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The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) launched investigations into 13 police-involved deaths and injuries in York Region last year - but you only heard about six of them. port to the Attorney General. Since the release of Tulloch’s report, the Attorney General has committed to releasing all reports publicly, online. That decision will give the public access to information about all SIU investigations in which charges are not laid, but only after the case has been closed. Tulloch recommended the law require the SIU report to the public on every investigation, and he even set out guidelines for how often the unit should update the progress being made on ongoing investigations - after 120 days, and then every 60 days thereafter. Gennaro has said the SIU is committed to issuing news releases in all death cases, shootings, and for "major" vehicle collisions

involving police, which has meant few details released in the majority of SIU-involved cases. Under that policy, news releases are issued by the SIU only 25 per cent of the time, or for one out of every four investigations it conducts, Tulloch’s review found. The SIU handles hundreds of cases each year. Last year, it opened 327 investigations. Tulloch emphasized the correlation between accountability and public trust in the SIU and the amount of information the unit shares with the public. In 2014/15, the SIU spent 4 per cent of its total expenditures on "communications, outreach and affected persons," or $352,584 out of approximately $8.2 million. "Public accountability

is vital to the SIU’s success. Yet the SIU currently has only one person responsible for public communications," Tulloch concluded. Approximately 80 per cent of expenditures were spent on investigations and identification services. "This disparity between the two functions should be addressed," Tulloch concluded, calling for more resources to fulfill its public accountability function. Since the release of Tulloch’s report, the Attorney General’s office has begun releasing the reports the SIU submits and a spokesperson for the Attorney General said that, going forward, all reports will be released to the public. That means the public will be notified of all SIU investigations, after they are completed.

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Upcoming Meetings Monday, September 25 – Council – 7:30 p.m Tuesday, September 26 – Budget Committee of the Whole - 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 27 – Council Public Meeting – 7:30 p.m. Monday, October 2 – Committee of the Whole – 4:30 p.m. Agendas for all meetings are available on the Town’s website under Mayor and Council section – Council Calendar. Meetings will be held at the Municipal Offices, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, 1st floor ASSISTIVE LISTENING SYSTEM For meetings held in the council Chambers, the Town of Richmond Hill offers an assistive listening system. Should you require the use of this system, please advise the Office of the Clerk in advance by sending an e-mail to clerks@richmondhill.ca of by speaking with Clerk’s Office staff before the start of the meeting.

Public Notice NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATIONS UNDER THE PLANNING ACT The Town of Richmond Hill has received the following applications under the Planning Act: Inquiries Refer To: Town Files: D02-17029 and D03-17008 Town Planner: Alison Long, Senior Planner – Site Plans Telephone: 905-771-5563 Email: Alison.Long@richmondhill.ca A request from Centrex Homes Inc. to amend the Zoning By-law and for approval of a Plan of Subdivision for lands described as Part of Lots 70 – 73, Registered Plan 1960 and municipally known as 107 Birch Avenue. The applications seek to permit 10 single detached dwellings on the subject lands and the easterly extension of Day Lily Crescent, with the provision of a 10 metre buffer to the adjacent natural feature to the east.. The purpose of this notice is to advise the public that “complete” development applications have been received by the Town of Richmond Hill pursuant to the Planning Act. The applications have been circulated to Town departments and external agencies for review and comment. A Council Public Meeting will be scheduled and held at a later date, with formal notice being provided pursuant to the statutory requirements of the Planning Act. If you wish to express your views with respect to these applications, please forward your comments in writing to the assigned Planner noted above. The personal information accompanying your submission will become part of the public record. Additional information related to these applications is also available for inspection between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM during regular business days at the Town’s Planning & Regulatory Services Department, located at 225 East Beaver Creek Road, 4th Floor, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 3P4 (Telephone: 905-771-8910). Dated this 21st day of September, 2017.

