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he role management at Mackenzie Health played in a York police sexual assault investigation is being questioned following a court’s decision not to convict personal sup-

port worker Soja Zadeh of sexually assaulting elderly patients at the hospital. "I feel betrayed, I have no idea how anyone could ever send a loved one (to this hospital) again after this," said the daughter of one patient. In a series of York Regional

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Hwy. 48 fatal sends tragic message HEIDI RIEDNER hriedner@yrmg.com In the tragic wake of a horrific chain-reaction accident in Georgina on Hwy. 48 that killed two men and sent three others to hospital July 27, a provincial safety advocate says people still don’t get the message distracted driving kills. "We still don’t know the cause of the accident, but if there’s one tragic message to be drawn, it is that your seat is not the place to undertake issues other than driving," Ontario Safety League president Brian Patterson said. "I hate to say it, but I just don’t think we educate drivers sufficiently on this issue of distraction. We talk about it, we talk about the issue of cell phones and texting and not texting, but with an incident like this, we’re probably talking two seconds of distraction compounding that collision."

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A multi-vehicle fatal crash July 27 on Hwy. 48, north of Old Homestead Road, involved several transport trucks and commercial and passenger vehicles. Forty-four-year-old Steve Peticca of Vaughan and Oleksander Shutov, 34, of North York were

killed in the accident involving three gravel trucks, a cube van and an SUV, which closed the

highway between Old Homestead Road and High Street for 14 hours. Shutov was a passenger in the

cube van and Peticca was the driver of the SUV. An adult and child were airlifted from the scene and hospitalized after the crash. The 10-year-old boy was released from hospital and the condition of the adult is unknown. Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Kerry Schmidt said the crash was "absolutely devastating" and "one of the worst crashes I’ve seen in a very long time". "The vehicles (were) crushed beyond recognition and just incredible amounts of energy are displayed on a transport truck that’s coming into stopped traffic and the outcomes are absolutely horrible and tragic and devastating. I can understand why people died and I’m amazed that people even survived because of the damage," Schmidt said. The ultimate cause, whether mechanical or medical issues l See WE, page 8

Para-athlete makes Lake Erie crossing for Southlake HEIDI RIEDNER hriedner@yrmg.com Swimmer Carlos Costa could have hung up his Speedo for good when he retired 20 years ago, but this self-described fish is headed back into the water in search of another feather in one well-decorated cap. Let’s face it, when you are the first male para-swimmer to cross Lake Ontario, have been named Ontario Disabled Athlete of the year in 1994 and been inducted into both the Swim Ontario and Terry Fox halls of fame, it would be safe to say you’ve pretty much made your mark. But this Bradford resident and Southlake Regional Health Centre employee headed back into the pool of the Aurora Master Ducks two years ago with his sights set on a marathon crossing of Lake

Erie Aug. 19. If successful, Costa would be the first male para-athlete to make the marathon crossing. He’d also like to raise $10,000 for the hospital’s foundation while doing it. "People are passionate about what we do here and the difference we can make in people’s lives, I just want to do what I can to support that," Costa said. Costa was fitted with prosthetic limbs after his legs were amputated at the age of two, but that didn’t stop him from taking up the sport of swimming. After making the rounds on the competitive swim circuit as a youth, a 19-year-old Costa was the first disabled athlete to cross Lake Ontario in 1993 after almost 33 hours of non-stop swimming. l See COSTA, page 4

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NEXT CWC/COUNCIL MEETINGS Committee of the Whole Council - August 15 at 10 a.m. Special Council - August 15 following CWC Council - August 15 at 3 p.m.

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Agendas for the August 15th meetings will be available at noon on August 10th at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/agendas. For more information, email clerks@eastgwillimbury.ca.

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The Province is hosting a public meeting on their proposed Agricultural System mapping and Natural Heritage System mapping. The meeting will be held at the Mount Albert Lions Hall (5057 Mount Albert Road) from 6 to 9 p.m. on August 17, 2017. For more information please visit http://omafra.gov.on.ca/english/landuse/agsys-ggh.htm.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Intention to Remove Holding Symbol An application has been made to remove a Holding Symbol from lands located in the Sharon community on the west side of Murrell Boulevard. A Holding Symbol was applied to these lands when development was initially approved to ensure building permits could not be issued until adequate water and wastewater servicing, and road capacity was available. The developer has now met the conditions for Hold By-law Removal. This will facilitate the final steps of registration and the issuance of building permits. The earliest date on which the Committee of the Whole Council will meet to consider passing an amending by-law is on August 15, 2017. For more information contact Tarah Coutts at tcoutts@eastgwillimbury.ca or 905-478-4283 ext. 1459.

The Civic Centre, libraries and community centres will be closed on Monday, August 7, 2017 and will reopen on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. If you have an emergency with regards to water, sewers, roads, parks, or recreation facilities please call 1-866-262-4157.

ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE Green Lane will be closed between 2nd Concession and Leslie Street from Friday, August 4 at 9 p.m. to Sunday, August 6 at 7 p.m. for railway rehabilitation. Please abide by all signs posted.

Music at Civic Square Tuesday, August 8 Mudmen (Celtic Rock) The show begins at 7 p.m. at Civic Square Visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca for more information

Music on the Move Bordeen (Indie Rock Alternative) Ross Family Complex 19300 Centre St., Mount Albert The show begins at 7 p.m. Visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca for more information

The Town has a year-round three hour parking limit on all roads unless otherwise marked. Enforcement is conducted day and night. If you are having overnight guests, please make appropriate parking arrangements. For more details visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/parking

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

Health & Active Living Plan! Tell us what your healthy & active is! Let us know what you would like to see for recreation and programing in EG over the next 10 years and you could win a recreation pass or program! Visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/HALPsurvey to fill out the survey!

Have you shared your photos yet? Sizzling August Contest Submit a photo or video taken at the East Gwillimbury Farmers’ Market for the chance to win some great prizes. Take your photo or video anytime during the month of August. Contest ends August 31, 2017. For more information visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/farmersmarket.

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Civil Marriage Ceremonies The Town offers civil marriage ceremonies for couples wishing to have a non-religious marriage ceremony. Ceremonies are performed on Fridays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Centre.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Manager, Accounting Operations - Deadline August 7 Paid On Call Firefighter - Deadline August 27 Visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/jobs for submission details.

