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SIMONE JOSEPH sjoseph@yrmg.com With all the hype leading up to the lip-locking, time-countdown extravaganza that is New Year’s Eve, the real thing can sometimes be a letdown. Here are tips from York Region party planners and culinary types designed for people who decide at the last-minute that they want to host a New Year’s Eve party. Child’s Play For those who plan to have children at their party, here is a fun idea from party planner Deborah Goldberg, a Thornhill native. In the week leading up to New Year’s Eve, the children attending Goldberg ’s get-together make a papier-mâché piñata. Each family that attends is responsible for making part of the piñata and eventually, the parts are attached. On New Year’s Eve, before midnight, the kids gather to hit the pinata and share the candy. "The kids talk about it all year," Goldberg said. "It is definitely the highlight of the night for them, on a night that can often be boring for children". A Bellini Bar For a recent party, Julie Miguel created a bellini bar. Miguel is a food expert and blogger who placed seventh on the inaugural season of CTV’s MasterChef Canada. A bellini is basically a juice or nectar combined with Prosecco (Italian sparkling white wine), Miguel said. "Let me tell you, it was a hit," she said. "The great thing about my bellini bar is that I included seasonal fruit
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like pomegranate, persimmon and apple cider". This recipe can be found at: dailytiramisu.com/diy-seasonal-bellini-bar/ Dressing up a Drink Alison Kadlovski likes to give drinks an extra pizzazz by dressing up ice cubes. Kadlovski suggests adding cranberries and lime wedges to your ice cube tray before you add your water. Try some rosemary and lemon slices or pomegranate and orange peel, says Kadlovski, director of events at Double Chocolate Fountain & Fun Foods. "It’s so simple but adds a big punch your drinks", Kadlovski said. Party on Board As a simple solution for entertaining, Julie Miguel suggests putting out a charcuterie board. "I keep cured meats, olives, crackers and cheese on hand and I always have jams and mustard in my fridge so when guests arrive I can easily throw together a nice board," Miguel said. Or, When in Doubt, Skewer Choose dishes you can make or prepare ahead of time (eg., dips you can make the night before or cold plates like fruit skewers or caprese (bocconcini/ tomato) skewers, suggests Fina Scroppo author of The Healthy Italian cookbook. Scroppo has been featured on numerous TV shows, radio programs, and in print media across the country. Rely on recipes you’ve made before and know well, she suggests. Don’t plan to make more than one recipe you’ve never made before, she says. Scroppo recommends
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Julie Miguel and Fina Scroppo (above) display some culinary creations they recommend making for a quick New Year’s Eve treat. Alison Kadlovski, a Richmond Hill resident, puts raspberry curd on macarons, which are an almond meringue cookie.She has a kitchen in Vaughan where she makes creations for her business Double Chocolate Fountain and Fun Foods. Pistachio fig dark chocolate bark which you can find on thehealthyitalian.ca site. S’mores Station Your guests will have a great time creating custom treats, says Alison Kadlov-
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ski. You only have to put out a few pre-made ingredients. Jazz up your station by using glittery gold and silver bowls or platters. All you need are some storebought graham crackers, wooden skewers, marshmallows, and chocolate bars. Set each ingredient in its own bowl. The roasting part is easy, Kadlovski says. Get some dollar store tea lights. Put them in votives so they look pretty and also create a safety barrier. Or, put candles in a deep dish tray. The 3-ingredient dessert Alison Kadlovski has enjoyed hosting dessertonly parties for the holidays for close friends. Everyone has to bring a dessert to share . the catch however, is that she provides a list of three ingredients everyone has to include in their dessert. She has faith in her friends but just in case, she provides backups, and pizza. "My guests love the idea, and we have been keeping up with the tradition for the last 5 years," she said. One more note: Don’t forget about your responsibility as a host, especially when it comes to alcohol, says Alison Toscano of Alison Toscano Consultants Ltd., which includes event management. "Be very aware of your responsibility - moral and legal," said Toscano, whose company is an association and charity management company based out of Markham. Make sure you know what you will serve, when you will stop and make sure there’s a safe option to get home, she said.
