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Added holiday shopping on hold for now York Region has put a moratorium on applications from retailers wishing to open on statutory holidays.

No exemption requests to the province’s Retail Business Holidays Act will be considered until April 2013 to allow Toronto’s public consultation process on holiday shopping regulations to play out.

But some councillors are already forecasting the likelihood of more stores opening shop on holidays such as New Year’s, Family, Victoria, Canada, Labour, Thanksgiving and Christmas days, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

“If Toronto decides to open up, we will not handicap our stores,” Markham Regional Councillor Joe Li said.

The issue, which regional council discussed in a closed session two weeks ago, followed the recent approval of Denison Centre’s request for exemption from the act.

Owned by developer Rudy Bratty’s Neamsby Investments Inc., Denison Centre is located within two kilometres of Markham’s Pacific Mall and Market Village, the latter of which Mr. Bratty also owns and has plans to demolish and turn into an 800,000-squarefoot Chinese-themed mall.

Both Pacific Mall and Market Village already open on statutory holidays.

The Denison exemption sparked more interest in opening on holidays, Mr. Li and Vaughan Regional Councillor Deb Schulte said.

Ms Schulte voted against Denison Centre’s application because of an Ontario Municipal

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Jordan Hilkowits, a.k.a. Doctor Mad Science, does science experiments with help from Tracy Leparulo. Some of Jordan’s favourites include make your own lava lamp’, foam explosion and milk + soap = magic.

Jordan Hilkowitz shouts step-bystep instructions over a small film canister, in which he has just poured water and antacid tablets.

Snapping the small canister shut and placing it upside down, the 10-year-old begins to explain the effect of combining carbon dioxide and water.

But before he can finish, the canister rockets into the air and it’s all captured on video and posted to Youtube, where he goes by the handle Doctor Mad Science.

The videos have helped the autistic Bernard Public School student find his voice and propel him into not only an Internet sensation, but also an inspiration.

His kid-friendly experiments, using average household products, have garnered nearly two million Youtube views and about 5,000 subscribers to his Youtube channel.

While the attention and media requests are pouring in, just as engaging as his videos is the impact social media and technology have had on the communication of the Grade 5 student.

Five years ago, Jordan wouldn’t speak. Living with autism, he was non-verbal and prone to physical outbursts.

When watching the two to threeminute videos of Jordan, clad in his signature safety goggles and lab coat, it’s amazing to think he rarely spoke five years ago.

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Board ruling on Brampton’s Bramalea Centre that was pending at the time.

After mall employees appealed Peel regional council’s decision, the OMB backed Bramalea’s bid to remain open on certain statutory holidays.

York Region and other GTA municipalities are studying the Bramalea case carefully, regional solicitor Joy Hulton said, which basically advocates that a mall is a tourist

attraction.

While the region typically receives one or two applications for exemption a year, Ms Hulton said there has been an increase of applications from urban areas such as Markham.

Regional council wanted to hold off on the process of considering exemption applications twice a year, in September and April, until after Toronto’s consultation process is finished, she said.

This will allow council to assess how Toronto’s decision might affect

York Region businesses, Ms Hulton explained.

Calling the act “outdated”, Mr. Li believes Toronto will ease its holiday shopping regulations.

“I have a feeling Toronto will open up,” he said. “Toronto is a major player. Whatever they decide can affect us.”

Ms Schulte echoed those sentiments, pointing out York Region is a close neighbour to Toronto.

“There is a lot of spillover between the two municipalities. We need to be consistent,” she said.

While Newmarket Regional Councillor John Taylor also predicted more businesses in Toronto could be allowed to open on certain statutory holidays, he said he is leaning toward protecting and preserving “the handful of days for family time and slower pace of life”.

Mr. Taylor, who is chairperson of the region’s planning and economic development committee, which has jurisdiction over this matter, criticized the act as not clearly defining tourist attraction areas.

“It’s a mess. It has been for a long

time,” he said. “It’s a process that’s very subjective and the province has no interest in intervening.”

Mr. Taylor said he would like to see a level playing field for all businesses in York Region, but noted it might be too late to stop the momentum of holiday openings.

“I’m going to bet Toronto will come out with a levelled position that can open a lot of businesses.

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risen came as a surprise to lawyer James Morton, who practices in Ontario and Nunavut.

