vaughan citizen, may 5, 2016
DESCRIPTION
Vaughan Citizen, May 5, 2016TRANSCRIPT
Gabriel BianchiBroker of Record / Owner THEWORLD’S LARGEST PRIVATELY OWNED REAL ESTATE SERVICES COMPANY
Call me today and let’s choose a Premier Realtor® just for you416.987.8000 • www.remax-premier.ca
Nobody in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX. RE/MAX agents are involved in over a third of all
home sales in Canada. Remarkably, that’s a home sold by a RE/MAX agent every two minutes. The core
strength of the RE/MAX network is the quality of it’s realtors.
For all the things that move.sm
Summer CAmp DATeS: July 11-15, 2016Location: roxy Dance Studio
8888 Keele Street - unit 11, Vaughan, ONTimes: 8:45am-4:00pm
Registration May 16 & 30, 7:45pm - 9:00pm
905-857-7555www.stageacademytheatre.com
STAge ACADemyTheATre & DrAmA CAmp
AgeS 7-13
■ Thursday, May 5, 2016 ■ $1 INCLUDING HST / 36 PAGESPublicationmail agreement #40051189
COMMUNITY
Raising ExpectationsNew TV show debuts Sunday
PAGE 12
PAGE 4
HISTORY
On in VaughanPair of donor opportunities
COMMUNITY
PAGE 14
A reason to celebrate
By Tim [email protected]
Amanda Knegje is used to running.
The 37-year-old Vaughan mom is a long-time athlete who has been an avid runner for 15 years but even she is taking it to a
new limit this year.Knegje is on a mission to
raise as much cash as she can for neighbour Alex Leonard, 26, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) two years ago.
Knegje is running more than 500 kilometres in 20 races
between now and October in her mission to raise at least $10,000 or more for Leonard, who she calls an uncle to her one-and-a-half year-old son Hendricks.
On a running mission
See page 15
By Jeremy [email protected]
A knife-point robbery special-ist has escaped attempted murder charges against two York Regional Police officers after he almost ran them over trying to escape a roll-ing block.
Instead Judge Cory Gilmore convicted Ricky De Sousa, 37, of Toronto, of two counts of aggra-vated assault and one count of attempting to evade police.
Although the officers weren’t badly injured, the 2010 incident resulted in De Sousa’s passenger being left with severe brain dam-age, having been shot in the head.
Police cornered De Sousa on
See page 11
De Sousa avoids
attempted murder chargesConvicted on two counts of
aggravated assault from 2010 incident Staff photo/Nick Iwanyshyn
Amanda Knegje (left) and Alex Leonard pose for a photo on their Vaughan street late last month. Knegje has decided to run 20 half-marathon and marathons this spring, summer and fall to raise at least $10,000 to help Leonard with expenses associated with his multiple sclerosis.
Vaughan woman turns avid interest into fundraising effort
Vaug
han
Citi
zen
| Thu
rsda
y, M
ay 5
, 201
6 |
2
CHECK OUT THE GREAT INCENTIVES FOR CURRENT NISSAN OWNERS UNDER THE NISSAN CANADAFINANCE LOYALTY PROGRAM • ENDS JUNE 2ND
www.altagroup.ca 5 locations toserveyou Best.
PLUS ororor or0%Lease* or Finance†
rates as low as
APR for24 months onselect models
CHooSE FroM 3 GrEAT oFFErS
Offers available from May 1 - June 2, 2016. ≈Payments cannot be made on a weekly basis, for advertising purposes only. 1No-charge extended warranty is valid for up to 60 months or 100,000 km (whichever occurs first) from the warranty start date and zero (0) kilometers. Some conditions/limitations apply. The No-charge extended warranty is the Nissan Added Security Plan (“ASP”) and is administered by Nissan Canada Extended Services INC. (“NCESI”). In all provinces NCESI is the obligor. This offer includes the gold level of coverage. The offer is available on purchase lease orfinance of a new 2016 Sentra, 2016 Altima, 2016 Juke, 2016 Murano, 2015 Micra, 2016 Micra, 2016 Versa Note, 2015 Sentra, 2016 Rogue, 2015 Altima, 2015 Pathfinder, 2016 Pathfinder. 22 Monthly payments on us is available to customers who lease or finance a new 2016 Micra // 2016 Sentra,2016 Altima, 2016 Juke, 2016 Murano // 2015 Micra, 2016 Versa Note, 2015 Sentra, 2016 Rogue // 2015 Altima, 2015 Pathfinder, 2016 Pathfinder through NCF and refers to the first two (2) monthly lease payments or first two (2) monthly finance payments. A customer’s first two monthly payments(inclusive of all taxes) will be waived, up to a maximum of $275 // $375 // $500 // $750 per month and does not include down payment or security deposits. After two months, the customer will be required to make all remaining regularly scheduled payments over the remaining term of the contract.Customers must be approved to lease or finance through NCF. Cash purchase buyers or buyers who finance outside of Nissan Finance are also not eligible for this choice. 3My Choice bonus cash $500 // $750 // $1,000 // $1,000 // 1,000 // $1,500 is applicable to a new 2016 Micra // 2016 Sentra,2016 Altima, 2016 Juke, 2016 Murano// 2015 Micra, 2016 Versa Note // 2016 Rogue // 2015 Sentra // 2015 Altima, 2015 Pathfinder, 2016 Pathfinder which will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. $500 // $750 // $1,000 // $1,000 // 1,000 // $1,500 consists of $500 // $ 500// $850 // $700 // 1,000 // $1,200 NCI contribution and $0 // $250 // $150 // $0 // $300 // $300 dealer participation. *Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2016 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG16 AA00). 0% lease APR for a 24 month term equals monthly payments of $379 with $0 downpayment, and $0 security deposit. First monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Payments include freight and fees. lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $9,084. $1,000 My Choicebonus cash included in advertised offer. †Representative finance offer based on a new 2016 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG16 AA00). Selling price is $25,874 financed at 0% APR equals 24 monthly payments of $1,078 monthly for a 24 month term. $0 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0for a total obligation of $25,874. $1,000 My Choice bonus cash included in advertised offer. ≠Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2016 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG16 AA00)/2016 Rogue SV Special Edition FWD (Y6SG16 AA00)/2016 Sentra 1.8 S M6 (C4LG56 AA00)/2016 PathfinderS 4 X2 (5XRG16 AA00)/2016 Micra 1.6 S MT (S5LG56 AA00). 1.49%/1.49%/1.99%/2.99%/4.99% lease APR for a 60/60/60/60/60 month term equals monthly payments of $258/$289/$189/$374/$149 with $0/$0/$0/$0/$0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First monthly payment, downpayment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Payments include freight and fees. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $15,468/$17,330/$11,359/$22,445/$8,966. $1,000/$1,000/$750/$1,500/$500 My Choice Bonuscash included in advertised offer. $200/$80 lease cash applicate on 2016 Sentra 1.8 S M6 (C4LG56 AA00)/2016 Micra 1.6 S MT (S5LG56 AA00) included in advertised offer. Models shown $37,474/$24,329/$48,924/$18,719 Selling price for a new 2016 Rogue SL AWD Premium (Y6DG16 BK00)/2016 Sentra 1.8 SR CVT (C4SG16 AA00)/2016 Pathfinder Platinum 4x4 (5XEG16 AA00)/2016 Micra 1.6 SR AT (S5SG76AE10). Freight and PDE charges ($1,795/$1,600/$1,795/1,600) air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, applicable fees (all which may vary by region), manufacturer’srebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. 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 exceptstackable trading dollars. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. See your dealer or visit Nissan.ca/Loyalty. ^Ward’s Large Cross Utility Market Segmentation. MY16 Pathfinder vs 2016 and 2015 Large Cross/Utility Class. Resale value based on 48-month ALG residual valuesfor the 2016 model year. ALG is the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data. See www.alg.com. 2016 Sentra/2016 Rogue recognized as IIHS top safety picks when equipped with Forward Emergency Braking. For more information see www.IIHS.org. See your participatingNissan retailer for complete details. ©2016 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Canada Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc.
ROGUE®
STEP UP To THE SVSPECIAL EDITIoN
FEATUrING: • ALUMINUM-ALLOY WHEELS• HEATED FRONT SEATS & MORE
ForoNLY
MOREPER WEEK$8
LEASE≠ FROM $258 MONTHLY WITH $0 DOWNTHAT’S LIKE PAYING ONLY
AT
APR FOR 60 MONTHS1.49%
LEASE PAYMENTSINCLUDE FREIGHT AND PDE
≈WEEKLYON 2016 ROGUE S FWD$59
INCLUDES $1,000 MY CHoICE BoNUS CASHAVAILABLE FEATUrES INCLUDE:• SIGNATURE LED HEADLIGHTS• FORWARD EMERGENCY BRAKING
• NAVIGATION• INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL
LEASE≠ FROM $149 MONTHLY WITH $0 DOWNTHAT’S LIKE PAYING ONLY
AT
APR FOR 60 MONTHS4.99%
LEASE PAYMENTSINCLUDE FREIGHT AND PDE
≈WEEKLYON 2016 MICRA1.6 S MT
$34SAFETY CoMES STANDArD:
SAFETY STANDARD WITH NISSANADVANCED AIRBAG SYSTEM(TCS)
MICRA®
LEASETHA
LEASE PINCLUDE FREIGHT AND PDE
$
SAFETY C•
INCLUDES $750 MY CHoICE BoNUS CASH
INCLUDES $500 MY CHoICE BoNUS CASH
AT
APR FOR 60 MONTHS1.99%
LEASE≠ FROM $189 MONTHLY WITH $0 DOWNTHAT’S LIKE PAYING ONLY
LEASE PAYMENTSINCLUDE FREIGHT AND PDE
≈WEEKLYON 2016 SENTRAS M6
$44
SENTRA® NEWLY REDESIGNED
APR FOR 60 MONTHS2.99%AT
PATHFINDER®
%LEASE≠ FROM $374 MONTHLY WITH $0 DOWNTHAT’S LIKE PAYING ONLY
LEASE PAYMENTSINCLUDE FREIGHT AND PDE
≈WEEKLYON 2016 PATHFINDERS 4X2
$86AVAILABLE FEATUrES INCLUDE:• CLASS EXCLUSIVE EZ FLEX SEATING^• CLASS EXCLUSIVE INTUITIVE 4WD^
INCLUDES $1,500 MY CHoICE BoNUS CASH
STOUFFVILLE RD/MAINDAVIS DRIVE
HWY 7
ELGIN MILLS
HWY 407HWY 407LESLIE
STREET
HW
Y404
YONGE
ST.
JANE
ST.
RUTHERFORD
HWY 7HW
Y400
MARTIN
GROVE
HW
Y48
9TH
LIN
E
MAPLENISSAN
100AUTOVAUGHANDR.(JANEN. OFRUTHERFORD)
(905) 417-7211
ALTANISSANWOODBRIDGE7625MARTINGROVERD.
(IN #7 AUTOBLVD.)
(905) 851-1279
ALTANISSANRICHMONDHILL
11667 YONGEST.(JUSTN. OF ELGINMILLS)
(905) 780-7771
STOUFFVILLENISSAN
95AUTOMALLBLVD.(JUSTN. OF STOUFFVILLERD)
(905) 201-6006
NEWMARKETNISSAN
17385 LESLIE ST.(JUST S. OFDAVIS DRIVE)
(905) 895-4661
| Vaughan Citizen | Thursday, M
ay 5, 2016 3AROUND THE REGION
By Lisa [email protected]
Back in 1867, the year of Confed-eration, when residents would take a horse and buggy to the outskirts of their small town to bury a loved one, it must have seemed like the 18 acres of the new Newmarket Cemetery would last forever.
But on this chilly spring day as a funeral procession arrives, cemetery board secretary Dave Evans won-ders if there will be enough time to find land, get approvals in place and develop a new graveyard before the existing cemetery on Main Street North runs out of room.
The cemetery is 10 years or so away from not being able to service any more casket burials, although it would still be able to accept crema-tion interments, said Evans, a soft-spoken man with a quiet sense of humour.
“In terms of our planning, (it is a growing concern) because it takes 10 to 15 years to be able to buy a site and get all the approvals and open it…We’re very close if we can’t do something and get ourselves start-ed,” he said.
“We’re infilling areas. By just leav-ing the ring road and taking out the smaller roads and taking out some old pathways where horse and bug-gies went through, if we maximize it, if we don’t get a plague, (we can extend the life of the cemetery as much as possible). More people are going to cremation, so that makes it longer.”
Newmarket tops the list of York Region municipalities in urgent need of new cemetery land, according to study by consultant LEES + Associ-ates Architects and Planners.
The need will also soon reach a critical stage in Georgina, East Gwil-limbury, Aurora and Richmond Hill, according to the report, which some in the cemetery industry are praising as the first comprehensive municipal cemetery needs analysis in Canada.
“In my mind, York Region is the first region to even recognize the problem and to reach out to the
industry to understand the prob-lem, so my hat’s off to York Region for doing this,” said Glen Timney, vice-president of corporate develop-ment for the Mount Pleasant Group, which owns a number of funeral homes, cemeteries and mausole-ums, including Elgin Mills Cemetery in Richmond Hill.
In addition to a lack of cemetery land in certain areas of the region, there is also an impending need to provide more dedicated graveyard space for some religious and cul-tural groups, most notably Roman Catholics.
Also, the industry is growing increasingly worried about the fact Toronto is running out of cemetery land and more of the city’s residents are looking to surrounding commu-nities to bury their dead.
“In isolation, some areas of York Region have sufficient land. Other areas of York Region will be running out of cemetery land. But the major issue is the city of Toronto will be out of cemetery space in 20 to 30 years and there is no more land available in the city of Toronto for cemetery space,” Timney said.
“So, the regions around Toronto, and Mississauga will be in the same situation and we have to be prepared to have sufficient cemetery space to accommodate Toronto and Missis-sauga. That’s the major issue. That bridge has never been crossed any-where in Canada before.”
Evans has long family ties to the Newmarket Cemetery, a non-profit, non-denominational graveyard.
His grandfather, Arthur, was once president of the volunteer board, as was Evans’ father, Harold.
His son, Matt, is carrying on the family tradition as a director on the board.
Many of Evans’ family members are buried at the cemetery, including his nine-year-old son, Christopher, who died of leukemia, his stillborn daughter, Elizabeth, and his uncle, Stephen, who died fighting in the First World War.
Our society doesn’t like to think about death and the need for cem-
eteries, Evans said.Avoiding dealing with needs of
the dead is often no different for gov-ernment leaders, he believes.
Municipal planners and politi-cians appear more likely to address the housing, recreational and employment needs of growing com-munities than requirements for cemetery plots.
Besides, cemeteries don’t pay annual property taxes or develop-ment charges when they build new graveyards, meaning municipalities aren’t exactly rushing to welcome them, Evans said.
The average homeowner in York pays $2,223.19 in regional property taxes and that doesn’t include their local municipal or school board property taxes.
Regional development charges on a single-family home are $41,920, while on a multiple-unit dwell-ing, such as a townhouse, they are $36,673.
“They (municipalities) don’t want us because we represent no taxes. It’s
something they don’t want to think about, but this document tells them they do (need to) and they need to remove obstacles,” Evans said.
Anticipating the future need for cemetery land in the 1950s, the Newmarket cemetery board bought 37 acres on Leslie Street, north of Mulock Drive.
But after realizing in 2010 that the site would not provide enough land for the next 100 years — cemeteries tend to plan for 50 to 100-year time frames — the cemetery sold all but 10 acres to developer Forest Green Homes.
The cemetery wanted to use the 10-acre wooded area for a “green burial site” while it looked for a larg-er plot of land for a new cemetery outside of town in East Gwillim-bury, northern King or Whitchurch-Stouffville.
The town dismissed the green burial site idea, although Evans said the cemetery board would like to revisit the plan.
Overall, there are sufficient cem-
etery lands in the region to accom-modate the 232,000 York residents who are expected to die between now and 2041, even as the region’s senior population increases by 148 per cent during that time.