Magical Maple Trees Join us as we learn about trees, who are our special friends! We will celebrate trees that grow in Canada, such as the magical maple tree. Mount Albert: Wednesday, August 2 at 10:30 am Holland Landing: Thursday, August 17 at 3:00 pm Cost: $1. Ages 4-7 years. Please register. egpl.ca info@egpl.ca

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He had two failed attempts in 1992 due to inclement weather. "Disabled is what they called it at the time, but I prefer para-athlete," Costa said. "It is what it is. Obviously, I have had both my legs amputated, but that’s not who I am. I am a para-athlete who has this issue. By the same token, I’d like to set an example for others who may be in the same situation or to motivate those who just need a push to get off the couch and accomplish whatever they may want to do. They don’t have to be as aggressive as I am and do a marathon." Costa’s main goal is to finish the Global Series marathon, which is being conducted in a race format, and finish strong. "Obviously, there is a little bit of pride there and you want to swim as fast as possible and be first. Of course, I’m competitive, but I’m also prepared to finish first or finish last. As long as I make that crossing, that’s what matters, but I want to have a strong swim by my standards," Costa said. To be recognized as an official crossing, Costa will be down to the "bare essentials" of just Speedo and googles - no wetsuit, which is just fine with him since he’s an "old-school swimmer". He estimates it will take between eight and nine hours of swimming freestyle to make the 20-kilometre trek between New York and Crystal Beach in Ontario. For Costa, unless there are severe weather conditions compromising his safety, quitting won’t be an option. It never has been in his life. "Most people who know me would say I’m all about will and determination." Good thing, because Costa’s training regime for the past two years has involved swimming at least 20 kilometres a week, cross training and open water training on the weekends. Being mentally prepared is just as important. "When you are in the middle of a long swim like that and you can’t see the shore that you left from and you can’t see the finish line, that’s when breaking through the wall and envisioning yourself at the end is so important." The unpredictable conditions of open water swimming will be the most challenging aspect for Costa. "Typically, even though we’d like to go in a straight line, that just doesn’t happen, so you have to be prepared for that, as well as currents and weather conditions." While Costa says his decision to get back into marathon waters was a relatively easy one, making it happen wasn’t necessarily so for his wife, Linda, who had to shoulder a lot of the family duties involved with their three-yearold daughter. "She met me when I was already retired, so this is all new to her," Costa said. "I couldn’t have done it, and wouldn’t have done it, without her support," he said, especially in light of the difficult balancing act between training, work and family responsibilities. "It took me about three months to get her buy in." Costa isn’t sure if his Lake Erie swim is the end or a new beginning regarding his swimming career, but he does know he couldn’t have come this far without the support of his wife. "I’ll have to make it up to her when the swimming stops," he laughs.

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Cold Case sleuth searches for Dianna Singh murderer Dianna Singh’s ex-husband and boyfriend at the time were never cleared by York Regional Police investigators JEREMY GRIMALDI jgrimaldi@yrmg.com It was late one night when a bored Indira Tarachandra began searching York Regional Police’s website, serendipitously landing on the service’s cold case files page. Clicking through, the 40year-old woman of Guyanese heritage landed on a case that took her breath away and promptly penetrated her dreams. Dianna Singh was a 21year-old from Guyana, she had one daughter and was pregnant prior to being discovered murdered near a secluded and wooded King laneway off 15th Sideroad near Keele Street - 100 metres east of Seneca Campus. "I feel a affinity to her . and I’ve always been fascinated by cold cases," she said. "It’s like a puzzle that can always be completed if you can find the right pieces. It’s a moving target, but when people are persistent and keep asking questions all roads lead to an intersection, the crime being solved." Reaching that juncture has remained elusive for detectives at York Regional Police since the slaying was discovered on Aug. 25, 1974. It was in 1971 when Dianna arrived in Canada with her husband and the couple’s daughter, aged four at the time of Dianna’s death. Three short years later, estranged from her husband, Dianna - living in a Toronto rooming house and working as a waitress at a bar called the Granite Club - went to visit her boyfriend at a Toronto Becker’s convenience store he was managing at Jane Street and Woolner Avenue, on Aug. 14, 1974. This was the last time she was seen alive. Dianna’s body was discovered 11 days later, her pants and underwear found a few feet from her body by a security guard. She had been stabbed to death. Investigators were unable to glean much of anything from the clothes or the scene, other than some trampled foliage. That’s how the story has been left for decades. Despite having no ties to Dianna, other than nationality, Tarachandra has doggedly attempted to contact Dianna’s family. She’s had little luck, except with a woman by the name of Janice, who says she’s a cousin of Dianna’s. Taranchandra discovered her on an unsolved mystery forum about Dianna’s murder. Janice ex-

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plained the family and Dianna’s daughter refuse to talk about the incident, want to be left alone and, in general, "keep to themselves." She did report that Dianna’s mother flew to Canada after her daughter’s murder to attend her funeral, staying in the country for two weeks. "I met Dianna once when she had visited Guyana, I believed it was in 1973, I was a little girl," she wrote on the forum. "I remember her to be very pretty with big green eyes." However she refused to say much when contacted

by yorkregion.com. "I was very young (when the murder occurred) ... I was only nine years old and I wasn’t living in Canada," she wrote yorkregion.com. "Her daughter wants to be left alone and so does the rest of Dianna’s family." Neither Dianna’s exhusband nor her boyfriend were cleared by police in the initial investigation. According to York police Det. Bill Courtice and Det. Bob Atwall, two of Canada’s handful of dedicated cold case investigators, there could be a multitude of reasons for this - two of which include, their alibis going

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commented on her murder online say what they find most disturbing about the site where she was located is that another body was found nearby and a third person went missing in very close proximity. Those include Yvonne Leroux who was found two years earlier between Jane and Keele streets, in a similar state - clothed from the waist up, naked from the waist down. Cheryl Hanson, 7, meanwhile disappeared while walking on Bloomington Sideroad while walking three months before Dianna was found on May 31, 1974.

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Tarachandra said she’s learned plenty about how she feels the community tends to guard personal information tightly. "I have always gotten in trouble for asking too many questions," she said. "We (Guyanese) can be secretive and we don’t like our business being out in the street. In my experience, you don’t talk about things that might have happened ... you don’t ask questions. You leave things, especially as a woman." As for where the case goes from here, it’s anyone’s guess. The individuals who

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Top left: Dianna Singh was last seen in Toronto before going missing in August 1974. Top Right: India Tarachandra is interested in the 1974 murder of Dianna Singh. The case remains unsolved to this day. Bottom left: York Regional Police Detectives Bob Athwal (left) and Bill Courtice stand near the area where Dianna Singh’s body was discovered in 1974. The case remains unsolved to this day. Bottom right: Singh’s pants were removed and discovered mere feet from her body.

