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Georgina’s council meetings will now begin with formal acknowledgement of Indigenous peoples.

Tabled earlier this month, the motion put forward by Mayor Margaret Quirk was deferred until the wording was formally run by the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation band and council.

Officially approved in a letter from Chief Donna BigCanoe, who expressed appreciation for the contact and acknowledgement, the wording was unanimously approved by council in a recorded vote Oct. 18.

"Reconciliation begins with understanding and acknowledging and learning from the past. It means we have to rebuild togeth-

er what was broken," Quirk quoted of her rationale and timing behind the move.

"That encompasses why I feel we need to do this. I believe it’s the first step. Words are one thing, but actions are another."

Moving forward, Quirk will continue discussions with the Chippewas of Georgina Island regarding the possibility of teachings from band members to "assist us with learning their culture, the issues that they have and just a general overview of their situation" to "put into actions the words we are saying at the beginning of each council meeting".

The formal acknowledgement follows those recently initiated at regional council meetings and in area schools as acts of reconciliation.

"Nobody is interested in

something you didn’t do," Deputy Mayor Naomi Davison said in support of the change and in "appreciation of what is being done here".

The following words will be read at the start of every town council meeting after the traditional moment of meditation: "We would like to begin today’s meeting by acknowledging that the Town of Georgina is located over lands originally used and occupied by the First Peoples of the Williams Treaties First Nations and other Indigenous Peoples and thank them for sharing this land.

We would also like to acknowledge the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation as our close neighbour and friend, one that we strive to build a co-operative and respectful relationship with".

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HEIDI RIEDNER hriedner@yrmg.com A record number of nominations and some of Georgina’s first families of farming were among the key highlights of last week’s Georgina Chamber of Commerce business excellence awards and the Mayor and Council’s Milestone Awards held at The Link Oct. 19.

A whopping 212 nominations for 72 businesses were received for eight awards in seven different categories for the chamber’s business excellence awards.

"That’s double than what we received last year," chamber manager and event MC Jennifer Anderson said of the awards, which were open to all Georgina businesses.

"The unprecedented amount of nominations in the awards’ 11-year history is a testament to the superior services of all the nominees," chamber board chair Jim Beechey said.

For the second year in a row, the business awards were held in partnership with the Mayor and Council’s Milestone Awards honouring the longtime commitment and investment of area businesses as well as the generations of families that have contributed to the community for decades.

This year’s awards went to seven family farms, each marking or surpassing an incredible 70-year milestone in operation.

That includes the Johnson family’s Belridge Dairy farm, Don and Brenda Rae’s ancestral operation in Pefferlaw dating back 200 years, Barb and Richard Munro’s Black River Farm on Catering Road that once sold over 200 head of cattle

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to a Cuban delegation guided by a certain Mr. Castro, Thompson brothers, Doug and Steve, running the dairy operation Havenhill Holstein, dairy farm Winchill Farms operated by Terry Winch, Jim Sellers of Bar Hill Farms continuing the beef farm started by his grandfather in 1910 and Walter Rae’s operation of the family homestead started in 1820.

Being honoured in their home community for five of the farming enterprises came on the heels of a ceremony held earlier this month at the Region of York marking the 17 family farm operations in agricultural business for over 150 years across the region, with Georgina farmers dominating the stage.

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Black River Farms Thompson Farms & Havenhill Holstein Winchill Farms Bar Hill Farms Walter Rae Farm Business Excellence Award recipients: Sterling Tire Services Small Business Award Brouwer Kesmac Large Business Award (10 or more employees) ClearWater Farms - Agricultural Award Ride the Wind Rentals New Business Award I Do! Weddings/Amanda Stewart - Young Entrepreneur Award York Region EcoTeam/ Keller Williams Realty Centres (Gina and Gary Semeniuk) - Community Spirit Award Giant Tiger - Community Spirit Award The Training Centre, GTTI Not-for-profit Award

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JOHN CUDMORE jcudmore@yrmg.com York Regional Police charged a Newmarket man with the murder of Georgina’s Cody Gionet.

Gionet was found on Oct. 21 at 10 p.m. with gunshot wounds on Sheldon Avenue, in a neighbourhood northeast of Yonge Street and Davis Drive in Newmarket. Gionet died of his injuries in hospital.

Another man was arrested on "unrelated charges", police said.

Both men were arrested at a house near the scene, according to police.

Robert Curtis, who identified himself as a friend of Gionet, told CTV News Toronto the victim was a nice guy.

"Sometimes he had to go make some money the way he could, but to be honest, he was a really good guy," he said.

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Travis Whitman, 21, is charged with second-degree murder.

Whitman appeared in bail court in Newmarket Oct. 23.

Residents of the Newmarket neighbourhood were coming to grips with the fatal shooting on their street only hours earlier.

