The report we have before us documents behaviour that is absolutely, in every way, abhorrent. As a member of this council, I would like to apologize to our employee who received the treatment described in the commissioner’s report. I’d also like to apologize to all the women employees of the city for having to work in an environment where sexual harassment has taken place, that is unacceptable." Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua - sitting beside Di Biase’s empty chair, where the nameplate had been blacked out - said "without exception, anyone who works for the City of Vaughan must be treated fairly ... in an environment free from discrimination, harassment and reprisal." Lifelong Vaughan resident Furio Liberatore, who has been critical of Di Biase about a proposed development impacting his property, expressed in a letter to council what others have said online and in emails. "The sexual harassment findings that were brought forward by the City of Vaughan integrity commissioner came with great shock and disappointment," he wrote. "To say that I am extremely disappointed by our deputy mayor, Michael Di Biase, is a great understatement. . My thoughts go out to the victim and (I) commend her for being so brave to come forward to tell her story."

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the issue. Craig’s efforts to shed light on the broader problem of sexual harassment in the workplace is being applauded by York Region women’s shelters. "Sexual violence (including harassment) in the workplace is like any form of violence against women. It’s gender-based violence and women experience it on a daily basis," Lorris Herenda, executive director of Yellow Brick House, said. "When you think of the prevalence of stats, that one in four women experience violence in their lives, you know that it is happening in workplaces as well." Victims, especially single parents, are often reluctant to report workplace sexual harassment for fear of losing their jobs, said Herenda, adding there are also male victims. "It’s putting somebody in a horrifying position," she said. While sexual harassment in the workplace has been an issue for

years, more victims are coming forward in light of legislation such as Bill 168, a 2010 amendment to Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act, aimed at better protecting workers, Herenda said. Workplaces and society need to put policies and laws in effect that properly support victims in coming forward and reporting harassment, Jehan Chaudhry, executive director of Sandgate Women’s Shelter, said. "There is harassment out there, sexual harassment, and everybody needs to find ways to make it easier for people who have experienced that to be able to talk about it and there not be reprisals," she said. Victims often struggle with feeling of fear, anger, denial, frustration, pain and even posttraumatic stress disorder, Chaudhry said. She applauded York Regional Police, which works with Sandgate to address issues such as sexual harassment.

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Volunteers help make town the great community it is In recognition of National Volunteer Week, April 23 to 29, the town held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Gala to thank the many volunteers in our community who generously dedicate their time in helping others and making our town a community. Although we formally gather only once a year to thank our volunteers, it is important to recognize the great work that is done all year long.

sports groups, assisting local seniors, or volunteering on a Town Advisory Committee. The Town Advisory Committees are established at the beginning of each term of council and are an essential part of planning for East Gwillimbury’s future. Current committees include Active Transportation and Trails, Economic Development, Environmental, Farmers’ Market,

VIRGINIA HACKSON Mayor’s Column Every single volunteer makes a difference, whether it is assisting with local

Heritage, and Santa Claus Parade. In addition, the town has established four Community Recreation Centre Committees for the purpose of hosting events at the various community centres throughout the town: North Union, Mount Albert, River Drive Park, and Brown Hill. The town also has statutory committees which include the Accessibility, Appeals, and Committee of Adjustment, which ensure that the town operates in a fair and equitable manner. There is also the East Gwillimbury Public Library Board, whose members assist with planning for the future of the town’s libraries. East Gwillimbury com-

mittees consist of dedicated, hardworking, and passionate volunteers who want to make a difference in the community. New committee members are always welcome. If you are interested in volunteering, I encourage you to explore the opportunities with our committees where you can make a positive impact in our community. Please visit the town’s website at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/advisorycommittees, where you will find a complete list of the committees, the role of each one, and an online application form. Beyond our Advisory Committees, there are many other opportunities to volunteer in our com-

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Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe May 18. "This is the result we were hoping for and I consider it a win for the people of Bradford West Gwillimbury," BWG Mayor Rob Keffer said. "Inclusion in the plan shows that the province recognizes the need for the connecting link to better move people and goods through this region. I would like to thank (Municipal Affairs) Minister Bill Mauro and others in the provincial government who listened to our con-

cerns. We look forward to working with the province to see this crucial infrastructure project come to fruition." The new Growth Plan cites the Highway 400-404 "Connecting Link" as an element of the infrastructure required to support growth in the area, as well as the province’s strategy for moving goods. Formerly known as the Bradford Bypass, that moniker has been ditched in favour of the "Highway Extension" to describe the proposed 16.2-km, four-lane

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Last year, Keffer joined Simcoe County Deputy Warden Terry Dowdall, York Region chair Wayne Emmerson, East Gwillimbury Mayor Virginia Hackson and mayors from Newmarket, Innisfil, Georgina and Essa Township to lobby Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca about the importance of the 400/404 connecting link and getting it back on the province’s radar. While the updated growth plan does not specify timelines for construction of new infrastructure,