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Court ruling shows anti-SLAPP law working as intended Participating in the discussion about any number of issues of public interest should feel just a little bit safer thanks to a court ruling handed down by an Ontario judge last week. The case in question saw Stouffville teacher Katie Mohammed on the receiving end of a $120,000 lawsuit launched by United Soils Management over comments she had posted to a pair of Facebook groups in September 2016 expressing concern that fill being deposited in a pit on a United Soils-owned property on Ninth Line could contain harmful contaminants. Shortly after Mohammed made her posts, a lawyer for United Soils sent a letter demanding she retract and apologize for her statements, which she promptly did out of fear of litigation. Despite this, United Soils proceeded with legal action anyway. In his written decision released July 25, Justice Thomas R. Lederer questioned United Soils’ pursuit of a lawsuit even after having received its demanded apology and concluded it was "a continuation of its desire to intimidate." "The proceeding is not only without substantial merit. "There is no merit," he added. Lederer also awarded $7,500 in damages to Mohammed via the province’s anti-SLAPP legislation. It’s the first time damages have been awarded to a defendant under the relatively new law, according to Sotos LLP who represented Mohammed, and may set a precedent for future cases. Ontario’s Protection of Public Participation Act came into effect in November 2015 with the intent of permitting the province’s residents to take part in the public discourse without the risk of governments, corporations or powerful individuals using the courts to intimidate and/ or censor them with strategic litigation against public participation, or SLAPP, suits. Given that waging a battle in the courts - even a justified one - is almost always an expensive proposition, the spectre of being hit with a SLAPP can have a chilling effect on free speech and prevent civic-minded citizens from getting involved in the process. Numerous examples exist in Ontario, and beyond, where politicians and large corporations alike have turned to the courts and litigation to silence vocal critics and discourage others from getting involved. When this happens, democracy suffers. That’s why this victory for Mohammed isn’t simply a case of a single citizen triumphing over an attempt by a corporation to silence her, but a demonstration the antiSLAPP law is working as it should. And that’s good for all of us. The justice system is about just that: justice. It’s not a cudgel with which the wealthy and powerful can stifle legitimate criticism.

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A round-up of reaction online The story: Hwy. 48 fatal crash sends a tragic message: Ontario Safety League president The only way to stop texting/ phoning and driving is with enfocement NOT idle threats..Anytime Anyday I have cars passing yapping on the phone and hardly ever see anyone pulled over ( not that we can tell why they were pulled over) but people aren’t afraid of being pulled over Brent Desormo The only way too truly stop this nonsense will take a cooperative engagement between cellular phone manufacturers and Auto manufacturers and design a phone that is disabled if not connected to a Bluetooth devise. It’s not rocket science. Share if you agree. Gary Worters

The story: Art committee member raises ’steaks’ on Markham cow sculpture on stilts If it was not on stilts, i think it be would ok. I think the park is too small and too close residents. it needs to be in bigger park. Christine Matthews I’d say that if a statue is your number one problem or concern then your life must be awesome because I have to watch my mom get chemo treatments and THAT is hard. Living close to what looks like a brontasaurus on stilts, ISN’T hard. Laura Edmunds

The story: Keswick driver gets 4 years in prison for hit-and-run that killed cyclist Given our current system of justice, he was given a fairly harsh sentence. Had he remained on scene and not broken his bail conditions he probably would not be doing any jail time at all. He was young, he made a mistake and he will pay for it for the next four years. I think the entire situation is sad tbh. Fiona Berger Maione

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• LETTERS & COMMENTARY • Letter offered plenty of propaganda, little else RE: LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Khadr deal insults conscience of nation, July 14. Wow. Secret blood money, convicted terrorist, and hardworking taxpayers in one mouthful! Julian Fantino’s letter was long on propaganda but very short on pertinent information. The story of Omar Khadr is available for all to read and discern for themselves. I defy any armchair judge to walk a mile in that boy’s shoes ... make sure you start from the very beginning. The critical point is that a Canadian citizen (and I won’t even elaborate on his age at the time) was not protected nor his rights under law defended by the Canadian government. And, the lesson from that is for all of us ... in arbitrary circumstances, your human rights can be suspended and your government can choose to abandon you. So, all that about "brave men and women" defending democracy and rule of law sounds like cheap rhetoric. Rule of law, in its purest intent, is what defines our society as sane, just, and morally ambitious. The existence of Guantanamo and the practices of interrogation and torture are the real affront to "the conscience of a nation". And one last thing ... this Liberal "hug a thug" belief system? Where does this hateful nonsense come from? Is this what we can expect in the next federal election (and the real impetus behind Fantino’s letter)? Please stop and treat all Canadians as valuable parts of a complex whole, and lead by example, if you are capable of that. Wendy King Newmarket

Letters section should not publish falsehoods Re: LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Alarming some so eager to limit free speech, July 20 and LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Freedom of speech should be encouraged, July 20. Science does not advance through doubts voiced by paid lobbyists and oil-industry-sponsored “think tanks”, nor through letters to the editor, tweets, and Facebook posts. It advances through debate among scientists, and through careful research that is carried out, written up, and sent to reputable scientific journals where it is peer-reviewed by experts in the specific field who determine whether the science is sound enough to publish. Several studies of over 54,000 peer-reviewed cli-

mate-related articles in scientific journals in the years 1991 to 2015 reveal an average 99.94 per cent consensus that climate change is real and caused by humans. (Reported by scientist James Powell.) While my background allows me to understand this, it is irrelevant. No amount of education or experience would give me the nerve to try to refute the over 150,000 scientists who co-authored those articles. In my letter, I did not try to tell anyone what to think; that would be futile. There is broad agreement in Canadian society, though, that freedom of speech has limits. My letter was solely intended to point out that your letters section is used freely by letter-writers who use it to spread false news about climate change, that this is dangerous, and that you have both the right and the responsibility to refuse to print those letters, even if you believe that the false controversy they stir up helps your readership. David Kempton Newmarket