"It’s so sad. I thought this was a great neighbourhood and all of a sudden we’re hearing shots," said Cecilia Ribadeneira, nodding toward the scene, as she left for church.

A resident of her home only since August, Ribadeneira ventured upon the scene while returning from a night out at the movies.

"I saw a body on the sidewalk," she recalled.

"My son thought it was a prank because no one was doing anything. I thought about doing CPR

but then the police arrived. It’s very sad.

"I thought this was a calm neighbourhood; I hope they get to the bottom of this."

At the other end of the street, a woman showed a blurred cell phone image of man being escorted, apparently in handcuffs, into a police car.

One woman, who asked to not be identified, said the incident would not change her mind about living in the neighbourhood.

"It happens everywhere so I’m not too concerned," said the woman, a resident in the area for about one year, while walking her dog and heading past the yellow police tape blocking off the section of Sheldon Avenue. "It could happen here or Vaughan. It’s one of those things and random. I’m not planning to move from here."

It was the second incident of gunplay on the

street this year. Another incident in January involved shots being fired at a house on Sheldon Avenue.

Despite police saying Gionet was from Georgina, he appears to have spent much of his time in Newmarket. He not only went to Huron Heights High School, but also St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Elementary School.

A number of friends paid tribute to him on Facebook, including one who’d mentioned he had plans to move to Newfoundland.

Really sorry you won’t get to see life from the eyes as a Newfie," wrote the account named Dave Crocker, who referred to the Newfoundland tradition to kiss cod fish. "I

guess it’s time to kiss the big fish in the sky..."

"I remember taking the bus with Cody to school and playing road hockey with on my street growing up," wrote the account named Peter Ponzzio. "RIP brotha!".

"RIP Cody Gionet taken way too soon bro," wrote the account named Terry Samuelsson. "Rest easy fam."

A home on Sheldon Avenue was shot at in January according to York Regional Police.

During that incident one man was injured after jumping out the window.

Anyone with information is asked to call York Regional Police at 1-866876-5423.

- with files from John Cudmore

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EDITORIAL | OPINION

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Good riddance to employee discount tax idea Hopefully, by now, employees in Canada’s retail sector - or what remains of it, at least - can breathe a little easier knowing the Canada Revenue Agency isn’t poised to take aim at the discounts they receive from their employers.

Such incentives, which range from the meagre - a small percentage off the retail price of a given item, for example - to the generous - such as being able to buy merchandise at the employer’s cost - are commonplace in the customer service industry and serve as something of an enticement for would-be employees in a sector where a great many of the front-line staff members are paid minimum wage.

Given that, it seemed the CRA was effectively talking about flipping retail workers upside down and shaking them by the ankles until their loose change fell out.

The controversy began earlier this month when a 2016 update to CRA documents, stating that employees who receive a discount on the price of merchandise owing to their employment should have the value of said discount included in their income, was thrust in the spotlight via a Globe and Mail story. The policy went on to say the value of the benefit should be calculated as the difference between the retail price of the item less the amount the employee paid.

No amount would be included in the event the same discount was offered to members of the public in some manner.

Business groups, some of whom had decried the notion when it first came up but whose objections largely went unnoticed, argued it would be a nightmare to track their employees’ discounts, while other stakeholders voiced concern that employment incentives could be scrapped altogether by companies simply to avoid the aggravation.

Despite a Liberal MP initially suggesting that any employee discount not offered to the public at some point would be fair game under the new rules, the federal government quickly distanced itself from the policy, expressing "disappointment" in CRA bureaucrats, and prompted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to tweet assurances to retail workers that their discounts weren’t in the crosshairs.

The government, in consultation with industry stakeholders, will now go back and review the policy and craft a new response to the 2011 court ruling that triggered the update in the first place.

In any case, after the PR mess, it’s safe to say the idea of taxing retail employee discounts won’t soon be resurrected, and that’s a good thing. It was a wrong-headed idea that unfairly targeted workers in a sector primarily comprised of people at the lower end of the income spectrum.

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• LETTERS & COMMENTARY • Time for changes at Vaughan City Hall Re: LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Why were Culture Days scheduled on holy days?, Oct. 7.

Although I agree wholeheartedly with Mr. Weinberg, I must ask another question regarding the agenda of the City of Vaughan council: Where was Alan Shefman, Ward 5 Councillor?

Mr. Shefman, who is of the Jewish faith, was not heard from. Sandra YeungRacco, Ward 4 Councillor, was another not heard from.

Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua claims to be a friend of all cultures within Vaughan. He truly dropped the ball this time!

Mr. Weinberg: You are absolutely correct.

The City of Vaughan council has gone stagnant and the residents deserve a changing of the guard.

One past councillor is finally gone; maybe it is time for the rest to move on.

I would suggest that all of the residents, of all cultural and religious affiliations, examine the Vaughan political arena.

