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Brightest medical minds converge here

LEAFY REWARD Sun Smart poster contest winner Neera Wang from Bond Lake Public School had a honey locust tree planted in her honour this week, with some help from Canadian Cancer Society’s Sherri Cicirello (clockwise from bottom left), York Region public health nurse Rachel Griffin, Heidi Breen of Natural Heritage and Forestry Services and her Grade 1 teacher, Aaron Goldman.

Life sciences are York’s ‘sweet spot’

BY CHRIS TRABER

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The landmark MedEdge 2012 Life Sciences business summit Thursday in Richmond Hill has more than 300 registrants representing the GTA’s leading medical and health care technology industries, ventureLAB Regional Innovation Centre president and COO Jeremy Laurin said.

The one-day conference will deliver a range of benefits to York Region, said Mr. Laurin, whose fledgling non-profit organization is an event co-host.

Short-term, the summit provides the opportunity to connect small and medium -sized enterprises with large multinational organizations, he said.

Longer term, the event boots York Region’s role as the epicentre for the brightest and best minds in life science.

“MedEdge is a catalyst for advancing ideas, connections and innovation into commercial success in York Region’s life sciences sector,” he said.

“Purchasing organizations will be exposed to local health care technology companies and make the contacts necessary to build strategic alliances and partnerships.”

Delegates will connect with local hospitals, health care organizations and business support networks to explore public-private collaboration and gain insight into Ontario’s health care technology acquisition landscape.

Discussions during MedEdge will also address information technology convergence within the local health care sector.

Home to 3,600 information and communications technology firms, York Region has the highest per-capita concentration of such companies in Canada, including leading health care IT solution providers such as IBM, Cerner See ‘INNOVATION’, page 5.

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BY ADAM MCLEAN

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In a few days, local filmmaker Kyle Welton will board a plane to New York City to accept a prize that could help his career take flight.

Recently, the writer, director and actor won a North American film contest called Bid Vision Empty Wallet, for his project, The Etiquette of Sexting.

Written with the help of former Unionville High School pals, Avery Pearson and Adam Risbridger, the trio submitted one filmed scene, along with a full-length

screenplay of their yet-to-be-made film.

The topical, romantic comedy, dissects modern relationships and the trials, tribulations and social tools that are often part of today’s personal interactions.

The contest’s judging panel last month selected the work by the three York Region natives out of a pool of entries from Canada

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and the United States.

The top prize includes $100,000 worth of professional consulting, casting and location direction, as well as filming equipment from Canon, to help turn their “big vision” into a full length feature film.

Mr. Welton, who directed the short scene and wrote the bulk of the script, said while winning a competition like this hasn’t entirely sunk in, he’s staying focused on the long road ahead to transform the opportunity into a quality product on the See NEW YORK CITY, page 15.

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arents across Ontario are feeling unprecedented pressure to open their wallets for school fundraising as families shell out money for everything from crayons and Kleenex to computers and playground equipment.

“Today, there’s a bigger burden than ever before,” Progressive Conservative education critic Lisa MacLeod said. “Parents are paying (more than) half a billion bucks out of their own pockets each year for essential learning tools.”

Bake sales, car washes and pizza lunches generate tens of millions of dollars in fundraising that is supposed to enrich — not replace — public funding.

And “the amount of extra monies that are being raised for school purposes is steadily increasing,” the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association stated.

“The trend is undeniable.”

Parents do “have a role to play in actually augmenting the school budget,” said Annie Kidder, executive director of People for Education, a parent-led advocacy group.

But she believes the education system is taking advantage of parents’ willingness and ability to be involved, assuming they will put in that extra time and money.

Many parents agree.

School boards know parents will fundraise, said Oshawa dad Steve Rockbrune, who believes parents will work hard to give their kids the best they can provide.

“That’s why they put the squeeze on us,” said Mr. Rockbrune, who was surprised when his daughter, who attends Harmony Public School, came home at the start of the year with a note requesting donations of Kleenex and glue, basic classroom staples.

Parents said drumming up dollars isn’t the most popular task.

“Nobody really ever wants to take on the job of fundraising because it’s a lot of work,” said Catherine Scott, fundraising committee co-chairperson at Roch Carrier Elementary School in Ottawa.