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McMichael showcases Group of Seven-inspired guitars ADAM MARTIN-ROBBINS amartinrobbins@yrmg.com Four years ago, renowned guitar maker Linda Manzer was checking out Group of Seven paintings at the National Gallery in Ottawa and delving into the history of the Canadian art scene’s original rock stars when she discovered something that really struck a chord. It seems there are a host of parallels between those pioneering painters and the cadre guitar makers she was a part of who apprenticed with master luthier Jean Larrivée in Toronto during the 1970s. "I just realized they’d come out of Toronto, they had this really close artistic connection, but they all went off in their own direction. They supported each other . and they were real pioneers as a painting group at the time," she said. "This little link went off in my head and I started thinking about all the things we had in common with the Group." Then the friend she was touring the gallery with told her that the Group of Seven isn’t widely known outside Canada. Manzer was incredulous. Confronted with that fact, she decided to reunite "the old band" of now legendary luthiers - Larrivée, Tony Duggan-Smith, George Gray, Sergei de Jonge, William "Grit" Laskin and David Wren. And together they would pay tribute to Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven by creating one-of-a-kind guitars inspired by their artwork. "I thought what a great way to introduce the Group of Seven paintings to the larger world through our guitars because, collectively, we have guitars in every corner of the earth," she said. Each luthier chose one of the original members Lawren Harris, Franklin Carmichael, A.Y. Jackson, Frank Johnston, Arthur Lismer, J.E.H. MacDonald and F.H. Varley - to serve as

their muse. Apparently, they all wanted to do Tom Thomson, a close collaborator with the Group who died before it was formed. In the end, they decided to collaborate to create a guitar honouring him. Nearly four years later, just as celebrations of Canada’s 150th anniversary are really ramping up, their homage to the nation’s most beloved artists is on display at Kleinburg’s McMichael gallery. Getting to this point was no easy feat. The idea that led to the creation of the Group of Seven Guitar Project was born before Chief Curator Sarah Stanners’ arrival at the McMichael. But upon taking the reins, she embraced the challenge of mounting a totally different type of exhibition. "I had to bring together how do we make the paintings work with the guitars where it isn’t just this boring installation of painting, guitar, painting, guitar," she said. "And then I’m used to hanging paintings, I’m used to placing sculpture, I’m not used to installing guitars. This has been an all-out effort by our technical crew here." It wasn’t just the gallery’s crew that stretched their skills to make the show happen. "Every single person here pushed the envelope in

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Clockwise from top left: Linda Manzer shows off her archtop acoustic guitar, specially designed for the McMichael Gallery’s newest exhibition: The Group of Seven Guitar Project; Jean Larrié (right) and his wife, Wendy, are photographed with their flattop acoustic guitar. Jean built the guitar and Wendy painted the Group of Seven artist A.Y. Jackson-inspired scene inside the guitar, as seen through the sound hole; and George Gray of Uxbridge is photographed with his flat top acoustic guitar, inspired by Group of Seven artist Frank Johnston, an avid aviator and landscape painter. The exhibition runs to Oct. 29. their comfort zone," Manzer said of her guitar-making comrades. "David Wren had never wood burned before, he wood-burned all the art on there. Larrivée, inside, did this incredible mosaic with 2,000 individually cut pieces. Sergei made a guitar out of birch bark. I don’t there’s a guitar ever

made out of birch bark." Even Manzer who is known for her "far-out" creations - most notably the four-necked, 42-string guitar dubbed the Pikasso pushed herself to create a truly unique guitar inspired by Harris’ stark mountainscape paintings.

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But it’s most eye-catching feature is the second neck that juts out like a mountain peak added to allow for harp strings to be mounted on the guitar. "His painting is really about him trying, I think the quote is, ’I’m trying to get to the summit of my soul, where the spirit sings, ’Manzer said. "The harp strings are meant to evoke these heavenly, spiritual sounds. Even if it’s just played once in the song, it’s just to lift you a little higher." The exhibition also boasts a documentary about the making of each guitar featuring jam sessions with Bruce Cockburn, Jesse Cook and Toney Springer, among others. On top of that, is the artwork that inspired the luthiers’ creations and still images of them working in their studios, as well as preparatory drawings they made before crafting the guitars. "We called it the Group of Seven Guitar Project, because it’s so multi-layered you have guitar makers, you have Group of Seven Painters, you have documentary filmmakers, you have guitar players," Stanners said. "This is not just a standard exhibition so we called it a project. That’s really what it is." The show is on display until Oct. 29. For more, visit mcmichael.com

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Top left: Joshua Samuels of Michael Cranny Public School in Maple learns to work with a team in the bucket brigade event that replicates how fires were fought in the 1800s during the Children’s Water Festival at Bruce’s Mill on May 16. Top right: Kids get a close-up view of a working model water tower and learn how the water system works. The activity was led by Cameron McLean of York Region. Bottom left: Thornlea Secondary School biotechnology students Alexis Chacon (left) and Isabella Giuchin demonstrate to Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School students what happens to oil as it flows down and meets a river.

Water: save it, don’t spray it Nearly 4,000 Grade 4 students from across the region took part in the 19th annual York Children’s Water Festival at Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area

TERESA LATCHFORD tlatchford@yrmg.com York Region students got wet at the annual water festival. Nearly 4,000 Grade 4 students from across the region took part in the 19th annual York Children’s Water Festival at Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area in Whitchurch-Stouffville on May 16. The opening ceremony included a poetry reading by MacLeod’s Landing Public School’s Alina Bhalloo, who was named this year’s contest winner.

The five-day event is designed to show students positive results of small conservation efforts. Students learn the importance of a clean water supply, develop respect for a healthy environment and make a commitment to the sustainable use of natural resources. It promotes hands-on learning outside of the traditional classroom setting. The festival is a component of York Region’s Water for Tomorrow program in partnership with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.

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EVENTS l Friday, May 26 Forest of Reading Author Visit WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St., East Gwillimbury CONTACT: Heather Alblas COST: Vicki VanSickle, Forest of Reading Blue nominee. Targeting students in Kindergarten to Grade 3.