It’s wake-up time.

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months as before?

Most Ontaxians are well-organized with their monies; they pay water each three months, their taxes two to four times a year, and want to pay their heating gas bills every two months.

We do so much banking that this is adding to the time consumption of customers - regardless of what form of banking we do, it is adding to the costs of operating a utility/business that will cost people more in the long run and, of course, gain a touch more PST/HST for the government.

There is a great disrespect for Ontaxians by their government and this needs to be changed by election or other more forceful means. What they are and who will do it remains to be seen.

This recent monthly payment scam needs to be implemented to help only the few people who have not looked after their lives and futures and perhaps a few unfortunate others, all of whom did not anticipate the evil of the political party they voted into office last time.

We need to give their heads a shake ... if there is anything to shake.

Additionally, I hope no one is stupid enough to arrange direct withdrawals from their bank accounts with the worst offenders the utilities and public services (municipal service ’corporations’ or either federal or provincial government).

This could be financial disaster when mistakes are made because of whom you are dealing with.

Nick Bird

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Keswick Gardens Bazaar WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: Keswick Gardens, 43 The Queesway N., Georgina CONTACT: Una Findlay, 905-476-0376, findlays@rogers.com COST: Saturday October 28 at 43 The Queensway North.Crafts, Bake Table, Grannie’s Attic and much more.

Southlake Village Annual Fall Bazaar WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: Southlake Village, 640 Grace St., Newmarket CONTACT: Southlake Village COST: Free parking at hospital. Vendors welcome. l Sunday, October 29 Georgina Farmers’ Market 2017 WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: The Link, 20849 Dalton Rd., Georgina CONTACT: Natalia Zammitti, 905-476-4337, Natalia@RealPropertyDreams.ca, https://www.facebook.com/ GeorginaFarmersMarket COST:

The Georgina Farmers’ Market features more than 30 vendors offering a wide range of products including produce, meats, baked goods and crafts. l Tuesday, October 31 Georgina Bingo WHEN: 12:00 p.m - 3:30 p.m WHERE: The Link Georgina, 20849 Dalton Rd., Georgina CONTACT: Susan Gorman, 905722-5540, susan.gorman@jerichoys.org Bingo proceeds help to sustain free programs for children and youth through Jericho Youth Services.

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l Thursday, October 26 Community Living Georgina Bingo WHEN: 12:30 p.m - 3:30 p.m WHERE: Kin Community Hall, 15 Fairpark Ln., Georgina CONTACT: 905-722 8947 Thursdays - 12:30 - 3:30 PM Bingo held weekly with proceeds to assist people with developmental disabilities living in the Town of Georgina.

The Link, 20849 Dalton Road, Sutton $5 (HST included) For all ages Cash Bar In an engaging talk, Hugh Brewster, the author of At Vimy Ridge and From Vimy to Victory, describes the experiences of Canada’s soldiers in World War 1. With excerpts from the letters of soldiers and nurses, period songs and archival images and footage, Hugh powerfully evokes this important time in our history. A perfect way to commemorate the 100th anniversary year of the battle of Vimy Ridge.

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COUNCIL COUNCIL COUNCIL COUNCIL

Council meetings are open to the public and streamed online. For a full list of upcoming meetings, please visit georgina.ca

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Enjoy a safe Halloween, Georgina. Please use extra caution as a pedestrian to be aware and visible, and slow down and use extra caution while driving. Here are some more great safety tips from York Regional Police: • Don’t let your kids wear masks. It can obstruct their view and they could hurt themselves • Use reflective items on dark clothing so they can be seen • Remind kids not to eat any candy before they get home so you can check it • Know what candy you can send to school with your kids. Some children have severe allergies so check first

Spooky Swim Sale on now!

ClearWater Farms Experience ClearWater Farm Friday, October 27 ClearWater Farms,

Community Initiatives Fund Do you want to make a difference in the Town of Georgina? We are looking for candidates to serve on the Georgina Community Initiatives Fund. Previous Committee/Board membership experience, fundraising, community involvement and financial background is preferred. The role of this committee is to provide funding assistance to local community fundraising initiatives.

• Committee meetings will be held once a month or as needed Meetings will be scheduled during the day and/ or early evening, depending on availability of members • The target date for the first meeting is January 2018 • Selected applicants will need to sign a Code of Conduct and Non-Disclosure form.

The application form and full details can be found on georgina.ca. Please apply by November 10. yorkregion.com

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481 Lake Drive East, Willow Beach

3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Much to see, including four new greenhouses, a rain garden created by local school kids, a new eco-laneway and a pavilion! Staff and volunteers will be ready to answer your questions as you take a self-guided tour around the property at the end of this successful growing season. Everyone is welcome. Visit clearwaterfarms.ca for more information.