“And yet we need classroom resources; we need new technology; we need to keep our school grounds up; spend money on paint for hopscotch and four square in the playground — and there’s no money in

Some manage the entire fundraising procedure, which takes time away from teaching.

School councils are finding new ways to raise money.

At Terry Fox Public School in Ajax, school community council chairperson Sandra Fletcher has become familiar but not comfortable with soliciting friends and family.

“The SCC relies on parents and grandparents and sisters and uncles and cousins,” she said.

When the school opened, the gym didn’t have a sound system and the library didn’t have enough books. After years of fundraising to add these items, Ms Fletcher said she has found parents have reached fundraising fatigue.

The school council of St. Patrick’s Catholic High School in Ottawa doesn’t do any fundraising for the school. Instead, it lets the students decide how to raise funds and how to use the money.

“It’s hard to get volunteers, so it would fall on a few people’s shoulMETROLAND STAFF/KAZ NOVAK ders,” said Joanne MacEwan, chairof the school council and coA student makes a presentation using a laptop computer and whiteboard. These are some of the items for person chairperson of the Catholic School which schools fundraise.

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Leaving it up to the students teaches them responsibility and keeps parents from burning out, Ms MacEwan said.

However, not everyone agrees that the problem is a funding shortfall. Joe Allin, chairperson of the Durham District School Board, A three-part series believes current government fundon school fundraising practices ing is sufficient and fundraising is a long-standing practice in schools JUNE 7: Inequality in funding that will take place no matter what.

“I’m not convinced it’s associated JUNE 9: Feeling the pinch with need,” Mr. Allin said. “That isn’t to say there aren’t needs. I’d say this JUNE 14: Funding starts with province activity would go on regardless of the level of funding that comes into the schools.”

Fundraising is a way for parents the school budget for those things.” to be active and feel like they’re conIn the York District School Board, tributing to their child’s school, said the Bayview Hill Elementary school Ms Kidder, of People for Education. council in Richmond Hill runs a “I think it’s a really nice, underweekly pizza lunch program, the standable way to be involved in our main force behind the school’s suckids’ school.” cess at fundraising.

In Woodbridge, St. Clare CathoAbout 500 kids participate in the lic School spent funds on school program, and on average it brings in improvements, arts enrichment, $40,000 each year. security cameras and healthy-living The council also runs an annual initiatives such as yoga in recent dance-a-thon, diversity night and years, according to a school council barbecue, which has allowed it to, letter to the community. among other things, build a main “Fundraising is so important playground and an enclosed kintary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario ting enough. But it means a lot of to our school,” the school council dergarten play structure in the past children get shortchanged.” stated. “Through it, our children seven years. In just one council meet- (ETFO) in Waterloo.

The ETFO said school fundrais“I can’t think of a week where are able to access many enhanced ing alone earlier this school year, ing lets the provincial government there isn’t some fundraising initiaresources and programs that only the council approved $81,000 worth “shirk” its responsibility to properly serve to enrich their educational tive,” Mr Weiler said. “It puts an of items teachers requested for the fund schools and puts pressure on unrealistic expectation on parents experience.” classroom. The wish lists included: everyone in the system.

Muddying the issue further is LCD-mounted projectors, Macintosh and family and the community.”

“The funds have to come from NDP education critic Peter determining the must-have items. computers, iPads, iTune gift cards, somewhere,” said Durham ETFO Tabuns believes the government For example, the Ministry of EduDVDs for the library, stacking cups, president Gerard O’Neill. “People relies on parents to fundraise. cation doesn’t consider technology kidney tables and yoga kits for the have to go out and raise them.”

“You almost think they quietly an essential item for schools. In fact, primary students.

Filling this funding gap often approve. This is a way of reducing it slashed the budget for that line Many parents say they are feeling comes down to teachers, many of the pressure on them for proper item by $25 million for the 2011-12 the pinch with schools continually whom end up paying for essential funding of education. Leave it to school year. asking for more money. classroom items, such as pencils the parents. The parents will raise In turn, the ministry’s guidelines It can seem endless, said Greg the money and won’t squawk about and paper, out of their own pocket, deem it acceptable for schools to Weiler, a father of two at the primary Mr. O’Neill said. the fact that their school isn’t getacquire technology with fundraising. level and president for the Elemen-

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This poster by Bond Lake Public School’s Neera Wang earned her top prize among 23 schools participating in a public health sun safety message.