Sacrifices made by our ancestors deserve respect Re: LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Everyone deserves to be treated with respect, July 6. It is interesting that Raza Kara highlights freedom of worship, adhering to roots, culture, language and heritage as enshrined in the Charter of Rights and peremptorily states that “it is imperative and highly obligatory for each of us to remind ourselves that we have ... to respect each other’s ethnic values, culture, language, heritage and show devotion and tolerance.” On two counts, one might be forgiven for bristling at this: the first count is someone telling me in my own country that it is “imperative and obligatory” to think a certain way (please do not tell me what to think), and the second is I find it ironic that people coming into this country, often from countries where the above values do not figure politically or even personally in many cases, should lecture us on tolerance. I have lived in the Middle East for years, as well as Africa, Europe and the Far East, and I can tell you that however nice and decent many people are, these values are often disrespected. Surely, intolerance is not the unique prerogative of a few Canadians. The tone of this writer continues arrogantly that “no one ... can claim a stake of proprietorship of this beautiful land (barring the Indigenous people).” I could not agree more that the Indigenous peoples deserve to be restored to their rightful

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place in this country, and the shames of our past and present be righted lovingly to the Indigenous peoples. I would, however, remind the writer that some of us have been here more than twenty years. My ancestors came as UELs from upstate New York in 1778, fought in Butler’s Rangers alongside the Iroquois allies to drive out the American attempt to seize this country. My family and friends have lost family members in our wars (1812, capture of Quebec Citadel, the First World War and II) and I have visited their graves in France and Belgium, so I feel deeply that next to the Indigenous people, the founding descendants can be proud of the price they paid for the very freedoms newcomers enjoy. Their freedoms do not spring full-blown from the head of a government official or the Charter, but from the sacrifice of many of our ancestors for 300 years. I do not see the call for respect of that sacrifice, when respect is raised as an issue. When people are flag waving on Canada Day, please give a thought for this: Canada involves not just rights, but responsibilities, sacrifice and gratitude for those on whose shoulders we are all standing. Kathleen Adamson Schomberg

Eradication of polio worldwide within our grasp I recently read a statistic on polio that made my heart beat a little faster: in 1998, 40 children per hour, worldwide, were being infected by polio. By 2016, that number was reduced to 40 children per year. Is that not astonishing? It would seem that it is within our grasp to eradicate this incurable but preventable disease. This has only happened once before when in 1980, small pox was declared eradicated. The success behind the reduction in polio infections is due in large part to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), which was established 30 years ago. I am proud to know that Canada has pledged $100 million to the GPEI, as this is a worthwhile investment. Since the establishment of the GPEI, it has generated net benefits of $27 billion (USD) from reduced health care costs. Complete eradication would result in additional net benefits to the globe of $19-25 billion (USD) over the next 20 years. This is a step in the right direction for Canada. Not sure that "we’re back," but perhaps we are on our way. Connie Lebeau Victoria, B.C.

Having a heart condition doesn’t mean you can’t stand at the top of the Eiffel Tower or cruise the River Nile; with the proper considerations and planning, those affected by cardiac complications can still cross items off their travel bucket list this summer, with peace of mind and passport in hand. Before the plane tickets are booked, hotel reservations made and a packed itinerary is planned, make sure to take these steps by Dr. Manu Prabhakar, a cardiologist at Southlake Regional Health Centre, to prepare for your next trip with these heart health travel tips: 1. Get the OK from your doctor The first order of business is to get clearance from a medical professional - check with your physician if there have been any recent changes in your health and/or medications. Have your cardiologist’s phone number on hand for emergencies. 2. Review your insurance Ensure you have the appropriate coverage in the event you have a health concern while away from home. Read the fine print and understand completely

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have not been tested in court, but are the police’s record of their investigation and interviews. The documents state: – One staff member witnessed three alleged sexual abuse incidents but did not notify anyone for at least eight months. – After learning of the accusations, Mackenzie Health waited a month to contact some family members. – A manager told family members the hospital was "not obliged" by law to contact police unless the patient had been shot. – Once an official police investigation was underway - because of a complaint from a patient, not the hospital - some managers asked police not to contact family members of the alleged victims as it might "jeopardize the reputation of the hospital" and could result in the hospital being sued. – The hospital refused to give information, including the name of the staff member accused and the hospital’s investigation records, to officers. As a result, police were forced to go through the courts to get that information. – After he was fired from Mackenzie Health, Zadeh was able to seek new employment in the industry and was accused of additional assaults. The investigation prompted Police Chief Eric Jolliffe to stress to residents that they can’t rely on others, including public organizations, to share information with police. "Citizens . cannot always rely on others to report criminal offences," he wrote in an email to yorkregion.com about the case. PLEA DEAL On May 31, Zadeh walked away from Newmarket courthouse with a threeyear probation order after he pleaded guilty to slapping a patient on the rear end. Justice Joseph Kenkel granted Zadeh, 53, of Newmarket, a conditional discharge, finding that he had already served more days in

jail - four in all - then he would have received for that offence. The Crown said despite going through lengthy pretrial motions and scheduling five weeks’ worth of trial, it had reviewed the 13 charges and found there was little chance for conviction. Crown lawyer Erin Thomas said they agreed to the guilty plea in part because some of those expected to testify had "frailties". Zadeh worked at the Richmond Hill hospital from May 12, 2014 until he was fired Oct. 19, 2015. Between March and October 2015, his co-workers told police they witnessed or were told by patients that Zadeh engaged in several troubling incidents, including inserting his thumb in an elderly lady’s anus, rubbing another patient’s vagina in the shower and according to at least one unconfirmed account, rubbing and sucking on a woman’s breasts. According to the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, there is no legal obligation for PSWs to report incidents of sex assault or other forms of patient abuse to police unless working in a "long-term care facility." Zadeh was also accused of assaulting two more patients - one at Hadley Grange, an assisted living facility in Aurora, and another in the patient’s home. FAMILY CONTACTED POLICE Police were contacted by a victim’s daughter on Dec. 19, 2015, hours after she was told by Mackenzie Health executives that her mother had been "touched inappropriately" by a PSW. "When I first heard that, I thought someone had hit her" the daughter told yorkregion.com. When she asked if police had been contacted, director of quality and risk management Wendy Hooper told her "We’re not mandated to do that unless it’s a gunshot wound." "I said I can’t fathom this," she said. "You have an obligation, at least a moral obligation to tell the police." In January 2016 police