Bids & Tenders The Town of Georgina Purchasing Division will receive tenders and/or proposals as follows: Various Wireless Broadband Equipment Request for Tender No. DAS2017-050 Closing: Thursday, November 9 For full tender and proposal information, visit the Town’s website or contact Stirling Munro, Purchasing Manager at 905-476-4301 or fax 905-476-8100.

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Fall Photo Contest Deadline: Tuesday, October 31 Calling all residents! Snap a photo that fits one of our three categories: Fall leaves/colours, Kids having fun in the Fall, Harvest/Thanksgiving Decor. Submit your photo and submission form to contest@georgina.ca. Submission forms available at georgina.ca

Healthy Harvest Contest Healthy Kids Community Challenge Deadline: December 15 The Healthy Kids Community Challenge and Town of Georgina Healthy Harvest Contest is on now until December 15. Show us how you make vegetables and fruit a part of every meal or snack through a photo, recipe or healthy eating tip for your chance to win weekly prizes. This contest is open to all Georgina residents. Enter through the #HealthyKidsTOG tab on Georgina’s Facebook page or by emailing communications@georgina. ca. Visit georgina.ca for full details.

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The Town of Georgina is currently hiring for the following position(s): Aquatics Positions: Open Running Instructor: Open

Public Notices In the Matter of the Ontario Heritage Act, 1990, R.S.O. Chapter 18, Section 29 (3).

Soccer Instructor: Deadline October 27

And in the matter of the lands and premises known as the Johnson family burial ground to be described separately on 26280 Park Road, Sutton Georgina.

Winter Patroller: Deadline October 27

Notice of Intention to Designate

Skate Patrol: Deadline November 1

Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Georgina intends to designate the following property for reasons of cultural heritage value or interest:

Municipal Law Enforcement: Deadline October 26

Landscape Architectural Planner: Deadline November 1

The Johnson Family Burial Ground CON. 7, PT LOT 6, (Johnson family burial ground to be described separately) 26280 Park Rd. Sutton, ON L0E 1R0 An appeal of designation may be filed on or before November 5, 2017. Please visit the Town website - public notices - for additional information.

The ROC Job Fair Saturday, October 28 The ROC, d Keswick K i k 26479 Civic Centre Road, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

All positions close November 1 ROC Customer Service Representative ROC Maintenance Attendant ROC Ski Patrol ROC Terrain Park Attendant ROC Lift Attendant ROC Weekday Lift Attendant ROC Cafeteria Attendant ROC Winter Operations Lead ROC Groomer/Snowmaker ROC Snowboard Instructor ROC Junior Ski/Snowboard Instructor ROC Ski Instructor Qualified applicants are invited to visit our website at georgina.ca or our job posting board at the Civic Centre for more information on our available positions, and instructions on how to apply.

Recognizing that the Town is a diverse community, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection.

Notice of Complete Application & Public Meeting The Town of Georgina has received an application to amend Zoning By-law Number 500, pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act. You are invited to attend a Public Meeting on: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at approximately 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Georgina Civic Centre at 26557 Civic Centre Road, Keswick.

Please note that this application, along with other matters, will be dealt with in the order that they appear on the agenda or as Council may determine.

Proposal: W/S Woodbine Avenue, Part Lot 7 Con 3 (NG); Parts 62 & 69, Plan 65R-31761, Keswick A Zoning By-law Amendment application has been submitted by Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd. on behalf of JRAD Investments Inc. to change the zoning on the property from site specific General Commercial (C1-34) to site specific Shopping Centre Commercial (C4), which would permit a range of uses including, but not limited to, restaurant, business or professional office and retail store. The only use currently permitted on the property is a bank. Relief from various provisions of Zoning By-law 500 is required to facilitate the development. A key map showing the location of the subject property is provided below. Town File: 03.1118; Direct Inquiries to Maryann Hunt, Planner, at ext. 2275 or mhunt@georgina. ca. Please reference the File Numbers in all communications.

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Additional Information: Additional information and/or material related to the proposal is available for viewing at the Planning Division within the Civic Centre at 26557 Civic Centre Road, Keswick, ON from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on regular business days. For more information, please contact the Planning Division, by phone at 905-476-4305, ext. 2250, by fax at 905-476-4394, or by email to the Planning Division Secretary, Anna Geniole, at ageniole@ georgina.ca. Copies of the staff report being considered

by Council are available from the Planning Division on the Thursday preceding the scheduled Council Meeting.

You may also view the full Council Agenda on-line at georgina.ca.

Providing Comments: i) Any person may attend the meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the application. Written comments should be mailed/faxed/emailed to the Planner noted-above.