York Symphony Orchestra presents ’Star Wars and Beyond’ WHEN: 8:00 p.m - 9:30 p.m WHERE: Trinity Anglican Church, 79 Victoria St., Aurora CONTACT: York Symphony Orchestra, 416410-0860, yorksymphonyorchestra@hotmail.com, http://yorksymphony.ca COST: Regular: $30, seniors: $25, students: $15 An epic concert of music from blockbuster film scores - featuring music from E.T., Lord of the Rings, Superman, Apollo 13, and of course, the Star Wars franchise. Newmarket Citizens Band Celebrates Canada 150 WHEN: 8:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: Old Town Hall, 460 Botsford St., Newmarket CONTACT: Linda Guenther, info@newmarketcitizensband.ca, http:// newmarketcitizensband.ca/ COST: Adults: $15, seniors and students: $10 An evening of music featuring Canadian composers and artists from traditional Canadian compositions and folk tunes to modern swing and jazz arrangements. l Saturday, May 27 Walk for Angelman Syndrome WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Fairy Lake Park, 500 Water St., Newmarket CONTACT: Christa graham, 416-878-9692, Christa.graham@cibc.com COST: Donations welcome Two-kilometre walk. There will be music, food, face painting, baked goods, a silent auction and much more.

East Gwillimbury Food Pantry WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St., East Gwillimbury CONTACT: christine@networknorth.ca COST: In collaboration with Network North, East Gwillimbury Public Library is hosting a Food Pantry for families and individuals in need. Pre-registration is appreciated. Nourish and Flourish Family Wellness Expo WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St., Aurora CONTACT: Mommy Connections Newmarket

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Annual Plant Sale WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Newmarket Community Centre and Lions Hall, 200 Doug Duncan Dr., Newmarket CONTACT: Lesley Mitchell, 647-5173473, lesleydmitchell@hotmail.com, http://www.gardenewmarket.ca/ COST: Various prices Major Fundraiser for the Newmarket Garden Club. Plants donated from our member’s gardens. Come early for best selection. l Thursday, June 1 Light of Christ CES 25th Anniversary WHEN: 5:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m WHERE: Light of Christ CES, 290 McClellan Way, Aurora CONTACT: Travis MacDonald, 905-7275400, loc@ycdsb.ca, http:// loc.ycdsb.ca COST: Mass will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. followed by speeches. An

Open House, Art Gala and BBQ will be hosted at the school starting at 5 p.m. Terry Fox Public School Fun Fair WHEN: 5:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m WHERE: Terry Fox Public School, 161 Sawmill Valley Dr., Newmarket CONTACT: Jessica Tucker, 905967-0975, jessica.tucker.1975@gmail.com COST: Community fun fair for everyone. Youth Music Night WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Hillary House, 15372 Yonge St., Aurora CONTACT: Shelby Clifford, 905-727-8991, snc6822@icloud.com COST: $7 Calling all musicians ages 12 to 20. Hillary House is hosting our first Youth Music Night. Come and showcase your talents in a beautiful, historic, park-like setting. l Saturday, June 3 Aurora Farmers Market and Artisan Fair WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: Aurora Town Park, 49 Wells St., Aurora CONTACT: theaurorafarmersmarket.com, theaurorafarmersmarket@gmail.com, http://theaurorafarmersmarket.com COST: Come see us on Saturdays at 8 a.m. - rain or shine. Remember parking is available at the GO Station.

Newmarket Farmers Market 2017 WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: Riverwalk Commons North end of parking lot, 200 Doug Duncan Dr., Newmarket CONTACT: info@newmarketfarmersmarket.com COST: A place to buy farm fresh produce, home-made baking, hand-made crafts and a great place to meet up with friends over breakfast or lunch. l Sunday, June 4 Aurora Car Club Cruise Night WHEN: 6:00 p.m WHERE: Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex, 1400 Wellington St. E., Aurora CONTACT: auroracarclub@gmail.com, http://www.auroracarclub.ca/ COST: Our cruise nights consist of weekly sponsor donated door prizes, ’50s/’60’s music, cash collection for the Aurora Food Pantry, ice cream vendor and, of course, the cars.

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Enjoy good eats and live music at the Newmarket Northern Heat Ribfest May 26 to 28.

5 things to do this weekend l Saturday, May 27 Curbside Giveaway Day - King WHEN: 7:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: King Township - various locations CONTACT: Township of King, www.king.ca Starting at 7 a.m. take any unwanted items to the curb, marked ’free’, for others to pick up andtake to a good home. Remove all leftover items by 5 p.m.

Family Fun Day WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: YRT/Viva Operations, Maintenance and Storage Facility, 55 Orlando Dr., Richmond Hill CONTACT: Tamara Ostrowski, 1-877-464-9675, tamara.ostrowski@york.ca COST: Tour our facility. Interactive displays and live demonstrations. Charity barbecue (11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Garden mulch with cash donation to 360Kids. Prizes.