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Plenty to celebrate for Canada’s 150th Oh, Canada! Believe it or not, the True North strong and free will turn 150 in 2017. All in all, the nation looks pretty good for its age. In order to commemorate this historic milestone, a number of events have been planned across the country starting with a kickoff party on Dec. 31 that will take place in 19 urban centres including Toronto and OttawaGatineau here in Ontario. Beyond that, you can also wave the maple leaf proudly on Feb. 15, which is National Flag of Canada Day, and take part in National Aboriginal Day on June 21, Canadian Multiculturalism Day on June 27. Naturally, Canada Day, July 1, will be one heck of a party with many of our own local communities also taking the opportunity to up their game when it comes to feting the sesquicentennial of Canadian Confederation. Canada is, if If you’re into history, this nothing else, a year will offer plenty of opportunities to delve into nation the past from the dawn of the dominion (before as constantly well, if you’d like) and this striving to do relatively small country’s huge contributions in the better, never First and Second World Wars and to more recent content to simply events such as the Quebec rest upon its separation referendum. If taking in our nation’s laurels. natural beauty is more up your alley, you’re in luck, as Parks Canada is offering free entry to its sites throughout 2017. It’s a fantastic chance to explore some of the breathtaking wilderness that exists within our own expansive borders And, while there is indeed much to be proud of, there, as always, remains room for improvement and wrongs, past and present, in need of righting. Canada is, if nothing else, a nation constantly striving to do better, never content to simply rest upon its laurels. So, be sure to take some time over the year ahead to learn more about this land of ours and admire its beauty. Metroland and the York Region Media Group will help you to do just that over the next 12 months with our Canada 150th content that’s meant to educate, enlighten, entertain and toast all things Canada. In summation, Canada’s 150th anniversary is a celebration a century-and-a-half in the making. Be certain to make the most of it.
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Council OK’S spending thousands to brand water towers ADAM MARTIN-ROBBINS amartinrobbins@yrmg.com Vaughan is slapping its branding on York Regionowned water towers at the cost of about $10,000 a pop. On Tuesday, Dec. 12, council approved painting Vaughan’s logo on water towers within the city limits when they’re slated to be
repainted. The move is meant to "contribute to the city’s overall image and identity," according to a staff report. "Using the Vaughan logo on all towers would enable residents and visitors alike to easily identify where they are, and would reinforce the corporate brand," the report said.
Kleinburg’s water tower is going to be branded first as it’s scheduled to be repainted next year. Following that will be the one in West Woodbridge in 2020, then the East Woodbridge tower in 2023. Future water storage tanks in the northeast end of the city will be branded starting from 2025 onward, the report said.
City donates $105,000 to United Way ADAM MARTIN-ROBBINS amartinrobbins@yrmg.com
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Cares. Those efforts raised $80,700.40. Then, on Tuesday, Dec. 12, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua announced an additional $25,000 raised through the Mayor’s Gala and the Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua Annual Charity Golf Classic, bringing the total donation to $105,700.40.
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Canada marks 150 years in 2017; celebrate with us TERESA LATCHFORD tlatchford@yrmg.com This is the year to celebrate Canada. In 2017, we mark the 150th anniversary of our country’s Confederation and celebrate its natural beauty, cultural and regional diversity, unique past and bright future. Throughout our history, local newspapers have played a major role in documenting the moments that helped define our communities and our country events that brought us joy, sorrow, humility and pride. To continue the tradition and celebrate this milestone, our publications have put together a variety of articles to share with readers, which we will publish from January to June. "Arthur Miller, the great American author and playwright, once opined that ‘A good newspaper, I
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Santa Fund helps 200 people committee member Tanya Pacheco said. Working with community partners such as the York Region Centre for Children, Welcome Centre, Yellow Brick House, Blue Door shelter, Rose of Sharon, WCYR, ETA Vaughan women’s shelter and St. Vincent de Paul, families and individuals fill out profiles and wish lists. "Our recipients are asking for basic necessities like boots, hats, mittens and maybe a toy for their child to enjoy," human resources manager and fellow Santa Fund committee member Lea Jamieson said. "After fulfilling the wish list, many of our sponsors were asking if they could buy more and did." There was particular focus this year on empower-
TERESA LATCHFORD tlatchford@yrmg.com York Region residents continue to go above and beyond to ensure everyone had something under the tree this season. Through the generosity of the community, more than 200 individuals, over half of that being children, had something to open Christmas morning. Residents, individuals and businesses have directly sponsored families or donated financially to the York Region Media Group Santa Fund, which raised more than $10,000 this year alone to help those in need during the holiday season. "To see the support come from the community is humbling," advertising manager and Santa Fund
ing the recipients by providing gift cards so that they could go out and purchase what their families need. Pacheco admits she has cried a handful of times this year while volunteering, but there is one moment that will always stick with her as long as she is involved in the Santa Fund. She recalls a year when two volunteers were making a delivery of grocery gift cards and movie passes to the Yellow Brick House. During a tour, one of the staff members expressed her gratitude for the gifts and explained that the movie passes were perfect since many of the children had never been to a theatre. "Having a child of my own, this really hit me," she added.
