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Why I won’t be there for the fireworks ey to the GoFundMe campaign initiated by the relatives of Barbara Kentner, an indigenous woman living in Thunder Bay who was the victim of a drive-by assault in January 2017 by a white man who shouted, “I got one,” after throwing a very large trailer hitch at her body from a moving vehicle. My challenge is to answer the call of one of Canada’s most worthy senators, the former chief commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Committee who, in response to Beyak’s statements during a public forum in Ottawa on missing and murdered indigenous women, asked Canadians: “Why can’t you always remember this?" He was referring to the deliberate amnesia that Canadians have when they ‘imagine’ who they are. “Why can’t we remember and honour the truth of our nation ... this is about memorializing those people who have been the victims of a great wrong." I’m remembering who and what Canada actually is … and therefore I’m imagining what we could become. A confederation that chooses not to forget its past - but rather memorializes it in order to imagine and build something better. How about Kanata 150? Acknowledging the rich history already embedded deep in the land that includes the principle that rights, equity and respect should belong to all. Read this opinion piece in its entirety at yorkregion.com.

Rebeka Tabobondung Indigenkaus (my name is) Wasausking Ndonjaba (I come from) Amik Dodem (I am Beaver clan) This simple statement took me 40 years to learn. This is who I am — but I had to fight like hell to figure it out. I grew up in over 13 towns and cities across the country and experienced the public education system and its imagined Canadian identity in every one of those places. Yep — I learned the propaganda that every Canadian my age learned: We are a nation built on universal values of democracy, human rights and environmentalism intimately connected through a "mosaic" of diversity, a northern climate and pristine landscape. Let’s get real … all Canadians must question the legitimacy of these "imaginary" claims due to the historical hatred directed toward the First Peoples of this land and the ongoing lack of awareness, education, and movement building toward reconciliation and the forging of reciprocal relationships based on equality and respect. Just today I was on Facebook calling for the resignation of Sen. Lynn Beyak, who said earlier this year that "good deeds" and "remarkable works" on the part of well-meaning residential school officials have been ignored in favour of more negative reports by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Just yesterday I was donating mon-

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In this year of Truth and Reconciliation, this 150th year of Confederation, we talked with a few descendants of the original residents of Canada (Kanata) to ask: "What does it mean to be an indigenous person in Ontario today?" (Top left) Bill Trodd and Crystal Tabobandung read a story their grandchildren just before dinner in their Magnetawan First Nation home. The two youngest of the blended family’s children read and finish after school chores. (Top right) The opening leg of the First Nation Water Walk around Lake Simcoe raises awareness of the importance of fresh water. Patricia Watts of Wabigoon Lake First Nation has the honour of collecting the water to be carried on their journey. (Middle) Blayne McLeod moved to Toronto to pursue a dream career in the arts. Raised in Bigstone Cree Nation reserve in Wabasca, Alta., the 26-year-old relocated to Toronto three years ago and joined the Centre for Indigenous Theatre. (Bottom) Award-winning actor/producer Jennifer Podemski is currently in production of Future History (APTN), a documentary series about indigenous knowledge and history. For the whole story with video, photo galleries, maps, stories and more words from the people you are reading here please see yorkregion.com.

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COUNCIL Markham Council, Standing Committee and several Advisory and Sub-Committee meetings take place at the Markham Civic Centre and are open to the public. Monday, June 12 9:00 a.m. Development Services Committee Meeting Tuesday, June 13 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting Proclamations Markham Toastmasters Club #4782 Month (June) Philippine Week (June 4-12) Pride Week (June 9-18) Walk For Values (June 11-17) International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (June 26) Contact the Clerk’s Office at 905.475.4744 for a complete listing of all meetings that residents are welcome to attend. For meeting agendas and live streaming Council and Standing Committees, visit markham.ca

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On Thursday May 25, 2017, York Regional Council passed The Regional Municipality of York development charge bylaw, No. 2017-35, which will come into effect on June 17, 2017. Development charges are fees collected from developers and are a primary source of revenue to help pay for the cost of growth-related capital infrastructure including water, wastewater, roads, transit, the Toronto-York Subway extension, police, paramedics, waste diversion, courts and public health services. The purpose of Bylaw No. 2017-35 is to fund growth-related capital costs for The Regional Municipality of York. This Region-wide development charge bylaw will apply to all lands in The Regional Municipality of York with the exception of wastewater development charges for the Village of Nobleton. The Village of Nobleton’s wastewater development charges are levied under an area-specific development charge bylaw (No. 2016-40). The map below illustrates the location to which the bylaw applies.

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• Preserving heritage features. You are Invited to Attend an Open House The Study Team is hosting an open house to provide an update on the study findings and recommendations, and for the public to review and provide input on the preferred roadway design elements for Victoria Square Boulevard.

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A copy of The Regional Municipality of York Development Charge Bylaw No. 2017-35 is available online at: york.ca/developmentcharges Alternatively a copy can be made available for review and/or pick-up by contacting the Regional Clerk’s office at 1-877-464-9675, ext. 71320 or by email to Regional.Clerk@york.ca The York Region Administrative Centre is located at 17250 Yonge St., Newmarket, Ontario and the business hours are between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. Any person or organization may appeal this bylaw to the Ontario Municipal Board under section 14 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 by filing with the Regional Clerk a notice of appeal setting out their objection to the bylaw and the reasons supporting the objection. The last day for appealing the 2017 The Regional Municipality of York development charge bylaw No. 201735 is 40 days after the passage of the bylaw, at 4:30 p.m. on July 4, 2017.