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Another top-notch crop gets call for Aurora sports hall Hello, Class of 2017. Looking good. The Aurora Sports Hall of Fame (ASHOF) unveiled its newest crop of inductees to be honoured Tuesday night. It’s another bumper crop. Former National Hockey League players Bob Wall and Mike Palmateer, along with former Canadian national and Olympic team swimmer Dan Thompson and William Fleury will be welcomed into the hall Nov. 8 at St. Andrew’s College in Aurora during ASHOF’s fifth gala dinner and induction ceremonies in November. Fleury was a prolific

JOHN CUDMORE Cuddy Shark cricket player in the late 19th century, chosen to represent Canada on several occasions, including as a member of the Gentlemen of Canada team which toured the United States, England and Ireland from 1883 to 1897. He played the sport at a high level until

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became the first captain of the Los Angeles Kings when the franchise joined the National Hockey League in its first expansion wave in 1967. He also played for the Detroit Red Wings before finishing his pro career with the Alberta/Edmonton Oilers and San Diego Mariners of the World Hockey Association. Goaltender Mike Palmateer was a fan favourite almost immediately after joining his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs with his acrobatic and sometimes adventurous style of play. A year after winning a

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Spring Lakes’ East Course a big boy test JOHN CUDMORE jcudmore@yrmg.com Spring Lakes Golf Club East Course DIRECTOR OF GOLF: Bob Lean. STATUS: Private SIGNATURE HOLE: No. 2. Playing 495 yards from the tips, this par-5 features forced carries off the tee and an approach to a tough, small diagonal green for an early test. Avoiding left side and a cluster of trees off the tee is smart play. Beyond a creek intersecting the fairway in front of the green is a protective bunker to challenge approach shots. "This hole comes at you so quickly," said director of golf, Bob Lean, who purchased the 54-hole facility from the founding Frost family in May 2016. "Once you get past it, you hate it." TROUBLE AWAITS: The combination of Nos. 1213-14, ending with a challenging par-3 test has the trickiness factor capable of blowing up your scorecard. Don’t underestimate this threesome. The par-4 13th throws a double tease at players down its left side. Twice the hour-glass shaped lake shouldering the fairway comes into play, first at 120

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Chris Traber chips onto the green from beside a large pond at Spring Lakes Golf Club in Stouffville. yards out and again closer to the green. CURSE OF THE COURSE: A consistent aspect of the East Course is the ever-present breezy conditions. On this gusty day, it was an easy confirmation considering twoclub winds. Additionally, and perhaps just for fun, water

comes into play on 17 of 18 holes. GIMME A LIFE MEMBERSHIP: Spring Lakes falls into the category of well-kept secret. "It was always there," said Lean, head golf professional for 25 years. "It just had to be let out of the bag." Reasonable membership fees and no advance

tee time bookings make Spring Lakes a popular destination. CLUB-TOSSING TIME: Save your best for the finishing hole. The 18th is a par-5 playing up to 533 yards into an island green. It is intimidating for that factor alone, never mind the notion that there may

be plenty of folks watching from the comfort of the clubhouse overlooking the 18th green as you close out your round. PANEL’S PICK: For Mr. Wiggedy Whack, who couldn’t wait to start the 2017 season, No. 18 is a favourite with its slight dogleg and finish at the island green.

Also seems fond of the sneaky 13th hole. THE PRO’S VIEW: "The thing I like is that you can hit driver every hole except the par-3s," said Lean. "There are no forced layups. It’s a big boy course where you can tee it high and hit it." GENERAL INFO: The East Course, which plays up to 6,900 yards, is the initial course built at the 54hole facility billed as Canada’s largest private golf club . Practice facility includes range, short game area, chipping green and putting surface . Spring Lakes will host the York Region high school championships in 2017. LOCATION: 4962 Stouffville Rd., WhitchurchStouffville. Telephone: 905640-3633. * The Pro’s Tour is a look at golf courses in and near York Region. It appears on a regular basis online and in York Region Media Group newspapers. – Compiled by John Cudmore

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COUSINS, Raymond Walter February 29, 1932 - April 19, 2017 A few days after a stroke Ray Cousins passed away peacefully in hospital in his 86th year. Born in Guildford, E n g l a n d, R ay s h a re d m a ny s to r i e s of growing up in the Depression a n d Wo r l d Wa r I I . I n 1 9 5 3 , a f t e r completion of the National Certificate of Mechanical Engineering in Farnborough, he immigrated to Canada. He worked first in For t William ( Thunder Bay) at the Canadian Car and Foundr y then moved to work at Atomic Energy of Ca n a d a i n C h a l k R i ve r. Fi n a l l y, h e e n j o ye d m a ny ye a r s a s a t e a c h e r, first at Earl Haig Secondary School in Willowdale then at Aurora High School. While living at the Staff Hotel in Deep River, R ay met Mar y Adair, to whom he became a devoted and loving husband. They had two s o n s b o r n i n D e e p R i v e r, a t h i r d while living in King City then finally, when settled in Aurora, a daughter. Throughout his life Ray was an active volunteer as a Boy Scouts leader, Aurora M inor S occer coach and ref, high school spor ts coach, and set designer/ constructor at Theatre Aurora. He enjoyed singing and enter taining, attending theatre productions, making things from s t a i n e d g l a s s a n d w o o d , r e a d i n g, w a l k i n g a n d c a m p i n g. H e w i l l b e remembered for his love of his wife and family, his singing of Susanna's A Funicle Man, hugs and ice cream floats. He will be missed by his children David (Pamela), Carl ( Wendy), Peter (Allaurien) and Margaret ( Wa y n e ) a n d g r a n d c h i l d r e n C l a y, L l oyd, B r a d l e y ( K r i s te n a n d gre a t grandson Felix), Benjamin, Melanie, Devlin, Kineta, Kendra and Jared as we l l a s f r i e n d s, a n d re s i d e n t s a n d staff of Martindale Retirement Home in Milton. Cremation has taken place and a tree at the Aurora Arboretum will be commemorated in his memory at a later date.