But lack of graveyard space in Toronto will put significant pressure on York, the report said.
Toronto residents already account for 33 per cent of cemetery sales in the region. That could skyrocket to as much as 66 per cent as Toronto and other communities run out of cemetery space.
“York Region will not have enough cemetery land capacity for 25 years of resident demand and non-resident use if the proportion of non-resident use increases to 66 per cent in the future,” the report said.
Although Queensville Cemetery general manager Jeff McIntosh has enough land to service the commu-nity for decades to come, he said the region was prudent in studying the cemetery requirements in commu-nities across York.
The cemetery has 15 acres of land left. Last year, it used 1/10th of an acre.
“A hundred years from now, we’ll still have space, particularly with (more people turning to) crema-tion,” he said.
The region has heard the con-cerns of the cemetery industry and is working to come up with policies to address them, Sandra Malcic, the region’s manager of planning and environment in long-range plan-ning, said.
At the same time, jurisdiction on some issues, such as the ability to accommodate the industry’s longer planning horizons and allowing new cemetery space on low-quality agri-cultural lands, would rest with the province, although the region may make recommendations to Queen’s Park in those directions, she said.
“We’re going to have a lot of con-sultation with the industry and the province because they’re really key in the discussions. But the hope is that we can develop a pretty proactive policy,” she said.
Report unearths cemetery woes
Staff photo/Mike Barrett
David Evans is a third-generation member of the board of directors at the Newmarket Cemetery.
While there appears to be sufficient cemetery lands to accommodate York Region’s needs in the next 25 years, lack of space in Toronto will put significant pressure on the area, according to a consultant’s report
COMPLETE ANIMAL CARE•Wellness &Vaccination Program• Complete Medical Services• Nutritional Counseling• Health Care Library• Anesthesia & Patient Monitoring• Surgical Services• Microchip Pet Identification• Emergency/Extended Care• Boarding
FREE Vaccinationswith paid examination for new puppies or new clients
Valid until May 31/16
905.879.1616 • 416.237.0400 14-3120 Rutherford Rd.Vaughan, ON • www.rutherford400vets.comOPEN 7 DAYS
WALK IN’S ANDNEW PATIENTS
WELCOME
Vaug
han
Citi
zen
| Thu
rsda
y, M
ay 5
, 201
6 |
4
BenjaminMoore®
North Hill Paints & Decor
* P a i n t
*Wa l l p ape r
*K i t c h en Cab i n e t s
* B a t h room Van i t i e s
* B l i n d s
*Cu s t om D r ape r y
*C l o s e t O rg an i z e r s
*C rown Mou l d i ng s
* I n HomeDeco r a t i n g Se r v i c e s
9200 Bathurst St. 25A,Thornhill, ON. L4J 8W1
(At Rutherford Road, next to Sobeys)
Tel. 905-660-5900Email: [email protected] l lpaints.com
FIND PAINT& EXPERTISE LIKE
NO OTHER
10% OFFPAINT
200 Marycroft Ave #21, Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 5X9
905-265-8200www.sweetsbyzuccaro.com
GLUTEN FREE HOT TABLEWE ARE A DEDICATED GLUTEN FREE FACILITY
WE OFFER PALEO, RAW AND VEGAN OPTIONs
Sweets by Zuccaro creates productsthat will enliven the palate. Meldingold-time tradition with a distinctly modernemphasis on gluten free cooking, it’sguaranteed that each order will be tailoredto the most discriminating of tastes – yours.
“Happy Mother’s Day”Raw fresh juices and smoothies
Raw vegan desserts
“Happy Mother’s Day”Raw fresh juices and smoothies
Raw vegan desserts
OuR cOffeebaR Menu HaS
caffe cReMa anDORganic cOffee
COMMUNITY
By Tim [email protected]
You may well know Vaughan’s Luke Bilyk as Drew Torres from Degrassi: The Next Generation where he starred for five years, but now the 21-year-old is hitting the small screen in a brand new show.
Debuting Sunday at 7:30 p.m. on Family Channel, Raising Expectations tells the story of a pair of “multi-exceptional parents” raising four “multi-exceptional chil-dren” and one not-so-ex-ceptional child. Laughs and some life lessons ensue.
The series stars Canadian veteran actor Jason Priestley of Beverly Hills 90210 and Call Me Fitz fame as well as Molly Ringwald (Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club) who play the parents.
Bilyk is the oldest child in
the family, Adam Wayney.“I play the star protégé
child, a biology major, who my father almost wants to be in a sense, who almost lives vicariously through me,” said Bilyk during a recent phone interview.
“It’s great because you get to see a family working together through all of the different problems that we have through each and every episode,” he said.
Bilyk who was born and raised in Vaughan and lived in the same house for 21 years, just moved to Los Angeles recently to pursue his film career. He has two movies in post-production – one called F*&% the Prom or Text Me When it’s Over “about a group of misfits who have a horrible time in high school and who get back at the popular kids at prom,” the other called Kiss and Cry, “a true story about a girl named Carly Alli-son, diagnosed with cancer at age 19 who passed away a year later. It stars Sarah Fisher who was in Degrassi with me
and is a story about living life to the fullest, not letting any moment slip through your fingers.”
The young actor said it was great to work with vet-erans like Priestley and Ring-wald especially since they also began working in televi-sion as very young actors.
“I’ve looked up to Jason Priestley as a mentor and I learned so much from the both of them; how they handle social media, talk-ing about their experiences, especially since I starting growing up at 14 years old on such a giant show (Degrassi). There were a lot of things to relate about.”
Bilyk takes as his motto a quote he attributes to his biggest inspiration, Academy Award-winning actor Leon-ardo DiCaprio: “I want to be remembered for the roles that I’ve done and the people that I’ve touched through my roles.”
He said, “If I could steal that quote, I would do it right now.”
Vaughan’s Bilyk sets sights on Raising ExpectationsFormer Degrassi star’s new show debuts Sunday
Courtesy photos
Raising Expectations debuts on Family Channel Sunday, with Vaughan’s Luke Bilyk (far left) playing the oldest child in the family. The series also stars Jason Priestley and Molly Ringwald.
| Vaughan Citizen | Thursday, M
ay 5, 2016 5
BI-WEEKLY FOR
Vaug
han
Citi
zen
| Thu
rsda
y, M
ay 5
, 201
6 |
6
Editor-in-ChiEf Joanne Burghardt
Editor Paul Futhey
dirECtor, BusinEss AdministrAtion Phil Sheehan
dirECtor, AdvErtising
Maureen Christie
rEgionAl dirECtor, produCtion,
CrEAtivE sErviCEs Katherine Porcheron
Advertising Manager
Tanya [email protected]
Director, Distribution
Mike [email protected]
L E T T E R S P O L I C Y
York Region Media Group newspapersThe Vaughan Citizen,
published every Thursday, is a
division of Metroland Media Group Ltd., a wholly owned
subsidiary of Torstar Corporation.
Letters policy: All submis-sions must be less than 400
words and include your name and a daytime tele-
phone number.
E-mail:
Write:
The Vaughan Citizen,
580B Steven Court
Newmarket, L3Y 4X1
ONTARIO PRESS COUNCIL
Tel: 905-853-8888Fax: 905-853-4626
HOW TO REACH US
To speak to a customer service rep:
1-855-853-5613 Delivery inquiries:
OOPINION puBlishEr Dana Robbins
gEnErAl mAnAgEr Shaun Sauve580B Steven Court
Newmarket, ON L3Y 4X1yorkregion.com
vaughan CITIZEn
COLUMN
Warning needed for warningsust like those ads on TV for prescription drugs (some-times the warnings are so startling you feel like they should warn you that they are about to give you the
warning) do you ever feel like ads for your favourite sports team should come with some kind of warning?
Watch the Toronto Blue Jays*, tonight! On Sportsnet. (* Warn-ing: Watching the Toronto Blue Jays may cause feelings of anxiety, mood swings, confusion, dizzi-ness, high blood pressure, hallu-cinations, wakefulness, difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat, or depression. Followed by sud-den elation and eurphoria! Do not watch the Toronto Blue Jays if you find yourself speaking loudly to your TV set, saying things like, “Gibby, why are you bringing in the reliever!” In the event of loss of consciousness, call your doctor.)
Catch the Raptors*, tonight... We the North!
(* Warning: Watching the Rap-tors may cause heart palpations, night sweats, swollen ankles, skin rash, or severe scalp itch. Do not watch the Raptors if you were once a Leafs fan and had your heart broken then, back whenever that was, decades ago.)
Of course there are other things that should probably come with a warning.
Vote for Donald Trump*, and make America great again!
(* Warning: Voting for Donald Trump may be a sign of manic symptoms, behaviour or thought problems, for instance seeing things or hearing voices that are not real. Before voting for Donald Trump, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan on becoming preg-nant, or are nursing. Because it may be time to move to Canada!)
Donate to the Ontario Liberal Party* !
(* Warning: Donating to the Ontario Liberal Party may cause a sudden windfall. Do not donate to the Ontario Liberal Party unless you are prepared to experience weight gain, drowsiness, easy access to alcohol, rich foods and a sedentary lifestyle often associ-ated with the securing of large government contracts, despite the government’s incredible debt lev-els. After dealing with the Ontario Liberal Party, shred all documents.
If feelings of guilt persist, consult your lawyer.)
Buy this townhouse for just* $1 million!
(* Warning: Actually signing on the dotted line to buy this small townhouse for $1 million, with no front yard, back yard, side yard, or even a flower box, carrying a mortgage of a mere $900,000, may cause chest pain, shortness of breath, severe stomach upset, nau-sea or vomiting, loss of appetite, nervousness, or insomnia. Howev-er the alternative — living in your parents’ basement, on the street, renting for the rest of your life, or commuting from Peterborough — may cause similar symptoms.)
Find work and a future in Alberta* !
(* Warning: Moving to Alberta and putting your future in the hands of the oil industry and the whims of Saudi royalty may leave you feeling anxious, agitated, pan-icky, irritable, hostile, hyperactive, or not being able to sleep. And that’s just from the wild fires.)
Pursue your passion at a Cana-dian university* !
(* Warning: Pursuing your passion may lead to weight loss, lack of funds for proper dress and grooming, severe debt, or home-lessness. Unless your passion is figuring out new ways to make computers do other people’s jobs. Then, definitely, go for it.)
Drive to university to bring your son or daughter home* for the summer!
(* Warning: Having your son home for the summer may lead to increased grocery bills, someone using up all the hot water, your packed lunch suddenly disappear-ing from the fridge, sudden loss of access to your own car, slow Internet and Internet over-usage bills and other odd phenomenon that you will someday miss. Enjoy it while it lasts.)
JBernie O’Neill
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Right-to-die bill is about individual rights
Re. Thornhill church opposes right-to-die bill, News, April 28
What all churches (Catholic or other denominations) and society at large need to understand is that the right-to-die bill was not passed to inflame or placate their religious beliefs.
There is much misinformation and fear-mongering ever since the Supreme Court made it law.
First of all lets understand - this is NOT like your early winter flu shot - people will not be lining up at the corner pharmacy waiting their turn.
Secondly, and let’s get this straight - this Bill is being passed to honour and respect an individual’s right to end his/her life due to extenuating circumstances This is a very private and personal decision which the indi-vidual makes after much deliberation with the support of their family in many instances. Church and community have no part in this decision making.
Earlier this year a couple of cases were approved for doctor-assisted suicide. Think for a moment of their families who watched their loved one waste away in intense dis-comfort and pain and begged to be relieved. If the masses haven’t walked in their shoes they have no right to be judge and jury.
Thornhill MP Mr. Peter Kent has been
approached by parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church delivering 1,700 let-ters opposing the Bill and they hope he will be able to influence the Liberal government and prevent certain recommendations from being included in the final legislation. I am happy for the two parishioners who were able to overcome their trials and turn them into victo-ries. Unfortunately exceptions don’t make the rules, therefore making this Bill necessary.
Mr. Trudeau, please don’t be pressurized to ‘water down’ this Bill - it is long overdue.
Parishioners, a good idea would be to go to confession and ask forgiveness for being smug and self righteous. It is nobody’s business to make decisions for others.
Marnie KolahVaughan
Editor’s notePlease note that some of the contact
information for The Vaughan Citizen news-paper has changed – notably the address, main phone and fax lines. Updated informa-tion is included on this page.
Paul FuTheYManaging editor
GET CONNECTEDHAVE YOUR SAY Send your letter to the editor to [email protected]
| Vaughan Citizen | Thursday, M
ay 5, 2016 7
No ExErcisE • No paiN • No sidE EffEcts
Happy MotHer’s DaytransforM yourself in3 to 4 weeks.lose up to 20 LBS in ONE MONTH•New cold laser fat-meltiNg technology•Holistic, healthy approach to fat loss• Lose unwanted fat fast• Slim downquick• immediate results• Incredible,fast weight loss• drop dress sizes• drop inches• Improve the appearance of cellulite• tigHteN skin• spot target those difficult fatty areas• One-step body contouring solutioN• fda approved and Health canada licensed
excLuSIveLy Offered In OntarIO oNly at Our cLInIcS
abdomenLove Handlesarms
Back & Braareaflankschin
Buttocks &thighscelluliteSkintightening
45% OFFOne AreA
80% OFFSecOnd AreA
On a purchase of 9 or 12 treatments. Expires May 31, 2016.
call to book your frEE consultation
each individual is unique and requires a personalized assessment.We do not provide phone quotes.
905-856-237781 Zenway Blvd., Unit #8 (Hwy 27 & Hwy 7), Woodbridge, Ont.
WWW.SLIMUcAnAdA.cOM
Vaughan’s ethics watch-dog is getting a budget boost to address, in part, the rising demand for her services.
The city’s finance commit-tee approved Integrity Com-missioner Suzanne Craig’s request to transfer $52,700 from reserves to her office budget this year to cover a projected shortfall.
That decision is expected come up for Vaughan council approval at a May 17 meet-ing.
That transfer brings the integrity commissioner’s 2016 budget to $248,000 from $195,300
The committee also signed off on a request to boost her budget to $257,100 and to $257,900 for 2018.
Craig is primarily respon-sible for investigating com-plaints, both formal and informal, that city coun-cillors may have violated Vaughan’s code of ethics and behaviour.
She is also charged with
providing advice to elected officials related to code of conduct issues and handling inquiries from the public, city staff, councillors and others on issues that may or may not relate to Vaughan’s code of conduct.
From 2011 to 2015, there’s been a 40 per cent increase
in the number of inquiries passing through the integ-rity commissioner’s office, according to a report pre-sented to the finance com-mittee Monday.
In the 2014/15 reporting period, Craig received five formal complaints - the first time since 2011 that she’s had any.
That year Craig investigat-ed allegations against Deputy Mayor Michael Di Biase that ultimately led to a scathing report and his being docked 90-days pay.
Di Biase is seeking a judi-cial review to quash the integrity commissioner’s investigation report, which found he created a “culture of fear” at city hall and inter-fered in the procurement process, and to overturn the penalty imposed by his council colleagues based on her findings.
The matter is slated to be before the divisional court in Toronto later this month.
Committee approves budget boost for integrity commissioner
Vaug
han
Citi
zen
| Thu
rsda
y, M
ay 5
, 201
6 |
8
Beforeand aftercare serviceavailable
L’AFRYfrench immersion
summer camp...*
Let’s move!6 weeks summer camp
from July 11th to August 19th, 20166-11 years old
frsummer camp...*
Let’fr
Let’
905-727-4631ext. 76550
French program,Craft workshops,
Recognition program- Future Aces
• Airborne Trampoline• Wonderful World of Circus• Local water parks• Toronto Zoo• Your Fired• Beach Blast• Kidz Rock
Outings!
2 field trips / week
onLine RegisTRATion& pAYmenT!
www.afry.ca* The camper’s family must be a member of l’AFRY.