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Soja Zadeb, accused and cleared of sexually assaulting elderly patients at Mackenzie Health, walks into the Newmarket courthouse in May. filed the first of a series of ITOs. It states there were four suspected victims, but the patients were not identified by name. According to court documents, although Hooper instructed staff not to share victims’ names with police, the hospital’s patient care manager Charmaine Ambrose gave the names to police. During her interview with police, Ambrose refused to say that Zadeh’s patient care was "sexual in nature," instead choosing to call it "inappropriate and rough" - even though she signed a letter to Zadeh months earlier that stated patient care was "sexual and inappropriate in nature." Const. Stephanie Couture noted in her sworn statement that she thought Ambrose was afraid of "civil

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liability." Hooper told police that Ambrose gave police the victims’ names contrary to her instructions. When Hooper was advised police would contact patients, she "attempted to persuade the detective to not contact them, as it would jeopardize the reputation of the hospital," the documents state. Hooper then told police she would be calling patients or their families to advise them police would be contacting them. The investigator asked her not to do so as it would compromise an ongoing criminal investigation. "(Hooper) did not acknowledge she would comply with the request," the document states. NON-DISCLOSURE ORDER As a result investigators

sought and were granted a legally binding non-disclosure order from the courts to prevent her from giving information to the victims. Hooper also told police "she could not remember" if there was a requirement for hospitals to report allegations of a criminal offence. "If given the chance to do things over in this incident, Wendy Hooper would not do anything differently and would still not contact police in regards to the sexual assault allegations," Couture concluded in her statement. Interviews by police with patients and staff indicate key members of the hospital’s leadership team were made aware of the allegations after staff spoke to a complainant, who asked that police not be notified. This included president and CEO Altaf Stationwala, executive vice-president Susan Kowlek, operations director for emergency, medicine and critical care Heather Riddell, manager of employee relations and diversity Julie Cook and human resources director Ashton White, according to the court document. For one patient’s daughter, the ordeal has been a harrowing one, which has left her mother weaker and her questioning not only the Canadian medical but legal system. "It’s really too hard to say what the effects have been," she said. "My family is going through feelings of guilt, they have to look at her daily knowing this. I feel like I’ve been victimized twice, I first had to hear someone violated my mother then I had to hear that he was convicted of nothing." She said she is now taking legal action against the hospital. Mackenzie Health issued a written statement June 15, 2016 and would not provide further comment after re-

peated requests. The statement says if Zadeh was a member of a professional college, like a doctor or nurse, the process would have been to report to the college. REVISED PLAN "As PSWs are not a legislated health profession, we were unable to follow this process," the statement reads. "In light of these events, Mackenzie Health has taken the important step of revising the hospital’s police investigation policy to strengthen our ability to share information and report incidents to police." The hospital refused to provide specific details of that revised plan. Hooper did not respond to repeated requests for comment. The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term care said it does expect hospitals to "notify police of any potential criminal matters involving patients that take place within their facilities." However, it stops short of mandating it, explaining that reporting takes "control away from the victim on how they wish to be treated." "The ministry is considering its options with respect to the development of a mandatory registry for PSWs," the ministry said in a written statement. "A mandatory registry will ensure oversight and accountability of this professions and will ensure that patients, their families and employers can be confident that their PSW is qualified and provides safe care." Mackenzie Health operates the Richmond Hill hospital, the under-construction Vaughan hospital, longterm and interim long-term care facilities in partnership with UniversalCare, as well as a regional stroke centre and kidney disease program.

NEXT WEEK The headlines this summer have been jolting - from the Mackenzie Health PSW accused of sexually assaulting elderly patients, to an elderly Ottawa man punched by his PSW, to ex-nurse Elizabeth Wettlaufer killing seniors in her care – but advocacy groups, and those who work in long-term care, say it’s just the tip of the iceberg. We look at how predators slip into our health care system and what must be done to make vulnerable seniors safe.

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Residential Hospice: An Important Link in the Palliative Care Continuum Residential Hospice represents an important link in the continuum of palliative care services available to individuals and families faced with end of life decisions. In recognition of the critical need for these services, the Government of Ontario has expanded funding to support new residential hospices and increased dollars for nursing and personal care within existing facilities. Residential Hospices provides a bridge between community hospice services and palliative care services in hospital. The five community hospices of York Region: Doane House Hospice, Evergreen Hospice, Hospice Georgina, Hospice King Aurora Richmond Hill, and Hospice Vaughan provide support to individuals in the community from diagnosis to end of life, including bereavement support. While some individuals may choose to die at home with community support, for many this is not an option they can consider. Residential hospices provide support within the last 3 months of life, however, the average stay is short, ranging from 10 to 17 days in many facilities. In 1998, Hill House Hospice in Richmond Hill paved the way by opening the first 3-bed residential hospice for York Region. The November 2017 addition of the Margaret Bahen Hospice, a 10-bed residential hospice, will strengthen the continuum of palliative care services in the community. Margaret Bahen Hospice for York Region, built by Southlake Regional Health Centre and operated by Better Living Health and Community Services, will feature nursing and personal care staff 24 hours per day along with spiritual support, medical care, pharmacy, complementary therapies and referral to other programs and services. The hospice will be led by: Sonya Murray, Senior Vice President of Community Services; Dr. Arnell Baguio, Medical Director; and Trish Rawn, Director of Care. What is most unique about residential hospice is the approach that is used to provide care and the setting that it is offered

in. A truly holistic approach to care ensures the medical, pain management, emotional and spiritual needs of the resident and their loved ones are supported in a home-like environment. Access to a residential hospice can come from a number of sources. The most common approach is through the palliative care bed registry through the Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN). However, in practice, access to a residential hospice should happen through any healthcare provider within the palliative care network of services. There is no charge for using residential hospice services. Residential Hospices are also a unique service within our healthcare system because of the funding model that has been adopted. While the province, through the LHIN, covers the cost of the nursing and personal care services, all of the costs for administration, building operations and repairs and support staff must be provided by the organization through fundraising efforts. This means that the Margaret Bahen Hospice for York Region will need to raise approximately $700,000 in charitable donations on an annual basis. In addition, both residential and community hospice rely heavily on the support of volunteers and donors. In partnership with Doane House Hospice, we will be recruiting 150+ new volunteers from Newmarket and the surrounding community for a number of important roles. End of Life care and palliative care options are a personal

choice and each individual has a unique set of priorities, beliefs and needs that all factor into decisions about the type of care they choose to receive. The important principle for our healthcare system is that we have a seamless continuum of palliative care options that can support and meet the needs of individuals and families during a very difficult time. “Hospice matters. The end of life deserves as much beauty, care, and respect as the beginning.” - Anonymous **In the article “Community Hospice Services - 34 years strong!” The name of Hospice Georgina supporting Sutton, Keswick and Pefferlaw was omitted in error. Please accept our apologies.