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COUNCIL PUBLIC MEETING Wednesday, October 18, 2017 Concerning a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment A Public Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Offices, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, to notify the public and receive comments on the following applications that have been received by the Town. Inquiries Refer To: Town File: D02-17012 Town Planner: Simone Fiore, Planner II - Subdivisions Telephone: 905-771-2479 Email: simone.fiore@richmondhill.ca A request from King Hill Holdings Inc. and Carmine Francella to amend the Zoning By-law for lands described as Lots 476, 479 and 480, Plan 133. The application seeks to remove the subject lands from By-law 986, as amended, of the former Township of King and rezone them to “Single Detached Four (R4) Zone” under By-law 313-96, as amended, to facilitate a future lot consolidation and severance applications for the creation of three (3) single detached building lots with site specific development standards.

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Public Notice Inquiries Refer To: Town File: D02-17013 Town Planner: Alison Long, Senior Planner – Site Plans Telephone: 905-771-5563 Email: alison.long@richmondhill.ca A request from Neuhaus Developments Ltd. to amend the Zoning By-law for lands described as Part of Lots 86 and 87, Plan 1931 and municipally known as 343, 349 and 355 Elgin Mills Road West. The subject lands have a frontage along Elgin Mills Road West, with future frontage onto Marbrook Street, with a lot area of approximately 0.28 hectares (0.69 acres). The purpose of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone the subject lands from “R6 – Single Family Six Zone” to “R7 – Single Family Seven Zone” under Zoning By-law 2523, as amended by By-Law 150-90 and By-law 8-17, in order to permit the construction of six single detached dwellings. Two of the detached dwellings would front onto Elgin Mills Road West, and four would front onto the future Marbrook Street extension. Lands Containing Seven (7) or More Residential Units: A copy of this notice must be posted by the owner of any land that contains seven (7) or more residential units in a location that is visible to all of the residents. Any person may attend the meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendments. Written comments by any person unable to attend the meeting should be made in person, or by mail to the Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3P4, or fax to 905-771-2502, or by email to clerks@richmondhill.ca and is to be received no later than 12:00 noon on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Please ensure that you include your name and address so that you may be contacted if necessary. Zoning By-law Amendment Appeal: If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill before the proposed Zoning By-law Amendments are passed or refused, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill to the Ontario Municipal Board and may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. If you wish to be notified of the passing or refusal of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, you must make a written request to the Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 3P4 or by e-mail at clerks@richmondhill.ca. Notice of Collection: Personal information is collected under the authority of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 and may be contained in an appendix of a staff report, published in the meeting agenda, delegation list and/or the minutes of the public meeting and made part of the public record. The Town collects this information in order to make informed decisions on the relevant issues and to notify interested parties of Council’s decisions. It may also be used to serve notice of an Ontario Municipal Board hearing. Names and addresses contained in submitted letters and other information will be available to the public, unless the individual expressly requests the Town to remove their personal information. The disclosure of this information is governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.M.56. Questions about this collection and disclosure should be directed to the Office of the Clerk at 905-771-8800 or by e-mail at clerks@richmondhill.ca. Additional Information: For more information about this matter, including information about preserving your appeal rights, please contact the Office of the Clerk at 905-771-8800 or by e-mail at clerks@richmondhill.ca. Questions about the information and recommendations contained in the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Staff Report should be directed to the Planning & Regulatory Services Department by calling 905-771-8910 between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM. You can pick up the Staff Report at the Office of the Clerk, located on the Ground Floor of the Municipal Offices, on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 after 3 PM. The Staff Report will also be available on RichmondHill.ca. To find it, select the Calendar and click on the relevant meeting for a list of items. Town of Richmond Hill Telephone: 905-771-8800 225 East Beaver Creek Road Fax: 905-771-2502 Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 3P4 E-mail: clerks@richmondhill.ca Stephen M.A. Huycke, Town Clerk Dated this 21ST day of September, 2017

NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATIONS AND NOTICE OF COUNCIL PUBLIC MEETING The purpose of this notice is to advise the public that “complete” development applications have been received by the Town of Richmond Hill pursuant to the Planning Act. The applications have been circulated to Town departments and external agencies for review and comment and a Council Public Meeting has been scheduled as set out below. Wednesday, October 18, 2017 Concerning a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision A Public Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Offices, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, to notify the public and receive comments on the following applications that have been received by the Town. Inquiries Refer To: Town Files: D02-17002, D03-17001 Town Planner: Bruce Robb Telephone: 905-771-2459 Email: bruce.robb@richmondhill.ca A request from Loretta DiPede and Connie Iafrate to amend the Zoning By-law and for approval of a Draft Plan of Subdivision for lands described as Part of Lot 26, Concession 2, E.Y.S. and municipally known as 0 Elgin Mills Road East. The subject lands have a frontage of 140.5 metres (461 feet) along Elgin Mills Road East and an area of 5.55 hectares (13.7 acres). The purpose of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment would amend Zoning By-law 2325-68, as amended, by rezoning the subject lands from “Rural Residential Four (RR4) Zone” to “Multiple Residential One (RM1) Zone”, “Multiple Residential Four (RM4) Zone” and “Environmental Protection Two (EPA2) Zone” under By-law 55-15, as amended, and include site-specific development standards. The Draft Plan of Subdivision proposes 29 lots for street townhouses, one block of land for approximately 90 condominium townhouses, four blocks of land for future development and natural heritage preservation and a new public street providing access to Elgin Mills Road East. Lands Containing Seven (7) or More Residential Units: A copy of this notice must be posted by the owner of any land that contains seven (7) or more residential units in a location that is visible to all of the residents. Any person may attend the meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision. Written comments by any person unable to attend the meeting should be made in person, or by mail to the Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3P4, or fax to 905-771-2502, or by email to clerks@richmondhill.ca and is to be received no later than 12:00 noon on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Please ensure that you include your name and address so that you may be contacted if necessary. Zoning By-law Amendment Appeal: If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill before the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is passed or refused and/or before the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision is approved or refused, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill to the Ontario Municipal Board and may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. If you wish to be notified of the passing or refusal of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and/or decision of the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill in respect of the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, you must make a written request to the Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 3P4 or by e-mail at clerks@richmondhill.ca. Notice of Collection: Personal information is collected under the authority of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 and may be contained in an appendix of a staff report, published in the meeting agenda, delegation list and/or the minutes of the public meeting and made part of the public record. The Town collects this information in order to make informed decisions on the relevant issues and to notify interested parties of Council’s decisions. It may also be used to serve notice of an Ontario Municipal Board hearing. Names and addresses contained in submitted letters and other information will be available to the public, unless the individual expressly requests the Town to remove their personal information. The

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Public Notice disclosure of this information is governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.M.56. Questions about this collection and disclosure should be directed to the Office of the Clerk at 905-771-8800 or by e-mail at clerks@richmondhill.ca. Additional Information: For more information about this matter, including information about preserving your appeal rights, please contact the Office of the Clerk at 905-771-8800 or by e-mail at clerks@richmondhill.ca. Questions about the information and recommendations contained in the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Staff Report should be directed to the Planning & Regulatory Services Department by calling 905-771-8910 between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM. You can pick up the Staff Report at the Office of the Clerk, located on the Ground Floor of the Municipal Offices, on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 after 3 PM. The Staff Report will also be available on RichmondHill.ca. To find it, select the Calendar and click on the relevant meeting for a list of items. Town of Richmond Hill Telephone: 905-771-8800 225 East Beaver Creek Road Fax: 905-771-2502 Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 3P4 E-mail: clerks@richmondhill.ca Stephen M.A. Huycke, Town Clerk Dated this 21ST day of September, 2017

Employment Opportunities The Town of Richmond Hill has the following employment opportunities currently available: • Director, By-law Enforcement • Facility Attendant I & II • Fitness Instructor • Legislative and Projects Advisor / Lottery Licensing Officer • Lifeguards & Swimming Instructors • Manager, Roads and Traffic Operations • Senior Urban Designer • School Crossing Guards For detailed information about these and other positions, including application instructions, deadlines and file numbers, please visit the Town’s website at RichmondHill.ca/Employment or view the public bulletin board at any one of the Town’s community centres.