The initiative is a good idea, he said.

“The problem Justice on Target faces is that it had the possibility of speeding up the initial stages of litigation, but what it did was move things to a logjam.”

Often, major triggers for delay include the disclosure of information and finding trial time, he noted.

Justice on Target was typically about reapportioning existing resources to make the system more efficient. But several people, including Mr. Morton, believe that without additional resources, improving the efficiency of justice will likely prove difficult.

Ultimately, the success of Justice on Target into the future will be determined by what Ontario is really trying to achieve, Mr. Bytensky said.

“If all we want is to ‘do better’ than we do it now, the program will be seen as a success,” he said. “But if the real goal is to turn our system into anything we can credibly call efficient, I remain skeptical that we can do it without fundamental change.”

While the province is touting the success of its Justice on Target initiative, a York Region Media Group analysis shows the realtime average pace of justice has actually slowed here and across the province.

Critics say the program, launched in 2008, needs a hard look. And some lawyers argue justice in Ontario may never truly become more efficient without a significant technology upgrade.

Attorney General John Gerretsen, who inherited the program, announced in an open letter last month Justice on Target will continue.

After rising for nearly 20 years, both the average number of appearances and days needed to complete a criminal charge were reduced. Mr. Gerretsen said.

As a result, courts can direct more attention to serious and difficult cases to better serve witnesses, victims and their families, he said.

‘Trying to make a grossly inefficient system an efficient one simply through best practices alone is not a viable long-term plan.’

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But the province uses two sets of figures to track the average number of days required to complete a case — the average total days and the average number of days not including bench warrant days.

The latter are counted from the date when the accused failed to appear and a bench warrant was issued to the first date the charge is brought back to court. During this period, the accused’s absence prevents the case from proceeding.

What’s left are two sets of numbers that appear to tell different stories about what is happening.

For example, the total average number of days required to deal with a case in Newmarket last year was 285 — an increase of 90 from 2007. If bench warrant days are removed, it took an average of 162 — a drop of 27.

Upgrading the technology used to administer justice in Ontario, such as electronic tracking of people on bail, is something that needs to be considered, Progressive Conservative justice critic Sylvia Jones said.

“We need to catch up on our technology for a lot of reasons,” she added.

She has been told by critics that Justice on Target is merely “code” for encouraging lawyers to plead out cases and get them settled quicker, she added.

The program needs to be reviewed, she said.

Requests to speak to Mr. Gerretsen were denied by his spokesperson.

Lawyer Boris Bytensky, who represented a man denied bail for 24 days at the Newmarket courthouse in 2007, argued that while the 30-per-cent targets set by the province haven’t been met, there have been some improvements, including the bail situation in Newmarket.

He’s among the lawyers who believe technology is a key to future efficiency.

When launching Justice on Target four years ago, Attorney General Chris Bentley wanted a 30-per-cent reduction in the number of days and the number of court appearances needed to complete a case by 2012.

“The current policies that have emerged from Justice on Target, while positive in some ways, will never let us reach the 30-per-cent targets without an aggressive and somewhat fundamental shift away from our paper-

heavy, technology-light, system,” he noted.

“Trying to make a grossly inefficient system an efficient one simply through best practices alone is not a viable long-term plan.”

Provincewide, the average number of days required to deal with a case has increased by five since 2007, according to Attorney General statistics. The average number of appearances has dropped by 0.6.

After Justice on Target was implemented, the Newmarket, North York and London court houses were designated initial action sites to try and curb the delays.

In Newmarket, people accused of a crime were given more information about their cases and a dedicated plea court was implemented.

Lawyers committed to a standard of three appearances, after which most cases were to be set down for trial or otherwise resolved.

Other initiatives were also launched.

Despite all of this, last year it took an average of 285 days — or about nine months — to complete a case, according to Attorney General statistics.

An average case required 7.5 appearances — a reduction of one appearance since 2007 — to complete in Newmarket.

That Newmarket’s numbers have actually

TRIAGE COURT Justice officials have launched a new efficiency program at the Newmarket courthouse, the York Region Media Group has learned.

Dubbed triage court, the program was launched in early June and is considered part of Justice on Target, Attorney General spokesperson Brendan Crawley said in an e-mail.