Please ensure you include your name and address so that you may be contacted, if necessary; ii) If a person or public body does not make oral submission at a public meeting or make written submission to the Town of Georgina before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Town of Georgina to the Ontario Municipal Board; iii) If a person or public body does not make oral submission at a public meeting or make written submission to the Town of Georgina before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

Notice of Collection: Personal information collected in response to this planning notice or in relation to this application will be used to assist Town Staff and Council to process the application and make a decision on this matter. Such personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Planning Act, and all other relevant legislation, and will become part of the public record, may be viewed by the general public, and may be published in a Planning Report and Council Agenda. Questions about this collection may be directed to the Town Clerk, John Espinosa, at 905-476-4305, ext.

2223, or by email to jespinosa@georgina.ca.

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shouldn’t be dealing with this yourself. I’m here to talk to you.’ Just stuff like that. He said, ’Here’s my number, you can talk to me any time. We should meet up and get some bubble tea and help you feel better,’" she said.

"I thought he was super nice. Like, wow, someone actually cares."

The following day, after she was discharged, he offered her a ride.

It was in the vehicle that the sexual assault occurred, she said.

"My biggest fear was that he was going to lock the door and things were going to escalate. So I just, basically, I don’t want to say let it happen, but I just sat there. I kind of froze," she said.

Police have charged Pabiram Ravichandran, 24, of Aurora, with two counts of sexual assault, one involving the woman and a second

involving a 16-year-old girl.

He will make his next court appearance Oct. 27.

The alleged assault was one of many incidents in a lifelong struggle with mental health challenges for the woman, who is looking at a career in social work after she finishes getting her high school diploma.

The former Richmond Hill resident entered the mental health system at age seven when she showed signs of hyperactivity, repetitive movement disorder and obsessive characteristics.

Initially misdiagnosed, she was later determined to have autism spectrum disorder and complex posttraumatic stress disorder, as a result of being repeatedly sexually and physically assaulted at the age of five by a nine-year-old neighbourhood boy, while two older girls watched and mocked her.

Intermittently, over a period of years, she has had

contact with many mental health professionals and agencies.

"The issue with these programs, they have a cookie-cutter approach.

You can only stay in the program for a certain amount of time and once that time is over, they just discharge you. But everybody is not ready to be discharged at that time," she said, adding there are also often long waiting lists for programs.

"I have been on waiting lists for so long that I have aged out of those waiting lists."

She began going to Southlake as she experienced suicidal thoughts and attempted suicide several times.

"I have severe impulse issues. I think and then I do and then I regret right after.

It’s never really a plannedout thing, like, ’I’m going to kill myself today.’ It’s always ’I’m upset, I’m frustrated, I don’t know what to do with my emotions right

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now,’" she said.

"When I was 17, I hung myself in the closet and woke up (after being) unconscious on the ground because the bar snapped ....

I’ve also overdosed on (psychiatric drug) lithium a couple of times."

The woman said her treatment at Southlake has often been "not helpful," including enduring hearing dismissive comments from some staff such as, "She only comes here for the meds."

A few weeks ago, as an in-patient, she said a nurse told her to "stop acting bad, get some hobbies and go on (dating and hook-up app) Tinder."

"The get hobbies part I don’t mind, but stop acting bad? I’m not purposely trying to be bad and I don’t see me as a bad person. And go on Tinder? That’s a little random," she said.

The woman said she has been restrained twice while at Southlake, including one incident when she was

"tackled" by security guards and injected with a sedative when she wouldn’t move away from a door on the mental health floor and staff feared she would flee.

She said she has had some good experiences at Southlake, pointing to a caring doctor who treated her in the youth unit when she was younger.

However, she wants to see Southlake provide more training to employees dealing with patients with mental health concerns and review its procedures for restraining and injecting patients with sedatives.

Southlake provided a written statement in response to the woman’s concerns.

"When people come to the hospital, we want them to feel heard and we want them to share their concerns with us, so that we can resolve any issues with them as soon as possible.

"We would really encourage this young woman

to come forward and contact York Regional Police to report this, so that she has a voice to tell her story" it said.

Where to turn for help in York Region: • York Support Services Network offers a community crisis response service for York Region or South Simcoe residents who are having a mental health crisis, and for their family or friends. Call toll free 1-855-310-COPE (2673). For mental health services, call 289-340-0348 or toll-free 1-844660-6602.

• Women’s Support Network’s sexual violence 24/7 crisis line is available at 905-895-7313 or toll-free at 1-800-263-6734. If you or a loved one is interested in individual counselling, call 905895-3646.

• Canadian Mental Health Association of York and South Simcoe.

Call 905-841-3977 or toll-free at 1-866-345-0183.

• Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto. Call toll-free 1-800-463-6273.

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November 2 – Board Meeting – 10:00 a.m.

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Pefferlaw: Lunches are back!