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Municipalities don’t often play well with others when it comes to attracting sought-after employers or highprofile events. After all, the competition to host a major tournament or bring a big-name corporation to town is generally fierce and to the victor goes the lion’s share of the spoils - among them tourism dollars, in the case of a sporting event, and more business tax revenue with a new employer - not to mention political bonus points and bragging rights. That’s why it was encouraging to see the municipalities in the GTA join forces after tech giant Amazon recently announced its intention to establish a second North American headquarters. Rather than trying to self-promote to the detriment of their neighbouring communities, the mayors of Toronto, Mississauga and Brampton, along with the regional chairs of York, Durham and Halton, have teamed up to present a single regional bid in the hope Amazon will set up shop somewhere in the GTA. The municipalities involved are all members of Toronto Global, an arms-length, not-for-profit corporation established earlier this year, whose mandate is to work with municipalities, the province and the federal government to market and promote the area to potential foreign investors. "The Toronto Region is ready for Amazon. The company already has a strong presence in the area, with more than two million square feet of operational footprint across the Toronto Region," the mayors and regional chairs said in a joint statement issued by Toronto Global. "With ready access to major markets, a compelling cost structure, and sophisticated U.S. and international connectivity, there has never been a better time for Amazon to choose the Toronto Region." Amazon has said that it will spend in excess of $5 billion to build the second headquarters, and it is expected to create somewhere in the neighbourhood of 50,000 good-paying jobs. If any GTA municipality were selected to play host to the facility, it would provide enormous spinoff benefits for the entire region and no doubt create tremendous employment opportunities for residents in all of the aforementioned communities and beyond. Not surprisingly, the GTA isn’t alone in its plans to lure Amazon. Vancouver is preparing its case, as are a number of cities in the United States. Regardless, even if the bid to bring Amazon’s second headquarters to the area proves ultimately fruitless, the co-operation displayed between municipalities and local leaders should be seen as a win. Teamwork can only prove beneficial in future campaigns to attract employers or major events to the GTA and ought to be encouraged.

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• LETTERS & COMMENTARY • You can help reduce hunger In a country and region as affluent as Canada and York Region, hunger is unacceptable. Yet, more than 850,000 Canadians will visit a food bank for assistance this month alone. Of those, 36 per cent are children or youth. We are working to change the statistics on hunger with Hunger Awareness Week Sept. 1822, and you can help! In Richmond Hill, the need every day and every month is clear. Each month of 2016 and 2017, some 1,000 individuals have turned to the Richmond Hill Community Food Bank to put food on their tables. Many of those are children, some are se-

niors, and some are working parents worrying how to feed their families. During Hunger Awareness Week, we are drawing the line on hunger and we encourage Canadians to engage via hungerawarenessweek.ca or your local food bank. We hope that people will participate by offering their thoughts - or solutions - via the food bank’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/RichmondHillFoodBank or our website at www.richmondhillcommunityfoodbank.ca You will also find information on simple ideas and food donation campaigns you can try in your school, church, or youth group. By learning about hunger, we can all change the way we think about hunger and activate the

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Conservatives right to blame Liberals over Khadr Re: LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Conservatives culpable in Khadr lawsuit, Aug. 15. Before you bash the right with your emotional speech rather than understand fact, please realize that it was under Liberal power for two leaders (Jean Chretien and Paul Martin) from 1993 to 2006 that Khadr was held and never brought back to Canada.

This means the Liberals had four years to get Khadr out. Yet they did not. Clearly, the Conservatives have no culpability in the four years previous when the Liberals held the power to free him. Or am I missing something? Also, the fact that the Supreme Court’s ruling mentioned no statement of a $10-million settlement stinks of an emotional response on the part of Trudeau. According to law, he was not a child soldier (14 years according to UN ruling and Khadr was 15 at time of bombings). Therefore, the Conservatives (as well as others) do have a right to put blame on the Liberals for this madness. Michael Balsamo, Richmond Hill

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Spectacular fall, typical winter in forecast LISA QUEEN lqueen@yrmg.com As our "bummer of a summer" gives way to fall on Sept. 22, Environment Canada senior climatologist Dave Phillips is forecasting a sensational autumn followed by a good old-fashioned Canadian winter. While people may have been grumbling about the amount of rain we got during the spring and summer - 62 per cent more than normal - the trees were lapping it up and their wellwatered leaves will be picture-perfect, Phillips said. "You couldn’t string three days in a row that seemed dry until recently," he said. "One of the things about the fall that will be a good thing is the one species that loved this summer were trees. It’s quite possible we could have one of the more spectacular fall foliage colour change seasons ever."