LEAMEN, Randy A truly great man, left us on May 22, 2 0 1 7 a t t h e a g e o f 6 3 . Th e r i p p l e effect of his life is extensive. He lived a very blessed life and received more miracles than he thought any one person could deser ve. A proud RCMP officer for 36 years, and k i d n e y t r a n s p l a n t re c i p i e n t fo r 2 7 years, he devoted his life to serving o t h e r s a s a S c o u t l e a d e r, c a m p counsellor, ringette referee, hockey trainer, active church member, and trumpeter at the Newmarket Remembrance Day ceremony. Randy leaves behind his first and only love, Heather Hobbs, his loving wife of 38 ye a r s, a n d t h re e c h i l d re n L i n d s e y, K a t i e ( A d a m ) a n d Tr a v i s ( M e g a n ) . Son of Martha and Arthur (predeceased), siblings Eddie (Alyce), Har vey (predeceased), Gail (Barr y), Barry, Cheryl (Peter), and Lynne. His generosity of spirit, musical talents, visiting adventures, and happy hosting will be missed by his e x t e n d e d f a m i l y, f r i e n d s , f o r m e r c o wo r k e r s a n d m a ny m o re. T h a n k yo u to a l l t h o s e w h o h ave s h a re d memories, prayers, and love. In lieu of flowers, donations to Camp Big Canoe or K idney Foundation of Canada would be appreciated, as would signing your organ donor c a rd. Vi s i t a t i o n t o b e h e l d a t t h e Tr i n i t y U n i te d C h u rc h , N e w m a r k e t on Thursday, May 25 from 6-9 p.m. A Ce l e b r a t i o n o f R a n d y ' s l i fe w i l l take place at Trinity United Church o n Fr i d a y, M a y 2 6 t h a t 1 : 3 0 p. m . with visitation one hour prior. Please wear something colourful.

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EDWARDS, Rita (Baars) April 21, 1934 - May 19, 2017 R ita (Baars), Edwards passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 1 9 , 2 0 1 7 , i n h e r 8 4 t h ye a r a f te r a long and storied life. Beloved wife of the late Peter Edwards for 52 years, a n d l o v i n g c o m p a n i o n o f Wa y n e Star for 10 years. Loving mother of the late Bernice Edwards. Rita leaves behind her 3 grandchildren (Rose, Darryl and Jaclyn), along with her 4 great- grandchildren (Ethan, Lucas, Leah, and Liam). Rita was a formidable woman with a boundless capacity for giving, not only toward f a m i l y, b u t t o a n y o n e w h o h a d a kind heart and a need of a friend, a chuckle, a sausage roll, and in many c a s e s , a r o o f t o l i e u n d e r. H e r unmatched wisdom and survival instinct was revered by all those who she engaged with. Rita was tougher than the toughest and warmer than the warmest. She will forever be loved, strongly respected, and never forgotten. R ita was well appreciated for her courageous banter and social gravit yâ&#x20AC;Ś To pay h o m a g e, h e r gra n d c h i l d re n wo u l d like to honor and thank Rita for impar ting her uncanny ability to quash a tear and replace it with a laugh. Metaphorical donations will be accepted to the "Don' t Piss off the Fairies Foundation..." A Celebration of life will be held at W. John Thomas Funeral Home, 244 Victoria St. E., Alliston on Sunday, May 28th from 2 to 4 p.m. A Eulogy and other readings will begin at 3:00 pm. www.info@thomasfuneralhome.ca 705 435 5101. PETERS, Christy Lorraine (nee MacPherson) Age 87, of Newmarket, ON; formerly Little Sands, PE. Died peacefully at S outhlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, ON., on Thursday, M ay 18, 2017. Beloved wife of the late James Arnold Peters, formerly of Mayfield, PE. Survived by her sons, Rober t MacPherson, Moncton, N B a n d R e v. K e i t h M a c P h e r s o n ( Va l e r i e ) , M u r r ay H a r b o u r, P E a n d daughter Carol Ann Profitt, Aurora, ON, grandchildren K athleen, Fraser and Karyn MacPherson. Also survived by sisters Mary Dugas, Little Sands, PE and Joan Blak ney, Moncton, NB as well as many nieces, nephews and their families. Christy was predeceased by her partner Harold Profitt, parents Dan and Kate MacPherson, two brothers, John and Paul, and sister Jane Miles. She will be sadly missed by her dear friend and housemate, Margaret Cloke. Christy retired as a cashier from Lo b l aw s i n 1 9 9 2 a f t e r 3 5 ye a r s o f ser vice. I n retirement she enjoyed travelling with Arnold, trips to the Island, her cats and volunteering at the hospital. She and Arnold enjoyed a wide circle of friends through their years in AA and she was very proud of her many years of s o b r i e t y. Th e f a m i l y w i s h e s t o express their deep gratitude and appreciation to Christy's caregivers for the loving care that enabled her to remain in her own home over the past twelve years. Memorial Ser vice and Celebration of Life will be held a t t h e H i l l s b o r o Fu n e r a l H o m e , 2 Hollis Avenue, Stratford, PE on M o n d a y, M a y 2 9 , 2 0 1 7 a t 2 p . m . Vi s i t a t i o n f r o m 1 2 : 3 0 p. m t o 1 : 4 5 p.m. on the day of the funeral. Interment will be in the St. Anne's R o m a n C a t h o l i c C e m e t e r y, H o p e R i ve r, P E . I n l i e u o f f l o we r s donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada. Arrangements entrusted to Taylor Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.taylorfh.ca. GIBBS, Charles Robin Peacefully at Hospice Fredericton on Thursday, April 27 at the age of 73 with his wife and daughter by his side. Robin Gibbs, beloved husband of Sandra Gibbs. Father of M ichael G i b b s ( C a t h e r i n e ) , Tr a c y P o i r i e r (Michel) and Allison Kulba (Matthew). Brother of David (Beverly), R i c h a rd (Peggy) and the late Phil (Beverly). L o v i n g g r a n d f a t h e r o f e i g h t , Ty, Connor, Damon, Zavier, K ai, Anna, Ryan, and Siannon. There will be an open house Celebration of Life at 481 Dover Cres., Newmarket on Saturday, May 27 1-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Hospice Fredericton would be appreciated by the family. http://hospicefredericton.ca