1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month Next Lunch dates are Nov 7th and Nov 21st – 12:00 PM Pefferlaw Lions Hall ***NEW Activity!! Join us for Table Tennis at the LINK (20849 Dalton Rd) in Sutton Tuesday’s 1:00 – 3:00 PM and Thursday’s 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM $0.50 to play and this activity is for Members and Non-Members who are 55+

The Town of Georgina

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Club 55 Keswick Marketplace Saturday, November 4th 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Free Admission Featuring a wide selection of vendors and products to get your holiday shopping underway!

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Do you believe in ghosts? ’Haunted’ sites that might convince you ALI RAZA aliraza@yrmg.com Stephen Leacock Theatre (Georgina) Quirino says Stephen Leacock may haunt his

theatre. She said people have reported feeling things and in specific cases, an unknown spirit would steal the towels in the female dressing rooms.

"The dressing room would

be locked, no one would be there, and women reported their towel missing after they showered," Quirino said. Could the ghost of Stephen Leacock be playing a prank? Maybe, she

says.

Sharon Temple (East Gwillimbury) The Sharon Temple was built in 1832 and is a designated National Historic Site of Canada. Though it’s

not technically haunted, people have reported hearing sounds of a large feast being prepared, music and footsteps. Quirino calls a "residual" haunting, imprinted in the character of

Georgina Gospel Assembly 2435 Glenwoods Rd., East of Woodbine, Keswick

Sunday Services: Prayer Meeting 10:30am Worship Service 11:00am Tuesday Service 7:00pm

Keswick Christian Church Sunday School 9am Church Service 10:30am.

Community Assistance Ministry Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Call (905) 722-3059 x 1 To make a private appointment We warmly invite you to worship with us For more information on all our church ministries please call 905-722-3059

Knox United Church

34 Market Street, Sutton 10 am Sunday Service Sunday School & Supervised Nursery

or email cmccullough@yrmg.com

Lakeshore Community Fellowship Service time Sunday 10:00 AM Royal Canadian Legion branch 356 21 East St. Sutton 289-763-1216 lcfsutton.com

Belhaven Free Methodist Church

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A Christian community of faith celebrating the power of God to heal and deliver. It has been our experience that to rely on God wholeheartedly is to live the miracle daily!

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Junior Church: ages 4-11 yrs.

Pastor Michael Gibney 905-476-7692

25152 Warden just north of Old Homestead Rd. ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD Almighty. Zech 4:6

Loving God and Others through Jesus Christ Couldn’t you use a little faith right now?

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Wednesday Bible Study 7:15pm-8:30pm Estudio Biblico 7:15-8:30pm

20858 Dalton Rd., Sutton

Friday Night 7:00-8:30pm

Sunday Service at 10 am

Kids Club ages 6-10yrs • Youth Club ages 10+yrs

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Pastor Hal Arthurs • Pastor Bob Tsisko

Fellowship & Refreshments Follow

(905) 476-4548

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Anglican Parish of Georgina

Corner of Woodbine and Old Homestead Road

www.parishofgeorgina.org • Church Office (905)722-3726

All Are Welcome

Sunday Services St. James’ Church, 31 River Street, Sutton 8:00 a.m & 10:30 a.m Holy Eucharist

All are Welcome Canon David Neelands, Priest-in-Charge The Rev. Robin Peasgood, Associate Priest

ROMANCATHOLIC CHURCH Immaculate Conception 20916 Dalton Road, Sutton

EGYPT CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

6779 Smith Blvd • 905-722-7783 Engaging Family Spirituality in Egypt’s Historic Country Church!

Sunday Morning Church Time 11am Pastors Doug & Jeannie Neufeld Cedardale Church Of The Nazarene 471 Pefferlaw Rd., Pefferlaw

Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 5:30pm • Sunday: 8:30am

Sunday 10 am Worship

Our Lady of the Lake

Rev. Grant Verdoold BTh, MDiv, SSW

129 Metro Road North, Keswick Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4pm • Sunday: 11am

For Daily Mass times call the church office at 905-476-0097 Pastor: Rev. Fr. Sherwin Holandez WELCOME

Home of the Community Meal every Thursday 4:30 - 6:30 pm

Pastor Ronald Gosse 905-476-9155

Maple Hill Baptist Church 215 Glenwoods Dr. Keswick

905-476-2541

For other programming, please phone for times or go to www.maplehillbaptist.org

Fellowship time after service

Senior Pastor

Rev. Johanna VanderSpek “A Warm Welcome Awaits You”

Sunday Morning Service 10:30am - noon Nursery / Children’s Church Provided

Sunday Worship/Sunday School • 11:15am

All are welcome!

Family Worship and Children’s Sunday School at 10:30 a.m.

All Are Welcome

Keswick United Church 177 Church St. • 905-476-5532 www.keswickunitedchurch.ca

For other services please phone for times.