Camp locationRoberta Bondar P.S., MapleCamp location
2396 Major Mackenzie Drive Unit # 2Vaughan Ontario (905) 553-9100
NOW OPEN!Caruso
Hair Club
2396 Major Mackenzie Dri e Unit # 2
Special on Eye Lash Extensions........................... $80Hair Cuts for Men, Children and Seniors ........ $9.99Ladies Hair Cuts, Style and Shampoo........... $17.99Colors ......................................... .starting at $35.99Full Head Highlights ..................................... $54.99
Personalized ServiceSINCE 1965
Home • Property • AutoMarine • Commercial
Life • Disability
905-851-0690
Ken Maynard Insurance Brokers Ltd
268 Woodbridge Ave. (N Of Hwy. 7 At Kipling)
www.maynardinsurance.caEmail: [email protected]
KENMAYNARD INSURANCE
NEWS
Staff file photo/Nick Iwanyshyn
Suzanne Craig
By Jeremy Grimaldi [email protected]
Another York Region resi-dent has been arrested in a fraud investigation in relation to private “addiction treat-ment” centres.
OPP has now charged a Kleinburg man with drug traf-ficking and fraud in relation to his opera-tion of centres in Burk’s Falls and Caledon.
John Derek Haines, 51, CEO, director and founder of Addiction Canada, has been charged with fraud over $5,000 — totalling an alleged $6.1 million against users of his addiction centres — money laundering and proceeds of crime and drug trafficking.
Investigators also said he was charged with fraud for submitting $11,000 worth of claims to Ontario’s drug ben-efit plan.
When reached by phone yesterday morning, a recep-tionist said Haines was “not available”, adding when cli-
ents go into treatment facili-ties, they sign confidentiality agreements.
Addicition Canada released a statement later that day.
“In response to the charg-es and allegations against Mr. John Haines, Addic-tion Canada asserts that all medical personnel presently working in the Addiction Canada treatment network are qualified, licenced and registered with their respec-tive provincial colleges,” said Seth Fletcher from Addiction Canada head office in Aurora at 125 Edward St. “Addiction Canada is an organization where all lives matter. We continue to operate and we believe that we provide the very best in addiction servic-es for our clients.”
This is not the first time the centre has hit the head-lines.
Residents in Utopia, just west of Barrie, grew con-cerned in October 2015 after Addiction Canada purchased the former Renaissance Acad-emy, erecting a sign outside.
A Kijiji advertisement for the addiction centre in Uto-pia said it is an “elite facility”
with courses led by “industry leading professionals”.
On Haines’ LinkedIn page, it indicates he has worked as an “extreme interven-tionist” in Canada and the United States, adding that as a former addict himself, he’s helped “thousands” get on a sober path.
Experts say these kinds of instances show how poorly the industry is regulated and potential clients need to be very careful before spending thousands on treatments.
Haines is also the direc-tor of the Vita Novus Treat-ment Centre in Muskoka. On the website, it claims to offer 45, 60 and 90-day treatment programs and boasts a 65- to 85-per-cent success rate.
Also charged was Richard Tucker, known as Dr. Tucker, 30, from Waterloo, and Rich-mond Hill’s Munish Malik, 46
Tucker and Haines will be in Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville June 30. Tucker is facing charges of fraud under $5,000 and trafficking of con-trolled substances.
The OPP believe Tuck-er and Malik were hired by Haines and worked at the Caledon addiction centre.
Kleinburg man faces fraud charges
John Derek Haines
| Vaughan Citizen | Thursday, M
ay 5, 2016 9
1.866.979.2608Four Time Pinnacle AwardFor Customer Service
Voted“Import DealerOf The Year”
88 Auto Vaughan Dr.Vaughan, ON L6A 4A1
Jane St., north of Rutherford Rd.Next to Canada’s Wonderland
Limited time lease offer available from Toyota Financial Services on approved credit. All in lease of a new 2016 Corolla (BURLEC AA) PDE, EMF and air tax. HST, OMVIC fee, licensing, registration and insurance are extra. $0 down payment. All incentives have been applied.First monthly payment due at lease inception. Based on a maximum of 100,000km’s, additional charge of $0.07 for excess kilometres if applicable. COB $646 at 1.49. Offer expires 05/31/16. Please see Maple Toyota for full details.
Down Payment Lease event$0$110
2016 Corolla Le
bi-weekLyPLus Hst
60 Months at 1.49%100,000 kM allowance
comes with:• back up camera• LED head lamps• Heated Seats• PW, PL, A/C• Bluetooth phone,music and text messages
automatic
‡Compared to rates available in April 2016. *Limited time finance purchase offer available through Volkswagen Finance, on approved credit, based on a new and unregistered 2016 Jetta 1.4T Trendline (#163VF1) base model with 5-speed manual transmission with base MSRP of $17,620, including $1,625 freight and PDI, financed at 0% APRfor 84 months equals 182 bi-weekly payments starting from $97. $589 down payment (including $10 OMVIC fee, $22 EHF (tires), $58 PPSA fee and up to $499 dealer administrative fee) or equivalent trade-in due at signing. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $18,209. License, insurance, registration, options and applicable taxes areextra. **Up to $2,000/$1,250/$1,250 finance bonus cash available to be applied as a discount on MSRP on finance only (through Volkswagen Finance, on approved credit) of select new and unregistered 2016 Jetta 1.8T Highline, GLI and Hybrid / Tiguan Highline 4MOTION / Golf 1.8T Highline models. Discount varies by model. †Lease paymentsof $196/$314/$259 on the Jetta/Tiguan/Passat must be made on a monthly basis and cannot be made weekly. Weekly equivalent payments shown for information only. Limited time lease offer available through Volkswagen Finance, on approved credit, based on a new and unregistered 2016 Jetta 1.4T Trendline (#163VF1) / TiguanFWD Trendline (#5N21V4) / Passat 1.8T Trendline (A331R1) base model with 5/6/5-speed manual transmission. $1,625/$1,795/$1,695 freight and PDI included in monthly payment. $0/$500/$0 lease bonus cash has been applied in monthly payments shown. 48-month term at 0.99%/0.99%/1.99% APR. $1,939/$689/$2,989 down payment(including $0/$100/$100 air-conditioning levy, $10 OMVIC fee, $22 EHF (tires), $58 PPSA fee and up to $499 dealer administrative fee), $250/$360/$310 security deposit and first monthly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation: $11,347/$15,761/$15,421. 64,000-kilometre allowance; charge of $0.15/km for excess kilometres.License, insurance, registration, options and applicable taxes are extra. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Offers end May 31, 2016 and are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Models shown: 2016 Jetta 1.8T Highline automatic transmission, $30,251 / 2016 Tiguan 2.0T Highline R-Line automatictransmission, $42,419 / 2016 Passat 1.8T Highline automatic transmission, $36,121. Vehicles shown for illustration purposes only and may include optional equipment. Visit Maplevw.com or call Maple Volkswagen for details. “Volkswagen”, the Volkswagen logo, “Autobahn for All”, “Jetta”, “Tiguan”, “Passat”, “TSI”, “Highline”, “Trendline”, “Climatronic”and “4MOTION” are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG. © 2016 Volkswagen Canada.
Maple Volkswagen(905) 832-5711260 Sweetriver Blvd, Vaughan
www.maplevw.com
^Jetta Highline, GLI and Hybrid amount shown
Autobahn for All is all about you
1.8 TSI TRENDLINE MANUAL TRANSMISSION
FROM THE EQUIVALENT OFMONTHLY LEASE
FROM THE EQUIVALENT OFMONTHLY LEASE
FROM THE EQUIVALENT OF
WITH $1,939 DOWNWITH $689 DOWN
WITH $2,989 DOWNWEEKLY MONTHS†
$45 0.99% 48at for
WEEKLY MONTHS†
$72 0.99% 48at for
WEEKLY MONTHS†
$60 1.99% 48at for
OFFERS END MAY 31. HURRY UP!Exceptional exists for less than you think.
Autobahn for All is all about you
2016 Jetta1.4 TSI TRENDLINE MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2016 Tiguan2.0 TSI TRENDLINE FWD
2016 Passat1.8 TSI TRENDLINE MANUAL TRANSMISSION
FROM THE EQUIVALENT OFMONTHLY LEASE
Highline models shown
Please check your inboxfor an invitation to our
private sales event fromMay 9th thru May 14th
Vaug
han
Citi
zen
| Thu
rsda
y, M
ay 5
, 201
6 |
10
TORONTO’S SPORTS RADIO
MOMENTS THATLIVE FOREVER.
DISTINGUISHEDALUMNI20
16
DURING CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEKThe York Catholic District School Board Salutes Our:
DISTINGUISHEDALUMNI20
16
York Catholic District School Board: 320 Bloomington Road West, Aurora ON L4G 0M1 • The full poster is available online at www.ycdsb.ca
PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGYFELLOW
Laura D’Addese
DIRECTOR OF MEDICINEFrancesca Fiumara
NHL HOCKEY PLAYERFrank Corrado
Frank Corrado is a defenceman for the Toronto MapleLeafs after the NHL team claimed him last October. Frank isa graduate of Holy Cross Catholic Academy in Woodbridge.
Laura D’Addese is a Pediatric Cardiology Fellow at theCleveland Clinic Foundation Pediatric Institute in Ohio. Laurais a graduate of St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School inMaple.
Francesca Fiumara is the Director of Medicine, Rehaband Complex Continuing Care with the William Osler HealthSystem in Brampton and Etobicoke. Francesca is a graduateof St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School in Maple.
3175 RUTHERFORD ROAD UNIT 30,VAUGHAN, ON L4K OA3
905-553-6666www.monsieurdupont.com
GRADUATION SUITS | PROM SUITSBARMITZVAH SUITS | WEDDING SUITS
BUGATCHI SHIRTS | 7-DOWNIE ST.EUROPEAN SHIRTS
ALBERTO PANTS, JEANS
SPORTS
Toronto FC II were beaten for the second week in a row dropping a road match 1-0 to the Richmond Kickers in United Soccer League play Saturday evening.
The defeat left TFC II with one win, two draws and two losses on the season, five games into the 30-game
league schedule.Richmond scored the
game’s lone goal just 10 min-utes into the match with Brian Ownby beating Reds keeper Alex Bono.
The game marked the season debut of Woodbridge’s Luca Uccello, who hasn’t played due to injury yet this campaign. He came on in the 76th minute as a substitute for Sal Ber-
nal.Toronto FC II were sched-
uled to play their third home game of the season last night
against Louisville FC.The team then
returns for another home match on
Wednesday, May 11, for a special school-day match
when they’ll have a chance to get revenge
on Richmond in an 11:30 a.m. start.
Toronto FC II drops second straightHost Richmond in re-match May 11
| Vaughan Citizen | Thursday, M
ay 5, 2016 11
www.sevenviewchrysler.com email: [email protected]
1-888-379-89032685 HIGHWAY SEVEN WEST, CONCORD
HWY. 7
STEELES
HWY.400
JANE
KEELE
SELLINGDODGE GRAND CARAVAN
DEALERSHIP IN CANADA COME SEE WHY
All prices are plus HST only. Only License fee Extra.
BRAND NEW 2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVANCANADA VALUE PACKAGE
2016 DODGE JOURNEYCANADA VALUE PACKAGE
SALEPRICE +HST
$18,997ONLY ONE REMAINING
AT THIS PRICE
SALEPRICE +HST
$19,497
3.6L V6, 6 Speed AutomAtictrAnSmiSSion, power
windowS, power LockS,keyLeSS entry, reAr Stown Go, cruiSe controL And
much more!
2.4L 4 cyL, 4 Speed
AutomAtic trAnSmiSSion,
power windowS, power
LockS, keyLeSS entry,
puSh Button StArt And
much more! Stk#150769
11 Critical Home Inspection Traps to be Aware of WeeksBefore Listing Your Vaughan Home for Sale
Vaughan - According to industry experts,there are over 33 physical problems that willcome under scrutiny during a home inspectionwhen your home is for sale. A new report hasbeen prepared which identifies the eleven mostcommon of these problems, and what youshould know about them before you list yourhome for sale.Whether you own an old home or a brand new
one, there are a number of things that can fallshort of requirements during a home inspection.If not identified and dealt with, any of these 11
items could cost you dearly in terms of repair.That’s why it’s critical that you read this reportbefore you list your home. If you wait until thebuilding inspector flags these issues for you, youwill almost certainly experience costly delaysin the close of your home sale or, worse, turnprospective buyers away altogether. In mostcases, you canmake a reasonable pre-inspectionyourself if you know what you’re looking for, andknowing what you’re looking for can help youprevent little problems from growing into costlyand unmanageable ones.
To help homesellers deal with this issue beforetheir homes are listed, a free report entitled “11Things You Need to Know to Pass Your HomeInspection” has been compiled which explainsthe issues involved.To hear a brief recorded message about how to
order your FREE copy of this report call toll-free1- 800-324-3520 and enter 1003. You cancall any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Get your free special report NOW to learn how
to ensure a home inspection doesn’t cost you thesale of your home.
This report is courtesy of Afshin Noohi, Broker Royal Lepage Your Community Realty 905-731-2000. Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract. Copyright © 2015
Advertorial
Find Out What YourVaughan Home is Worth
On-Line
Afshin Noohi, Broker Royal Lepage Your community Realty9057312000
Visit:
www.vaughanhouseprices.com
Police cornered De Sousa on Dec. 10, 2010 after sus-pecting him of conducting some 13 knife-point robber-ies throughout Vaughan and other parts of the GTA.
After spotting his licence plate during one robbery, to which he’d eventually plead guilty, along with others, police began surveillance on him.
In December 2010, police used four unmarked cars during their surveillance of De Sousa as he drove “aim-lessly” around empty Toron-to streets in the early hours of the morning.
De Sousa would eventu-ally pick up friend Antonio Da Silva.
After making a number of stops at gas stations in the Weston Road and Black Creek area of Toronto, police became worried the men were “casing” the locations in preparation for a robbery.
Eventually, police attempted to use their unmarked vehicles to block in De Sousa’s car.
After conducting the roll-ing block, officers on the scene said De Sousa put up his hands up.
However, that quick-ly changed as officers approached, one of whom broke the driver side window with the butt of his pistol.
De Sousa then gripped the steering wheel of his mother’s Dodge Caravan and drive forward and backward repeatedly trying to escape.
As the smoke and noise from his spinning tires filled the air, the vehicle’s inertia grew so intense that it broke loose, speeding away from
the damaged police cars. The van side-swiped Det. Frank Abreu and almost hit another officer, Det. Doug Bedford, who managed to jump out of the way.
More than one officer then opened fire on the men in the vehicle.
De Sousa lost one of his ring fingers.
Da Silva was shot in the head and is now suing York police for millions of dollars.
After breaking loose, De Sousa drove down the street in his damaged vehicle, which was quickly caught by police.
When officers got to the door, police said the men continued to resist arrest, resulting in punch-es to their faces and later kicks to their abdomens.
One officer said Da Silva repeated over and again upon capture, the words: “he’s a f****** crazy driver”.
Judge Gilmore said that although De Sousa did endanger the officers’ lives, the Crown was not able to prove his intent to kill the men beyond a reasonable doubt.
However, she further noted that De Sousa’s intention was to escape
the block “at any cost”, even if it put officers’ lives in danger.
De Sousa’s defence argued he didn’t know the investigators were police and that officers had col-luded before the trial, however the judge ruled against them.
De Sousa has been in prison since the incident, about 5-1/2 years.
It’s unclear how much time Crown attorney Jennifer Gleitman will request at sentencing.
De Sousa was pros-ecuted in front of a judge rather than a jury after two juror’s wrote notes
From front page stating they took issue with any person that might wish to harm police.
One juror was married to a retired police officer and had a son currently serving on a Canadian force.
Sentencing will occur June 8.