CHIS, Vasile January 2, 1958 - December 10, 2016 Va s i l e w i l l b e l e a v i n g o n h i s l a s t j o u r n e y to R o m a n i a w i t h h i s w i fe, daughter and family. He would like to first say goodbye to his son who is unfor tunately unable to accompany him and advise him to take care of his Mother, sister and family. He would also like to say good-bye to his brother-in-law, Ionica and nephew, Florinu with his family. Vasile also wishes farewell to friends, co-workers and all of his other loved ones. He would like to express gratitude to all the nurses and doctors from Sunnybrook Hospital and Southlake Hospital. A very special thanks goes out to all the staff at Newmarket Health Centre. Vasile is loved immensely and will be sincerely missed by everyone.

HARRISON, Shirley Marie (Dakin, nee Arbuckle) Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Friday, May 19, 2017 at 80 years of age. Beloved mother of Debbie ( K e n ) B r o w n a n d A n n e t t a ( To n y ) Morsillo. She will be missed by all of her grandchildren and greatgr a n d c h i l d re n . L i fe l o n g f r i e n d o f Shirley Fallis. Pre-deceased by Philip Harrison. Special thanks to the nurses on the palliative care floor at S outhlake Hospital. Celebration of L i fe w a s h e l d a t t h e R o a d h o u s e & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main Street South, Newmarket on Monday, May 22, 2017. Memorial donations may be made to the Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation. HELPS, David Peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 6 at age 64 due to complications t h a t a ro s e a f te r re ce i v i n g a m u c h desired heart transplant. A celebration of David's life will be held on June 11 at Cardinal Golf Club, 2740 Davis Dr. West, from 5:30 - 10:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the World Wildlife Federation. In David's memory, please sign your donor card.

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HORTON, Shirley Anna Louise (nee Moore) April 4, 1936 - May 19, 2017 In loving memory of Shirley Horton, a long-time resident of Aurora, Ontario and active member of her community for many years. Shirley passed away peacefully and gracefully from natural causes in her 82nd year with her family by her side on Friday, May 19, 2017 at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, Ontario. Shirley is survived by her husband of 62 years, Joseph Robert Horton, five children and their perspective f a m i l i e s ; L a u r a ( D a r r y l ) , C a t h e r i n e, Joseph (Aprile), Paul (Heather) and Sarah. Sur vived by her only sibling, M arlene ( Jim) Bowman. Shirley will be fondly and lovingly remembered by all who knew her and we will all hold her dear in our hear ts forever and always. Fr iends may call at the Thompson Funeral Home, 530 Industrial Parkway S., Aurora (905 727-5421) on Wednesday, May 24 from 6-8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of G r a ce C h u rc h , 1 5 3 4 7 Yo n g e S t re e t , Aurora on Thursday, May 25 at 10am. Interment Aurora Cemetery. On-line condolences may be left at www.thompsonfh-aurora.com RIFFERT, Paul Peacefully passed away with family at his side at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Paul Riffer t of the Holland Marsh in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Rose (nee We n ze l ) . Lov i n g f a t h e r o f D i a n a Riffert (Michael), Debbie (late Randy) O'Connor and Randy Riffer t. Proud Opa of Carina, Nicholaus, Kirsten (Alberto) and Melinda. Cherished great Grandpa of Joshua a n d B e n t l e y. D e a r b ro t h e r o f l a t e Josef (Christa) and George. Paul will be fondly remembered by his nieces a n d n e p h e ws. Fr i e n d s m ay c a l l a t Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Road, Bradford for visitation on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at the Holy Martyrs of Japan C h u rc h , 1 6 7 E s s a S t . , B r a d fo rd o n Thursday, M ay 25, 2017 at 11 a.m. I nte r m e n t H o l y M a r t y r s Ce m e te r y, Bradford. In Paul's memory, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. BRADY, Barbara Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Sunday, M a y 2 1 , 2 0 1 7 i n h e r 9 3 r d y e a r. Loving wife of the late Gerald Brady. Beloved mother of Margaret (Lawrence), Wynne (Bob), Barb (Gord), Frank (Carol), Elizabeth (Paul), Marti, George (Jannette), Ruth (Kevin), Catherine (Seth) and Sue (Roy). Predeceased by sons Donald (Lyla), Pat r i c k ( E l l e n ) a n d M i c h a e l. Pro u d grandmother of 16 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Brother of Rober t Walker. Daughter of the l a t e G e o r g e a n d O l i v e Wa l k e r. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, 17955 Leslie St., Newmarket on Friday, May 26 at 10 a.m. Internment at St. John's Cemetery followed by a reception at the Parish Hall. I n lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stronach Regional Cancer Centre. Online condolences at www.roadhouseandrose.com.