God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” and - “God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”

(John 3:16-17)

Rev. Ted Grady 905-722-3742 officeknoxsutton@gmail.com

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Awana Children’s Program from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Nursery Provided

Dr. Chad Houghton Rev. Mike Harrison

Anglican Worship Christ Church Roches Point Sunday Service & Sunday School 9:45am Rev. Canon Dr. W. David Neelands Priest-in-charge.

All are welcome.

Church Office: (905) 476-3491 Website: www.rochespointparish.com

THE “DAWN” CHRISTADELPHIANS BELHAVEN COMMUNITY HALL ~ 25184 Warden Avenue, Belhaven ON Sunday School/Bible Class: Sundays 9:30a.m.; Memorial Meeting: Sundays 11:00a.m.

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WHEN WILL JESUS RETURN TO THE EARTH? About two thousand years ago Jesus Christ promised “I will come again”. The second last verse of the last book of the Bible records the assurance of Jesus: “Surely, I come quickly. Amen”. But Jesus has not yet returned, so is the Promise still valid?

When Jesus ascended to heaven from the Mount of Olives, the angels testified: “ This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as you have seen him go into heaven” (Acts 1:11).

Jesus taught his followers to pray: “Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven” - part of the famous “Lord’s Prayer”.

Without a doubt, the gospel Jesus preached concerned the theme of the Kingdom of God and his disciples thought he was going to establish it right then, restoring the ancient Kingdom of Israel which was God’s Kingdom on earth in Old Testament times. However, Jesus informed them that other events must happen first.

Some of the events Jesus said must happen first, before he returns (and they can be observed today) are: the restoration of the nation of Israel (after centuries of dispersion of the Israelis into all nations of the earth); earthquakes, pestilences, famines, increasing conflicts, terrorism, violence, atrocities and wars, and such perplexity in the nations which offer no solutions. In other words, because the world is in such a chaotic situation caused by disobedience and non-recognition to God’s ways, only the promised divine intervention will bring about God’s promise to transform our world when the “earth will be full of the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea” Habakkuk 2:14.

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If you would like to work for a dynamic company that offers beneďŹ ts, competitive pay and RRSP please email your resume to michelle.mccandless@willscot.com Halsey Lodge - Jackson’s Point Adult Licensed Care Facility is seeking a hard working and reliable candidate to join our HOUSEKEEPING DEPARTMENT for the following 3 shifts: 6am to 2pm shift / 2pm to 10pm shift and 5pm-10pm shift. QualiďŹ cations: Previous housekeeping experience.

Vulnerable Sector Police Check required. CPR/ First Aid an asset.

Position starts immediately.

Please email resume to: halseylodge@gmail.com Drivers

Exp’d Dump Truck Snow Plow Drivers

required FT in Keswick.

Please call Alex at 416-458-1749

Advertise in the Classifieds Call 1.800.743.3353

Health Care/Medical

RN / RPN

required to join our team of caring professionals. Working with a quadriplegic woman in her home.

Days & afternoons.

Must be reliable & own transportation. Call Donna 705-437-1561

Well established landscape maintenance company seeking

Winter Maintenance Personnel Loaded Operators & Plow Truck Operators Call 905-955-9557

Green Machine Now Hiring: Plow Truck Drivers, Salters, Snow Equipment Operators and Snow Shovelers for the winter season Must have: experience, own transportation and a cell phone.

Serving the Newmarket/Aurora and Georgian areas.

Please call 416-807-4033

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Drivers

Careers

$500 $250

Careers

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Drivers

Careers

Bonus for B licence

Bonus for E licence

Flex-N-Gate Bradford

NOW HIRING

PART-TIME SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS WANTED Are you looking to supplement your income?

Start Training Now! Routes available all over York Region

R0014518505

Call 1-877-233-4045 Email us at: jobs@stocktransportation.com

Health Care/Medical

MEDICAL OFFICE

APPLY WITHIN 75 Reagens Industrial Parkway Bradford, ON L3Z 0Z9

Email Resumes To: rdipalma@exngate.com

• Comprehensive training • Free Driver Licence upgrade • Steady part-time schedule • Work day shifts, enjoy weekends off • No need for daycare – toddlers and preschoolers allowed onboard • Employee Discount Program, with Auto & Home Insurance Discount • Optional Benefits Program • Charters/lunch runs/field trip work available at some locations • Ability to make a difference in a child’s life!

Health Care/Medical

GENERAL LABOURERS LICENCED ELECTRICIANS & MILLWRIGHTS PLC PROGRAMMERS

Full time Medical OfďŹ ce Staff: 4HIS POSITION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE #O ORDINATION FAXING SCANNING

BOOKING CLINIC APPOINTMENTS AND TESTS

AS WELL AS MISCELLANEOUS DUTIES IN OUR Newmarket OFlCE

4HE APPLICANT SHOULD HAVE A 'RADE OR EQUIVALENT DIPLOMA 'OOD COMMUNICATION INTERPERSONAL AND #OMPUTER SKILLS AND A COMMITMENT TO SAFETY ARE A MUST

Professional

Professional

Professional

Turn Key StafďŹ ng, proudly working in partnership with MedReleaf, is hiring

Processing Team Members for their Bradford production facility!