The peak will be around Thanksgiving, which falls on Oct. 9, or possibly a week later, Phillips said. "What we need, of course, is good viewing weather. You don’t want some fall winds and the remnant of a hurricane and that certainly doesn’t seem to be in the cards," he said. Warmer than normal temperatures (finally!) are expected to stay with us throughout the fall, Phillips said. "It will be absolutely glorious. It’s why we live where we live," he said, adding precipitation should be in the average range. "That is September, October warmth, not July. We’re not talking the dog days of summer. It’s not like nature is going to try to seduce us and make up for what a bummer of a summer it was." Warmer than average temperatures should be with us until November, al-

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A family enjoys the start of the leaves changing colours under sunny skies at Sheppard’s Bush in Aurora Sept. 17. though winter will eventually find us, Phillips said. "We can’t keep away the frost, we can’t prevent snow from getting on the pumpkin," he said. While it’s difficult to predict weather months

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Imagine going to a show where you - as part of the audience - are the star. Donna Hugh-Yeun and her twin sister, Deena, have teamed up to present a show where the audience sings, accompanied by a live band (group style karaoke). Their first show is in Richmond Hill Sept. 22 and is a celebration of Canadian artists in honour of Canada’s 150th Birthday. The sisters, who are in their mid-50s, love going to shows and singing, but have noticed this singing is not always appreciated. The upcoming show will include a four-piece band, made up of two vocalists, a host and hostess. The host and hostess will guide the audience’s singing. Born in Jamaica, Donna and Deena moved to Canada and began living in Thorn-

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Twins Deena and Donna Hugh-Yeun grew up in York Region. They have started their own production company One Twin Two Twin Productions. hill at age 15. Donna now lives in Markham, while Deena lives in Richmond Hill. Donna has done backup singing for Spanish singer/ songwriter Julio Iglesias and also plays the drums. Donna’s wish: "I’m hoping people will be singing on the way out." The show is at the Rich-

mond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts in the Plaza Suite at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7p.m.) Tickets $25. Admission limited to first 100 participants. For tickets, e-mail ugot2sing@gmail.com or for information, e-mail deenahy@icloud.com or go to https:// www.ugot2sing.com/

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l Friday, September 22 Ugot2sing live WHEN: 8:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: Plaza Suite - Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill CONTACT: 416-356-7442 Sing along with live band. Bring your voice and passion to our event celebrating Canadian singers for the country’s 150th. We provide the lyrics. l Sat., September 23 Fall Community Rummage Sale WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, 10066 Yonge St., Richmond Hill CONTACT: 905884-4211 COST: The women’s association is holding its fall rummage sale. Clothes, games, antiques and many more treasures. Something for everyone. Come out and shop.

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Visit yorkregion.com/events to submit your own community events for online publishing. Mill Pond Gallery Exhibition and Sale - Astha Tewari WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Mill Pond Gallery, 314 Mill St., Richmond Hill CONTACT: 905-770-7449 See the work of Astha Tewari.Her work is related to representing the global culture and blending eastern and western art concepts. Discover Your Inner Artist Group Show and Sale - Culture Days WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Mill Pond Gallery, 314 Mill St., Richmond Hill CONTACT: 905-770-7449, http:// www.rhga.ca COST: It is Culture Days across Canada.This weekend we have a gallery filled with original artwork from many of our members. Changing Seasons in Dementia Care WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Memory Lane Home Living Inc., RSVP for location information, Richmond Hill CONTACT: 905-237-1419, mlliving14@gmail.com, http://memorylanehomeliving.ca COST:

Learn about an affordable cohousing model of care that has successfully operated for more than 20 years in Europe. It is now taking root in York Region. Call to RSVP. l Sunday, September 24 Celebrate Fall: Community Planting Event WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Phyllis Rawlinson Park, East side of Leslie Street, north of 19th Avenue, Richmond Hill CONTACT: 416-661-6600 Plant native trees and shrubs, participate in tree health monitoring and enjoy free kids’ nature activities. This event will run rain or shine. Register online.