Here's how it works: Cases set for trial or preliminary court hearings are sent to a specific courtroom. A judge conducts triage court from 9 to 10 a.m. and begins hearing guilty pleas at 10.

The judge moves trial or preliminary hearings to trial courts when they are ready to be dealt with and a court is available, he added.

“While the initiative has been implemented recently, the goal is to increase the efficiency and effectiveness with pleas and adjournment matters dealt with outside of trial court,” Mr. Crawley noted.

It is also expected to reduce the average amount of time to trial.

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Before this week, people awaiting an organ transplant in Ontario were only able to see how many people across the province were waiting for the same organ and how many people were on the donor registry.

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Tracy Leparulo, 22, Jordan has posted multiple experiments, such as, make your own lava lamp, foam explosion and milk + soap = magic. In front of the camera, Jordan is an engaging and outgoing personality.

Away from the camera, Jordan is a little more subdued, but thanks to social media, computers and science, Jordan’s overall communication has improved leaps and bounds, said his mom, Stacy Hilkowitz.

“For years, he would only speak in individual letters or sounds,” she said.

“But since he’s been posting the science experiments for the last year, his confidence has gone absolutely through the roof.”

Jordan was always interested in science, according to his mom. Her son would collect rocks, minerals and construct pulley systems around the house from an early age.

Back then, he would often rely on Google searches to convey what he was thinking or trying to say.

When his scientific focus turned to experiments, Ms Leparulo suggested he appear on camera, as she thought it would help Jordan work on his speech and perhaps gain confidence. That experiment in itself has been a success.

Using technology and social media to boost the communication capabilities of autism individuals, is gathering momentum.

The theory suggests the human face doesn’t have the same drawing power for an autistic child and something about technology triggers the motivation that’s lacking in face-to-face contact.

In St. Paul, Minnesota, students with autism and cognitive challenges learn communication and social skills through an e-pal e-mail exchange with college students training to be teachers.

Another project in the United States found a private online social network, moderated by educators and limited to people with special needs, improved social and communication skills, creative expression and self-esteem.

Off camera, Jordan is still communicative and attentive, but with a more shy persona.

Sitting cross-legged on a couch, next to his babysitter, the 10 year old speaks passionately about wanting to do more daring experiments in the future.

“My favourites are the ones where stuff explodes,” Jordan said. “But a lot of the equipment I need, I can’t get in Canada. I want to make a liquid magnet, but can’t get stuff to do it now,” he added Still, his work and story have not only been attracting new fans and subscribers each day, but also attracting the interest of talk shows and media outlets from both sides of the border.

Unfortunately, his postings occasionally draw the odd negative comment, poking fun at his work or the way he talks.

At one point, Jordan wanted to quit posting videos, for fear of being teased.

“Both Stacy and I asked him not to give up and that some people are going to be mean no matter what,” said Ms Leparulo.

“What meant most to Jordan and really kept him going is that a lot of people posted back and were sticking up for him and encouraging him; telling him that he’s an inspiration,” she added.

So, it appears Doctor Mad Science is here to stay and with his science support system around him, Jordan is OK with his newfound celebrity.

“I want to be a scientist when I grow up and do more crazy things, like with bunson burners and stuff,” he said.

“The reaction to his videos and his improvement has been amazing. He still gets

a little nervous talking to the media, but he loves doing his thing on Youtube and Google +,” said Ms Leparulo.

“What is it that we say Jordan!?”

“Science is everywhere,” they said in unison.

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Re: Moridi expresses relief as Liberal budget passes, June 21.

I agree with MPP Reza Moridi that it’s a relief, but it would be a temporary relief, since myself and some Iranian Canadians will not support Mr. Moridi in the next election, although we supported him in the last two elections.

The reason is our disappointment over his unethical support of sanctions against Iran which are hurting a part of our community in York Region and Ontario, also hurting ordinary Iranians in Iran and not the ruling authorities in Iran, as politically is stated.

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should have taken a walk around the hospital to see where the money should have been spent.

For example, the fourth floor doors and floors are a disgrace, the walls too; walls have not seen a paint brush in a long time (or even soap and water). It’s very, very sad, no one has even slid a mop around for a while, there’s dust in corners.

I was there three days in a row and talked to a lot of nurses, workers, patients and visitors and not one person liked the name change.