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were involved and the degree to which construction and sight lines were factors in the accident are still under OPP investigation. However, the fact that the passenger and commercial vehicles, including transport trucks, that were stopped in a construction zone and hit from behind were damaged "beyond recognition" points to speed and distracted driving most likely being contributing factors, Patterson said. "Whether the (driver)

in the tail-end vehicle was speeding or slightly distracted or completely distracted, it’s hard to say at this point, but one thing is clear, he was really moving at the time of impact." Speeding on Hwy. 48, which is one of a few main north/south transportation arteries east of Lake Simcoe, has always been a concern for area residents. So is the fact the provincial highway, along with Ravenshoe Road, is a main trucking artery linking supply lines to the north with the Hwy. 404 extension in Keswick, which

can see as many as 10,000 trucks per day. Many people on social media, in the days after the accident, called for increased police presence and traffic enforcement in the area. They also felt there needs to be a crack down on what they deemed "reckless" truckers getting paid by the load, who put public safety at risk by blowing through red lights and posted speed limits, including through 60-km/hr hamlets. Speeding and maintenance issues in the commercial trucking industry

have been investigated for the past two years with "laser focus" by the transportation ministry, which is in the middle of a major consultation on the matter, Patterson said. Patterson said his heart goes out to the people who were killed because they are "anybody Ontario". "They could be any of us. They didn’t get up in the morning and decide they were going to be street racers or take part in high-risk activity. The real tragedy is that people lost their life probably from acting responsibly." Patterson added as a

York Region resident who probably drives 50,000 kilometres a year with a 16year engagement as a safety advocate, he’s confident it is education - not enforcement and engineering - out of the "big three" his organization always looks at that is the problem on our roads. "Engineering departments do extensive traffic and volume studies, which is all science based. Modifications going on right now are engineering related and I’m not sure what led to the redesign, but I suspect it is to make it safer," he said. "I believe

there has been effective enforcement on Hwy. 48, so I don’t think it’s a systemic enforcement issue. I think it comes down to that couple of seconds of distraction of not being able to stop." The Ontario Safety League is recognized as one of North America’s leading traffic safety organizations. Its mission is to reduce preventable deaths, injuries and destruction on Ontario’s roads through public education, awareness and safety-based services and programs for the transportation industry.

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AMANDA PERSICO apersico@yrmg.com Enjoy the sounds of summer and celebrate music in Aurora. As part of Canada 150 celebrations, Music Aurora hosts the Aurora Summer Music Festival - the summer partner to the successful Winter Blues Festival. "This is a community event that will help cultivate the Aurora music scene," said Aurora councillor and festival director, John Abel. The epic party in the park kicks off Aug. 5 at 4 p.m. and goes until 10:30 p.m. at Town Park. Festival goers are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and blanket. The free outdoor music concert features a variety of bands on one main stage with a focus on new, young and local musicians.

HAVE A PICNIC IN A CONSERVATION AREA York Region boasts more than two dozen conservation areas including Kortright Centre in Vaughan, Rogers Reservoir Conservation Area in East Gwillimbury, Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area in Whitchurch-Stouffville and Thornton Bales Conservation Area.

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2016 Hoedown Showdown winner Mac Shepherd to perform at Aurora Summer Music Festival. There will also be a collection of food trucks onsite as well as a beer and wine garden with clear sightlines of the stage. The festival features three headlining acts, MonkeyJunk with their swampy blues and rock sound, singer-songwriter Lauren Haze and the upand-coming Pick Brothers Band.

PLAN AN ART TOUR Visit one or more of the region’s art galleries such as the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg, the Latcham Gallery in Stouffville, the Varley Art Gallery in Unionville or the Georgina Arts Centre & Gallery in Sutton.

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Mulroney jumps into York-Simcoe ring HEIDI RIEDNER hriedner@yrmg.com Businesswoman and daughter of former prime minister Brian Mulroney, Caroline Mulroney has put her name forward to be the next Progressive Conservative candidate for York-Simcoe. "This riding has been blessed with unwavering leadership from Julia Munro," Mulroney said in a release Wednesday. "It would be an honour to continue her legacy of public service." Mulroney believes Ontario finds itself at a cross-

roads, adding the upcoming election is about offering a positive vision for Ontario - "one that respects taxpayers’ money and delivers economic growth and well-paying jobs to the province". Mulroney has had a successful career in the private sector spanning business and law while effectively running a charity benefiting homeless and at-risk women. She is currently the vice-president of BloombergSen Investment Partners, a Toronto-based investment firm, where she manages client services,

marketing and business development. Prior to that, she spearheaded corporate and regulatory matters related to growth opportunities in Canada and the United States for Wellington Financial LP. As a lawyer, she was an associate at Shearman & Sterling and then associate director of the NYU Center for Law & Business. Caroline began her career as a financial analyst in the investment banking department of Bear Stearns & Co. Inc. Caroline and her husband, Andrew Lapham,

have four children; Lewis, 12, twins Pierce and Thea, 11, and Miranda, 10. "As a working mother of four, I am concerned about the future of Ontario and I want to do my part to put it back on a path to prosperity," Mulroney said. "Every parent would agree that Ontario could once again be the best place for our children to build their future, and I’d be honoured to get to work with Patrick Brown and the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party." Mulroney is a graduate of Harvard College and the NYU School of Law.

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Marc Soberano of Building Up (from left), Markham Councillor Karen Rea and Michael Braithwaite of Raising the Roof help launch a new initiative piloted in York Region - hiring at-risk youth to help renovate vacant homes and turning them into affordable housing like this one in Markham.