Turn to front page to see her leafy reward as contest winner.

Oak Ridges student wins poster contest Some 23 schools across York Region participated in a sun awareness poster contest for Grade 1 students and the winner was a Bond Lake Public School student, Neera Wang.

Presented by the York Region SunSense Coalition, the aim of the Sun Smart contest was to educate students and encourage safety and protection when enjoying the sun.

The second place winner was a student from Charles Howitt Public School in Richmond Hill with third prize going to a Grade 1 student from St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic School in Vaughan.

All student participants earned bookmarks and special hats will be sent to all Grade 1 students in each of the winning schools.

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BAMBI VISITOR Frank Giglio woke up Thursday morning, walked out his front door on Carnoustie Crescent, in the Bathurst and Gamble area of Richmond Hill, and found this “little Bambi” on his porch. He said the young deer appeared injured, so he called the humane society and representatives tried to catch it, but it ran off into a nearby forested area.

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Canada, Nightingale Informatix, Avaya, Philips Healthcare, Lexmark Healthcare and Alcatel Lucent.

The convergence of medical, information and technology experts, many of whom are local, will serve our nine municipalities well, York Region economic strategy director Doug Lindeblom said.

“MedEdge is an excellent example of how York works in partnership with our local municipalities and business community to support the significant growth in knowledgebased companies and jobs this region has been experiencing,” he said.

From the perspective of maintaining and creating jobs, life sciences are “the sweet spot”, Mr. Lindeblom said.

STRATEGIC LOCATION With our strategic location within the GTA, York is home to a cluster of more than 250 life sciences companies, three of Canada’s fastest-growing hospitals and Ontario’s largest Local Health Integration Network that serves 1.8 million people, he explained.

Among the leading bio-pharma and medical technology companies in York are Teva Pharmaceuticals, Johnson & Johnson, Apotex, Smiths Medical, Drager Medical, PerkinElmer, Alexion Pharmaceuticals and Abbott Canada.

This second annual summit will be launched with a keynote address by Southlake Regional Health Centre president and CEO Dr. Dave Williams.

York Central Hospital president and CEO Altaf Stationwala will also speak to delegates this week. His remarks will focus on applied innovation, he hinted.

York Central is entrusted with the mandate to provide our growing population with a broader health delivery system, he said.

Health care providers must partner with local businesses and the entire knowledge base and leverage technology, he advised.

MedEdge is an opportunity to get the message out and have different communities interface, he said.

“I’ve never seen a summit like this anywhere,” Mr. Stationwala said.

“Our common objective is innovation and sharing.”

Four of Canada’s top 10 corporate research and development investors are headquartered in York Region, a testament to the great degree of innovation occurring within our local business community, York Region chairperson Bill Fisch said.

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‘Innovation, sharing’ central theme, says York Central CEO

‘LEADING TECHNOLOGY HUB’ “As Canada’s fastest-growing large municipality and a leading North American technology hub, York offers a superior business environment, coupled with a highly educated workforce, which together can translate into commercial success,” York Region planning and economic development committee chairperson and Newmarket Regional Councillor John Taylor said.

MedEdge is not a trade show with booths and salespeople, Mr. Laurin said.

“It’s all about thought leadership,” he said.

MedEdge 2012 is co-hosted by York Region, ventureLAB and the Town of Richmond Hill in collaboration with York University. It will take place at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. The public is invited, but registration is required. For details, visit venturelab.ca or investinyork. ca/mededge.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Conduct of councillors embarrassing

Thanks to couples who came to rescue

Re: Time to fulfil their oaths, editorial, May 31.

Since the start of our new council, I have read and heard, in absolute disgust, about the unprofessional antics of our elected town officials — our employees!

Their childlike behaviour is putting the town at risk.

Town councillors, it is now time to put your personal agendas aside. You work for us, the residents of Richmond Hill.

You are bound to work — professionally, effectively and with respect — in the best interests of the residents you serve, not with personal agendas and vendettas with one another.