That money should have gone to cleaning up and more help is needed everywhere.

One person was told they should have some more tests done, but they’d have to come back later because they have no money to do them right now. That should tell you something.

I think the taxpayers of Richmond Hill should have had a say in this matter or, in fact, any change that is going to happen in our town (not city).

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Spend money to fix hospital Old is good. They never should have changed the name of York Central Hospital (it will always be YCH for most people I have talked to, myself included).

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It’s tough love time for teachers, Premier Dad

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feel for you, Premier Dad. You spoil them rotten, giving them practically everything they ask for — in my case, that means constantly handing out money to the kids for movies and the mall; driving them all over at all hours of the day and night and/or allowing them to drive the car, full of gas I paid for; buying $90 sweatpants and $200 slouchy boots, fancy phones and laptops; and forking out for countless sports tournament trips and vacations to warm climates.

In your case, that means giving teachers a 12-per-cent wage increase over four years in 2008, making Ontario’s teachers the second highest paid in the world, ranging from $41,000-plus to nearly $93,000 for elementary teachers and $94,600 for secondary teachers.

Heaven forbid, Premier Dad, that you should ask for something in return when you’re up against the wall and what you get is whining, wailing, rolling eyes and slamming doors.

Oh, that’s me.

But you’re paying the price, Premier Dad, for making teachers your pets during the last eight years.

The economy has tanked, leaving

Debora Kelly most of us grappling with a higher cost of living on the same or decreased salaries.

More than 600,000 Ontarians lost jobs, with companies such as RIM and GM still announcing big cuts. The unemployment rate in York Region and its neighbouring communities is an alarming 8.7 per cent.

Yes, it’s time for tough love, with teacher contracts expiring in August and a $15-billion deficit to face.

And it is love. We admire and respect our teachers, most of whom are caring, committed and passionate about their profession. By no stretch of imagination could you call their jobs easy.

For most of us, this isn’t about bashing teachers; it’s about Ontario’s economic reality.

So, Premier Dad, it’s fair you are seeking appreciation in the form of a twoyear wage freeze and changes to the salary grid, pension plans and payouts for banked sick days.

These aren’t grievous requests — even the unions admit a wage freeze may be in order — but the unions are “insulted” by the ultimatum.

Do it or I’ll take away your cellphone ... er... or I’ll legislate it, you’re telling them, Premier Dad. I’m just saying, this do-it-or-else gambit typically backfired for me, so I now feign parental rationality and no longer tell them to pack their bags if they don’t like it. (Because they will.)

We agree, Premier Dad, it’s only fair teachers — and anybody else making a living on the taxpayers’ back — should do their part.

The fact is teachers will still have job security and perks out of reach of most Ontarians. Nobody feels sorry for teachers.

So hats off to the Catholic teachers union, which brokered a deal last

week, after convincing Premier Dalton McGuinty to approve negotiation.

The two-year agreement includes a wage freeze, loss of sick days and three unpaid days, equal to a 1.5-per-cent pay cut that will finance the $7,000 “grid” hike new teachers will still get.

If all the unions got on board, the province would save $790 million over two years. Admittedly, a drop in the $15-billion-deficit bucket.

The high school and French-language teachers unions have decided to meet with the government, while elementary teachers are still just threatening to hold a one-day walkout if the province legislates a deal.

While the unions say teachers will be back at school, strike votes will take place this summer or early fall.

Premier Dad, we agree, teachers, too, have to help Ontario get back on its fiscal feet, regardless of whose fault it is.

But give them a chance to talk about it before you ground them ... er... legislate the terms of the deal.

And teachers, get back to the bargaining table, and if you don’t like the result, at least you get to vote against this Dad in the next election.

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Mixed feelings follow veteran back to Europe

BY ADAM MC LEAN

Richmond Hill resident Albert Wallace, 91, returned from England, where he was honoured by the Queen as part of the unveiling of the Bomber Command Memorial in London.

Mr. Wallace was an RCAF Pilot Officer during the Second World War. He survived his plane being shot down, but he was captured and sent to a POW camp.

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Nearly 70 years after his bomber was shot down over Germany, Richmond Hill resident AlbertWallace says he’s only alive today because of his pilot that day.