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rent staffing levels while the remaining four per cent aren’t sure about the future of their workforce. "With seasonal variations removed from the data, York Region’s first quarter net employment outlook of -1 per cent is a six-percentage point decrease when compared to the previous quarterly outlook (survey)," Kyriacou said. "It is also a decrease of nine percentage points from the outlook reported during the same time last year, indicating a weak hiring pace for the upcoming months." Nationally, the hiring climate is expected to be steady heading into the first quarter of 2017, led by a strong public administration sector and gains in manufacturing, Darlene Minatel, vice-president of
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Matthew Jordan Oxford-bound as Rhodes Scholar ADAM MARTIN-ROBBINS amartinrobbins@yrmg.com Thornhill’s Matthew Jordan has joined an elite academic club that includes former U.S. president Bill Clinton, former Ontario premier Bob Rae, and legendary country singer/songwriter Kris Kristofferson. And, at least initially, he was pretty surprised to get
in. Jordan, a student in McMaster University’s Arts & Science program, was among 11 Canadian students to win a 2017 Rhodes Scholarship to study at Oxford University in England. "I don’t normally roll in these circles of elite scholarships," said Jordan, 22, whose area of focus at McMaster is math and physics.
Jordan applied for the Rhodes, doubtful he had a shot at winning the prestigious scholarship, which covers tuition and accommodation expenses for up to three years. After meeting the other shortlisted candidates at a cocktail party before the official interviews in Toronto, he felt totally out of his league. "I have never started a
charity. I have never really worked with anyone famous in my field. I haven’t published any (research) papers. I haven’t gone to the UN (United Nations). I didn’t raise any money for cancer. I haven’t cured any diseases. These people just casually did that kind of stuff," Jordan said. "I assumed my hopes were lost." Jordan felt a glimmer of hope after hearing a member of the acceptance committee utter, "That was refreshing," as he left the room following his interview. Still, when the call came telling him he’d won, Jordan’s initial reaction was, "You’re joking." It took about a week for the shock to wear off, he said. Professor Jean Wilson, director of McMaster’s Arts & Science program, wasn’t the least bit surprised to hear the news. "He’s the real deal and so impressive," she said. "He’s not someone who goes around like a walking resumé (saying), ’These are all my accomplishments.’ But he is tremendously accomplished, in a very real way, and his mind is fascinating." Jordan was born and raised in Thornhill, but went to high school in Richmond Hill as Langstaff Sec-
ondary School was the closest school offering a French Immersion program. An honours student all four years of high school, Jordan garnered a handful of awards including the Principal’s Award for Student Leadership, the U of T Book Award and the York Region Mathematics Award. At McMaster, he consistently made the dean’s honour list and racked up several accolades including the Harry Lyman Hooker Scholarship, a University Senate Scholarship and the McMaster President’s Award Scholarship, among
others. In third year, he spent a semester abroad studying at Amsterdam University College. Outside the classroom, Jordan can be found playing keyboard at faculty functions, busking downtown Hamilton, hosting a campus radio show or playing sports. At Oxford, he plans to complete a master’s degree in mathematical physics followed by a PhD in that field or a related field. "Beyond that, my career goal is academia. I want to be a professor," he said. "Teaching is, pretty much, my favourite thing."
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Matthew Jordan, a math major at McMaster University, is photographed in Hamilton, Ontario on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. Jordan is one of 11 Canadians selected to be a Rhodes Scholar this year, which means in the fall he’ll be attending Oxford University on a three-year scholarship.(Photo by Peter Power for The Toronto Star)
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Teston Road between Keele Street and Bathurst Street in the City of Vaughan The Regional Municipality of York is developing the Terms of Reference for a future Individual Environmental Assessment Study of the proposed Teston Road link between Keele Street and Bathurst Street in the City of Vaughan. York Region, in consultation with residents, stakeholders and the general public, will draft the Terms of Reference framework to guide the future Individual Environmental Assessment Study.
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Kid-friendly New Year’s Eve celebrations AMANDA PERSICO apersico@yrmg.com Who said the party starts a midnight? Ring in the new year with young kids and have fun. Skip the late night and champagne and toast a new beginning with some warm hot chocolate at any number of kid-friendly New Year’s Eve events across the region. Many communities offer free skating, live entertainment and parties for all ages, ending with a spectacular firework display around 9 p.m. Once the kids are asleep, break out the bubbly. Aurora: Family First Night 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Aurora Family Leisure Complex, 135 Industrial Pkwy N. Ring in the new year with free skating and swimming between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., along with crafts,
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EVENTS O Thursday, December 29 iEngage: Building a New Relationship with Israel WHEN: 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. WHERE: Temple Kol Ami, 36 Atkinson Ave. CONTACT: www. kolami.ca, admin@kolami.ca COST: $36 for the year Building a strong relationship with Israel while living as Jews in Canada. Free public skate WHEN: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Al Palladini Community Centre, 9201 Islington Ave. CONTACT: Al Palladini Community Centre COST: Free Tim Hortons is hosting free skating during the winter holidays. Also Jan. 5 at noon. Blood donor clinic WHEN: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE: St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, 150 Saint Francis Ave. CONTACT: Canadian Blood Services, 1-888-236-6283, elaine.stpierre@blood.ca COST: Free In Ontario alone, 6,000 new blood donors are needed. Please join us at a holiday clinic, and bring a friend.