Just Friends Social Group WHEN: 1:00 p.m WHERE: Food Court in mall at corner Yonge Street and Carrville Road, 9350 Yonge St., Richmond Hill CONTACT: Stephanie, 905-883-5582 This social group for mature couples and singles is hosting a membership drive/meet and greet. Look for the sign. No membership fee. For information, call.

5 things to do this weekend l Sat., September 23 Georgina Studio Tour WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Town of Georgina, 82 River St., Georgina CONTACT: 905-722-3148 Discover a wonderful group of artisans and take a self-guided tour through Georgina’s lakeside communities of Keswick, Sutton, Jackson’s Point and Pefferlaw.

Applefest WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Rd., Markham CONTACT: 905-305-5970 Enjoy exhibitions, rides, games and more. Made in Canada Market WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St., Aurora CONTACT: 905-830-6243 COST: $2 Enjoy our second annual event as Etsy artisans sell their handmade wares and vintage goods. New this year a DIY Maker Space with hands-on workshops. National Forest Week Festival

BILL CRAWLEY BUSINESS OWNER AND RENOWNED CANADIAN SALES, MARKETING & TRAINING LEADER Media expert Bill Crawley will discuss the most common digital marketing mistakes that small to medium sized business owners make when it comes to promoting their business, and give you the Top 3 Keys to avoid them.

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l Thursday, September 21 The Curtain Club - Vanya and Sonya and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang WHEN: 8:00 p.m - 10:30 p.m WHERE: The Curtain Club Theatre, 400 Newkirk Rd., Richmond Hill CONTACT: 905-773-3434 This witty, heartfelt look at sibling rivalry and family values will rock the house with laughter.

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WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: York Regional Forest Hollidge Tract, 16389 Hwy. 48, Whitchurch-Stouffville CONTACT: AccessYork@york.ca Kick off National Forest Week and discover nature-inspired art and family fun in the forest.Celebrating Canada’s Forests: Our Stories, Our Future

Richmond Hill’s Tastes of the Hill Multicultural Festival WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m WHERE: Richmond Green Park, 1300 Elgin Mills Rd. E., Richmond Hill CONTACT: 905-771-5507 This two-day celebration will feature a live entertainment and a showcase of food, fashion, arts and sports from around the world.

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Where to find farm-fresh fare for Thanksgiving Here’s where to buy everything you’ll need for a delectable, locally grown dinner:

TURKEY Round The Bend Farm, in King, sells locally-raised turkeys and has plenty of fresh mid-sized birds available. Order immediately if you’re looking for a small or really large bird as quantities are limited. Howard’s Farm in East Gwillimbury also sells locallyraised, free-range whole turkeys but you must order by the end of September.

DUCK If you’re tired of turkey and want to try something different, consider serving a whole roast duck from King Cole Ducks, 15351 Warden Ave. in Stouffville, which sells a range of grain-fed, antibiotic-free products. If you’re new to duck, they also sell readyto-serve duck products too.

VEGETABLES There are loads of places to buy fresh veggies, whether it’s at one of the farmers’ markets between Woodbridge and Georgina or the two dozen farms that sell direct such as Elmgrove Farms, Hulshof Farm, and Trapper Bob Farm. For a thorough list, check out the York Region Farm Fresh Map.

APPLES Ripe local apples are delicious in turkey stuffing and even better baked in a pie. Plan a family outing to pick your own at a local orchard. There are a few to choose from: Applewood Farm & Winery, JC Agri Orchards, Pine Farms Orchard, and Homestead Orchards.

WINE Tour York Region’s vineyards then buy a bottle or two of wine to enjoy with dinner from Holland Marsh Wineries just outside Newmarket, or pick up an icewine to go with dessert at Willow Springs Winery in Stouffville. Fans of fruit wine will want to check out Applewood Farm & Winery.