We will be hosting a Job Fair at the Bradford Curling Club 125 Simcoe Road, Bradford on November 1 from 5 pm to 9 pm Highlights: s #OMPETITIVE HOURLY PAY RATE s 2ETENTION BONUS PROGRAM s 3TRAIGHT DAY SHIFT s 'REAT WORK ENVIRONMENT s /PPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT Job Requirements: s 2ELIABLE PUNCTUAL AND HARD WORKING s 7ORKERS MUST BE mEXIBLE WITH WORK AND SCHEDULING s #OMMITMENT TO PRODUCT QUALITY s #LEAR CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK s !BLE TO PROVIDE VALID WORKING REFERENCES Please contact Turn Key StafďŹ ng for more information or if you are unable to attend job fair please visit us at one of our Turn Key locations Barrie - 566 Bryne Drive, Unit D, Barrie 705-733-8336 Newmarket - 200 Davis Drive, Suite 7, Newmarket 905-953-9133

7AGE RANGE TO BE DISCUSSED )NTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO APPLY TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW BY -ONDAY /CTOBER

E-mail: dr_k@rogers.com Teaching Opportunities

Teaching Opportunities

Among Friends School Age Childcare is hiring RECE’s For our Stouffville, Aurora, Richmond Hill, Thornhill and Vaughan locations May also be an OCT teacher, ECE student, or someone with Rec Leadership or Child and Youth Worker diploma. Part-time hours Monday to Friday. Excellent wages.

Please email resume to amongfriendsdaycarecentres@hotmail.com

Work Where You Live SEARCH HUNDREDS OF LOCAL JOBS

York Region Santa Fund If you would Like to become one of Santa’s special elves and help a family in need during the holiday season please contact,

Santa Fund at

905-853-8888 or email us at

santafund@metroland.com yorkregion.com

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JIM BAIDEN’S UPDATE

2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT

$29,695 + TAX

$12,404 BELOW MSRP!!

Stock tock # 17194

The mighty 3.6 litre V6 engine moves you around swiftly and efficiently! This nicely equipped van also comes with full stow ‘n go seating, full power window group, trailer tow group, bluetooth handsfree, load levelling rear suspension, satellite radio, roof racks with stowable crossbars, sunscreen glass, deluxe splash guards, tilt/telescopic steering wheel, power heated mirrors and a whole lot more!

JIM BAIDEN

ROSS JAMIESON RECOMMENDS...

2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN “BLACKTOP”

$32,439 + TAX

ROSS JAMIESON

$13,520 BELOW MSRP!!

This attractive van comes with a long list of upgrades including full stow ‘n go seating, rear seat DVD entertainment system, GPS navigation, parkview camera, 6.5” touchscreen, trailer tow, bluetooth hands-free, fog lamps, rear heat & air, super console, sunscreen glass, roof rails with stowable crossbars, full power window group, satellite radio, sport aluminum wheels, black grille and lots more!

Stoc # 17200 Stock 00

GARY CARR’S PICK OF THE WEEK

2017 RAM 1500 SXT CREW 4X4

$38,759 + TAX

$12,634 BELOW MSRP!!

S k # 17081 Stock

The 5.7 litre HEMI comes with MDS fuel saving technology. This attractive 6-passenger truck has a spacious rear seat area, parkview camera, trailer tow, on/off road tires, aluminum wheels, spray-in boxliner, remote keyless entry, chrome bumpers, chrome grille, fog lamps, 5” touchscreen, satellite radio, power heated mirrors and much more... all wrapped in a gorgeous true blue pearl exterior!

GARY CARR

ROB SANDERS PRESENTS....

2017 RAM 1500 TRADESMAN CREW 4X4

$37,525 + TAX

ROB SANDERS

$12,283 BELOW MSRP!!

This truck comes with the powerful 5.7 litre HEMI V8 with multi-displacement fuel saving technology. It also includes lots of useful features such as satellite radio, trailer tow, parkview camera, spray-in boxliner, bluetooth hands-free communication, 6-passenger seating, spacious rear seat area, remote keyless entry, power heated mirrors, power windows, air conditioning and more!

Stock # 17060 S 1 060

All prices and payments do not include tax and license. All factory incentives have been applied to the prices where applicable. The pricing above is based on a current factory program that features large percentage discounts below MSRP on select models only. Standard bank finance rates apply to the above vehicles. See dealer for more details.

yorkregion.com

www.sbkeswick.com

475 Queensway South (at Glenwoods) Keswick Sales • Service • Parts • Leasing

(905) 476-3111 1-800-263-3235 FAX (905) 476-8104