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O Thursday, January 12 The Salt Spring National Art Prize – $30,000 in Awards WHEN: 11:06 p.m. WHERE: Online, 114 Rainbow Road CONTACT: The Salt Spring National Art Prize, 250-931-1141, www.saltspringartprize.ca, admin@ saltspringartprize.ca COST: $25 The Salt Spring National Art Prize 2017 Call For Artist Submissions offering $30,000 in Awards.
O Wednesday, January 18 How to Manage Childhood Anxiety WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Civic Centre Resource Library, 2191 Major Mackenzie Dr. CONTACT: Civic Centre Resource Library, 905653-7323, www.vaughanpl.info, Librarian.Librarian@vaughan.ca
COST: Free Dr. Grace Vitale provides tips for parents and teachers. Space is limited. Please pre-register at the service desk.
O Friday, January 20 Han Chen, Piano WHEN: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. CONTACT: Jane Taylor, 905-713-1818, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca COST: $28 Senior/Student, $34 Adult plus HST Han Chen is a distinctive artist whose credentials include important prizes in competitions of traditional music and increasing respect in the avant-garde.
O Friday, December 30 Night of A Thousand Candles and Latke Contest WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Temple Kol Ami, 36 Atkinson Ave. CONTACT: Joanne, 905-709-2620 Ext.3, admin@ kolami.ca COST: Free A Chanukah-themed Rock Shabbat service, complete with songs and stories. Bring your own menorah and candles. Potluck dinner.
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Tim Hortons First Night in Newmarket WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Newmarket Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Dr. CONTACT: info@newmarket.ca COST: Free Live entertainment, horse-drawn wagon rides, face painting, inflatables, light show, skating, rides on Tim Horton’s Express, fireworks.
Family Literacy Day Event WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: City Playhouse Theatre, 1000 New Westminster Dr. CONTACT: Vaughan Public Library, 905-653-7323 COST: Free The 13th annual Family Literacy Day celebration at the City Playhouse Theatre. Come dressed in your pyjamas. Various activities.
New Year’s Eve in Downtown Markham WHEN: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. WHERE: Downtown Markham Presentation Centre, 162 Enterprise Blvd. CONTACT: Nicole COST: Free Get ready to kick off the new year. There will be live music, a countdown to 2017 and fireworks.
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Home for the holidays: what to do with your children TERESA LATCHFORD tlatchford@yrmg.com School’s out for the holidays. While children are usually overjoyed at the prospect of two weeks without class or homework, parents might feel that ball of stress and anxiety growing in the pit of their stomach. Whether you are at home while your children are off, have to go to work or are broke after splurging on Christmas gifts, the thought of keeping your children entertained for the next 14 days seems daunting. "It doesn’t have to be that way," York Region parenting expert Alyson Schafer said. "It’s great for your children to have this downtime to destress before heading back to school in the new year." However, downtime doesn’t mean your child should be free to mindlessly stare at screens for two weeks straight. But at the same time, try not to overschedule your child. Look at this time slot as an opportunity rather than a chore, she suggested. Take the time to enjoy each other’s company, learn a new skill or have a new experience. As a parent, the first thing Schafer would do is call a family meeting. With a calendar in hand, allow each member of the family to schedule an activity they would like to do and write it down. Also feel free to assign tasks, for example to set up the board game or se-
lect the movie or get the snacks so not all of the responsibility falls on you. "The most important thing is to involve your children in the planning process," she said. "It makes them feel important and makes it more of a group activity." No matter what situation a family is in, there are plenty of ways to keep busy and since the time you have to spend with your family is precious, make the most of it. Scenario 1: Parents and children home for the holidays Allow each member of the family to select at least one activity for the family to do in the time you have off and respect each other’s choices even if you aren’t keen on the activity. Every activity doesn’t have to be an outing - pull out a jigsaw puzzle, have a dance party, grab a board game or even a favourite movie and spend some quality time together. Remember that it’s OK for your children to be bored and encourage them to get creative when looking for something to do. It is your holiday too, so come up with independent activities for your children such as suggesting they put on a play or a talent show, which could keep them occupied all day as they prepare for their performance. Have an experience as a family to create a lasting memory by going horseback riding or snowshoeing for the first time. Stay in and have a craft session with whatever you have around the house.Scenario
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