Heritage, homelessness team up to help at-risk youth KIM ZARZOUR kzarzour@yrmg.com Tucked behind the overgrown bushes on a busy suburban highway, windowsills rotting, mouldy old Christmas decorations dripping off the back porch, Patrick Cooney’s house has seen better days - but better days may be ahead. A half-dozen city workers, politicians, planners and activists waded through the Markham property’s thigh-high weeds last week, swatting mosquitoes and staring up at the wreckage with enthusiasm. Could this be the place? The ad hoc group of visionaries, pragmatists and idealists were gathered at the 150-year-old farmhouse on Major Mackenzie Drive to work on a dream - one that Patrick Cooney, immigrant, labourer and father of six children, might approve. Michael Braithwaite led the group’s tour July 25. Executive director of Raising the Roof, a national organization seeking long-term solutions to homelessness, he described his vision of repurposing vacant heritage homes across the

There’s plenty out there. The conservation authority owns 118 homes across the GTA watershed, obtained as part of the acquisition of natural heritage land and green space; municipalities, in their quest to preserve historic buildings, also end up with vacant homes needing purpose. Nobody likes a vacant building not the neighbours, who worry about vandalism and deterioration, nor the developers or municipalities responsible for maintaining them. The homes would be renovated with through Building Up, a nonprofit social enterprise that trains and employs marginalized youths to keep them from experiencing homelessness themselves. Similar initiatives have been successful in the Netherlands, Sydney and the U.K. But first, the Reside team needs to find a building to showcase their idea. Last week they visited the Cooney house, the 100-year-old Raymer Wambold house on Markham Road, and a former church house in Caledon. Local councillor Karen Rea helped lead the fact-finding tour in

country for affordable housing. The way he sees it, developers, government and local municipalities could donate or provide longterm lease agreements - at a price of $1 for 10 to 20 years - for unused buildings like the old Cooney homestead, which could then be renovated for rental housing with construction help from marginalized, unemployed youth. It’s an idea he and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s Darryl Gray came up with at York Region’s Human Services Planning Board recently after partnering on a similar project last fall, converting a TRCA-owned home on Mill Street in Markham to a three-bedroom dwelling for at-risk youth. They believe their new venture, which they’ve dubbed "Reside," can tackle two issues at once: the affordable housing shortage, and at-risk youth. Rather than focusing on building new housing, which is a major financial, time and ecological investment, Braithwaite and Gray propose an alternative solution: transforming the existing stock of empty buildings into affordable homes.

businesses like Home Depot. And instead of an absentee landlord, Raising the Roof or a community organization they’ve partnered with, will oversee the housing, she said. John Taylor, chair of the region’s human services planning board and Newmarket regional councillor, is talking with developers in the northern part of York to get them on board, too. "It’s a really interesting idea . We have made some progress on the housing issue but we have to be more innovative, think outside the box with creative solutions." Also on board is Richmond Hill Mayor Dave Barrow, who notes that the ideal building would be located near a transit corridor. "I’ve been with the TRCA for more than 20 years, and this is one of the coolest projects I’ve ever been involved with," said Gray. "It’s a great example of different segments of the community coming together with the private sector to make something happen. "At the end of the day, we are about serving the public, and this is a different way for us to leave a lasting legacy."

Markham. "We have a huge issue here with the price of houses, and rental rates are astronomical. We need to stop passing the buck, saying it’s not a municipal issue, saying it’s the region’s issue or the province’s. It’s everyone’s." A member of the heritage committee, Rae said the city has 65 vacant heritage homes and, like most municipalities, an ongoing struggle with "demolition by neglect" developers letting them deteriorate until they’re beyond repair. Saving the homes, and helping homeless, is a "win-win," she said. Christine Pacini, partner at SHS Consulting, also took part in the tour, working with the team to find a home that can act as a demo model to be replicated across the country. "Developers buy up a big chunk of land that may have buildings on it and, while they wait for approvals to begin building, the homes can sit vacant for five, 10, 20 years." Rather than leave them to go derelict, or force a developer to turn reluctant, often absentee landlord, the home can be renovated with help from government, nonprofits and donations from

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record as the youngest swimmer to cross Lake Ontario in 2009. Just 15, the then King City resident was coached by Black and challenged the former competitive swimmer to join the event. The bulk of the team is comprised of individuals

gins. "It should be a trying, exhilarating and frightening experience for all," said Nancy Black, who started the Special Olympics swimming program in Aurora. "This is people going out of their element and comfort zone. Some of us are out-of-

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shape swimmers, I don’t like swimming at night but others aren’t swimmers at all." Training will also include an upcoming night swim at a quarry in Caledon. The goal is to raise $50,000 with proceeds to be directed to Special Olympics sports in Aurora and Special Olympics Ontario International Youth Summer Games in 2019. Brendan Black, who along with his wife Whitney are former volunteers with the Aurora Ducks’ Special Olympics branch founded by his stepmother Nancy Black, put forth the idea and assembled the team of 13 swimmers. "This all came to fruition within a few minutes," said Nancy Black. "It’s easy to say yes because of the cause. It’s not so easy because of the swim." Only 62 individuals have successfully completed the Lake Ontario marathon swim. Check out the team’s website at 50for150.com to sponsor an individual or the group.

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has an opportunity to participate. Highway 11 Cruisers Home of the Hot Ones Weekly Cruise Night WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Harvey’s Restaurant, 17860 Yonge St., Newmarket CONTACT: Danny Facchini, 416729-7480, highway11cruisers@gmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/ events/1891547237740434/ COST: Ladies nights:May 16, June 20,July 11,Aug. 8,Sept. 12, Oct. 10. Donations to our cruise night charity of choice, Canadian Tire Jumpstart, encouraged. Music at Civic Square WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: East Gwillimbury Civic Centre, 19000 Leslie St., East Gwillimbury CONTACT: Victoria Campbell, 905-478-4283, vcampbell@eastgwillimbury.ca, http:// www.eastgwillimbury.ca COST: The Mudmen are a Celtic Rock Band who inspire a party as soon as they hit the stage. The May Wests of the Garden WHEN: 8:00 p.m WHERE: Newmarket Community Centre and Lions Hall, 200 Doug Duncan Dr., Newmarket CONTACT: Lesley Mitchell, 647517-3473, lesleydmitchell@hotmail.com COST: $5 guest fee or $20 single membership Monthly meeting of the Newmarket Garden Club l Wednesday, August 9 TD Presents Aurora’s Concerts in the Park - Cadence WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Aurora Town Park, 49 Wells St., Aurora CONTACT: Shelley Ware, 905726-4762, sware@aurora.ca, http://aurora.ca/summerconcerts COST: Cadence is an incredible a capella group that delivers a show packed with harmonies and audience interaction. Donation to the Aurora Food Pantry appreciated. l Thursday, August 10 East Gwillimbury Farmers’ Market 2017 WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m WHERE: East Gwillimbury Farmers Market, Yonge Street and Green Lane, East Gwillimbury CONTACT: 905-478-4282, eastgwillimburyfarmersmarket@gmail.com, http:// www.eastgwillimbury.ca/ Things_To_Do/Festivals_and_Events/East_Gwillimbury_s_Farmers__Market.htm COST: Enjoy local fruits, vegetables,