Submitted photo
Ricky De Sousa
Sentencing in De Sousa case to take place June 8
Vaug
han
Citi
zen
| Thu
rsda
y, M
ay 5
, 201
6 |
12
TICKETS INCLUDE
GRAND PRIZE $75,000 CASH!2nd PRIZE $15,000 cash3rd PRIZE $10,000 cash
PROCEEDS BENEFIT 15 YORK REGION CHARITIES AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
TICKETS
CONTEST DETAILS
TEXAS STYLE BBQ DINNER DOOR PRIZES LIVE ENTERTAINMENT DANCING
DRAW TO BE HELD AT 9PM SATURDAY, SEPT. 17, 2016AT 337 MAGNA DRIVE, AURORA, ON • 69,999 TICKETS PRINTED
LOTTERY LICENSE #8024
8481 Keele St. Concord 905.660.7290 & 12967 Keele St. King City 905.833.5464mapledrapery.com
maple draperystudio
VINTAGE VAUGHAN
Photo/City of Vaughan Archives, Office of the City Clerk
This week’s Vintage Vaughan image is of a Victory-Europe (V-E) day parade in Woodbridge on May 8, 1945. The parade assembled at the Public School on Kipling Avenue and ended at the Memorial Arena. The afternoon included sports of all kinds with an excellent band in attendance, and in the evening everyone gathered around a bonfire, sang songs and danced. Visit yorkre-gion.com/vintagevaughan to see these and other historical pho-tographs. Community submissions are also welcome. Please email any images, information or questions to [email protected]
ONLINE: The Archives can be reached by email at [email protected]
V-E Day PaRaDE, 1945
| Vaughan Citizen | Thursday, M
ay 5, 2016 13
24991499
MotherGERANIUM
1499Reg. $29.99
10”Non StopBegoniaHANGING BASKET
899Reg. $14.99
SAVE$6
INBLOOMNOW!
SAVE$22
10" BougainvilleaHANGING BASKET
1799Reg. $39.99
2 Gal. PatioCLEMATIS
2499
INBLOOMNOW!
SAVE$10S
Knock OutROSES
1999Reg. $29.99
SAVE$15
SALES PERIOD | May 5 -11, 2016
MOTHERTHER’’’SDAYMOTHER’SDAY
Mother’sDayARRANGEMENTS
This SundayMay 8
1999
For convenience, purchaseyour TERRA gift card on-line.
We loveMoms.TREATYOURS toTERRA!
MGER
144”
GERANIUMS
5for$10
$2.49/each$2.49Reg. $3.99/each
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday - Friday 8 am - 8 pm | Saturday 8 am - 6 pm | Sunday 8 am - 6 pm
HAMILTON 340 Hwy 20 R.R. 1 East of Upper Centennial (905) 692-6900BURLINGTON Hwy 5 East of Brant St. (905) 332-3222MILTON Britannia Rd. West of Trafalgar (905) 876-4000WATERDOWN Hwy 6 & 5th Concession East (905) 689-1999VAUGHN Keele St. North of Kirby Side Rd. (905) 832-6955
All items while quantities last, subject to availability.Category offers exclude “TERRA Essentials”. www.facebook.com/YourTERRA/ www.terragreenhouses.com
COMMUNITY
By Tim [email protected]
Several hundred labour activists and workers gath-ered before the striking sculpture of one labourer helping another in front of the Woodbridge Memorial Arena to mark the National Day of Mourning Thursday.
Guido Masutti, 79, a former labourer who was a member of Bricklayers Local 2 from 1960s to 1980s was there to mark the event that honours all those work-ers who have been injured or killed on the job.
“The working people always pay the price for everything. In 2016, the gap between the worker and the owner should be a little smaller,” said Masutti, a longtime Woodbridge resi-dent.
Even though he’s long retired from his bricklay-ing days, Masutti said it’s important to recognize the sacrifices workers have made. And he added acci-dents aren’t necessary.
“The saddest thing is that most of the accidents
could be prevented if they (owners) would follow safety rules as they should,” Masutti said.
The gathering, one of many across Ontario on Thursday, was organized by the Toronto and York Region Labour Council, which represents 205,000 workers in its catchment area.
Andria Babbington, vice-president of the coun-cil said, “ttoday is the day we come together all over the world to remember them, not just to remember but also to stop these acci-dents and carelessness.”
Concord/North Thorn-hill Councillor Sandra Yeung Racco represented the city of Vaughan and said: “As we stand in front of this monument at the Woodbridge Memorial Arena, let us continue to remember and honour all those who have died and protect the living.
“The only acceptable statistic for workplace injuries in the city of Vaughan is zero.”
Honouring fallen workers in Vaughan
Staff photo/Tim Kelly
Vaughan resident and former bricklayer Guido Masut-ti was at the National Day of Mourning ceremony at Hwy. 7 and Islington Avenue last Thursday.
Vaug
han
Citi
zen
| Thu
rsda
y, M
ay 5
, 201
6 |
14
I Dirigenti delScott FuneralHome Parla
Italiano
ArborMemorial Inc.
7776KiplingAvenue,Woodbridge
FamilyOwned. ProudlyCanadian.
Established in 1934, Scott Funeral Homehasprofessional staffwith over 125 years of experiencecombined. Wehavebeautifully appointed visitationsuites and are able to provide everything you needto create a one-of-a-kind remembrance.
At your timeof needorwhenplanning ahead,rely on our specialists.
Call us today for a FREE Planning Kit:905-851-2229 scottwoodbridge.ca
Scott Funeral Home -WoodbridgeChapel:a special place to remember
Scott Funeral HomeWoodbridgeChapelbyArborMemorial
employmentontario
This Employment Ontario service is fundedin part by the Government of Canada.
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES• Information and resourcesfor job searching• Employment counseling• Job development services
EMPLOYER SERVICES• Job Posting Services• Job Matching• Hiring Incentives
workforceready.ca
New Skills. New Life.VAUGHAN WORKFORCE SKILLS CENTRE1490 Major Mackenzie Drive WestUnit D5Vaughan, ON L6A 4H6905 417 1781
SAVING YOU MOREFor more details go instore or online @thebrick.com.
ON NOW AT THE BRICK!
❚ Thursday, May 5Cinco De Mayo at AmicaWHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Amica at Villa Da Vinci, 7371 Martin Grove Rd. CONTACT: Angela Giusto, 905-264-9119 Ext.226, www.amica.ca, [email protected] COST: FreeCelebrate Cinco De Mayo at Amica at Villa Da Vinci. Enjoy live entertainment, dancing and celebration.
❚ Saturday, May 7Tree Planting in Pomona Mills ParkWHEN: 10 a.m. to noon WHERE: Pomona Mills Park, John Street and Henderson CONTACT: Naadia Ahsan, 647-389-1339, [email protected] COST: FreeJoin us for our annual tree plant-ing event! A great opportunity to get the kids outdoors.Meet at the West side park entrance south of Henderson & John Street at 10 a.m.. We will walk to the planting location together. If you are able to bring your own gloves and/or shovel, please do! Some extras will be available on site.
Vaughan Litter WalkWHEN: 10 a.m. to noon WHERE: Father Bressani Catholic High School, 250 Ansley Grove Rd. CONTACT: [email protected] COST: FreeSupport your community by keeping it clean and beauti-ful! Bags and gloves will be provided. This is an event for the whole family! We will be meeting in the Father Bressani CHS parking lot and cleaning up Chancellor Park.
❚ Sunday, May 8Discovering Vaughan’s Hidden Green Gem: A walk through MacMillan Nature Reserve and MacMillan FarmWHEN: 10 a.m. to noon WHERE: Meet at Marc Santi Blvd and Dufferin Street, 9605 Dufferin St. CONTACT: Mark Stabb, 905-862-2642, [email protected] COST: FreeA walk through the Nature Con-servancy of Canada’s MacMillan Nature Reserve and the City of Vaughan’s MacMillan Farm property. Part of the 10th Annual Jane’s Walk Festival!
Luna Flute ConcertWHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Pierre Berton Resource Library, 4921 Rutherford Rd. COST: FreeJoin flutist Stephanie Pesant
for a beautiful Luna Concert at Pierre Berton Resource Library.
❚ Monday, May 9ICFF JuniorWHEN: 9 a.m. WHERE: Colos-sus Vaughan Cinemas, 3555 Hwy. 7 W. CONTACT: 416-551-4615, http://icff.ca/junior/ COST: $12+HSTCome and join the Italian Contempo-rary Film Festival in an annual celebra-tion of the best in cinema for children called ‘ICFF Junior’! The festival which takes place from May 6 to 14, focuses specifical-ly on top-quality programming for all children aged 8 to 18, including schools, community groups, and families. ICFF Junior enriches school curriculum, promotes cinema as an integral part of any healthy education, and stimulates young creative minds with new ideas and future possibilities in the filmmaking industry. The program includes feature films, documentaries and animations, and also provides educators with an alternative teaching method that respects a variety of learning styles.
❚ Wednesday, May 11Toronto FC II vs. Richmond KickersWHEN: 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Ontario Soccer Center, 7601 Martin Grove Rd. CONTACT: Anthony Cozzetto, 416-371-9398, , [email protected] COST: $10Toronto FC II Home Match
BLOOD DONOR CLINICWHEN: 2 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Woodbridge Pool and Memorial Arena, Hwy. 7 W. CONTACT: Ca-nadian Blood Services, 1-888-236-6283, [email protected] COST: FreeGiving blood is one of the most direct ways you can help someone. The need is constant, especially for patients in Canada that have conditions that require regular blood transfusions, such as can-cer or blood disorders. Consider donating blood with someone you know. One out of every two first-time donors brings a co-worker, friend or family member. We need you! Book an appointment to save a life now by downloading the GiveBlood app, going to blood.ca or call 1-888-2DONATE
❚ Thursday, May 12FREE SEMINAR - Harvest-ing Rain: The Joys of a Rain GardenWHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Kortright Centre for Conser-vation, 9550 Pine Valley Dr. CONTACT: 1-888-967-5426, [email protected] COST: FreeRain gardens are beautiful outdoor spaces with a lot going on just below the surface. Their special design absorbs excess rainwater, filtering it as it returns to the soil. Be inspired by an outdoor tour while learning how to create the right rain garden for your property. Participants will receive a free copy of the Greening Your Grounds Hom-eowner’s Guide.
❚ Saturday, May 14BLOOD DONOR CLINICWHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Vellore Village Commu-nity Centre, 1 Villa Royale Ave. CONTACT: Canadian Blood Ser-vices, 1-888-236-6283, [email protected] COST: Free
National Public Works DayWHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Joint Operations Centre, 2800 Rutherford Rd. CONTACT: City of Vaughan, 905-832-2281, http://www.vaughan.ca/city-hall/departments/es/Pages/National-Public-Works-Week.aspx, [email protected] COST: FreeBring the Family! Bring the Kids! Hands-on-Fun!The City of Vaughan Public Works De-partment, will be celebrating National Public Works Day May 14. Come out to learn about the services Public Works staff provide and how we’re improv-ing connections in our environ-ment. Your whole family will also enjoy activities, including: Mulch giveaway, Public Works displays and live demonstra-tions - learn about City vehicles, water quality, sanitary sewers, solid waste management, roads maintenance and much more! Free Exchange of Damaged City-Issued Blue Boxes and Green Bins or Purchase NEW Blue Boxes, Kitchen Containers, Green Bins and CompostersChil-dren’s Activities - Photo Booth, Coloring TablesPrizes/Raffles/Giveaways - LEAF Backyard Tree Planting Gift Card (valued at $150), Kraft Leaf & Yard Waste Bags and more!
❚ GET LISTED IN yOuR CALENDARInterested in submitting events to The Vaughan Citizen? Visit bit.ly/yorkregioncalendar to find out more and to download in-structions for submitting to our online community cal-endar. These submissions get considered for print publication as well. You can also email [email protected] or [email protected]
CALENDAR
| Vaughan Citizen | Thursday, M
ay 5, 2016 15
Come see our brand new Woodbridgeshowroom for dazzling chandeliers, walllights, flush mounts both in traditional andcontemporary styles all up to 50% off!
7850 Weston Road Woodbridge (Hwy 7 &Weston beside MICHAELS)
905-264-7979 | www.Cairo-Glitz.com
Up to 50% OFF
Design, print,and distributedirect mail
starting at just15¢ per piece.
visit simpofly.com
He’s such a powerful
individual. You have people in your life like
Alex and you just really want to do
something for them.– Amanda Knegje
“To really see the effects of MS on Alex and to know him before his diagnosis and see him now – it’s quite significant,” said Knegje.
“All of the mobility he’s lost and yet he never complains.”
She said Leonard is like the chosen uncle for her son.
“He’s such a powerful individu-al. You have people in your life like Alex and you just really want to do something for them. His family
is paying out of pocket to have a daily life for Alex and I just felt so compelled to do something,” she said.
Leonard, who lives two houses away from Knegje, said he his con-dition is “top of the line worst,” and it is only getting worse he says.
“I walk with a walking stick but for longer distances, it’s easier to use a walker or wheelchair.”
He said he used to be very active in sports and used to work outside in landscape and construction but
MS “took that away from me. I have to take it day by day. It was a lot rougher in the beginning… but now I realize it’s nothing I can change.”
He said the help he’s being pro-vided by Knegje is fantastic.
“I was speechless when I first found out, it threw me for a loop. I said, ‘You’re really doing this for me?’ And I realized she was like 145 million per cent down for it,” he said.
He’s doing his best to support
Knegje as much as possible even joining her in some of the races and wheeling right along with her.
Knegje’s next race is the 25-km Seaton Soaker in Pickering at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 14.
To support Leonard and Knegje, you can donate to the cause through a Scotiabank Account at 800023131289 or email [email protected]. For more infor-mation on Alex Leonard and for updates you can visit his Advanc-ing Alex Facebook page.
From front page
Next race for Vaughan woman is in Pickering May 14
Vaug
han
Citi
zen
| Thu
rsda
y, M
ay 5
, 201
6 |
16
NOTICE OF PUBLIC OPEN HOUSEMEETINGSCITY OF VAUGHAN COMMUNITY AREA POLICY REVIEW FOR LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL
DESIGNATIONS
Purpose of the Meeting:
City of Vaughan Planning Staff and Urban Strategies Inc. will be hosting a series of Public Meetings regarding theCity’s Community Area Policy Review for Low-Rise Residential Designations. The location of these areas is shown onthe study webpage which is identified at the end of this notice.
The proposed policy review focuses on issues such as compatibility of proposed infill development in existingCommunity Areas designated Low-Rise Residential by the Vaughan Official Plan 2010. Examples of infill developmentinclude proposals to replace small homes with larger ones on the same lot or, assemble lands to build multi-unitdevelopments. Your feedback on the policy recommendations and urban design guidelines is needed for staff tocomplete its report for the Fall of 2016. Three meeting dates are scheduled in locations across the City for yourconvenience.
The consulting team will be presenting the draft Urban Design Guidelines and potential amendments to the VaughanOfficial Plan 2010 that were presented to Committee of the Whole on March 1, 2016. The consultants and staff will beavailable to receive your comments and input, which will be considered in the finalization of the above noted report.If you are unable to attend, you may provide written comments by May 31, 2016 to:
Kyle Fearon, Planner 1Policy Planning & Environmental Sustainability
City of Vaughan2141 Major Mackenzie Drive, Maple ON L6A 1T1
Email: [email protected]: 905-832-8585 x 8776
Fax: 905-832-8545
If you have any questions please contact Kyle Fearon or visit the study webpage at:http://www.vaughan.ca/projects/policy_planning_projects/Pages/Low-Rise-Residential-Designations.aspx
OPEN HOUSEMEETING DATES
April 19, 20167:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Multipurpose Room (Main Floor)Vaughan City Hall
2141 Major Mackenzie DriveMaple Ontario
May 10, 20167:00 pm – 9:00 pm
North Thornhill Community Centre,Rooms A/B
300 Pleasant Ridge Ave,Vaughan Ontario
May 11, 20167:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Vellore Village Community Centre,Activity Room 1,
1 Villa Royale Avenue,Vaughan Ontario
Monday to Saturday: 6 AM to 4 PMOPEN Sunday: 8 AM to 3 PM
Tel: 905-851-1514
Souvlaki Dinner
Early Bird SpecialDaily Till 11:00AM
All Day Breakfast!