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for our Community Environment & Noise Advisory Committee (CENAC) meeting for the release of our Noise Management Program Benchmarking and Best Practices Study. What is CENAC?

Why is this important?

CENAC is a forum for discussion between the community and the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) on matters relating to aircraft noise and the environmentally responsible operation of Toronto Pearson International Airport.

Toronto Pearson serves Canada’s largest and fastest-growing metropolitan area. The GTAA is committed to managing and reducing the impact of our operations and is reviewing a range of ambitious targets and actions to reduce the impact on GTA residents. Our updated five-year Noise Management Action Plan will be released this winter following a year of detailed study and consultations. Understanding international best practices is an important step in the development of this plan.

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In 2016, the GTAA hired UK aviation consultant Helios to undertake a Noise Management Program Benchmarking and Best Practices study. The study looked at 11 areas of noise management at 26 comparator airports around the world to identify potential new programs to be adopted at Toronto Pearson. This is the release of the report’s findings. There will be opportunities to speak with experts, including Toronto Pearson staff. This meeting is not focused on decisions around runway usage.

How do I RSVP? Visit www.torontopearson.com/noisemanagement to register and to learn more about CENAC and the GTAA’s important noise consultations and studies.

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Research your new home builder before you buy Buying a new home or condo may well be the biggest purchase of your lifetime. So, it’s a wise decision to do as much research on your builder as possible. One way to do this is to check out the Ontario Builder Directory, a database of registered builders in the province that is maintained by Tarion, the organization that regulates builders and backstops the Ontario new home warranty program. The directory provides information about whether your builder is licensed to build in Ontario — which is a legal requirement — or has had their license re-

fused or revoked. It also tells you how many homes the builder has built and their locations, whether the builder has had any chargeable conciliations, and information about warranty claims that Tarion has had to resolve on the builder’s behalf. The directory has recently been updated and now has new features to help consumers do a more thorough job of researching builders. For example, there is new, user-friendly design that can now be easily accessed and viewed on mobile devices. The design has been approved by ex-

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perts in the field of online user experience. New functions have also been added. You now have the ability to search companies by their officers or directors. You can also focus your search according to relevant criteria — such as registration status and home type — and can filter your search results to exclude the companies you don’t want to see. The existing content in the database has been changed or expanded to help you better understand the information. Additional resources have been added, like videos, blog posts and articles

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Open House Sat & Sun 2-4pm, 34 Charing Crescent, Aurora - Bathurst North of Bloomington to signs! Have it all on demand, child-safe crescent in Southwest Aurora! 2-storey foyer! Floating oak staircase! Updated centre island kit w/ granite counters & SS appliances ‘open’ to spacious family room! Den! Bright prof finished ‘open concept’ basement too! Oasis private backyard & saltwater pool!

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Open House Sunday, 2-4pm, 25 Harmon Ave., Wellington East of Bathurst to Signs! Wow – have it all on a fully fenced & nicely landscaped 50 ft. lot siding to greenspace! Large LR-DR combo! Updated kit w/ss appli & bright walk-out to deck & pool! Spac. family rm overlooking pool! Master w/inviting ensuite & w-in closet! Bright prof. fin open concept lower level w/5th bdrm, 3pc bath & huge rec rm!

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WOW – SHOWSTOPPER RENO + INLAW POTENTIAL! Open House Sat & Sun 2-4pm, 9 April Gardens, Aurora – Bathurst to Aurora Heights to signs! It’s a beauty! Open concept plan! Gourmet centre island kitchen w/granite counters, servery & SS appliances! Hwd plank floors on both levels! Enticing ensuite! Big bedrooms! Bright walk-out lower level! Loaded with extras & upgrades!

Curb appeal and much more! Great visibility on Leslie Street with over 130 feet of frontage! Bring your head office here! Two-storey reception! Floating oak staircase! Numerous 2 station offices! Boardroom, kitchen, 3 washrooms and open business area on lower level too! 5 minutes to Highway 404 and Highway 407!

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that can provide helpful insights for your new home search. All of these improvements work to provide you with more and better information that can be more easily accessed, making your job easier when researching a builder. Remember that the law requires all builders in Ontario to be registered, so if a name does not appear in the directory, they are not building legally. Search for a builder online at tarion.com.