Stop acting like children in a schoolyard and be the leaders of the community we expect and know you can be.

Anything less is unacceptable, embarrassing to our region and puts our proud and prosperous Town of Richmond Hill in jeopardy.

I want to say a huge thank you to the two couples who helped me when I fell off my bike last Thursday while riding home from the GO train.

My tire slipped as I was trying to stop and I ended up falling into a ditch.

The first couple were walking ahead of me and came back instantly, helping me out of the ditch and trying to fix my bike so that I could continue my journey home.

I then discovered that I could not ride the rest of the way and another couple driving by in their van stopped, gave me something to help stop the bleeding, put my bike into their van and drove me right home.

They also tried to fix my bike when they dropped me off.

My faith in humanity has been restored one hundredfold by the kindness shown by these four people. They took time out of their day to help someone in need.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are indeed angels!

CRAIG SMITH

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Ontario taking steps to make adoptions work ometime when I was still in grade school, my parents sat down me, my two brothers and two sisters for one of those family chats we had every once in a while that usually involved something momentous.

Like we were buying a camper trailer and trekking cross-country to South Dakota to see Mount Rushmore.

Or someone important to our family had died and our parents were breaking it to us, gently, all together.

Or my grandmother from Timmins was moving in — taking my bedroom — and we were having the basement finished and I’d sleep down there.

Or we were getting a new car. Or the cat had died. Or you name it.

Usually it was pretty big stuff, or so it seemed, subjects that merited a tribal powwow with all present.

One of those big conferences involved my parents’ announcement of their attempt — it was more like a mission — to adopt two brothers who had been featured in our church bulletin as being in need of a home.

Everyone seemed excited.

I personally was excited because it said they liked sports and I liked sports and was always looking for someone to play catch with or road hockey and

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Bernie O’Neill the two brothers I had just weren’t that into either.

Our house was big and, even with all the kids, it always seemed to be clean and in order with lots of food in the fridge and lots of activity.

For my father, who himself was one of seven children, I think he thought he easily had the means to support more children and it seemed a shame these brothers didn’t have a permanent home.

Somebody needed to step up.

I don’t know how to put it other than that my parents both felt they had a lot more to give to the world.

People who were involved with the adoption visited our home, talked to my

parents, took references, asked to see their bank statements and so on.

My father didn’t seem to enjoy the grilling, follow-up phone calls, visit to his office, or questions about his personal life, how much beer he drank, who his friends were, what he read or watched on TV. I think my parents were almost offended they had offered to adopt without reservation and were being put through a grilling worthy of a CSI episode (or in those days it might have been Starsky and Hutch). But they just smiled and hoped for the best.

I don’t really know what the reason was in the end, other than the obvious, that they already had five kids and on some days that seemed like three or four too many.

Even if you did own a “big” house, you can never have enough bathrooms.

(Never mind the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee — if you’ve ever waited for your turn with all those brothers and sisters, the words “60 years on the throne” take on a whole new meaning).

My parents were hurt, but respected the negative decision of the powersthat-be, assuming things would get better for the boys — that something was being done to improve their situation.

It was several years later my parents

brought home a similar bulletin, featuring the same two boys, still living in foster care and seeking a permanent, adoptive family. The boys looked decidedly older now, in their early teens.

We all just shook our heads and wondered what could have been.

Ontario announced this week it will provide more financial help to families that adopt children who are age 10 or older. As it stands, very few children in this age category are adopted.

What astonished me about the report was that there are thousands of children out there who are candidates for adoption in Ontario, meanwhile people travel to China or Eastern Europe to adopt.

I am sure people are working in earnest to find homes for these kids and always do what’s best for them.

But clearly something is wrong with this picture, whether it is restrictions on adopting a child who is not of your own cultural background — something I’ve never understood or agreed with, we are a multicultural society after all, we can have multicultural families, too. Or it is financial challenges, or red tape or simply lack of awareness. I’m sure we can do better.

Anything we can do to give these children a family, stability and a loving home is a step in the right direction.

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The stop in Richmond Hill is the last of five in its United Way … more than roads, sewers, stores and schools series of public meetings.