When: Wednesday, June 14th, 2017 Visit anytime between 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Where: Victoria Square Community Centre 2929 Elgin Mills Rd. E. Markham, ON L6C 0H7 We encourage you to attend this event, share your experiences, and provide comments on the material presented. Project team members will be available for one-on-one discussions. Please let us know if you require accommodations to participate. An accessible version of this notice is available upon request. Please direct questions and comments to: Anthony Reitmeier, P.Eng HDR, Inc. 100 York Blvd., Suite 300 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1J8 Tel: 647.777.4954 Fax: 647.777.4900 Anthony.Reitmeier@hdrinc.com

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We won’t be intimidated A group of disgruntled city councillors in Brampton seem to be confusing freedom of the press with freedom from the press. Angry with recent coverage by the local newspaper, some councillors are proposing a motion to scrutinize the media’s questioning of elected officials. It’s a thinly veiled attempt to intimidate reporters. The motion calls for all media inquiries to be posted on the city website along with responses. Councillors want future meeting agendas to include time to respond to media coverage. Meanwhile, at least one member of Brampton council has taken to Twitter, suggesting the local paper isn’t providing "real news." If it sounds reminiscent of the antics of President Donald Trump and his staff, that’s because there’s a strong and troubling parallel. This is all in reaction to assertive reporting that is critical of the city’s leadership. Councillors say they have put the press on notice. Such a statement demonstrates a blatant disregard for, or ignorance of, the checks and balances already strongly entrenched in the Canadian media system. Accountability starts with the news outlet itself. Complaints can be made directly to a journalist, editor, or publisher. If the response is unsatisfactory, individuals can contact the press council. The National NewsMedia Council deals with matters concerning fairness of coverage, relevance, balance and accuracy. Its members (including this newspaper) abide by its decisions. It’s a free and open process for the public. When media make a mistake, we own it very publicly. That’s not something everyone can say. And there is the law. Canada has very strict libel laws. These laws protect the reputation of individuals and organizations from false and derogatory remarks. Media are bound by these laws. There have been no formal complaints made regarding recent coverage of Brampton. Instead, this is about a group of councillors lashing out because they are upset with what strong local reporting has unearthed. These councillors forget that media are not accountable to elected officials. Media are accountable to the public, the same group whose money these councillors are spending. Claiming to put the press on notice is a poorly disguised attack on the fundamental freedoms laid out in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Councillors are trying to stifle critical voices and control our free, independent and responsible media. Any attempt by elected officials to limit the free flow of information is an attack on the basic democratic principles our society upholds. It won’t work. Metroland Media and all its newsrooms will continue to hold our elected officials to account and report stories that are in the best interest of our readers.

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• LETTERS TO THE EDITOR • Save lives and generate revenue Ever stop at a traffic light and count the number of traffic violations? Try it, and you’ll find out that there are numerous violations in the short period of time that you are there. Not stopping at the red light when making a righthand turn is obviously the most common violation (not the only one), and one that is extremely dangerous for pedestrians. If there were red light cameras at all intersections just think how much money could be raised, especially if the fines were raised to a point that they would have an effect. Let’s say $250 would be the minimum. When you consider that each set of

traffic lights changes over 1400 times a day, just think of the revenue that could be generated. Red light cameras could be paid for very quickly right across the region. And that is only one part of a program that should be initiated. Let’s get our police constables back to what they should be doing at their salaries. What we really need are a fleet of special Traffic Control Vehicles ... hightech cars with cameras, computers, and credit card processing. They would be manned by personnel trained for the job to enforce traffic laws and ticket drivers for the numerous violations committed thousands of times every day. All tickets would have to be paid on the spot by debit

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or credit card or cash. If payment is not made, the car ticketed would be towed. It would be up to the ticketed driver to go to court if he or she had a complaint. With all of the high-tech equipment, the fines really should not be disputed. The amount of revenue lost by non-enforcement of the laws is enormous. And consider the cost saving by having a TCV parked at a construction site rather than a police car and a constable. Not only would such programs reduce pedestrian and vehicular accidents, but it would generate revenue and allow police to spend their time more effectively reducing crime in other areas. Donald Flynn Markham

Please help keep city clean The residents of our City of Markham should exercise some curb appeal in our streets. Very often, our taxpaying residents dump their garbage on the curb weeks before the pickup. The summer is nearly here and residents should use common sense in not dumping old toilets and mattress before the pickup date. The mayor’s request to keep Markham beautiful does not appeal to the few that makes our city dirty. The only alternative is to impose a fine for those keep their unsightly garbage on the curb before the pickup date. Thank you. Kingsley George Markham

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A few weeks back, we threw a little BBQ for my friend’s It’s a great week to make smoothies, parfaits, pies or just about birthday and I brought a ton of these burgers. There anything imaginable with berries as we’ll have not one but yes, were about two per person and lots of sides but even so, actually two berries on special. We’ll have half pints of both these burgers didn’t stand a chance and were consumed plump Blueberries and Organic Raspberries from the USA at CONTAINER in no time flat. Maybe it’s my deft prowess on the grill the ridiculous price of... or maybe it’s the fact that these are always made fresh with the finest beef and seasoned quite simply with salt, SEXY pepper and garlic, who knows? Also, when you pick these up, you should be grabbing a pack of our Ace burger buns. Far too often a delicious Hefty and gorgeous, there’s something about a thick cut Swordfish Steak that patty is stifled between two lacklustre catches my fancy every time I see it in our fish counter. Given its firm texture, this is buns. Do your burgers justice and grab PER LB the perfect fish for the Q, but I usually do mine on the stovetop and finish it in the the good stuff! Featured at: oven. Super easy to do, season with salt and pepper, cook for 3 minutes on one side, flip it and finish it in a 400 degree oven for ten minutes for a super moist fish. Sauté some garlic, parsley and lemon zest in butter and pour overtop, that’s all this needs to shine. OFF Reg. $26.95/lb

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The lawn at 88 Southdale Dr., in the McCowan Road-Hwy. 7 area of Markham is overgrown with heavy growth of grass and weeds. Neighbours aren’t happy that it hasn’t been mowed all spring.