Family Restaurant(DIVISION OF MEGA-BITE RESTAURANT)
10 Strada Drive,Woodbridge, ON L4L 5W1
Home Fries,Toast andBottomless
Coffee
Part time waitressNeeded
$6.95 plus tax
LUNCH
Greek Salad
www.c
dtfuneralh
omes.ca
Tel: 905.303.4400Fax: 905.303.7102
211 McNaughton Road EastMaple, Ontario • L6A 4E2
Celebrating Life With Dignity
SPORTS
By Michael [email protected]
If there’s such a thing as the sophomore jinx, Vaughan resident Justyn Knight would be quick to say it’s just a myth.
Especially after the cam-paign the 19-year-old, a second-year Syracuse Uni-versity student, experienced as a member of the men’s cross-country and indoor and outdoor track teams.
As proof, when Syracuse University’s athletic depart-ment handed out the hard-ware honouring their top student athletes during their annual Cuse Awards Mon-day, Knight was bestowed with the honour of being the school’s Male Athlete of the Year.
“Oh my God, this is just been a tremendous experi-ence,” he said of the hon-our bestowed upon him on a Syracuse University athlet-ics’ department video. “I’m so blessed to be nominated. Syracuse University has been so great to me. It means a lot.”
What Knight accom-plished was not something that transpired overnight.
In fact it began prior to enrolling at Syracuse Univer-sity where he was a Cana-dian junior cross country champion and was unde-feated during his senior year with the St. Michael’s College Kerry Blues cross-country team and won an Ontario Federation of School Athlet-ics Association title in 2013.
A sign of things to come for Knight at Syracuse trans-pired during his freshman term in which he was named the school’s male athlete Rookie of the Year.
After concluding the 2015 outdoor track season when he was the Atlantic Coast Conference outdoor 1,500 metre champion last spring, Knight carried that momen-tum into the 2015-16 aca-demic year last fall when he was the National Collegiate Athletic Association North-east Region Cross Country champion.
During the NCAA cross country championships later that season in Louisville, Ky., Knight played an integral role in propelling the Orange to the 2015 NCAA men’s cross-country title, their first since 1951, at the championships held in Louisville, Ky.
Knight led the Orange’s drive to the top after being the fourth runner overall to cross the finish line with a time of 29:46.1.
While happy with what he did on an individual basis, to win that coveted team title was something Knight dreamed of being a part of.
To that, he was quick to credit Orange head track coach Chris Fox, who instilled a positive framework for the team.
“It was great, it was some-thing we dreamed of at the start of the year. On a lot of our runs we talked about the possibility of winning. We knew what we had to do and we got it done,” he said dur-
ing the Cuse Awards.When the 2016 indoor
track campaign commenced, Knight continued to excel as he captured the 3,000 and 5,000m races at the Atlantic Coast Conference Champi-onships in Boston from Feb. 25-27.
In winning those events, Knight was named the ACC Indoor Championship Most Valuable Performer.
What Knight accom-plished in cross country along with the 2016 indoor and 2015 outdoor cam-paigns, Knight was chosen by the United States Track and Field and Cross Coun-try Coaches Association as a first-team All American.
Having tasted what it feels like to be part of an NCAA championship squad, Knight hopes it’s not the end before he graduates from the Syra-cuse, N.Y.-based school.
If anything he would like to improve on his fourth-place individual result to go along with helping the Orange hang a few more championship banners.
“I want to win a couple more NCAA champion-ships,” he revealed. “Hope-fully a couple more individ-ual titles. That would make my day.”
Knight’s feats over the last two years at Syracuse Uni-versity have also reverberat-ed north of the 49th parallel as Athletics Canada recently anointed him as the recipi-ent of Eric E. Coy Junior Ath-lete of the Year for the second straight year.
Photo/Syracuse Athletics
Vaughan’s Justyn Knight is Syracuse University’s Male Athlete of the Year.
It’s Knight-time at Syracuse U.
| Vaughan Citizen | Thursday, M
ay 5, 2016 17
Call 905-265-7937 to book a free hearingassessment and meet your health care team
Get to know your hearing professionalyears of educationand trainingpassion to helpothers hear better
15+
1
140 Woodbridge Ave.,Unit AU6, Vaughan
www.woodbridgehearingclinic.ca
Melinda D. Ciffolillo,B.Sc., M.Cl.Sc., Reg. CASLPOChief Audiologist
THE AMAZING OFFICE FURNITURE SUPERSTOREDESKS, CHAIRS, WORKSTATIONS + MORE
7700 Keele St.Unit 5 (Keele & Hwy 7)www.addmoreofficefurniture.com 905-660-0001
NEW AND USED ALL AT AMAZING PRICES!
WE DELIVER
$1,49999
WITHTHIS COUPON ONLY!TAKE AN ADDITIONAL 25% OFF
PRE-OWNED FURNITURE,DESKS & CHAIRS
Offer expires May 31, 2016
Family Doctors
Dr. Lily Weiand
Dr. Ashley Zaretsky
Currently acceptingnew patients to their
practice.
To book your appointmentplease call Wellmedica Clinic at
1 (855) 371-3500.Our clinic is located at 7600 WestonRoad, Unit 55, Woodbridge, Ontario(South-West corner of Highway 7
and Weston Rd).
COMMUNITY
There’s no place like home.
For Everest Academy, The Pavilion sports com-plex in Thornhill is the new base for the private school which combines academ-ics and skill development for student-athletes, aca-demics and students in the arts under one roof.
Now in its sixth year, Everest celebrated the move into the 79,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility last Wednesday afternoon with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the facility located at 130
Racco Parkway in Thorn-hill.
The state-of-the-art facility features two reno-vated rinks, a 3,000-square foot high-performance fitness centre along with custom-built dressing rooms for hockey and lacrosse teams, along with three new music studios and 29 new classrooms.
The student body includes students from Grade 1 through 12.
Go to Everestacade-mies.com for more infor-mation about Everest Academy.
New home for Everest Academy
Tim Sim, principal of Everest Academy, speaks at the facil-ity’s new location opening ceremony on Racco Park-way last week. The event also saw the unveiling of the #17 Under-18 national hockey team jersey of Markus Phillips, who is a student at the school. Phillips’ jersey will reside in a shadow box at the facility.
Staff photo/Mike
Barrett
Ensuring Vaughan’s long-awaited hospital gets built properly is expected to cost more than $1 million.
The city’s finance com-mittee approved a staff rec-ommendation Monday to hire three, full-time building inspectors, “with specialized expertise in Ontario Building Code plans review and field inspections, for three years at a projected cost of $1.1 million.
That works out to about $120,000 per inspector plus $72,000 for “initial set up costs,” according to a staff reported presented to the committee.
Council will consider the item for ratification at its May 17 meeting.
The report says the full cost of hiring three inspec-tors is expected to be covered by the building permit fees, which are charged to the prov-ince, meaning the cost will be borne by all Ontario taxpay-ers not just property owners in Vaughan.
The final price tag will be revealed in a few months once the consortium charged with designing, building, financing and maintaining the hospital is selected.
Some officials have sug-gested it will cost in the range of $1 billion to build what’s been billed as a “state-of-the-art” health-care facility.
The province is picking up 90 per cent of the construc-tion costs, while the commu-nity is expected to cover the remaining 10 per cent as well as the cost of equipment and furnishings.
To meet that obligation, the Mackenzie Health Founda-tion has embarked on a $250-million fundraising campaign dubbed Exceptional Care Belongs Here.
Committee approves hiring of building inspectors for new hospital construction
Vaug
han
Citi
zen
| Thu
rsda
y, M
ay 5
, 201
6 |
18
Momdeserves
SomethingSweet
SAVE $5*
EXPIRES: 05/31/16
Mother’s Dayis Sunday, May 8!
ORDER TODAY!
edible.ca
3255 Rutherford Road Building H,Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 5Y5
905-738-4100
*Offer expires 05/31/2016. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Restrictions may apply. See store for details.Edible®, Edible Arrangements®, the Fruit Basket Logo, and other marks mentioned herein are registered trademarks of Edible
Arrangements, LLC. © 2016 Edible Arrangements, LLC. All rights reserved.
Stop in today!JUST $1.99*Daily
SmoothieSpecials
Thank You Readers for submitting yourPhotos with Mom!
Sonia & Maria AlboCongratulations to
ou are the winner of a night’s stay pluseakfast at the Novotel Toronto Vaughan
Centre and a night out for two movie pass.
You arbreakfast at the Novotel TCentr
| Vaughan Citizen | Thursday, M
ay 5, 2016 19
HWY 407
LESLIEST.HWY #7
16th AVE
WOODBINEAVE.HWY404
EASTBEAVERCREEK
COMMERCE VALLEY DRIVE
®
May 2016S SM T W T F
1
8
15
2
9
16
3
10
17
4
11
18
5
12
19
6
13
20
7
14
21 2563 Major Mackenzie Dr.Maple, Ont. L6A 2E8 • 905.832.2753www.finchcentrejewellersmaple.com
FOR A MOTHER LIKE NO OTHER
Vaug
han
Citi
zen
| Thu
rsda
y, M
ay 5
, 201
6 |
20
E FCB D
GA
Hwy 7 Campus4697 Hwy #7
(Hwy 7 & Pine Valley)905-265-1959
Langstaff Campus3650 Langstaff Rd.
(Weston Rd. & Langstaff Rd.)905-856-3426
Scholar Montessori AcademyMontEssori EDuCAtion prEpArEs your ChilD to ExCEl
• Enriched Academic Curriculum(2 Grades above Ministry Standards)
• Certified Montessori School• Low Teacher Child Ratio (8:1 & 5:1)• The Confidence To Excel• A Safe Learning Environment
www.scholarmontessori.ca
Montessori Toddler Program16 Months to 2.5 Years
Montessori Pre-School3 Years to 6 Years
Enriched Elementary ProgramGrades 1 to 6
Problems with RACCOONS, SQUIRRELS and other PESTS?Check out our safe and effective solutions!
LocaLLy owned, ProudLy canadian
Etobicoke100 The east Mall (at north Queen St.)
416-491-1417
Vaughan200 Marycroft ave. (Hwy 7, west of weston rd.)
289-474-5282
www.UrbanNatureStore.ca
• Shaolin Kempo• Karate• Kung Fu• Ju-Jitsu• Tai Chi Chuan
Night ClassesEvening Classes
aughan for 35 Yearsomen & Children
Class Size Limited to 6 Students
644 Millway avenue (Jane & lanGSTaFF)
KARATE•KUNG-FU
905-760-7679KENSHUSEIMARTIALARTS.COM
•• Evening Classes
• In Vaughan for 35 Y• Men, Women & Childr
• Class Size Limited to 6 Students
2 for 1
Special
20% OFFWHEN YOU BUY 3 OR MOREQUALIFYING APPLIANCES
15% OFFWHEN YOU BUY 1 OR 2
QUALIFYING APPLIANCES
$250 OFFGET ANEXTRAPLUS
WHEN YOU BUY ANY LAUNDRY PAIR
FREEWHEN YOU BUY 1
QUALIFYING
APPLIANCE
WHEN YOU BUY 2QUALIFYING
APPLIANCES
WHEN YOU BUY 3QUALIFYING
APPLIANCES
REEF+
6-PCUTENSIL SET
3-PCCOOKWARE
#95017
#95016
+ BLENDER
MONTH
SEE OUR FLYER IN TODAY’S PAPEROR ONLINE AT BADBOY.CA
IN PICTURES
COLOURFUL KITES AT KORTRIGHT
Staff photos/Nick Iwanyshyn
The annual Four Winds Kite Festival at Kortright Centre for Conservation took place last weekend. Bottom: Andrew Power tries to get his kite to soar, while Don Bruce, below, adjusts the tail weight on his kite.
| Vaughan Citizen | Thursday, M
ay 5, 2016 21
Office: (905) [email protected]
Unit 1 & 2 - 1850 Major MacKenzie Drive WestVaughan, ON L6A 4R9
(At McNaughton Road East)
WELCOMING NEW PATIENTS
ANNOUNCING OUR NEWVAUGHAN LOCATION
FAMILY - COSMETIC - IMPLANT DENTISTRY
Dr. Robert Pacione - Dr. Fred Wauchope
Police will soon stop responding to urban animal callsBy Jeremy [email protected]
The number of distempered skunks and raccoons having to be “dispatched” by police in York Region has ballooned so much that the service has stopped the practice.
In 2015, police euthanized 80 animals with their firearms, a 175-per-cent rise from 2014 when 29 were put down.
It’s not only an inefficient use of the ser-vice’s resources, according to York Regional Police, but also a safety risk, considering offi-cers are often having to shoot the injured animals with shotguns in urban areas around highly populated areas.
Thornhill, specifically, has seen two inci-dents where people felt at risk near officers while they destroyed animals.
Last November, a 78-year-old man received injuries to his head after police shot a serious-ly injured deer in the Henderson and Proctor avenues area.
The special investigations unit is investi-gating that incident.
Then, in March, a postal carrier report-ed feeling fearful when police shot a skunk with him nearby — the officers waited several hours for the distempered animal to meander its way to a safe area so that it could be shot.
That same day, police were called to anoth-er nearby site to help out with another skunk.
In this case, the animal was bleeding from its eyes and had other festering body parts.
As a result of the police decision, each municipality in the region has now been
advised that as of Sept. 1, police will no longer be fulfilling this role and they will have to fig-ure out their own methods.
In a letter sent to each town and city, police said they will only be responding to animal complaints when it’s been caused as a result of vehicle collisions.
“Police firearms are not meant to be used as primary tools for wildlife management,” the letter states.
Distemper is a viral disease also found in dogs and mimics the affects of rabies, how-ever only rabies is transferable to humans. It can result in animals appearing discom-bobulated, wandering in circles and unafraid of humans and can also lead to paralysis and
brain damage. Dogs should be vaccinated against the disease as a precaution.
York Region is not alone in its struggles with distemper.
Toronto has seen a marked rise in the number of skunks with distemper, along with Waterloo and other parts of the GTA and throughout Ontario.
Bill Dowd, owner of Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control, who works in many jurisdic-tions across the GTA, said he’s seen a 20 to 30-per-cent rise in the number of distemper cases in many communities.
“We’re seeing warmer weather and, as a result, everything is more active, the animals that would have died from distemper in cold-
er winters have survived and we’re witnessing the effects,” he said. Other results of the warm weather, have been healthier and stronger raccoon populations.
“Raccoons used to be hidden away all win-ter, dealing with food scarcity, but now they are able to get food in the winter,” he said. “We used to see litters of four or five, but now we’re seeing six or seven in one litter.”
Sajad Ahmad from Vaughan’s 24/7 Pest Control agreed, noting it’s likely the growth in raccoon and skunk populations that is driving the rise in distemper.
“It’s population control, like in any spe-cies,” he said. “When the population rises, more disease will come. Also it spreads faster because raccoons are territorial, so they get in many fights, scratching one another.”
In 2015, after a 10-year hiatus in Ontario, a case of rabies was discovered in Hamilton.
The penetration into the Golden Horse-shoe has raised warning flags at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, as offi-cials are concerned it might spread to other communities. However, that hasn’t occurred, according to one scientist who is studying the disease throughout Ontario.
Chris Davies said he has sampled close to 3,000 animals and nothing has been found in York Region yet.
Last week, Toronto launched its new “rac-coon-proof” garbage bins.
Vaughan council will consider its options in June. Other municipalities did not respond by press time.
Think these racoons are cute? Not if they’re carrying distemper or rabies.
COMMUNITY
Vaug
han
Citi
zen
| Thu
rsda
y, M
ay 5
, 201
6 |
22
905 832 0911 11151 Keele St. Maple www.vaughansoccer.comFOLLOW US
REGISTRATION FEESU4-U5 $260 / U6 & Up $330
LAST CALLSPOTS ARE FILLING UP QUICKLY. SECURE YOUR CHILD’S
SPOT AND REGISTER TODAY.