Mayor Dave Barrow will take part in the discussion, chaired by Ian Proudfoot, a member of the York Region United Way’s board of directors and regional publisher of York Region Media Group and Toronto Community News, publisher of this newspaper.

The series is about people and a social infrastructure that can support the children, youth, families and seniors who call York Region home now and for decades to come.

In collaboration with residents, community groups, local business and labour, United Way

will listen and explore approaches to the complex issue of growth and support for people who live in York Region.

The Meeting House series opened in East Gwillimbury last November, and has come to other growth areas such as Newmarket, Vaughan and Markham. To date, more than 200 residents have shared their ideas and solutions in these neighbourhood dialogues.

The series will culminate with a report in October — at which time findings will be shared.

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BY ADAM MC LEAN

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Richmond Hill ranked tied for ninth in overall resident satisfaction in a nationwide municipal services poll of Canada’s 30 most populated towns and cities.

While the town released its own similar poll last week — showing that overall satisfaction for Richmond Hill residents has increased — this latest poll, conducted by Forum Research, also shows improvement.

Thirty per cent of Richmond Hill residents are very satisfied with town services, including parks and community centres, fire services, garbage collection, police services, libraries, road maintenance, snow removal and public transportation — a 3-per-cent increase from last year.

However, Richmond Hill residents are slightly less satisfied with municipal services than nearby Markham residents, who gave town services there a 33-per-cent “very satisfied” rating, according to the Forum Research survey.

For the second year in a row, Quebec City received Canada’s highest resident approval, with 52 per cent of residents there stating they were very satisfied with municipal services.

At the opposite end of the spec-

trum, only 6 per cent of Sudbury residents polled were very satisfied with the overall municipal services provided.

Some 404 Richmond Hill residents responded to the survey — the third lowest response of the 30 towns and cities included. Vaughan residents were by far the lowest number to contribute their opinions, at 160.

The poll was conducted in May and respondents were 18 years or older and selected randomly.

Richmond Hill’s Forum Research survey numbers were similar to results released last week in a townfunded poll, conducted by Environics Research Group.

The Environics Research Group poll examined if residents were “very satisfied” with Richmond Hill as a place to live. Part of that overall satisfaction rating included residents’ satisfaction with municipal services.

While the Forum Research poll stated 30 per cent of residents are very satisfied with town services, the town-funded survey found, on average, 40 per cent of residents are very satisfied, when asked about 15 various town services.

The town survey also found 59 per cent of residents are very satisfied to live in Richmond Hill.

TOP 10 MUNICIPALITIES OVERALL WHERE RESIDENTS ARE VERY SATISFIED WITH MUNICIPAL SERVICES: Quebec City — 52 per cent Burnaby, British Columbia — 42 per cent Mississauga — 39 per cent Sherbrooke, Quebec — 38 per cent Oakville — 37 per cent Burlington — 34 per cent Laval, Quebec — 34 per cent Markham — 33 per cent Longueuil, Quebec — 30 per cent Richmond Hill — 30 per cent

BOTTOM 5 OVERALL: London — 15 per cent Vaughan — 15 per cent Winnipeg — 15 per cent Halifax — 13 per cent Sudbury — 6 per cent To check out the results yourself, visit www.forumresearch.com/polls.asp

Enjoy town parks? Tell us more The parks and recreations spaces of Richmond Hill are often where you spend time with family and friends.

Whether it’s swim lessons, your child’s soccer game on one of the fields or your recreation softball league at one of the town’s diamonds, parks and recreation plays a role in our daily lives.

Now, the town is asking residents to share ideas on how to improve, design and expand on the sites where Richmond Hill residents play.

The town is developing a new parks plan and a new recreation plan, with the official project launch and public workshop to be held Tuesday.

The two documents will guide the amount, location, use, development and programming of Richmond Hill parks and recreation facilities for the next 10 years.

Tuesday night’s workshop is at the M.L. McConaghy Seniors’ Centre, 10100 Yonge Street. Registration starts at 7 p.m. The workshop runs from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

The evening will focus on gaining feedback from residents, with town staff facilitating discussion groups.

An online version of questions will be posted afterwards to allow those who could not attend, opportunity to provide input.