Neighbour bemoans overgrown lawn to city TIM KELLY tkelly@yrmg.com A Markham woman has had it up to here with the abandoned look of overgrown weeds, grass and untidiness at a corner residential property. And she wants the City of Markham to do something about it if the homeowner clearly won’t. The lawn at 88 Southdale Dr. in the McCowan Road and Hwy. 7 area is plainly out of control. One look at it reveals the owner of the property hasn’t gone near it with a lawn mower in months. A visit to the property on Monday, revealed thick, three-foot-high plants, grass and weeds around the large front lot. Despite a late-model SUV parked in the driveway, a knock on the front door did not bring a response. "Why should we have to look at their lawn," said a clearly angry Mary Lou Hinds, who lives around the corner from the property.

"It’s disgusting. If we can cut our grass, surely they can too," she said. Hinds has called the city asking that somebody from Markham’s parks department come out and cut the grass. She said she’s been told "They (the city) are so swamped (with calls) they just can get to it right now." Nobody was available from the City of Markham to comment as of press time. Meanwhile, fed-up residents in the Cornell community, who have been complaining about the failure of both the city and homeowners to maintain their properties, have launched an online petition on change.org called Keep Cornell Beautiful. The petition wants the City of Markham to change its service level of cutting grass in public spaces to start in the first week of May starting in 2018 to keep grass and weeds under control.

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We are in full-force ﬂower mode now and have a wide selection of vibrant plants to choose from. We have annual pots including 4 inch Rieger Begonia which will do well in your shaded areas. Mandevilla are blooming nicely in both pink and red shades, along with 12 inch hanging baskets of Petunia. We also have a great assortment of hanging baskets that will leave a long lasting impression. Last week we made 12 Inch Square Patio Pots our featured item, and we couldn't keep up with the demand! This week we have a new shipment coming of the EACH same beautiful style at a sharp price.

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A pair of specials from our freezer this week. Firstly, we’ll have my go-to dish that got me through many long-hard nights at university of recklessly binge drinking and poor decision-making with my degenerate amigos studying at the library, our Prime Rib Stew (Reg $21.99/8x5 foil). Tender chunks of beef with carrot and potato. It’s super simple but it is just oh so good! We’ll also have our Cream One of our more underrated sausages in my of Potato Bacon Soup. opinion, these have a zip of BBQ sauce in (Reg $8.99/900 ml) Our deli salad of the week will be our edible and OFF them which lends them a smoky, slightly spicy flavour. Pick out a sharp mustard incredible Bruschetta Pasta Salad. We take our to serve these with, and if you’re going awesome tomato spread and toss it with fusilli and olive to crack a cold one with oil. Really simple, really delicious, perfect as a side dish the boys, make it a crisp, for your BBQ. Reg. $1.99/100g refreshing ale. Next up, we’ll be keeping it real with tomatoes, with OFF Reg. $5.99/lb our chilled Gazpacho Soup. Ripe plum tomatoes, cucumber, celery, mint, honey and a zip of Tabasco, this is the perfect soup for the summer, assuming it stops raining sometime in the near future. Reg. $8.99/900ml We’ll have our ever-popular Maple Mustard and Hyatt breasts (a curry I try not to meddle with our chef Kulam in the kitchen BBQ sauce that we lifted from Bon but I have the ulterior motive of always trying to steer Appetit years ago) as well him towards featuring his incredible Indian dishes. He as just plain ol’ boneless seriously makes some otherworldly flavourful food. skinless chicken breasts. Berry Tiramisu – This is a fresh and This week is no exception as he serves up his Beef Reg. $12.99/lb summery take on our traditional tiramisu. OFF Vindaloo, tender chunks of beef blade simmered in There’s no coffee in it, instead we soak the coconut milk with tamarind, garlic, ginger and a bevy lady fingers in raspberry syrup and layer of pungent spices. Reg. $ 10.99 /500g them with fresh strawberries and our creamy mascarpone filling. Reg. $7.99/container Even if you read this ad only once in a blue moon, you’ve probably heard me extolling the virtues of our Rhubarb Tarts – I’m a big rhubarb guy, Mango Salsa. Diced mangos with bell peppers, a touch especially this time of year when the local of jalapeño, pickled onions, chives, honey and Tabasco. We’ll have a pair of fresh summery stuff is popping out of the ground like Very sweet with the mildest of heat, this pairs well with cheeses for you guys this week. crazy. These are our hand-pressed pastry Firstly, we’ll have our store-packed shells filled with a mixture of rhubarb, chicken, fish or as a dip with tortillas. Bocconcini. 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Elgin Mills Community Environmental Centre 1124 Elgin Mills Road East Town of Richmond Hill

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CELEBRATING 32 YEARS OF SERVICE 25 South Unionville Ave. – Markham 1-866-928-8174 www.villagenissan.com Offers available from June 1 – June 30, 2017. Payments cannot be made on a weekly basis, for advertising purposes only. *Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2017 Sentra SV CVT/2017 Micra SV AT/2017 Versa Note SV CVT. 0%/0%/0% lease APR for 39/39/39 months equals monthly payments of $214/$160/$205 with $995/$995/$995 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 $9,354/$7,246/$9,001. Lease Cash of $1,760/$1,800/$500 is included in the advertised offer. ▲Models shown $28,025/$18,915/$21,475 Selling price for a new 2017 Sentra SR Turbo(RL00)/2017 Micra SR AT/2017 Versa Note SL. All Pricing includes Freight and PDE charges $1,600/$1,600/$1,600) air-conditioning levy ($100), applicable fees, manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. See your dealer or visit Nissan.ca/Loyalty. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. Certain conditions apply. ©2017 Nissan Canada Inc.