Sitting in his condominium, near Yonge Street and Weldrick Avenue, with tears in his eyes, the 91-year-old still recalls that fateful night during the Second World War. “I remember it like it was yesterday,” said the grandfather, who just returned from London, England for the unveiling of the Bomber Command Memorial in London by Queen Elizabeth.

It was a fabulous trip, Mr. Wallace said, but it also stirred up emotions for the former Royal Canadian Air Force Pilot Officer.

“You can’t help but think of friends that went out on a mission and didn’t make it back,” said Mr. Wallace.

All told, of the more than 100,000 allied soldiers that served in Bomber Command, during the Second World War, nearly half didn’t come home.

Despite their sacrifice, the role of the Bomber Command in the allied victory has always been a controversial one, due to German civilian deaths attributed to the bombing missions.

Mr. Wallace recognizes why controversy exists, but laments the honour of a memorial has come 67 years after the war, when most of his comrades who survived, have since passed on.

“The bomber command was looked at as a pariah after the war, because we were bombing entire German cities,” he said. “But if we hadn’t done our job and helped win the war, we would be doing this interview in German,” he added, saying his crew would simply receive co-ordinates where to drop and it was typically dark to the point that they couldn’t see the ground.

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After serving as a machine gunner on 15 successful bombing missions, Mr. Wallace flew his final mission, May 12, 1943, when his Halifax bomber was shot down.

Mr. Wallace and five other crew members parachuted to safety, thanks to the plane’s pilot, G. A. McMillan, who Mr. Wallace said gave them enough time to escape, by keeping the bomber’s flight path straight as it went down.

Captain McMillan and Flight Seargent W. H. D. Alison died in the crash.

The plane had been hit by fragment fire from the ground, said Mr. Wallace and lucky

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for all those who escaped, it was only the wing that took the hit.

“With all the ammunition, bombs and fuel you have up there, you are like a flying bomb yourself. You couldn’t help but be nervous because you feel like a sitting duck as the plane shakes when blasts go up around you,” he said.

Only 22 years old at the time, Mr. Wallace parachuted into a farmer’s field, but his landing was spotted by German farmers and he was quickly captured.

For the next couple weeks, Mr. Wallace was interrogated, before ending up in Stalag Luft III, the same POW camp where the infamous “Great Escape” occurred.

For two months, he lived in the hut where the main escape tunnel “Harry” was being constructed.

As a new prisoner, he didn’t realize this until months later and was in a different bunk.

Mr, Wallace recalls the night that the escape was on and laying awake in bed when the camp’s silence was broken by a gunshot.

“I heard that shot and thought, ‘Well, I guess the jig is up’,” said Mr. Wallace.

All the prisoners primed to escape through

the underground tunnel were then marched out of the cabin and searched.

“I thought the Germans were just going to mow them all down right there,” recalled Mr. Wallace.

The veteran said he’s never returned to the site of the camp in Poland, during his world travels, though he has made numerous trips back to England before last week.

Mr. Wallace said the memorial itself — bronze sculptures of an allied air crew in flight gear — is breathtaking, as was the ceremony to honour Bomber Command.

“The Royal Family and the Queen were there, it was quite a crowd,” he laughed, flipping through photos of the event.

Looking back 70 years and risking his life each time he took to the air, such sacrifice was simply a reality for Mr. Wallace back then.

“It’s nice that all those who died finally have that recognition,” Mr. Wallace said of the memorial.

“I did it for the same reasons most of us did back then and most still do today; I wanted to serve my country,” he said.

“I’m proud I did. I was just one of the lucky ones that made it home,” he added.

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HOUSING: York real estate prices continue to rise

No real estate bubble in GTA, agent says

BY L.H. TIFFANY HSIEH

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Housing prices may not drop any time soon, but you could have more choices if you are in the market to buy, according to industry experts.

“Prices are not declining,” Unionville Royal LePage broker manager Karen Gerrard said. “We are still seeing multiple offers.”

A survey released by Royal LePage Tuesday shows year-over-year prices rose for most housing types in Markham and Richmond Hill.

In Markham, standard twostorey houses rose 11.7 per cent year-over-year to $575,000, while detached bungalows increased 11.1 per cent to $600,000.

Condominiums appreciated 4.8 per cent to $325,000.