SIGN UP AS HEAD COACH FOR YOUR CHILD’S TEAM ANDRECEIVE A $25 COACHES INCENTIVE
(contact our office for complete Coach Incentive details)
TRAINING CLINICS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO ALLREGISTERED 2016 HOUSE LEAGUE PLAYERS (some conditions
apply). CONTACT OUR OFFICE FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
LOOKING FOR A FUN AND ACTIVE SUMMER CAMP FORYOUR CHILD? WELL, LOOK NO FURTHER. VAUGHAN
SOCCER CLUB WILL BE OFFERING FULL DAY AND HALF DAYCAMPS THIS SUMMER (some conditions apply). PLEASE
CONTACT OUR OFFICE FOR FULL DETAILS.
YOU MAY ALSO REGISTER ONLINE ANYTIMERegistration desk always available at the
Vaughan Soccer Club11151 Keele St. (Maple)
Inquiries regarding Men’s RecreationalLeague please email
Women’s Recreational League please visitwww.vaughanwomensoccer.com
For our business hours or anyother inquiries visit
www.vaughansoccer.com
flyers. coupons. deals. cash back.
*Coupons subject to availability. *Restrictions apply. See specially marked packages for full offer details. Offer expires July 31, 2016.
Get this coupon and more at www.save.ca/freemilk
Looking to make your afternoon snackmore satisfying?
Receive a coupon for a free* 1L white or chocolate milk product when youpurchase any 2 specially marked packages of Betty CrockerTM child snacks
or 1 specially marked package of Yoplait® Source®.
Visit your local retailer and check out this great offer available in stores now!
You and your kids are invited to a free family day of fun at York Region’s Drive Operation Centre in East Gwillimbury May 14.
Youngsters can take part in a bike rodeo and meet char-acters Pylon Pete, Barkley the Tree and Parry the Paramedic while the whole family can chow down at a charity bar-
becue and tour the facilities.You can also get garden
mulch with a cash donation and have a chance to win $25 PRESTO cards, rain barrels and prize bags.
The event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the opera-tions centre at 90 Bales Dr. E. northeast of Davis Drive and Woodbine Avenue.
The barbecue will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The event is to mark National Public Works Week, from May 15 to 21, to educate residents about public works and the role employees serve in dealing with issues such as snowstorms, broken water mains and providing clean drinking water.
Celebrating public works at Family Fun Day
AROUND THE REGION
Providing and Exceptional Early Learning ExperienceWithin a Supportive & Caring Environment
• Infants - School Age (3 Months to 12 Years)• Full Time / Part Time Care Available For All Ages• High Quality Care by Professional & Experienced R.E.C.E• View Your Child From Home/Work With Daycare Web Watch• Summer Camps-Half Day/Full Day Programs Available
www.zoestycc.ca905-851-6005
8551Weston Rd. (Units 7-8)Woodbridge
Call Us TodayTo Tour Facility
Home-Made MealsCooked On Site
| Vaughan Citizen | Thursday, M
ay 5, 2016 23
Thursday, May 5 toSaturday, May 7
Spend $75 at Woodbine Centreretailers and receive a
Fantasy Fair Hours:Monday - Thursday 12:00 PM - 7:00PM
Tuesday CLOSED | Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00PMSaturday & Sunday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Ontario’s Largest Indoor Amusement Park
Mon - Fri: 10am - 9pm • Sat: 9:30am - 6pm • Sun: 12pm - 5pmHighway 27 & Rexdale Blvd. 416.674.5200woodbinecentre.ca • fantasyfair.ca
130 Shops & Services#ShopWoodbine
reward mom...
While quantities last. Details at Guest Services.
FREE All Day Ride Pass for 4!
• 16 Months to 5 Years
• Child-Centered Learning
• Small Class Sizes ForBest Development
Let Us Light Your Child’s Path to a Brighter Future!
11399 Keele Street (at Kirby Rd), Maple
ShiningLightMontessori.com 905-832-2045
CALL FORA TOUR
By Christine henry The annual Richview
Manor’s Strides for Strokes in support of Mackenzie Health is a family affair for the Vetteses.
As both an organizing committee volunteer for Mackenzie Health Foun-dation and a participant, Richmond Hill’s John Vet-tese is passionate about supporting his local hos-pital and giving back to his community.
More than 70 mem-bers of extended family and friends, partners and employees are on the Lit-tle Morello Vettese Segreto law firm team and ready to take to the streets at 8 a.m. this Saturday, May 7 to run and walk five kilometres to meet their goal of rais-ing $4,000 for Mackenzie Health.
“We love the event,” Vettese said. “It’s a wonder-fully inclusive atmosphere.
“I will run — it’s chal-lenging, but I will do it. My father insists on walking the whole route. My wife and I bring our son, Steven,
and our golden doodle. My son even ran the five kilo-metres last year and he placed first in the under-12 group. So, it’s definitely a family affair.”
Raising more than $1 million in the last decade, Richview Manor’s Strides for Stroke brings out more than 1,000 participants to enjoy the annual 5K run/walk that features a chip-
timed race, 1K fun run for children under the age of 12, food, entertainment, plus awards and prizes.
The event begins and ends at Alexander Mack-enzie High School, across the street from Macken-zie Health, and follows a course along the streets of Richmond Hill and Vaughan.
Vettese, a lawyer and
partner with Vaughan-based Little Morello Vettese Segreto, has participated in Strides for Stroke as a run-ner for five years and also as a committee member for the last four years. This year, it has taken on even more meaning for him.
“Mackenzie Health is doing great work and my family has experienced that first hand.”
Last year after a heart attack scare, his father was
taken to Mackenzie Health, where he was assessed, stabilized and monitored. He was then transferred to the regional cardiac centre for triple bypass surgery in September. Today, Joe Vet-tese says he feels great and he is thankful for the rapid and compassionate care he received at Mackenzie Health.
Vettese’s mother-in-law was treated for a stroke at Mackenzie Health’s District
Stroke Centre a few years ago and she has since fully recovered.
He encourages others to become involved with Mackenzie Health because it is their community hos-pital.
Registration is $45 for individuals and teams, $30 for school team members and $10 for the 1K Fun Run.
Visit StridesforStroke.ca to register or for more details.
Strides for Strokes event vital for Vaughan law firm
Submitted photo
Vaughan’s Little Morello Vettese Segreto law firm, including extended family members, employees and partners, partici-pates in Strides for Stroke.
HEALTH
Vaug
han
Citi
zen
| Thu
rsda
y, M
ay 5
, 201
6 |
24
Independent Living provides you with all theconveniences of a condominium without any concerns
• Selection of All-inclusive Luxury Private Suites(1 Bedroom, 1 Bedroom Plus Den, 2 Bedroom)
• Peace of Mind, 24 Hour Emergency Response
• Professional Nursing and Housekeeping Services
• Innovative Life Enrichment Activities & Programs
• Elegant Dining Serving Three Meals DailyPrepared by our Talented and Certified Chefs
Please Contact Carmelina for your Personal Tour
905.585.5000 ext. [email protected]
10500 Dufferin Street, Maplewww.richviewmanor.com
Springlimited one bedroomspecial offer**choose one of thefollowing incentives!• one month free• your moving costs• ultimate “service package”2 year free phone, cable& parking services
professionally managed by: *some restrictions apply.must move in by july 2016
richview manor invites you to experienceour independent lifestyle and enjoy
all that spring has to offer
Richview reserves all rights
intoamazing
incentives!
NOTICEThe Vaughan Citizen Have Moved.
Editorial and Advertising is now located at580B Steven Court, Newmarket ON, L3Y 6Z2
Circulation is now located at 175 Gordon Baker Road.Toronto, ON, M2H 0A2
Find a place to call home.ShowcaseShowcaseShowcaseVAUGHAN REAL ESTATE | Vaughan C
itizen | Thursday, May 5, 2016
25
www.YourCommunityRealty.com• For Royal LePage, based on Real Estate sales of Independently Owned Franchises in 2014
Vivian RisiBroker of RecordOwner
Justin RisiOffice Manager
Broker
Vaughan OffiCes9411 Jane Street@ Rutherford Rd
131 Woodbridge Ave@ Market Lane905.832.6656
At Royal LePage Your Community Realty, people come first... and it shows!
Richmond hillHead Office905.731.2000
ThoRnhillOffice905.889.9330
AuRoRAOffice905.727.3154
ToRonToDowntown Office416.637.8000
unionvilleMarkham Office905.940.4180
STouffvilleOffice905.642.6333
KeSwicKOffice905.476.4337
SuTTonOffice905.722.3211
SUSAN & DAVEZACCHIGNASales Representatives
Dir: 416-399-1050www.TeamGTA.com Shows Like a New Model Home! Captivating Professional Design,
Stunning Custom Upscale Kitchen, Granite, Hardwood, Cathedral Ceiling,3+1 Bedrooms, 2 Washrooms, Bright Finished Walk-Out Basement,In-Law Suite Potential. Won’t Last Long – Call Today! $899,000
OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY MAY 7TH - 2-4PM
15 NORMAN AVE, NOBLETON
Thinking about Buying or Selling your Home?
Ricardo Rivera
416-779-8810Registered Home Inspector
Purchasing a property is a lifetimeinvestment and should not be leftto chance. A professional homeinspection by Optimum inspection willprovide youwith peace of mind youwillneed, by evaluatingthe current physicalcondition of allthe components ofthe house.
[email protected] www.optimuminspection.com
Buying a home is often a difficult thingto do. The stress of making such a bigfinancial commitment is a struggle formany home buyers, whether they havepurchased a home in the past or aredoing so for the first time.
One way to make the process a lot lessanxiety-ridden is to work with a realestate agent you can trust. Those who
have previously purchased a home mightalready have a strong relationship with areal estate agent. But for those movingout of their current location or buying forthe first time, finding the right real estateagent requires some effort. Those in themarket for an agent to help navigate thehome buying process should considerthe following tips.
How to Find theRIGHT REAL ESTATE AGENT
FIND A BUYER’S AGENT.Real estate agents are often affiliated with sellers instead ofbuyer’s. This means their primary goal is to help the seller andnot the buyer. When shopping around for a real estate agent, askcompanies about their buyer’s agents. Buyers should always havesomeone with their interests in mind, and not the interests of thesellers.
FIND SOMEONE WITH A TRACK RECORD.Real estate can be an exciting and financially rewarding industryin which to work. As a result, lots of people want to be real estateagents, even though few succeed and last a long time. Wheninterviewing real estate agents, inquire about their history in thebusiness. A more experienced agent will make things far lessstressful and easier, and a long career indicates they are good atwhat they do.
A real estate agent with a long history in the business will likelybe a full-time agent as well. Prospective buyers should look fora full-time agent, which is not as common as some buyers mightthink. Many agents work part-time, and buyers could receive lessattention as a result.
DON’T PLACE TOO MUCH EMPHASISON AGENCY SIZE.Real estate agencies come in all shapes and sizes. When itcomes to ability, the size of the agency should not factor in. Asmaller independent agency can be just as qualified and reliableas one of the major franchise agencies. Buyers who find someonethey trust should go with that person, regardless of how big orsmall their agency is.
GET A REFERRAL.Friends and family members who have been through the buyingprocess before might be great resources. Buyers looking in “TownX” who have friends or family already living there should consultthose friends or family and ask for any agent referrals. Thoserelocating because of work should ask their company to refer anagent. Chances are companies have relocated employees in thepast and might have a strong relationship with an agency in town.
Finding a trustworthy and experienced real estate agent can help makethe process of buying a home much less stressful.
Vaug
han
Citi
zen
| Thu
rsda
y, M
ay 5
, 201
6 |
26
NOTPMARB
.stopS gnikraP ediS yb ediS 2 ,weiV
noitavresnoC lluF htiw ynoclaB suoicapS ,sedargpU ni K02 revO htiw odnoC neD + smoordeB 2 delliF thgiL lufituaeB
*onapS leahciM
NODELAC
.014 ywH
ot setuniM ,sedargpU ni 000,05$ ,.xorppA ,ytinummoC taerG ni tuoyaL taerG ,shtaB & nehctiK ni potretnuoC ztrauQ ,tuohguorhT doowdraH !emoH krapneerG weN dnarB
*ragdaD resaN **ivadhaM divaD
ODNOCMAHKRAM
.seitinemA
gnizamA & sedargpU gninnutS .sweiV tsaE htuoS elbidercnI sah etiuS renroC sihT !egalliV reppU ralucatcepS krapneerG
*inobaI eiuoL *oraccaV attecnoC
HTESMUCETWEN
.sliateD eroM rof llaC .tfoL reppU htiw pohskroW/egarotS egraL htiw ytreporP suoegroG ,daoR mahnettoT fo tseW tsuJ detacoL wolagnuB tpecnoC nepO tliuB yllufituaeB
**imissaM divaD
DNOCDRAPPEHS/WEIVYAB
.egalliV weivyaB & noitatS yawbuS ot txeN ,seitinemA
taerG ,nehctiK rengiseD citsatnaF A htiw O/T sroolF doowdraH ,tuoyaL
dniK a fo enO a saH etiuS tnecifingaM
*odanodlaM aicirtaP *zerreituG ynneJ
ODNOCEKOCIBOTE
!tsiL ot ynaM ooT ,seitinemA gnizamA
,otnoroT nwotnwoD fo weiV elbidercnI ,odnoC neD + enO siht otnoroT nwotnwoD ot setuniM !seitilicaF gnizamA !sodnoC esiR woL etamitnI tsoM tseciN eht fo enO
*tehccuZ ennasoR
IMESSTHGIEHAMONOS
.sthgilhgiH nredoM htiw sehsiniF fo tF/qS 0012 .xorppA
fo tuoyaL gninnutS a serutaeF emoH suoicapS denwO yllanigirO sihT .doohruobhgieN
retfa thguoS ni dehcateD-imeS yerotS 2 ,smoordeB 4 gninnutS
*innaI werdnA *isavreG oilimE
MEGTEKRAMWEN
.smooR lapicnirP egraL ,nehctiK ni potretnuoC etinarG ,esacriatS kaO ,O/T sroolF doowdraH gnimaelG .slliH dnaldooW ni emohnwoT tinU dnE suoegroG yletulosbA
*sovastaK uoL
000,944$ 009,928$ 000,924$ 0042$ESAEL
009,743$ 008,843$ 009,967$ DLOS
!EMOCLEW
J:tayadotmehttcatnoC
!stneilCriehtevresotydaererayeht,hsinapSdnahsilgnEnitneulf
dna,mehtdnihebecneirepxefosraey31revohtWi!srotlaeRlanoisseforPfomaetruoot,nosrepselaS
,odanodlaMaicirtaPdna,nosrepselaS,zerreituGynneJmaeTretsiSemoclewotekildluowkraporteM/efiLemoH
moc.ytlaeRkraporteM@aicirtaPdnAynneJ
†.kcabhsac000,5$otputegdnayaMfohtnomehtgnirud
®rotlaeRkraporteM/efiLemoHahtiwLLESROYUB
ecnereffiDruOecneirepxEecnereffiDehtllAsekaMecnereffiDruO
KRAPORTEM/EFILEMOH*EA GREKORB,.CNI YTA LER
evitatneserpeR selaS* rekorB**sliated rehtruf rof su tcatnoC .ylppa snoitcirtser emoS†
moc.ytlaeRkraporteM@dloS 3A5K4L,NO,nahguaV,tSeleeK2229
a division of Metroland Media Group Ltd.
Thousands of Available Models
Discover Your Neighbours with Great Demographic Info
Choose From Hundreds of Quality Home Builders
Be the First to Know of Grand Openings and Priority Registrations
NEWLIFE
NEWHOME.
| Vaughan Citizen | Thursday, M
ay 5, 2016 27
Call Intercity Realty today. www.intercityrealty.comSales Representative* Broker** Broker/Manager*** Not intended to solicit properties already listed for sale.416.798.7070
We KnoW our City. We Love our City. We Are interCity!