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EVENTS

Simple Symphony WHEN: 8:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: Cornell Recital Hall, 3201 Bur Oak Ave., Markham CONTACT: KSOrchestra.ca COST: $10 A centerpiece to Markham’s 2017 Contemporary Music Festival, the Kindred Spirits Orchestra presents a concert of 20th century music. l Saturday, June 10 ALS Double Play 5km Intentional Walk WHEN: 9:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Blvd., Markham CONTACT: Barb Ryner, 416-5093314, barb@alsdoubleplay.com, http://alsdoubleplay.com COST: 5km walk to raise funds and awareness for ALS. It’s a fun day of free food, music, kids village (large inflatable slide) and the

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l Sunday, June 11 Family Pottery Fun WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Rd., Markham CONTACT: 905-305-5970, museuminfo@markham.ca COST: $20 Spend some family time in our pottery studio this summer. Each participant will receive clay and two-hours of building time.Barcode: 304351. Age: four and older.

l Wednesday, June 14 Intentional Networking: How to be clear, connect and get business WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: The Village Hive, 55 Albert St., Markham CONTACT: Samantha King, 416-885-6841, info@thelearninghive.ca, http:// www.thelearninghive.ca/programs/Intentional-Networking/ COST: $299 We all know we are living in a social world where word-of-mouth marketing and trusted referrals are a large part of the reason clients do business with us.

l Tuesday, June 13 Annual Mayor’s Business Address and Luncheon WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre and Spa, 8500 Warden Ave., Markham CONTACT: Erica Fraser, 289-844-3024, events@markhamboard.com, http:// www.markhamboard.com COST: One of the key networking opportunities in the city. Hear the mayor’s vision for the upcoming year, meet members of Council

Seniors Art Showcase/Sale WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Blvd., Markham CONTACT: seniorsadvisorycommittee@gmail.com COST: Organized by the Markham Seniors Advisory Committee and supported by the City of Markham. Support our local artists at this showcase of works by seniors.

5 things to do this weekend l Saturday, June 10 Georgina Military Day WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Georgina Military Museum, 26061 Woodbine Ave., Georgina CONTACT: 905-9899900 A fun-filled day for the whole family. Restored military vehicles, barbecued food, face painting for kids, exhibitions from re-enactors, and a great silent auction.

Dragonflies and Damselflies WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Kortright Centre for Conservation, 9550 Pine Valley Dr., Vaughan CONTACT: 905832-2289 COST: $25 Join Odonata expert David d’Entremont for a tour of these insects and venture outdoors to learn some in-the-field identification in their natural habitats.

been creating beautiful, original music.Come help us celebrate their achievements as we perform some of our Canadian choral treasures.

Stouffville-based professional theatre company Theatre of the Beat has set out to tell the forgotten stories of Canadian Conscientious Objectors during WWII.

’Canadian Treasures’ WHEN: 7:30 p.m - 9:30 p.m WHERE: St. Matthew’s United Church, 333 Crosby Ave., Richmond Hill CONTACT: 905-8847922, COST: $25, $20 (seniors), $15 (students with ID) For 150 years, Canadians have

Yellow Bellies WHEN: 8:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: The Lebovic Centre for Arts and Entertainment 19 on the Park, 19 Civic Ave., WhitchurchStouffville CONTACT: 905-640-2322 COST: $29

l Sunday, June 11 Main Street Car Show WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Main Street Newmarket, Main Street South, Newmarket CONTACT: Keith Campbell COST: Featuring music and prizes. $10 entry fee for show vehicles.

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l Friday, June 9 Ceramic Bird Feeder WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Rd., Markham CONTACT: 905-305-5970, COST: $45.20 (Non-resident: $55.20) Create a beautiful ceramic bird feeder for all your feathered friends this summer in our beautiful pottery studio. Barcode: 304169. Age: 18 and older.

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The annual Newmarket Car Club show and shine car show runs June 11 along Main Street.

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Open House: Saturday, June 10th 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Visit TCMPS.com for more information. • Enrolment year round • 18 months to 6 years • Full day or half day programs • After School Courses

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Chapel Ridge Funeral Home & Cremation Centre 8911 Woodbine Avenue, Markham, ON L3R 5G1 Our FREE SEMINAR will provide valuable information on a number of important topics! Learn the parts of an effective estate plan:wills, powers of attorney, financial plans, final arrangements Tips on how to prepare wills & powers of attorney Impact of the new Estates Administration Act 2012 What’s new in estate law in Ontario How to help your executor by gathering information for them in advance How to save money and ease your spouse’s/family’s burden at the time of death Canada Pension and other benefits available Exclusive Offer to all Attendees! Everyone in attendance will also receive a 20%Savings Certificate to be applied towards any prepaid funeral contract. This significant offer can save you hundreds of dollars.