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above The interior is very spacious and is enhanced by the optional panoramic moonroof. The fit and finish is what you would expect of Lincoln’s new flagship vehicle with attention to detail obvious throughout the cabin. above right The 30 way seats are more plush leather panels independently located inside a hard frame. Each panel moves independently making it impossible not to find a comfortable seating position

Continued from W1 equipped with a 3.0-litre twin turbo V6 engine that produces a very healthy 400 hp and 400 lb/ ft of torque and is matched up to a six-speed SelectShift automatic transmission. All-wheel-drive is standard on all Canadian models with Dynamic Torque Vectoring, which directs grip under cornering to the appropriate rear wheel. Selecting a gear is now by a push button shifter which is located next to the centre display making the dash uncluttered with ease of use. On the road, the Continental is super quiet, and the 400 hp engine isn’t noticeable even when pushing it hard, the lack of exterior sound is also enhanced by Active Noise Control and acoustic-laminated glass. It seems to float over any road surface with rough and potholed roads feeling nothing more than a slight vibration through the seats. There are three driver settings – comfort, normal and sport – adapting steering and suspension setups to tailor ride and handling. Although a big car like this isn’t really designed to be thrown hard into corners, the Continental stays surprisingly flat with steering remaining crisp. Acceleration, even when being aggressive, remains smooth and quiet without any real increase in cabin noise or feeling. This Continental Reserve came with all the expected safety features including Pre-Collision Alert, Pedestrian Detection with radar and camera, adaptive cruise control that can auto-

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above It seems hard to believe that it’s been 15 years since the Continental name disappeared from the Lincoln line up. The all-new 2017 Continental has returned with a bang. below The long body is accentuated with floating side mirrors and door handles that are nicely incorporated into the chrome window trim making them disappear into the lines of the car from the side. matically slow it in stop-and-go traffic – resuming speed when traffic clears and lane keep assist and electronic stability control. On a long drive I found the 30-way seat was easy to readjust my seating position as certain muscles became tired. The seat massage is really kneads your lower back and upper legs and is certainly one of the best of any car in the market. I wasn’t really expecting much from the Continental, but after spending a week in it, I must admit that I did really enjoy it. The V6 engine was way more responsive than I expected and had just as much get up and go as any V8 and was certainly just as smooth and quiet.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils refreshed S-Class in China The newly updated S-Class Sedan celebrated its world premiere at the recent Shanghai Auto Show. Among the highlights are the extended suite of Intelligent Drive features that take another step towards autonomous driving and a new generation of Mercedes-Benz engines. The undisputed leader in the premium segment with regards to comfort and wellness sets new standards in the interior with the new generation of dual 12.3-inch highresolution displays with a single bonded glass panel, new trim options and new upholstery offerings. The top-of-the-range Mercedes-Benz sedan takes another big step towards the future of autonomous driving and elevates Intelligent Drive to the next level. For example, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and Active Steering Assist now provide even more support for the driver to keep a safe distance and steer. The speed is now adjusted automatically ahead of curves or junctions. Further unique features of the S-Class in its segment include the LED Intelligent Light System with Ultra Wide Beam, Road

Surface Scan (the forward-lookFeaturing a host of enhancements, the new Mering detection of bumps) and cedes-Benz S-Class was unveiled at the recent curve-tilting function. Shanghai Auto Show. The Mercedes-Benz flagship model was the best-selling luxury sedan in the world in 2016. clearly evident in the impressive quality of Since 2013, the company has sold well over materials and workmanship. 300,000 sedans. All models are fitted with a new grille: Three accents of light as an exclusive the models with six and eight-cylinder exterior design feature engines sport three twin louvers as well as Modern luxury in the new S-Class is vertical strips with a high-gloss black finish.

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Continued from W1 in the centre, flanked on either side by a pair of 4.2-inch driver information displays. One offers a wealth of information such as fuel range, level of charge, average electricity and fuel consumption. On the right there is a display of green leaves that either grow or fall off, depending on how aggressively you drive. In addition to all that, the eight-inch centre stack touchscreen, part of the SYNC 3 infotainment system, has an APPS screen that shows power flow between the drive components. Putting them all together, the driver gets what amounts to an efficiency coach to get the most out of the system. Aft of the shifter there are four buttons, one which can select pure electric or EV mode when you don’t want to use the engine. I tested the Fusion PHEV for a week, driving 50 km from the pickup location to my home and plugging into a 100-volt wall socket. This is done by sliding back a round panel on the left front fender, which has a surround panel that lights up in blue indicating charging had commenced. The next morning the display said “Ready to Drive 100% Charged” along with a range of 789 km plus battery range of 23 km. That kind of distance is as good or better than a small diesel. During the next five days I used EV mode until the battery was depleted, covering mainly short trips and using coasting and regenerative braking as much as possible. At the end I covered 178.4 km on gasoline and 100.3 km on battery using 4.0 kWh of electricity. The other plus is the fact PHEVs use the battery and engine to support each other, as opposed to a normal hybrid where the battery is really just there to augment the performance of the engine. Knowing how to extend the range of a