John Carino*
Fernando Giandomenico*
Vittorio GrossiBroker of Record
Matthew Ablakan**
Karen Wright*
Robert Pagliariccia*
Stephen Ongaro*
Mike Piscopo*
Eddie Metallo*
Louie De Bartolo*
Anna Mistal*
Louis Thibault* Tony Mandarello* Angelo Del-Bel-Belluz*
Sam Pisani*
Joseph Lombardo**Alda NevesDirector of Marketing
Yvonne RigattiMarketing Associate
Cathy Croce*Nat Mastroianni*Alfredo Rotatore*
Olga Marchese-Gill*
Nadia Giordano*
Denny Pecchia*
Sunita Gupta*
Mike Mete*
Peter Reda*
Mauro Vani**
Patricia Prez**
Domenic Carere*
Lou GrossiBroker / Manager
Lisa BurnsMarketing Associate
• Pie Shape Lot• 2 Storey Home• Finished Basement• Fully Upgraded• Magnificent Pool
Maple
Domenic Carere* & John Carino*
Stunning Home In The Highly Sought After AreaOf Vellore Village. Upgraded Kitchen W/GraniteCountertop, Center Island, Built In Appliances,And Servery To Dining Room. 24x 24 Tiles & DarkStained Hardwood On Main, Stained Oak StairsW/Metal Pickets From Basement To 2nd Floor, 4Large Bedrooms, 3 Full Washrooms, Media Loft& W/O To Balcony.
$1,299,900
111 VIa SaNT aGOSTINO – VaUGHaN
John Carino* & Domenic Carere*
2-Storey Home In High Demand Area!Hardwood Floors On Main, Oak Staircase!4 Bedrooms, 4 Washrooms, InterlockingWalkway, Side Door Entrance, FinishedBasement W/Separate Entrance & MuchMore!!!
Domenic Carere* & John Carino*
$789,900
12 DOVeHaVeN CReS, BRaMpTONStunning 2 Storey 4 Bedroom Home BackingOnto Spectacular Wooden Lot. 9Ft Ceilings,Stained Strip Hardwood Floors on Main & 2ndFloor, Upgraded Kitchen W/S/S Appliances,Cathedral Ceiling In Family Room, StainedOak Staircase, Much, Much More.
John Carino* & Domenic Carere*
rAvine Lot
Large Corner FarmWith Two Road Frontage 118Acres Front On Hwy #9 Humber Station RoadWith Large Frontage 8 Rooms Sold Brick HouseWith Two Barns And Land Rented For $5000Yearly Farmer Has The Right To Harvest TheCrops + Barns With Stream.
Joe Mauti** Honourary Life Dir: 416-347-2512
CALeDon
HW9 & HWY 50Fully Renovated From Top To Bottom! All NewWindows, Floors, Kitchen, Flooring, Drywall,Electrical, Plumbing, Bath...Just About All BrandNew Inside, 2 Bedroom 2nd Floor Apt. W/PrivateAccess From Front Entrance. Ensuite Laundry Area,Electrical On Its Own Meter, Note:Water & Heat PaidBy Landlord.
John Carino* & Domenic Carere*
753 DUpONT ST, TORONTO
For LeASe $850/MontH
Spectacular Fully Renovated 4 Bedroom, 5 BathHome On One Of The Largest Lots. $$$ SpentOn Upgrades, Custom Kitchen, Granite Cntrs,S/S Appliances, Hardwood Floors, Fully FinishedBasement W/Rec Rm, 3Pc Bath, BreathtakingPrivate Oasis W/Inground Salt Pool W/Waterfall, HotTub, Mature Trees Perfect For Entertaining.
PrivAte oASiS
MaCKeNZIe RIDGe, VaUGHaN
Michael Piscopo* Dir: 416-629-1797
Rare Opportunity To Lease 11,856 Sq.Ft OfSpace, 20% Office 80% Industrial; Situated AtJane, Hwy 7 & 407 Pocket, Close Proximity ToFuture Subway, Shopping Centre And CondoDevelopment. Which Will Be Considered“Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, In The Heart OfVaughan”. Ideal For Your New Business Space.
Anna Mistal* @ 461-798-7070
For LeASe 6.50 SQ.Ft. net
146 peelaR RD, VaUGHaN
Prestigious Estate Home At End OfCourt Location Nestled On 2.2 AcrePrivate Treed Lot. Upgraded SelbaKitchensW/Wine Bar,Travertine Floors,Granite Counters, Crown Mouldings,Millwork Thru-Out, 9Ft & 12Ft Ceilings.Loft Is Separate Rm Over Garage, CanBe Used For Music Rm, 2nd Family Rmor Studio. Professionally LandscapedYard W/Pond & Waterfall, Hot TubW/Remote Cover, French Windows.Heated Garage For 6 Cars.
Lou Grossi*** @ 416-798-7070
117 BelSITe CRT-KleINBURG
eStAte HoMe
Luxury Bedroom Condominium + Enclosed Balcony.Upgraded Unit W/Modified Floor Plan For Larger KitchenArea, Heritage Inspired Building, 9Ft Ceilings, GraniteCountertops, S/S Appliances, Laminate Flooring Thru-Out, Elegant Lobby, Concierge, Fitness Room, PartyRoom, Lush Landscaped Courtyard, Common BBQ Area& Underground Parking,Walking Distance To Go Station& Transit & All Amenities.Fernando Giandomenico* Dir: 416-417-5478
Maria Giandomenico* @ 416-798-7070
COURTYaRDS OF Maple
For LeASe: $1,650/MontH
579 DaVOS RD, VellORe VIllaGe
eXCLuSive
• Detached 2 Storey• 3 Bedroom Home• Approx 2300 Sq Ft• Upgraded Home• The Hughes, Elev A• To Be Completed By September 2016Angelo Del Bel Belluz* Dir: 416-414-7636
NeW BUIlD – MaJOR MaCKeNZIe & pINe ValleY
eXCLuSive
ISLINGTON WOODS - VAUGHAN Rare 1 Bedroom+ Den W/2 Parking Spaces In Fernbrook’s VeroCondominium. One Of The Most Beautiful CondosIn Woodbridge, Only 5 Storey’s; 86 Suites, VeryWell Appointed Unit, Premium Finishes, Close ToAll Amenities, St. Margaret Mary Church WithinWalking Distance.Angelo Del-Bel-Belluz* Dir: 416-414-7636
2 paRKING SpaCeS
$319,900
Amazing 4 Bedroom HomeW/Finished Basement InVery Desirable Location In Woodbridge. Just Under3000 Sq.Ft, Spacious Layout & Large PrincipleRooms, Ceramic & Hardwood Flooring, Family SizeKitchenWithW/OTo 12x30 Concrete Deck, SeparateEntrance & W/O To Basement, Fenced In Yard, NewHardwood Floors On Main Floor, 2 Fireplaces.Fernando Giandomenico* Dir: 416-417-5478
60 IMpala CReS, WOODBRIDGeSaT & SUN MaY 7/8 ~ 1-3pM
inveStMent oPPortunitieS - PriMe LAnDS
Innisfil - 93 Acres W/3 Frontages Hwy 400 Exposure & Hwy 89West Side of Tanger (Cookstown) Outlet Mall. Ideal Future Development
Brampton - Highway 10 & Bovaird – 1 acre mixed use Industrial/Commercial. Formerly a Garden Centre. Ideal Redevelopment.
Markham - 7 Acres, 140,000 Sq.Ft. Investment – Fully Rented
Brampton – Hwy 50 & Hwy 7 - Mayfield Area – 25 Acres of PrimeEmployment Land Secondary Plan in Progress.
Tony Mandarello* Karen Wright*416-798-7070
SOLD
$351,999 oPen HouSe
Vaug
han
Citi
zen
| Thu
rsda
y, M
ay 5
, 201
6 |
28
VISIT OURSALESCENTRE
www.ravines2.ca8451 ISLINGTON AVENUE SOUTH OF LANGSTAFF RD.
Encore
NOWOPEN!
37 LIMITED RELEASE
of DistinctionTOWNHOMES
| Vaughan Citizen | Thursday, M
ay 5, 2016 29
For MagicalMoments…
MeetThe Mack.
THE MACK
Starting From The High $600sMajor Mackenzie and HWY 400
LiveAtTheMack.com
FOR LIVES ON THE GO…MEET THE MACK.A COMMUNITY OFMODERN TOWNS.COMING SOON.
Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. E.&O.E.
Vaug
han
Citi
zen
| Thu
rsda
y, M
ay 5
, 201
6 |
30
www.nycsalon.net
905-553-5252
10% off of all servicesfor MOMS for Mothers day
Bring this in when booking and receive an additional 10% of Event service
OPENED 7 days a weekMon-Friday 10-7pm, Sat 9-7, Sun 10-5
Walk ins are welcomeAddress: 3560 Rutherford Rd.
(Cross StVellore Woods) Unit 30+61
(Accepting all competitors prices on all hair services)
Hair stylesfor tHeentire family.
HappyMother’sDay !
Phone: +1 (905) 882-3090Email: [email protected]
61 Creditview Road Unit #2 Woodbridge, ON L4L 9T1
Mention Code VC1
Our mission at Uptown Montessori School is to equipchildren with the necessary tools to reach their fullestpotential as confident, creative, and compassionate youngpeople. We strive to cheerfully cultivate a genuine yearningfor life-long learning. From birth, children are ready tolearn and it is up to us to empower each child to attain theirpotential through an academically stimulating environment.
Knowledgeis Power
Watch for these flyers in today’s neWspaper
Some flyerS delivered to Selected areaS onlyTo book your flyer call 905-264-8703
Coppas Fresh Market•
Arrow Furniture•
Atmosphere•
Best Buy•
Bouclair•
Canadian Tire•
Cudley Corner•
Fabricland•
Food Basics•
Fortino’s•
Freshco•
Golf Town•
Henry’s Cameras•
Home Depot•
Home Hardware•
Home Outfitters•
Hoopers Pharmacy•
Hudson’s Bay•
IHL Investments Hardware•
Kohl & Frisch Drug Major Mack•
4017 Drug Smart Pharmacy•
Forum Drug Rutherford•
Kleinburg Pharmacy•
Bad Boy•
Linen Chest•
Longo’s•
Lowes Canada•
National Sports•
Nature’s Source•
No Frills•
Petsmart Door Hanger•
Nations Grocery•
Pharma Plus•
Sears•
Shoppers•
Sleep Factory•
Smart Source•
Sobeys•
Stokes•
Sunny Foodmart•
The Brick•
The Source•
Today’s Home•
Toys R Us•
Vaughan Flyer Jacket•
Walmart•
Weed Man•
Woodbridge Montessori•
LEARN.CONNECT.REJUVENATE.
REGISTER FOR YOUR CHANCETO WIN A SPECTACULAR CAREGIVER PAMPERING BASKET!
CAREGIVERSHOW.CAVISIT:
Friday May 6,2016 •Hours 10am - 5pmOntario Science Centre - Toronto
770 Don Mills Road
Sponsor or Exhibitor information,please contact RONIT WHITEat [email protected] or 416-774-2247
3rd
ANNUAL
SAVETHE DATE!
BROUGHT TOYOU BY:
®&
SpOnSORED BY:
WHO IS AFAMILY
CAREGIVER?
Are you?
ARE YOU A DAUGHTER, HUSBAnD,WIFE, FATHER, SOn, MOTHER ORFRIEnD OF SOMEONE WHO NEEDSYOUR CARE?
FREE ADMISSION!• Speakers • Prizes
• Free Massages • Tea Sampling• Movie Screening
YES, I AM!THIS SHOWIS FOR YOU!Come to the show and get the help you need!
Many years ago I entered an elevator in a downtown office building and, as the door closed, I acknowledged the gentleman beside me who was catching up on the news on a screen that was situated above the door.
“Good morning,” I said in a cheery voice, while notic-ing that his eyes never left the screen as he replied in kind.
Not one who likes to be ignored, I continued, “How’s your day today?”
He glanced in my direction and said, “I’m surviving.”
“Hmm,” I said. “Do you know what the word survive means?”
With his eyebrows raised, he now turned toward me. But before he could reply, I blurted out, “It means to avoid death! So, when I asked you how your day is going, you answered me by telling me you’re avoiding death.”
“I guess I did,” he replied. With a smile I said, “Maybe
you could do better than that today?”
And as the door opened to his floor, he smiled and replied, “Yes, maybe I could.”
Perhaps it was the excite-ment of being downtown and seeing a new client or that I was simply feeling cheeky that day, but it was clear to me that my new friend was not conscious of the words he was using.
In his poem, The Little Gid-ding, T.S. Eliot wrote: “For last year’s words belong to last year’s language, and next year’s words await another voice.”
It’s an interesting notion to consider if the words we use simply come from how we’re feeling, or if our ability to con-sciously choose our words is what ultimately dictates how we feel.
If we want to be happier in life, do we always need to feel it
before we say it, or is it possible that saying it can actually lead us in the direction of feeling it?
Maybe it’s both.But if that were the case,
then wouldn’t it suggest that we could change at least half of our feelings by simply being more aware of the words we use?
How many of us typically answer with OK, not bad or surviving when asked how we’re doing, not knowing the effect those words has on us each day?
It’s true that you can’t con-trol everything that happens in your life, and some days it doesn’t matter what words you use, bad things will happen.
But on most days, I believe it does matter. It’s important to choose words that are in align-ment with who you want to be and where you want to go, and practice makes perfect.
So, how are you doing today?
Timothy Barlow is a perspective coach who lives and works in Vaughan. His column appears every other Thurs-day in The Vaughan Citizen. E-mail [email protected]
Timothy Barlow
It’s All Good
COMMUNITY
Words have meaning, words have power
A soccer academy with a reputation of placing play-ers onto European profes-sional teams will be coming to Vaughan.
The Genova Internation-al School of Soccer, which has placed over 150 players onto European professional teams, will run a two-day identification session at the Ontario Soccer Centre May 25-26.
Being conducted for the first time at the Soccer Centre and open to all competitive skillful players between the
ages of eight to 20, the acad-emy will run for two hours on each day from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. under the direction of Morris Pagniello, Genova International School of Soc-cer director and interna-tional agent along with guest coaches.
Those registering will have the opportunity to experi-ence the insight and tech-niques required to enhance their game on the pitch and prepare them for the next step in their soccer careers.
Among some of the Cana-
dian players who enrolled at the Genova International School of Soccer who cur-rently play overseas include: Reno Piscopo (Inter Milan), Domenic Futia (Avelino Cal-cio), and Bakr Abdellaoui (Getafe CF, chosen at the Montreal camp last fall).
To register, log on to: www.gisstoronto.com
For more information contact [email protected] or call 416-859-7800.
The Ontario Soccer Cen-tre is located at 7601 Martin Grove Rd.
International soccer academy to pay Vaughan a visit
| Vaughan Citizen | Thursday, M
ay 5, 201631
INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL
Hands-On tasks. Start Weekly.GPS Training. Funding & Housing available. Job Aid. Already a HEO?
Get certification proof!Call 1-866-399-3853 or
iheschool.com
JELD-WEN Windows and Doors Hiring in Vaughan
IT SUPPORT SPECIALISTCandidate is preferably well
versed in C, C+, Java, & Progress 4GL; knowledge of MS Access, MS Office 2010 or later, Photoshop & Visio; Windows 7/8/10. Hardware
support and basic networking knowledge is an asset. Previous SAP/ERP experience is desirable. Candidate has good analytical &
communication skills.Previous help desk ticketing
experience is an asset.Email: [email protected]
or Fax: 905-265-5702.
Also Hring:
QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN
Successful candidate is well versed in CAD drawings, Ontario Building
code, Energy Star rating system, STC and NAFS. Duties include
product development and testing, site visits and meetings.
Candidate is willing to work in a fast paced environment.
Email: [email protected] Fax: 905-265-5702.