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• 100% University acceptance • After school tutorials • Extracurricular Clubs • Competitive sports league

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Plump n’ Sweet, Fresh

Romaine Hearts

Blueberries

$ 88

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$ 99

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Fresh Cut Peonies

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$ 88

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Per lb. 4.39/kg

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$ 88 Bunch

Per lb. 19.58/kg

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Fresh, Bone-In

100% Lamb, Traditionally Raised

Centre Cut Pork Loin Chops

Grass Fed Lamb Shoulder Chops

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Short Calla Lilies

88 Each

$ 99

Per lb. 8.80/kg

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Schneiders, Country Naturals

Product of Ontario, Beautiful

Angus Burgers

6” Pot

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$ 88

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Hanging Flower Baskets Fresh Cut Stocks

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Peruvian Fresh

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$ 99

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899 680g Box

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GOURME

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Product of Spain Redondo Iglesias

Bacon

Serrano Ham

$ 99 375g

½ PRICE

$ 49

Per 100g

Ferrante

Premium Ricotta

Provolone Cheese

499 500g

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$ 99 Per 100g

Ma’s Best, Hand Made in Small Batches

Gourmet Soups

$ 88 1L Jar

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Organic Red Corn Tortilla Chips

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Limit 4 Per Family

Ritter Sport

Collection Chocolates

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499 156g

Mamma Nuccia

Heirloom Pasta Sauce

1.5L

Oasis

Juice Blends

Organic Beans

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Skirt Marinating Steaks

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16 Pcs California Roll

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Mustard

$ 49

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Stonemill Bakehouse

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Jumbo Muffins

Breads & Bagels

Ciabatta Bread

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EnviroKidz, Coconut Chia or Pumpkin Flax

499

Organic Cereals

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Nature’s Path

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175200g

Organic Peanut Butter

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$ 99

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Per lb. g 19.82/kg

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Bononi

Egg Pasta

Product of The U.K., Waterbridge

Aged For 28 Days, Cut From Canada AAA Beef

1.75L

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$ 69

Candies

100% Beef, Traditionally Raised

Health Break or Nature’s Collection

$2.00

250g

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$ 69

HER SHOP Beef Leg Cutlets

$ 99

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$1.00

Ambrosia

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Ferrero Rocher

$ 49

Kawartha Dairy

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Macadamia Nut or Honey Salted Almond

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Annual Unionville Festival draws huge crowds TIM KELLY tkelly@yrmg.com Thousands of people came to the 48th annual Unionville Festival, held in downtown Unionville

this past Saturday and Sunday. They had their pick of plenty of activities to choose from, especially on a sunny Saturday when the weather co-operated

and downtown Main Street was packed with people enjoying the sights, sounds and plenty of food to choose from. There was entertainment along the side of the

June 4 – 22, 2017 Every Sunday - Thursday

street, along with plenty of vendors and other delights to please the eye. Fun was had for all ages throughout the weekend with the traditional Saturday morning parade, the Fun Zone for kids, the annual Funky Five-kilometre race, the York-Durham heritage train and the Family Fun Day in the Park on Sunday.

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Violin player Matthew Eeuwes performs for the crowd on Main Street during the Unionville Festival.

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CHARTWELL ROUGE VALLEY 5958 16th Avenue, Markham 289-378-6654 • CHARTWELL.COM

JOHN PROCENKO Broker John@Procenko.com

905.472.7155

$839,000

BRICK & STONE BUNGALOW

ALAN ELSON

15SquireBakers.com

Leading Edge Realty Inc., Brokerage

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY JUNE 11, 2-4PM ~ 7 DAWS HARE CRES. STOUFFVILLE

3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms,

Don’t miss this opportunity to own a Beautiful

Home in Exciting Stouffville.

Fireplaces

Many

Detached 1.5 Car Garage.

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Minutes

North

Stouffville On Highway 48.

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PENNY ANDERSON* CELL: 416.579.5650 OFF: 905.471.2121

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Call Alan Elson for more Sutton Group Heritage Realty Inc. Brokerage

3 Bedroom 3 bath semi-detached with Hdwd floors in the LR/DR Huge eat-in kitchen with lots of cupboards and a walkout to the rear garden. Master BR has large walk-in closet and 4 pc ensuite including separate shower Walk to schools, parks, Shopping and the Go Train.

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Upgrades. Full Basement.

Broker

15 SQUIRE BAKER’S LANE Gorgeous family home located on quiet street in mature Markham neighbourhood. Open concept design with so many upgrades, modern kitchen & bath, new appliances, finished basement w/ Jacuzzi. Fully landscaped proper t y with rubberized sur face driveway & garage floor. Back yard oasis with in-ground pool, interlock, & composite deck with awning! Lifestyle living at its best!

SA OP T & EN SU HO N 2 US -4 E PM

Completely Renovated 3 Bedroom Home Set on a Beautiful Matured Treed Lot in the Heart of Stouffville in a High Demand Area!! Fenced Yard which is professionally landscaped plus an overhanging “Awning”. Storage Shed as Well!! 4 Car Driveway. Shingles 2016. Completely Finished Basement!! Close to All Amenities & Schools. A Must See! Ready to Move In! This One Won’t Last!!

Sutton Group Heritage Realty Inc.

*sales representative **broker ***broker of record

UNBELIEVABLE 3+1 BUNGALOW - RENOVATED TOP TO BOTTOM

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2:00 - 4:00PM ~ 7 SPRING STREET, STOUFFVILLE

KELLY BURROWS* Off: 905-640-0888 Dir: 416-990-2682

Thursday June 8, 2017

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Markham Stouffville Richmond HIll Thornhill

Details

Come to the Open House and see for yourself.

43 STAVE CRESCENT RICHMOND HILL 3200+ sf 4+1 Exquisitely Renovated Detached Home;WESTBROOKTop School District.Premium Pie Shaped Full Walk-out Lot; “Accessible”/ Separate Entrance Apartment; Large Patio for Apartment; Spa Master Ensuite & W/I Closet; All Bathrooms Upgraded; Hardwood Floors; Main Floor Fam Room with Walk Out to Large Deck; Shaker Granite Kitchen with Bay Window Breakfast Area and Bar; S/S Appliances; 2 Fridges, 2 Stoves, Two sets of Washer & Dryers; Freezer; Too Many Extras to List. Oversized Garage; Cabana Hot tub; 9 car parking and much more.