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42 RIDGE GATE CRES., MOUNT ALBERT $929,900 Stunning four-bedroom brick home is one year new and boasts oversized windows in basement plus a deep lot that backs to green space. Offering great curb appeal, its wide front steps lead up to a large covered porch with double door entry and transom window above. Step inside to a bright, double-height foyer that in turn reveals a modern, open concept home that showcases stylish living at its best. Fine details and extras include hardwood flooring and staircase, fresh neutral décor, keyless entry door lock, under-soffit exterior lighting, built-in work bench in the doublecar garage, central vac, main level laundry, and 200 amp electric panel. Gorgeous open concept eat-in kitchen boasts centre island with pendant lights, granite counters, breakfast bar, extended cabinets, backsplash, stainless steel appliances, pantry cupboards, and eat-in area with walk out to the deck. The adjoining family room is open to the kitchen providing great social flow. Its picture window overlooks the mature trees behind. Open concept living/dining room space is ideal for entertaining guests in style, and is conveniently connected to the kitchen through a butler’s pantry. Upstairs, the spacious master features walk-in closet and five-piece ensuite bathroom with double sink vanity and soaker tub. There are currently two additional bedrooms but the floor plan can be easily adjusted to reclaim the fourth bedroom. An entertainer’s delight, the finished basement offers rec room, wet bar/kitchenette, three-piece bathroom, sauna, numerous pot lights, and separate entrance. Huge green lawn bordered by mature trees delivers a back yard with plenty of play space. Enjoy beautiful sunsets from your own back yard. Minutes to Highway 404, and located in town but near the beautiful rolling countryside, you have arrived at the perfect turnkey home.

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York Region’s Mandatory Food Handler Certification Bylaw –

What does it mean to you? Do you own, operate or work in a food premises in York Region?

Do you shop, order from, or eat at food establishments in York Region?

Beginning January 1, 2017, all high and moderate-risk food premises in the Region must have:

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At least one owner/operator and one food handler with a current and valid food handler certificate One certified food handler present at all times during operation to supervise the processing, preparation, storage, handling, display, distribution, transportation, service and sale of food

Beginning January 1, 2017, most food establishments that prepare and serve food in the Region must have a certified food handler on-site. Make sure the establishments you eat and buy food at have certified food handlers on-site. Look for the green Proof of Public Health Inspection sign posted by their front door. A sticker on the sign means at least one certified food handler was on-site at the time of inspection.

York Region Public Health inspectors will enforce the Region’s Mandatory Food Handler Certification bylaw and can issue tickets to food premises that are not in compliance.

For more information on York Region’s Mandatory Food Handler Certification bylaw, contact York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653, TTY 1-866-512-6228, or visit york.ca/foodsafety

For more information on the bylaw, or food handler certification, contact York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653, TTY 1-866-512-6228, or visit york.ca/foodsafety

To check food establishment inspection reports before you go, visit york.ca/yorksafe

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Offers available from September 1 – October 2, 2017. For more information, see www.iihs.org. Forward Emergency Braking and LED low-beam headlights are an available feature. FEB cannot prevent accidents due to carelessness or dangerous driving techniques. It may not provide warning or braking in certain conditions. Speed limitations apply. Payments cannot be made on a weekly basis, for advertising purposes only. ^Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2017 Rogue S FWD (AA10) at 0% lease APR for 39 months equals monthly payments of $254 with $2,495 down payment, and $0 security deposit. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $12,416. Lease Cash of $750 is included in the advertised offer. +Standard Rate Finance Cash discount of $4,000 will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and is applicable only to customers financing any 2017 Rogue SL through NCF at standard rates. The cash discounts cannot be combined with lease or finance subvented rates or with any other offer. Certain conditions apply. ▲Models shown $38,020 selling price for a new 2017 Rogue SL Platinum (PL00). All Pricing includes Freight and PDE charges ($1,795) air-conditioning levy ($100), applicable fees, tire tax, manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. Certain conditions apply. ©2017 Nissan Canada Inc.