Homes in Richmond Hill also made gains, with two-storey house prices growing 9.3 per cent to $655,000, detached bungalows increasing an average of 14.2 per cent to $605,000 and condominiums jumping 13.2 per cent to $300,000.

In the last few months, housing inventory has increased in Richmond Hill, especially com-

BY THE NUMBERS Richmond Hill Average price: $644,913 Average days on the market: 20 Number of sales: 332 Markham Average price: $640,616 Average days on the market: 18 Number of sales: 503 Vaughan Average price: $642,957 Average days on the market: 21 Number of sales: 414

pared to the same time a year ago, the survey found.

A slow down about two weeks ago was normal for June and heading into the summer break, Ms Gerrard said, as people tend to be away.

She said immigrants continue to play a big role in York Region’s housing boom.

There is no real estate bubble in the GTA, she said.

“We are still cheap compared to New York, London and Hong Kong,” Ms Gerrard said, adding low interest rates are likely to remain into 2014.

“I’m not an economist, I’m a realtor, but the global economy is so fragile now, it’d be dangerous to raise it a lot,” she said.

While house prices in York Region are going up by about 10 per cent year-over-year, sales were down in the region by about 7 per cent in June compared to June a year ago, Toronto Real Estate Board senior manager of market analysis Jason Mercer said.

“It’s a tight market,” Mr. Mercer said, adding that affordability is improving in the GTA. He said the market is starting to see a bit more supply and is expected to see more choices for buyers in the second half of this year and in 2013.

“It’s not necessarily a buyer’s market, but it’s moving from a seller’s market to a more balanced market,” he said.

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A hot real estate market continues across the GTA. House prices in Richmond Hill and Markham continue to rise, last month’s figures from the Toronto Real Estate Board reveal.

If you prefer walking, biking, carpooling or public transit, Richmond Hill now has a forum for sustainable transportation called the #Luv2ShiftGears contest. Opened June 25 and running until Aug. 24, the town wants you to share your stories and photographs, or even just express your thoughts on the benefits or drawbacks of ways to get around. To participate you can visit either the Twitter or Facebook accounts of Richmond Hill Shift Gears (RH_ShiftGears in both cases). If using Twitter, any tweeted stories, thoughts, or photos must include the hashtag #Luv2ShiftGears.

There is a limit of five entries per person (i.e. five tweets or posts, or a combination equalling

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Town creates sustainable transportation online contest

five). Two monthly prizes will be announced during the contest by random draw. After the Aug. 24 deadline, the top three winners will be selected on Aug. 28, also by random draw and notified via the method of their winning submission by Aug. 31.

Third prize will be a set of family movie passes (two adults, two children), second will be an iPod Nano and a Bluetooth speaker and first prize will be an adult-size bike.

The contest is open to GTA residents, but all stories must pertain to Richmond Hill and all photos must be taken in Richmond Hill (with location specifically identified when submitted).

If you do not usually use these modes of transportation, this is a good incentive to try. If you do, it is a great way to celebrate and share.

— Stephen Kearse

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Program supports community environmental projects

BY DAVID FLEISCHER

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You can get support in helping the environment thanks to a $10,000 grant to Ontario Streams.

The money will help the organization support community groups in protecting watercourses throughout York Region and Simcoe County.

“When we get the community involved, people begin to see the impact our activities have on the environment,” Adopt-a-Stream program co-ordinator Deborah Silver said.

It’s her program that received the grant that will be used to improve volunteer training.

It’s those volunteers, about 30 groups, who keep an eye on streams across the region.

Among the participants are Aurora High School and Aurora Bassmasters, the Richmond Hill Naturalists and Holy Trinity School, York-Simcoe Naturalists and Girls Inc. of York Region.

Ontario Streams, based in Aurora, was one of 11 organizations across Ontario to receive a grant from Sobeys’ Earth Day Can-

ada Community Environment Fund.

The grants are awarded to applicants with the greatest need, most innovation in addressing the environment and best chance of making an impact in their community.

“It is exciting to see the important work being done in communities across Ontario,” Earth Day Canada president Jed Goldberg said of the $93,000 handed out.

“These organizations continue to improve the state of the environment in ways that educate and galvanize the local community.”

Any group of five or more people — it could be a family, school group, church group or environmental club — can take stewardship of a local watercourse.