HEIDI KREINER-LEY,

SE 2OU 1TH, H EN E 1 OP JUN AY ND

Broker of Record;

905-883-5551 Joseph Kreiner Real Estate Limited Brokerage

HAND-CUT STONE HOME ON 10 ACRES

COMING SOON - 314-55 THE BOARDWALK $6 99 ,0 00

Call us for your sneak peak! A Rare RENOVATED condo in Swan Lake! New kitchen with granite countertops and stainless appliances. Hardwood floors throughout. Spacious open concept living room & dining rooms fit large suites of furniture & walk-out to covered balcony to enjoy rain or shine! 2 bedrooms, master has a walk-in closet & renovated bathroom w separate shower stall. Private bath for 2nd br. 1 parking & locker incl. Enjoy the easy condo lifestyle - pack up & travel w 24 hr gatehouse security, no exterior maintenance, or stay home & take part in the active social scene & fabulous village amenities! Call us for more info.

ADRIANNE PARKER* & JOHANNA PARKER*

905-477-0011 www.TeamParker.ca

Personal & Professional Service

All Stars Realty Inc., Brokerage

69 SENATOR REESOR’S DRIVE

,18

KAREN HARVEY

MICHELLE MAYNARD 905-852-4338

1-866-666-2696

$1,789,000

R.M.R. Real Estate Brokerage Independently Owned & Operated

49 REDWOOD LANE

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Call Michelle for further information or to book an appointment www.houseandhomegta.com Offered for sale at

Sales Representative

DIR 416-803-7556

20 ROYAL TROON CRES.

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Elegant home situated on 10 gently rolling acres close to Stouffville. Very private location. Two paddocks with water, riding ring and stable. Bring the toys, heated 30x40 ft. shop. Enjoy your summers with a dip in the Salt water in ground pool surrounded by lovely perennial gardens. Stone fireplace in the family room, large kitchen, propane fireplace in the living room. MLS N3811815

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PH2 - 20 FRED VARLEY DR.

CPA, CGA, Broker

905.471.2121

Independently owned and operated

Angus Glen former model home featuring main flr. office, gourmet kitchen, custom cabinetry. Betz ingrd pool w/ spa, granite waterfall & outdoor kit/bar & 8.5’x13’ gas fireplace. Incredible finished basement. Lot 60 x 151 plus so much more.

Rare 1/4 acre lot in Unionville’s Bridle Trail. Premium court location, updated home featuring large living / dining rms, family size kitchen, family rm w/ cathedral ceiling, finished bsmt, Roof re-shingled ‘15 plus so much more.

Boutique luxury condominium living featuring 1,968sq ft. penthouse suite plus over 1,300sq. ft. expansive terrace in the heart of Unionville just steps to historic Main St. Co-operating Agents Welcomed.

For more pictures and information on these listings please visit KARENHARVEYREALESTATE.COM

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Tree-lined canopy on a great street. 4 bdrms, 4 wshrms, hardwood flrs, updated family size eat-in kitchen w/ granite ctrs, fabulous fin lower level incl. media/ent rm. Garage entrance, roof re-shingled June ‘17, hot tub ‘12, Lot 68 x 110 plus so much more.

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This Weekend

Sat. & Sun. June 10th & 11th • 2:00 - 4:00 pm

3 LELAND LANE, STOUFFVILLE

Mike Marsden

LIFE LEASE AT ITS BEST. Want to spend more time relaxing, move into this adult community where everything is done for you 2+1 br, around throughout, 2 gas fp, 3 bths, garage access from inside all you worries will be taken care of!

Sales Representative

416-917-0890 mmars@rogers.com

$594,500

Sat • 2:30 - 4:30 pm & Sun • 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Sunday, June 11th • 2:00 - 4:00 pm

33 CHRISTMAN CRT, MARKHAM VILLAGE Fabulous Raised Bungalow on quiet cul-de-sac on one of Markham Village’s most charming streets. 70’ Frontage; over 1/5 acre. 2-car garage w/workshop. Many updates; Steps to amenities and $988,888 walking trails.

Open House: Sat. & Sun., June 10 & 11• 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Sarah Norris

Sales Representative Off: 905-731-2000 Dir: 416-418-5130 Sarah@TeamZold.com www.TeamZold.com

Open House: Saturday, June 10 • 2:00 - 4:00 pm

LARRY COGAR, Sales Representative

(905)640-1188

938 COMFORT LANE, NEWMARKET Stunning Executive Home in sought after Wyndham Village on approx. 1/3 acre mature treed lot. Open Concept Floor Plan extends naturally to backyard oasis with In-ground Pool & Hot Tub perfect for $1,758,000 summer BBQ’s.

Glenn M. Hant Broker

905-833-0033 lacebyrealestate.com

Laceby Real Estate, Brokerage

51 FRANK BENNETT DR., STOUFFVILLE

85 NORM FAULKNER DR., STOUFFVILLE

Located In The Northern Gate Retirement Community

• Immaculate Garden Style Life Lease Bungalow close to Pond • Oak Hardwood Floors, 9 ft. Ceilings, Fin Bsmt • 2 Gas Fireplaces, A/C, C/Vac, Reverse Os, Water Soft • Extended Deck overlooking garden • Maintenance incl: All Appliances,Furnace, Security System, Snow Removal/Grass Cut, Taxes, Water, Sprinkler System Please call Denise for more info!

LUXURIOUS, LIGHT AND BRIGHT DETACHED GARDEN-STYLE BUNGALOW Upgraded Top To Bottom! Features, Upgraded Kitchen Cabinetry, Granite Counters, Stainless Appls, Walk-out to 11’x12’deck. Hardwood Flrs, 9ft Ceilings, California Shutters, 2 Gas Fireplaces. Master Bdrm w/Ensuite with Heated Floors, Granite, Custom Cabinetry, Step in Shower with Seat. Main Flr Laundry, 2 pc Powder Rm. Solid Oak Circular Staircase.