Those wishing to attend should RSVP by contacting parkrecplans@ richmondhill.ca or calling 905-7871441, ext. 224.

- Adam Mc Lean

GOALS OF PARKS PLAN The plan includes four main goals: • map and describe the community in terms of age, gender and socio-economic make-up and their recreation and leisure trends; • make recommendations regarding how the parkland and outdoor recreation facilities can meet needs now and in the future; • examine the role and function of parks and facilities (playgrounds, soccer fields, basketball courts, etc.) in relation to the town’s new Official Plan and; • to determine a methodology for prioritizing the redevelopment of older parks.

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Chosen to sit on provincial Minister’s Student Advisory Council

Students overcome bullying to advise, help others

BY MINGY XU

“Students are the leaders of tomorrow,” says Dory Abelman simply, who along with another Richmond Hill student, Daniel Cazes, was chosen to sit on the Minister’s Student Advisory Council last month.

They are part of a group of 60 students from all parts of the education system and regions of the province, meeting twice a year to share their ideas and advice with the Minister of Education, Liz Broten, on how to ensure Ontario schools remain the best in the world.

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ing ongoing student perspectives, advise on the ministry’s policies and programs, and give feedback on student-focused communication strategies. They also will attend conferences and forums.

“The work of the Minister’s Student Advisory Council is incredibly important,” says Mr. Cazes, a Grade 9 student at Thornhill Secondary School. “It gives students an opportunity to participate in school decisions that will shape their lives and the lives of their peers.”

Mr. Cazes, who says he witnesses the inequality that still exists in schools, is doing everything he can to speak up for his fellow students.

“Part of the human rights code is the ability to express sexual orientation. There are many instances where this expression is taken away

by Catholic schools who struggle to accept gays and bisexuals,” says Mr. Cazes.

“These kids need to know that there is a safe way out,” he continues, “They deserve to feel loved and accepted regardless of their sexual orientation, religion, or background.”

A Grade 9 Alexander Mackenzie student, Mr. Abelman says he fully understands what it’s like to be a

students in similar situations.

One way he is doing this is by creating a community e-mail address — changeisnow.standup@gmail. com — for all students to contact him so that they can provide their input and views on how to “change their education for the better”.

“The goal is to make schools inclusive and exciting place to learn, so that students can get the most out of their environment,” says Mr. Abelman.

The two Richmond Hill students were selected based on experience, passion for issues affecting youth and a stated desire to make a difference.

Richmond Hill’s Daniel Cazes is a “I congratulate Daniel and Dory Grade 9 student at Thornhill Sec- on their appointments,” said York ondary who has been chosen to sit District School Board director of education Ken Thurston. on a student advisory council.

“The board values the views of students and I am pleased that the minister is tapping into the percepvictim of bullying.

Having Cerebral Palsy, a disabili- tions of our students.”

All students in grades 7 to 12 ty that affects the brain and nervous are welcome to apply online for system, Mr. Abelman says he has been bullied throughout his child- next year’s council at www.edu.gov. hood, often forcing him to move on.ca from school to school.

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SPORTS AND RECREATION

Hockey greats in Richmond Hill Former NHLers Sheldon Kennedy and Gary Roberts are headlining this year’s Ontario Minor Hockey Association’s Hometown Hockey Consumer Show at the Sheraton Parkway Hotel in Richmond Hill this weekend.

Kennedy, a well-known survivor of abuse who is now an advocate for change, made a presentation on the Power of Respect. With Wayne McNeil of Respect Group Inc., Kennedy lead a forum yesterday aimed at bringing positive change to the culture of respect in hockey.

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Roberts announces the winners of the OMHA’s Gary Roberts Eat to Compete Challenge Saturday morning.

The former Maple Leaf teamed up with the OMHA on a contest to promote healthy nutrition habits for players. The contest included recipes and videos produced by Roberts.

The Whitby native was a longtime player who battled back from a serious injury, using nutrition and exercise to extend his career by 12 years.

Sport radio personalities Andy Frost, the public address announcer for Toronto Maple Leafs games and host of Psychedelic Psundays on Q107, and Nobleton native Don Landry are the masters of ceremonies for the Parade of Champions, an event recognizing 50 OMHA championship teams today.