ABOVE: The 2017 Ford Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) looks like a standard Fusion mid-size sedan but its gasoline engine/electric motor/lithium-ion battery give it a range up to and beyond 800 km. PHEV helps immensely so you can drive as usual while saving gas as well. And that’s just what the Fusion Energi did, operating not all that differently from an everyday Fusion in terms of ride and handling. About the only difference is the regenerative braking function, which makes stopping

much shorter and more abrupt, which can be unnerving to passengers travelling in a PHEV for the first time. Another difference was the acceleration. It was expectedly hobbled by the weight of the battery/electric motor and ancillaries; but was nonetheless more than adequate for

everyday driving. The starting price for the Fusion Energi SE as tested was $35,088. With a number of options such as power moonroof ($1,250) and Driver Assist Package ($1,650) that includes Lane Keeping Assist and Blind Spot Detection, the total cost was $42,288. Softening the blow in Ontario is the $7,330 EV rebate, plus you get one of the green licence plates to jazz up your Fusion. Although I firmly believe the real answer to driving emissions-free is hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles, cars like the Fusion Energi make the PHEV alterative the way to go.

SPECS AT A GLANCE BODY STYLE: Four-door, mid-size sedan. DRIVE METHOD: Front-engine, front-wheel drive with plug-in hybrid technology, electronic CVT transmission. ENGINE: 2.0-litre inline four-cylinder engine with an electric motor (141 hp, 129 lb/ft of torque) with 7.26 kWh lithium-ion battery with 88 hp electric motor; total system 188 hp CARGO VOLUME: 232 litres (8.2 cu ft) FUEL ECONOMY: (Regular) 5.5/5.7/5.6L/100 km city/highway/combined (gasoline only); 2.4Le/100 km (equivalent) city/highway or 116MPGe (battery and gasoline)

ABOVE: The interior of the Fusion Energi PHEV is identical to that of a standard Fusion except for two different main gauges instrumentation.

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2017 Santa Fe Sport

L 6MT

2.0L All-Wheel Drive

Ultimate model shown ♦

DEALER INVOICE Dealer Invoice Price

DEALER INVOICE

17,179

Dealer Invoice Price

+ Lease for only

DEALER INVOICE Get

27,814

For

Lease for only

29 0% 48

Financing

Get

For

57 0.9% 48

Months◊ with $3,995 down

Weekly

Features: • Heated Front Seats • Remote Keyless Entry • Projection Headlights • SUPERSTRUCTURE™

For

36 Months†

5,000

Months◊ with $1,995 down

Weekly

Ultimate model shown ♦

in Dealer Invoice Price adjustments on all 2.0T trimsΩ

Features: • Dynamax™ All-Wheel Drive*** • Heated Front Seats • Rearview Camera • Bluetooth®

Available Features: • Multi-view Camera System • Lane Departure Warning System • Adaptive Cruise Control with stop-and-go capability • Autonomous Emergency Braking

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5-YEAR/100,000 KM comprehensive limited warranty

5-YEAR/100,000 KM Powertrain Warranty

5-YEAR/100,000 KM Emission Warranty

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/™The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ∆ Dealer Bonus of up to $750 available on select in-stock 2016/2017 Hyundai models only, on lease, finance, and cash purchase. Bonus is applied before taxes. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. Model inventory for which the bonus is applicable may vary from dealer to dealer and from region to region. See your local Hyundai dealer for further details and applicable model inventory. *The customer prices are those reflected on the dealer invoice from Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. The dealer invoice price includes a fee for which the dealer is subsequently reimbursed by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. Dealer Invoice Price of $17,179/$27,814 available on all remaining new in-stock 2017 Elantra L Manual/2017 Tucson 2.0L AWD models, includes price adjustments of $558/$1,123 on lease, finance and cash purchases. Price includes Delivery and Destination charge of $1,705/$1,805, fees, levies and all applicable charges (excluding HST). Price excludes registration, insurance, PPSA and license fees. ΩDealer Invoice Price adjustments are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Price adjustments of $5,000 available on finance and cash purchase only of in-stock 2017 Santa Fe Sport 2.0T trims. Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. ◊Leasing offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2017 Elantra L Manual/2017 Tucson 2.0L AWD with an annual lease rate of 0%/0.9%. Weekly lease payment of $29/$57 for a 48/48-month walk-away lease. Down payment of $1,995/$3,995 and first monthly payment required. Trade-in value may be applied to down payment amount. Total lease obligation is $8,016/$15,871. Lease offer includes Delivery and Destination charge of $1,705/$1,805, levies, and all applicable charges (excluding HST). Lease offer excludes registration, insurance, PPSA and license fees. $0 security deposit on all models. 16,000 km allowance per year applies. Additional charge of $0.12/km. †Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on 2017 Santa Fe Sport Ultimate models with an annual finance rate of 0%. Weekly payments are $267 for 36 months. $0 down payment required. Trade-in value may be applied to down payment amount. Cash price is $41,637. Cost of borrowing is $0. Finance offers include Delivery and Destination charge of $1,905, levies and all applicable charges (excluding HST). Finance offers exclude registration, insurance, PPSA and license fees. ♦Price of models shown: 2017 Elantra Ultimate/2017 Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate/2017 Tucson 1.6T Ultimate are $30,637/$46,637/$40,637. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,705/$1,905/$1,805, levies and all applicable charges (excluding HST). Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA and license fees. *Ω◊†♦Offers available for a limited time and subject to change or cancellation without notice. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.I. and a full tank of gas. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. Visit www.hyundaicanada.com or see dealer for complete details. ***DynamaxTM is a trademark of Magna International Inc. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.