$575,000

COLLEEN BROWN, Broker

(905)640-0888

Denise Forgie Salesperson

416 670-1230 OFFICE 905 853-5550 DIRECT

TAYLOR MEAD TEAM

$554,000

TOO MANY FEATURES TO LIST!

Experience Matters! 905-471-2121

Karen@karenmacdonald.ca

7 MARMILL WAY, MARKHAM

LEADING EDGE REALTY INC. Brokerage*

17 DEWITT COURT, MARKHAM

COMING SOON, MARKHAM

Extraordinary opportunity to own a beautiful home and have income from a fabulous basement apartment. This 5 level home is tucked away on a quiet, child safe court with easy access to the park and elementary school. It’s also close to the hospital and 407 for commuters. Welcoming front porch, lovely customized kitchen, renovated baths, 150’ deep lot, new hardwood floors and broadloom...call today for your $ personal tour.

Quality customized Greenpark built home. Incredible lot on a quiet street convenient to the 407. Gorgeous, custom hardwood floors throughout, open concept family room/ kitchen, generous sized bedrooms, 4 pc. ensuite with jacuzzi tub, renovated bathrooms, parking for 4 cars. Great neighbourhood for your kids. Call for details.

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2. Build up your soil. Create a mound of organiSpring may have sprung a little late this year, but here are some tips for a successful garden that will cally rich soil in your garden before you plant. This will encourage a larger yield and an improved root have you growing in no time: system during growing season because there is 1. Choose your garden space wisely. Since less competition for nutrients compared to regular most garden plants need ample sunlight to grow, earth. make sure that your garden is given every oppor3. Be smart about spacing. Receive better tunity to succeed by being strategic with the growing conditions. Ensure you pick an area with direct yields from each plant by paying close attention sunlight for plants that need it. If you’re growing to how you arrange them. Avoid planting in square a vegetable garden, start small. Some vegetables patterns or rows. Instead, stagger the plants in trikeep providing throughout the season, so you may angles which will let you fit more in. Just be careful not to space your plants too tightly — some won’t not need as many plants as you think. reach their full potential when crowded.

4. Extend your growing season. If you’re feeling really ambitions, add a few weeks to each end of the growing season by keeping the air around your plants warm even when the weather is cold by using mulches, cloches or row covers. 5. Aim for protection and comfort when gardening. Choose clothing that will guard you from the sun’s UV rays, is flexible for you to move around in, and is higher rise to provide you with coverage when you’re bent over the soil. The Shambhala all-over print capri from Mark’s allows you to stay flexible while it wicks away moisture to keep you comfortable.

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3 benefits of having a pet in your home Everyone knows that one of the best reasons to own a pet is the devoted and unmatched love and companionship they bring. Rather than walking into an empty house, you always have a friendly face to greet you. But what many people don’t realize is that the

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6 BAKERDALE ROAD, MARKHAM

Fabulous raised bungalow in the Milne Conservation area.Totally updated.Very desirable location. Professionally finished lower level with separate entrance. Perfect for in-law suite. Walk to popular Roy H. Crosby PS & Markville Mall. $1,598,000 Minutes to Hwy 7 & Main Street Markham.

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Offered at $3,288,000 SPECTACULAR CUSTOM HOME IN THE HEART OF MARKHAM VILLAGE This magnificent stone house with grand wrap around porch has been meticulously designed to create a substantial family home with open views over Morgan Park. Truly a landmark property built to “Stand the Test of Time”. Room to roam in over 6000 sq.ft. living space of quality craftsmanship with attention to detail throughout, 10 ft ceilings, granite, hardwood, grand entertaining rooms, five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, loft/retreat, gourmet kitchen with breakfast nook. Situated on a park like 1/3 acre offering privacy, sculpted landscaping, play space, golf practice area and Betz in-ground pool. A home and cottage all in one. Steps to Main Street Markham, GO train and all amenities. Desirable school area!!

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Top 4 patio trends for 2017 Rising temperatures and shining sun mean it’s time to get outside. Whether you will be curling up with a book on your lounge chair or entertaining friends and family poolside, there are four key style trends that you will want to incorporate to help create your own outdoor oasis. Here Cindy Jardim, style and trends director for Lowe’s, shares her tips for achieving these looks, Cuban cool. This festive, fun and vibrant transitional trend evokes images of lush island life and memories of tropical locales, letting your vacation come to you. Embrace woven wicker furnishings and warm copper with lively splashes of island greens, surf blues, fiery reds, and tropical citrus tints. Consider keeping your lemonade cool with a palm tree ice cube or two. Renewed formality. Comfort and classic details inspire this tailored and timeless trend. Bring indoor comfort into your outdoor living room with gazebos and pergolas framed by luxe drapes. Paired with oversized gold lanterns and glazed ceramics, this style creates an updated traditional aesthetic. A classic mix of layered neutrals, timeless greys, Catalina blue and soft coral define this polished look. Metro modern. This contemporary design story merges urban influences with simpledetails. Picture escaping the concrete jungle with streamlined design and a cosmopolitan edge.

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This show-stopping, 2,444 sq. ft., 4+2 bdr, 4 bath home on highly sought-after Astrella Cres has all the bells & whistles! Featuring an inviting foyer with soaring vaulted ceiling; open-concept living & dining rms, beautiful eat-in kitchen with marble floor & walk-out to backyard; spacious family rm with floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace; master retreat with spa-like ensuite; finished bsmt with separate entrance+++ Just a short walk to Streetsville!!