The Hometown Hockey Consumer Show is being run in conjunction with the OMHA’s annual general meeting.

More than 4,000 people — players, coaches, administrators and fans — are expected to attend the OMHA’s annual general meeting.

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RAIDERS WIN GOLD IN OTTAWA The Richmond Hill Raiders U12 Girls White soccer team scored a gold medal at the 18th annual Ottawa Internationals’ Icebreaker Tournament at the end of May. Despite one loss in a penalty shoot, the girls rallied and won the next five games, taking the Nunavut division with a strong team effort. Celebrating their gold medals are (top row, left to right): Morgan Shearer, Nicole Staz, Brianna Samuels-McLaughlin, Lauren Ianni, Vienna Psihos, Alina Mehmeti and Amanda Cuthbert, plus (front row): Megan Baxter, Michelle Sharifi, Jacqueline Schulz (goalkeeper), Bianca Zupo, Eve Curtis, Lauren Stackhouse and Nadia Mattucci. Absent from photo are Megan Chee-A-Tow, Danielle Cozzi and coaches Nadine Powell and Paul Chee-A-Tow.

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BEAUTIFUL LARGE 3 BEDROOM CORNER PENTHOUSE HWY 7/EAST OF BAYVIEW $838,000

This beautiful upper penthouse corner unit shows to perfection. It features 2000 sqft of luxury and class, 10’ ceilings, mouldings, large balcony, breathtaking unobstructed views, hardwood floors, mouldings, gourmet kitchen, 3 upgraded bathrooms, 2 parking spaces, one locker and indoor pool. It has a great plan and is very rare and unique.

BREATHTAKING LARGE PROPERTY OF 100”X163.23” WITH A BUNGALOW IN PRESTIGIOUS UPLANDS AREA $1,098,000 This amazing property with 3 bedrooms, well kept bungalow is situated in the most desirable Uplands area on a quiet street amongst multimillion dollar homes. It has a huge private backyard with mature trees.

The bungalow is absolutely spotless and features a mostly finished basement area, also features hardwood floors, fireplace and a large deck. It is walk to Yonge St, shopping mall and all amenities. This is a perfect property to build your dream house or you can just move in.

STUNNING 5 BEDROOM HOME IN PRESTIGIOUS BAYVIEW HILL $1,590,000

This beautiful home in Prestigious Bayview Hill is absolutely spotless. It is situated on quiet street on a premium lot of 59’x148’ close to park, schools, transportation, shopping and all amenities. It features 3800 sqft of luxury plus a beautiful finished basement with separate entrance, Gorgeous new kitchen with granite counter top and top of the line Built-in stainless steel appliances, new limestone floors, new bath with custom cabinetry and designer fixtures large private backyard with large deck, interlocking driveway, sprinkler system. This home is a fantastic deal and must be seen.

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CUSTOM BUILT HOME 56.3’x181.5’ LOT, $928,000

Fully renovated back-split, 5 levels, near Bayview/16th Ave. amongst multi-million dollar homes, close to shopping mall and all amenities. Over 3000 square feet of luxury plus finished basement, hardwood and ceramic floors, and breathtaking backyard.

GREAT FOR OFFICE LOCATION $1,050,000

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.

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GORGEOUS HOME WITH INCREDIBLE DESIGNER FINISHINGS $639,000 This beautiful 4 bedroom home is situated on a quiet street, in a fantastic area in Richmond Hill. It has been fully upgraded, and has been designed and decorated by renowned interior designer throughout. It shows very well and features high ceilings, hardwood and ceramic floors, decorative columns, beautiful large kitchen with stainless steel appliances, custom top of the line silk and linen draperies, fabulous backyard with enclosed hot tub and a large custom deck with built-in fireplace that is great for entertainment. It is close to school, park and all amenities. Truly one of the best deals in the entire area. Must be seen.

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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HOTTEST DEAL $588,000 SOUTH OF STEELES/DON MILLS

Build your dream home or just move into this 3 bedroom, well kept Bungalow that is situated very close to Yonge St, Shopping Mall, TTC and all amenities.

It is absolutely spotless and features a finished basement apartment with separate entrance. This is the best value in the entire area and won’t last long.

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