They are trained by Ontario Streams staff to do everything from cleaning up garbage to planting trees, bank stabilization and removing obstacles to fish habitats.

Most of Ontario Streams’ funding comes from a provincial Trillium Grant and the group is always looking for more participants, Ms Silver said, but the main effect of the money will be providing better education and making participant groups more self-sufficient.

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Defibrillators added to ensure Weiss, Gartner safety of Habitat volunteers playing in charity

BY CHRIS TRABER

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Habitat York Region used a $5,000 grant to purchase battery-powered automated external defibrillator.

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Habitat York Region has received a $5,000 grant to purchase equipment the organization hopes it will never have to use.

The funds from the national 360 Built Smart Partnership will buy automated external defibrillators at build sites to ensure the safety of volunteers.

An automated external defibrillator is a portable electronic device that automatically diagnoses potentially life-threatening heart arrhythmias in a patient.

The battery-powered device is able to treat victims through defibrillation, the application of electrical therapy that stops the arrhythmia, allowing the heart to re-establish an effective rhythm.

The partnership, a collaboration between the Home Depot Canada Foundation, Holcim (Canada) Inc. and Habitat for Humanity Canada, is committing $550,000 to Habitat affiliates across Canada to develop the infrastructure that must be in place before volunteers get busy building affordable housing for hard-working, low-income families.

The stories behind these grants show not only how the partnership

is directly fuelling innovative housing projects, but also how important volunteers are to Habitat affiliates, Habitat for Humanity Canada president and CEO Stewart Hardacre said.

“The 360 Built Smart partnership helps us strengthen communities by building more homes,” he said.

The grant program’s objectives are to foster strong community partnerships, attract and retain public and private partners and reach out to candidate families and provide them with the education they need to help them become successful homeowners.

The partnership also wants to reach out to new volunteers and run successful programs to manage their work, provide access to home ownership while reducing environmental impact through green building and maintain the highest standards of safety on work sites.

With more than four million Canadians living without adequate housing, Habitat for Humanity Canada’s mission is to build affordable housing and promote home ownership as a means of empowering families to break the cycle of poverty, Mr. Hardacre said.

Over the past two years, the partnership has awarded more than $1 million to more than 50 Canadian Habitat affiliates.

hockey game Add NHLer Stephen Weiss to the rosters being written for next month’s second annual Hockey Night in Stouffville.

The Florida Panther joins fellow Markham native Cody Hodgson of the Buffalo Sabres as early headliners for the game Aug. 23 at the Stouffville Arena.

Hockey Hall of Famer Mike Gartner will also suit up. The Richmond Hill resident played 1,432 games in the NHL. Markham-Oak Ridges MP Paul Calandra is hosting the event in support of Markham Stouffville Hospital and the WhitchurchStouffville Minor Hockey Association.

MIKE GARTNER Last year’s game raised $45,000.

Keith Acton of Stouffville, who was recently named an assistant coach of the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets, will also play again. So will Ethan Werek (Portland Pirates), Mike Zigomanis (Toronto Marlies) and former Pittsburgh Penguin Dennis Owchar.

Tickets are $10 and being sold by members of the Stouffville Clippers novice AA, AE and atom AE teams and through the minor hockey office. Call 905-6422835 or e-mail info@wsmha.com

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LARGE CORNER UNIT $468,000 • YONGE SOUTH OF MAJOR MACKENZIE Beautiful 2 bedroom corner unit with breathtaking unobstructed views from 2 balconies and large picture windows, very bright, fully loaded with upgrades, hardwood and ceramic floors, large upgraded kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Steps to shopping, transportation, entertainment and more.

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Beautiful 4 bedroom home on a large lot in a fantastic neighborhood, near Yonge/Hwy 7, features: hardwood and ceramic floors, large kitchen, granite counter top, close to finest schools, shopping, finest schools, transportation and all amenities.

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Fabulous property located in most prime area of North York. On a premium lot of 40x143 feet. All renovated, finished basement, with ample parking in the back. Located adjacent to TTC for an office or business use.

101 ACRES OF LAND UNBELIEVABLE INVESTMENT $2,550,000 This property is situated just 40 kilometres north of Toronto. It is situated on a premium corner lot in the most desirable area by developers. It has 3 road frontages, including Hwy 400 frontage. Best development potential.

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