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Sought-after Markham Village presents a tastefully renovated 4+2 bdr, 4 bath family home on lush 60 X 110 ft lot. A short walk to Reesor Park PS & Markham HS, this home features renovated kitchen and bathrooms; large bedrooms; finished lower level; inground pool+++

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Just steps to Main St., Unionville and Toogood Pond! High demand Unionville PS school district. Presenting over 4,700 sq. ft. of finished space with large principal rooms, 5 bdrs, 4 baths, finished bsmt with rec room, & large, entertainer’s delight deck overlooking backyard with southern exposure and ravine +++

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Situated in a beautiful gated community, this gorgeous 3+1 bdr bungaloft offers rare high ceilings throughout, gleaming hardwood floors, and many upgrades. Gorgeous kitchen overlooking the ravine with SS appls., finished bsmt with rec room, wet bar, & bathroom+++ This gated community offers many amenities such as tennis court, swimming pool and playground +++

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It didn’t take long at all for Metroland Media York Region crime reporter Jeremy Grimaldi to make a major mark on the Canadian true crime landscape. Grimaldi, whose debut book, A Daughter’s Deadly Deception: The Jennifer Pan Story, was released to solid reviews last fall, announced himself with a bang Saturday night by winning the Canada Crime Writers’ national Arthur Ellis Award for 2017, for non-fiction. In doing so, the Toronto resident beat out a stellar field of nominees, which most notably included veteran National Post columnist and longtime author Christie Blatchford who was nominated for her collection: Life Sentence: Stories from Four Decades of Court Reporting or, How I fell out of Love with the Canadian Justice System. He also won over books written by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon, for Shadow of Doubt: The Trial of Dennis Oland; Joe Friesen, for The Ballad of Danny Wolfe: The Life of a Modern Outlaw; and Debra Komar, for Black River Road: An Unthinkable Crime, an Unlikely Suspect, and the Question of Character. Grimaldi was surprised by the win, especially since this was his first book. Published in 2016 by Dundurn Press, Grimaldi’s book tells the story of a young Markham woman’s plot to kill her parents for love and money, after a lifetime of lies brought on by what she felt were pressures to be the perfect child. Grimaldi spent nearly a year in court covering the Pan, trial then did painstaking research to learn about Pan’s life and the motivation that led her to make up an alternate existence to the one her parents believed she was living. It eventually led to a catastrophic evening that left her mother dead and her father severely wounded. She was convicted of the crime. "This book is a manifesta-

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Metroland Media York Region crime reporter Jeremy Grimaldi, with wife Eva, celebrates winning the 2017 Arthur Ellis non-fiction true crime book of the year award Saturday night at the Toronto Arts and Letters club. Grimaldi beat four other authors for his debut book, A Daughter’s Deadly Deception: The Jennifer Pan Story, published in 2016 by Dundurn. tion of two years of my life and more years of police investigation, and I hope it does some good," Grimaldi said. "I just didn’t think I was going to win, there was no way. I was very surprised.... But I think it was a tale of a very private culture, and we got to see child-rearing techniques inside a strict Asian family. We got to see, from Jennifer’s standpoint, what the results were and we got to see something we’ve never seen in Canadian history: a case of a daughter hiring men to kill her own parents," Grimaldi said. A Daughter’s Deadly Deception is broken into several parts dealing with the investigation, the trial and then, perhaps most importantly, Jennifer’s upbringing and the lead-up to the crime itself. The what, where, when, who and how of the crime involving the shooting of Jennifer’s parents is revealed. What Grimaldi tries hard to do is tell the reader why it happened, the most difficult and most interesting thing to do. Grimaldi considers this third section the key to the book. "In so many ways, true crime focuses on the act, but

the act is tiny, it is minutiae, it’s what leads up to the act, not just in the months and weeks before, but in years and decades before, from birth. If a society is judged on how we treat our most vulnerable people, history may not look at us too kindly. Some may say criminals are our most vulnerable. What do we do to them? We throw them in jail and there’s very little help for them after or before. "It’s a look at the whole story, rather than just the crime, that’s what sets this book apart from other books in the same genre." After covering the trial and writing the book, Grimaldi doesn’t consider Jennifer a monster. "I just consider her a normal girl, with normal problems who spiraled out of control. I’ve spoken to AsianAmerican psychiatrists and I said: ’Are you surprised by this (what happened with Jennifer)? And they said: ’Not at all. This is just the perfect storm. This is just the result of tiger parenting.’ "Whether that is true or not is up to the reader (to decide.)" And his hopes for the book? What every author hopes for. "I really hope it gets read."

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SIEBLER, Wendy Lee (June 11th, 1963 - June 4th, 2017) Passed away peacefully after successfully beating Lung Cancer on Sunday, June 4th, 2017 at Ross Memorial Hospital, at the age of 53. Loving mother of Justin and Katlyn. Former spouse and close friend to Michael Siebler. Sister of David, Karen and Kelly (Brian). Loving daughter and best friend of Jacqueline (predeceased), George Brown (predeceased) and honourary father David Willson. Loving aunt of David, Jennifer, Laura, Reece and Russell. She will be greatly missed by her many cousins, friends, including Paul and Kathy Reid. Wendy was the kind of woman who brightened every room she walked into. She was full of life, love and empathy with a tenacious spirit. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the nursing staff, doctors and volunteers who supported Wendy through her battle with cancer. Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Monday, June 12th from 1:30 p.m. until the time of Celebration of Life at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations will be gratefully accepted to Community Care of Kawartha Lakes. Online condolences may be made at www.oshawafuneralhome.com Although taken too soon, she lived life to the fullest and made the best of every day. Forever missed and always loved.

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