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5 things to do this weekend l Friday, August 4 What Does Canada Mean to You? WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Bathurst Clark Resource Library, 900 Clark Ave. W., Thornhill CONTACT: 905-653-7323 Produce and shoot a movie that we will enter into the "Here’s My Canada" film contest. For ages seven to 12. Pre-register at the service desk. l Saturday, August 5 Aurora Farmers Market and Artisan Fair

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Music on the Move WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Ross Family Complex, 19300 Centre St., East Gwillimbury

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ure, who would it be? Local theatre company Shadowpath Theatre Productions is bringing that idea to the main stage with its Dinner with Canada series. This year’s dinner thea-

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LUNDY, Fay Peacefully at her home in Queensville, on Saturday, July 29, 2017, at the age of 83 years. Fay, beloved wife of Joe L u n d y, a n d l o v i n g m o t h e r o f Michael, Steven (Val), Mark (Elvie) and the late Annmarie (1987), all of Queensville. Cherished 'Meme' of Autumn, Brittany, Shannon, Noelle (Radu 'Rico' Goya), Dalton, Dakota and Phoebe. Dear sister of Bill (Barb) of Newmarket, Marjorie (John) of Kitchener and Barry (Angela) of Oshawa. 'Meme' to all who knew her, she will be greatly missed by her nieces, nephews and relatives. Friends will be received at the M.W. Becker Funeral Home, 490 The Queensway South, Keswick, Ontario on Thursday, August 3, 2017, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 10-11 a.m., followed by a Funeral Service in the Chapel at 11 a.m. Interment, Queensville Cemetery. In memory of Meme, donations to World Vision Canada or to Georgina Animal Control would be appreciated.

INGLES, Jeffrey James Passed away peacefully at Mackenzie Health Centre, Richmond Hill, on Sunday, July 30, 2017, in his 76th y e a r. L o v i n g s o n o f t h e l a t e Frederick and Dolly Ingles. Beloved of brother Rud, Frank and the late Brian Ingles. Survived by his sistersi n - l a w Ly d i a a n d C h e r i . S p e c i a l thanks to the staff at the Mackenzie Health Centre - Palliative Care Unit for their care. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main Street S o u t h , N e w m a r k e t , o n F r i d a y, August 11, 2017 from 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Mackenzie Health Foundation. Online condolences at www.roadhouseandrose.com

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BEISHUIZEN, Annette Gail Passed on to be with her Lord p e a c e f u l l y a t h o m e o n S u n d a y, July 30, 2017 at the age of 57. Predeceased by her father Dirk Beishuizen. Annette is survived by her mother Tina Beishuizen her sister Joanne Kuntz (Reinder) and her brother Harvey Beishuizen (Julie). Proud aunt of Julia (Jason), Michael, David (Christine), Rachel, Alexandra and Christina and equally proud great-aunt to Tristan and Cohen. A celebration of life will be held at the Queensville United Church, 20453 Leslie St. Queensville, Ontario on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 11 a.m.

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SENTRA

FINANCE^ AT

0 72 $4,000 %

MONTHS ON 2017 SENTRA S MT

APR FOR

OR GET UP TO

STANDARD RATE FINANCE CASH ON SELECT 2017 SENTRA TURBO MODELS SR model del shown▲

ROGUE®

LEASE* FROM $256 MONTHLY WITH $2,595 DOWN THAT’S LIKE PAYING ONLY

59 0 $2,000

WEEKLY AT

OR GET

APR FOR 36 MONTHS ON 2017 ROGUE S FWD (AA10)

STANDARD RATE FINANCE CASH ON 2017 ROGUE S FWD (AA10) SL model shown▲

MURANO

FINANCE^ AT

0 60 $5,000 %

Platinum model shown▲

APR FOR

OR GET UP TO

MONTHS ON 2017 MURANO S FWD AND 2017 PATHFINDER S 4X2

STANDARD RATE FINANCE CASH ON OTHER SELECT 2017 PATHFINDER MODELS. $4,500+ STANDARD RATE FINANCE CASH AVAILABLE ON OTHER 2017 MURANO MODELS

PATHFINDER

Platinum model shown▲

INTRODUCING THE NISSAN

QASHQAI

19,998 $ 2,077

MSRP1 FREIGHT AND FEES

22,075

ALL-IN PRICE2 ON 2017 QASHQAI S FWD

SL AWD model shown▲

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Offers available from August 1 – August 31, 2017. Payments cannot be made on a weekly basis, for advertising purposes only. *Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2017 Rogue S FWD (AA10) at 0% lease APR for 39 months equals monthly payments of $256 with $2,595 down payment, and $0 security deposit. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $12,589. Lease Cash of $750 is included in the advertised offer. ^Representative finance offer based on a new 2017 Sentra S MT/2017 Pathfinder S 4x2/2017 Murano S FWD. Selling price is $15,775/$34,020/$31,920 financed at 0%/0%/0% APR equals 72/60/60 monthly payments of $219/$567/$532 monthly for an 72/60/60 month term. $0 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $15,775/$34,020/$31,920. $1,750/$500/$750 Finance Cash included in advertised offers on 2017 Sentra S MT/2017 Pathfinder S 4x2/2017 Murano S FWD. +Standard Rate Finance Cash discount of $4,000/$2,000/$5,000/$4,500/$5,000 will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and is applicable only to customers financing any 2017 Sentra SR Turbo/2017 Rogue S FWD (AA10)/2017 Pathfinder/2017 Murano/2017 Maxima through NCF at standard rates. The cash discounts cannot be combined with lease or finance subvented rates or with any other offer. Certain conditions apply. 1$19,998 MSRP on a 2017 Qashqai S which does not include freight, fees and taxes. Prices not applicable to Quebec. Conditions apply. 2all-in selling price of $22,075 on 2017 Qashqai S FWD MT (D5RG57 AA00) includes freight and PDE charges, air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, tire tax, manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation (where applicable). License and registration insurance are extra. Certain conditions apply. ▲Models shown $38,020/$28,025/$46,520/$50,52 0/$31,575 selling price for a new 2017 Rogue SL Platinum (PL00)/ 2017 Sentra SR Turbo CVT Premium (RL00)/2017 Murano Platinum(AA10)/2017 Pathfinder Platinum/2017 Qashqai SL AWD (AA00). All Pricing includes Freight and PDE charges ($1,795/$1,600/$1,795/$1,795/$1,950) air-conditioning levy ($100), applicable fees, tire tax, manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. Certain conditions apply. ©2017 Nissan Canada Inc.