Manufacturing Companyin Concord is looking for
BOOKKEEPER /OFFICE
ADMINISTRATIONA/R, A/P, Payroll, Reception.
Simply Accounting & Microsoft OfficeFull time. Salary. Benefits
Email resume to [email protected]
AZ DELIVERY DRIVERfor Summit Food Service in Mississauga.
Hand bomb product off truck. 4-5 days/week. Valid AZ license, customer
service skills and able to lift 50lbs.Competitive wages. Full description:
http://bit.ly/SummitFoodServiceResume to:
[email protected] or fax: 905-795-2708
EXTRA! EXTRA!The news is out! We are looking for people to fill positions in our fast paced warehouse in Aurora. If you have a pair ofwork boots and you would like to put them to use, please contact us! THE OPPORTUNITY:
1) Counting flyers using a scale and placing them on the rollers 2) Inserting flyers into packages and into papers3) Up to 19 hours per week4) Other duties as assigned
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:1) No experience necessary, we will train you!2) Have your own transportation 3) Ability to work in a fast- paced warehouse and work towards a deadline4) Ability to remain alert and maintain a high level of concentration
If your boots have the laces ready to go, send your resume [email protected] before May 6, 2016.
In compliance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an inter- view and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview.
Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Compounder / Batch Mixer
CSR Cosmetic Solutions is a proven leader in formulat-ing,
manufacturing and filling of personal care and colour cosmetic products.
General Description:Working in an GMP environment to compound batches in accordance with formulae provided. To make all batches assigned to meet laboratory standards and customer approvals.Successful Candidate Requires:• 2+ years of compounding experience• 1 year shade matching or equivalent experience/ability an asset• Good oral and written English communication skills• Detail-oriented• Flexible for Afternoon/Midnight shifts
Email resumes to: [email protected]
Shoppers Drug Mart
Bolton, ONJob Fair
Date: Monday, May 9th, 2016Time: 12 - 8 p.m.
Where: Albion Bolton Community Ctr. Room “D”
150 Queen St South, Bolton
HIRING FOR:• Permanent Part Time
Merchandisers• Permanent Part Time
Cashiers• Full & Part Time Beauty
Advisors
SERVICE COORDINATOR
• Dispatch service calls with technicians• Maintain excellent customer service• Must be well organized and able to multitask• Knowledge of Microsoft Office• Health Benefits Package
Guest Services Representative• Mature • Responsible • Reliable
Must be available afternoons, evenings and weekends
Fax resume to 905-879-1888
We are currently hiring
FACTORY FLOOR PERSON / SHIPPER
No experience required.We will train.
English speaking.
Please call Lucy 905-851-1050 to apply.
TECHNICALSUPPORT/ SALES
Full time, entry-level position, with further growth potential. Must be able to read technical drawings. Some hands-on technical or parts book experience preferred.
Submit resume [email protected]
SEAMSTRESS RequiredKeele/Hwy 7
A high end drapery/bedding workroom seeking seamstress.
Experience necessary.
For more informationplease call Baby Decor
(905)738-1575
KITCHEN HELPWANTED
immediately for a busy Italian hot table restaurant in
Maple. Flexible hours.
Please Call Vince 905-669-6089
Machine Operators,Assemblers, Production
Workers required in Concord/Woodbridge.
Day/Afternoon/Night Shifts $12.00-$13.25/hr Send your resume, or drop by the office between 9am-2:30pm Monday-Friday.HCR Personnel Solutions Inc.
19 Four Seasons Place, Toronto, ON M9B 6E7(Burnhamthorpe & East Mall)T: 416-622-1427 F: 416-622-7258E: [email protected] www.hcr.ca
Italian Bakery In the Oak Ridges area
Requires
EXPERIENCED ASSISTANT BAKER
for full-time position, day-time hours.
905-773-1030
Food Packagers/ Production Workers Needed ASAP!
Concord - $12/hrJob Responsibilities:
• Packaging, opening boxes, labelling, taping boxes, wrapping pallets.
• Must have safety shoes and be okay in cool environment.Please call 416-495-0900 to find our
nearest office and get registered today!
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
$15 - $17 per hour
Full time year round positionavailable for a diligent and
enthusiastic worker. Must havegreat phone and computer skills.
Email resume to:[email protected]
and then call 905-760-0086to verify it has been received.OR best way to get the job…
Drop off resume in person onFri., May 6, Mon. May 9, or Tues. May 10
between 10:00 am and 2:00 pmand get a brief interview on the spot.
Address is45 Villarboit Crescent, Concord
RECEPTIONISTrequired for real estate office. Full time, Monday - Friday. The ideal candidate will be mature with a pleasant telephone manner. Must be fluent in English both written and oral. Some real estate experience required.
Email resume to: [email protected]
Classifieds LocalWork.caMonday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm • 905-853-2527 • Toll Free 1-800-743-3353 • Fax 905-853-1765 • For delivery questions, please contact 1-855-853-5613
Classifieds LocalWork.ca
Call 1-800-743-3353 to plan your advertising campaign today!
Want to get your business noticed?
GOTTARDO GROUPrequires a
Property ManagementAccountant
with a minimum of 7 yrs. experience with knowledge of
Industrial, Office and Condo Corps. Jonas experience required.
Email resume to:[email protected].
RECE and Assistant Teachers for Before and After School and Supply positions required for Woodbridge and Maple centres.Strong programming, leadership, and communication skills required. Commitment to working in a child care setting. Recent police screening and up-to-date immunizations required.
Please submit your resume to Sari Connell Manager, Sta�ng and Employee RelationsBy email: [email protected] fax: 289.982.1116Thank you for your interest, only applicants who may be interviewed will be contacted.
Upper Canada Child Care is a non-pro�t, government licensed organization operating centres in communities throughout Toronto, York Region, and Simcoe County.
Part-Time & Full-TimeRECE’s
Split Shiftrequired for Vaughan child care agency.Experience with children 16mo-12yrs.
Email resume:[email protected]
Only candidates considered for an Interview will be contacted
Vaug
han
Citi
zen
| Thu
rsda
y, M
ay 5
, 201
6 |
32
Real EstateMisc./Services
CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE. NO Risk Program STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. FREE Consultation. Call Us NOW. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248
Articles for Sale Articles for Sale
ALERT! Do not rip out and replace your sunken concrete, we raise concrete at a fraction of the cost of replacement. Visit www.liftec.ca
OR CALL 1-866-280-7770
Auctions & Sales
NATIONAL ONLINEBOAT & RV AUCTION
May 11th, 2016Boats, RVs, Atv’s, Snowmobiles,
side/ side’s and more!!Pre-bidding begins May 9th, 2016.
For more information visit AeroAuctions.caCONSIGNMENTS WELCOME
***Don’t miss our Heavy Equipment andTransportation Auction on May 10th, 2016 as well.
Call Toll Free 1-866-375-6109or 705-730-2411
Cars for Sale Cars for Sale
1999 ACURA 1.6 EL, black. Same as Honda Civic. A/C, power windows/locks. No rust. A1 condition. E-tested/certified.
$1150. negotiable. 416-805-1338
Real EstateMisc./Services
Auctions & Sales
VehiclesWanted/Wrecking
$100-$10,000 Cash 4 CarsDead or alive Same day
Fast FREE Towing416-831-7399
WE PAY $400 - $6000 for your scrap cars, SUVs, vans & trucks. Dead or alive 24/7 free towing.
647-287-1704
Driving Schools
MAPLE DRIVING SCHOOL LTD.Since 1985.
MINISTRY APPROVED COURSE PROVIDER
20 hrs in class, 10 hrs. in car $299+ tax***’Weekday evenings &
weekend courses available*** Call For More Info
416-736-7878
Special Services
DO YOU have a disability? Physical or mental. We can help you get up to $40,000 back from the Canadian Government. For details, check out our website. www.disabilitygroupcanada.com or call us today at 1-888-875-4787
Business Services
APPLYING FOR Canada pension plan disability benefits? Increase your chance of success. Call the Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic. Call 1-877-793-3222 www.dcac.ca [email protected]
VehiclesWanted/Wrecking
Driving Schools
Special Services
Business Services
Mortgages/Loans
HOME EQUITY LOANS FOR ANY PURPOSE!!Bank turn downs, Tax or Mortgage Arrears,Self Employed, Bad Credit, Bankruptcy.We are creative mortgage specialists!
No proof of income 1st, 2nd, & 3rd’s up to 85%
LARGER AMOUNTS AND COMMERCIAL FUNDS AVAILABLEDecrease monthly payments up to 75%!!
Based on 3% APR. OAC
(888) 307-7799Ontario-Wide Financial
(FSCO Licence #12456)
www.ontario-widefinancial.com
$25,000...............
$55,000...............
$100,000............
$200,000............
$105.40/mth$237.11/mth$474.21/mth$948.42/mth
CONSOLIDATE YOUR DEBT
~ Let us HELP, ask for Lee ~
Borrow: Pay:
MORTGAGES
MORTGAGE GENIEwww.mortgagegenie.org
416-667-9834
1st & 2nd MortgagesDebt Consolidation*Low Rates, *No FeesBad Credit Welcome
*CREDIT APPROVED*terms and conditions apply Lic# 10154
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
NEED A LOW INTEREST LOAN?
We offer business, personal, consolidation or bad credit loan
Rates from 2.1%APR Bankruptcies are OK
CALL 1-613-618-2003CL472102
Mortgages/Loans
Mortgages/Loans
$$$MONEY $$$CONSOLIDATE Debts Mortgages to 90%
No income, Bad credit OK!Better Option Mortgage #10969 1-800-282-1169
www.mortgageontario.com
Legal Services
CRIMINAL RECORD?Don’t let your past limit your career plans!
Since 1989 Confi dential, Fast Affordable - A+ BBB Rating
EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOMCall for FREE INFO BOOKLET
1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366)www.RemoveYourRecord.com
CRIMINAL RECORD? Canadian Record Suspension (Criminal pardon) seals record. American waiver allows legal en-try. Why risk employment, business, trav-el, licensing, deportation, peace of mind? Free consultation: 1-800-347-2540
Cleaning/Janitorial
A CRYSTAL CLEANINGexperience
Homes, Offices. Insured/ bonded.Supplies provided. 15% discount.
(647)500-2260 for details.
Handy Person
HANDYMAN SERVICES, backsplash, baseboard, door installation,
fl oating fl oors, painting/staining of decks, fences, and more. Realtors
welcome. 416-999-8217, Vince.
Home Renovations
CEILINGS REPAIRED. Spray textures, plaster designs, stucco,
drywall, paint. We fix them all! www.mrstucco.ca 905-554-0825
Notices (Public) Notices (Public)
LAND TITLES ACT, NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ABSOLUTE TITLE(Subsection 46(2) of the Act) (RE:PIN 03349-0469 (LT)
TAKE NOTICE THAT:ROBERTA JEANNE KESTEN intends to make an application to be registered as the owner with an absolute title to the land described as follows:Part Lots 25 & 26, Concession 8, Part Road Allowance between Lots 25 & 26 closed by by-law DS8635, Concession 8, designated as Part 1 on the attached draft reference plan which Draft Plan is signed by Foo Yip Ng, O.L.S. of nanfara & ng surveyors inc. and dated April 14, 2016; City of Vaughan.AND TAKE NOTICE THAT any person claiming to have any title to or interest in the said land or any part of it is required on or before June 6, 2016 which is thirty days from the date this notice was served) to fi le a Statement of Objection, setting out the grounds for such objection, verifi ed by affi davit, directed to the land registrar at the address of the solicitor at the following address:
GARFINKLE BIDERMAN LLP, Barristers & Solicitors1 Adelaide Street East, Suite 801, Toronto, Ontario, M5C 2V9
Attention: Michelle R. FrostThis notice is served upon you because you appear to have an interest in land that: [ x ] touches the limit of the land included in the application.Dated at Toronto this 5th day of May, 2016.
GARFINKLE BIDERMAN LLPPer:
Michelle R. Frost
Mortgages/Loans
Legal Services
Cleaning/Janitorial
Handy Person
Home Renovations
Notices (Public) Notices (Public)
Places of Worship Places of Worship
Pastor Jason Cleugh – Senior Pastor
Special ServiceS
Lawn EquipmentService
& Repairs.All makes and models.
We service all forms of small engines and sell new.
Io Parlo italiano.
By Appointment, Mike 416-892-8246
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm • 905-853-2527Toll Free 1-800-743-3353 • Fax 905-853-1765
BusinessServicesBusinessServices
Classifieds LocalWork.caClassifieds LocalWork.caMonday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm • 905-853-2527 • Toll Free 1-800-743-3353 • Fax 905-853-1765 For delivery questions, please contact 1-855-853-5613
HOW TO PLACE A
CLASSIFIED ADPhone:
1-800-743-3353
Fax:905-853-1765
search, sell, save!Whatever you are
looking for...
it’s here!
Check Out:
Check Out:
ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED
For door-to-door newspaper delivery
1 day per week. Reliable vehicle required
Call 1-855-853-5613 ext. 8
• Learn skills • Win prizes
• Fun carrier events• Bonus point
program
CARRIERS NEEDED
For door-to-door newspaper delivery
1 day per week.
Call 1-855-853-5613 ext. 8
| Vaughan Citizen | Thursday, M
ay 5, 201633
Apartments for Rent
HWY 27 / 7 - Large bachelor. Separate entrance, walk to all
amenities. Dishwasher, laundry, internet, cable, parking incl. No
smoking/ pets. $900. 647-501-6925
Apartments for Rent Apartments for Rent
JANE/ TESTON Rd.2 bedroom basement apt.
appliances, laundry, a/c, parking, $1200 inclusive. Immediate.
416-833-8413
Apartments for Rent Condos for Rent
RICHMOND HILL- Yonge & 16th Ave. 1+ den in brand new condo. Large
balcony. Live in hotel-like luxury. Steps to Hillcrest Mall. $1650/m. Call
Leo 416-704-7816
Condos for Rent Rooms for Rentand Wanted
HWY#7/ KEELE- Newly renovated furnished room for rent on main level. Share kitchen and bathroom. 1 parking. $650. Available
immediately. No smoking. No pets. 416-737-7400
Rooms for Rentand Wanted Travel & Vacations
REAL ESTATE. NW Montana. T u n g s t e n h o l d i n g s . c o m 406-293-3714
Travel & Vacations
Classifieds Gottarent.comMonday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm • 905-853-2527 • Toll Free 1-800-743-3353 • Fax 905-853-1765 • For delivery questions, please contact 1-855-853-5613
Classifieds Gottarent.com
CRAIG, Scott Leonard
Passed away at his home in Kleinburg on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 41 years of age. Beloved son of Iain and Peggy Craig, brother of Andrea (Andrew) Welburn.
Loving Uncle of Evan and Claire Welburn. Scott will be fondly remembered by his Aunts and Uncles: Ronald and Elizabeth Craig (Bradford), Doug Craig (Woodbridge), Jim Haines and Joanne Christie (Durham) and by his cousins: Paul Haines, Peter Haines, Emily Craig, Madeleine Craig, Jonathan Craig, and Aaron Platt. Scott was an outstanding athlete in a variety of sports. He enjoyed skiing, fishing, and cooking for his family. He particularly enjoyed canoeing and golfing with his father. Scott also enjoyed spending time at the family farm. He spent many years working in the golf course industry. Recently, Scott had been working with Bruce Wilson Landscaping in Nobleton and was well liked by everybody that he worked with or that he met. Scott was an energetic person and people were always impressed with his dedication to completing a job. A Celebration of Scott’s Life will be held at the Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Rd., Bradford on Sunday, June 5, 2016 from 1:00-4:00 pm.
Classifieds Lifenews.caClassifieds Lifenews.caMonday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm • 905-853-2527 Toll Free 1-800-743-3353 • Fax 905-853-1765 For delivery questions, please contact 1-855-853-5613
concrete & paving
Asphalt ~ Interlock ~ Concrete1-877-303-5503
www.spanopavingltd.com
$100OFF*
*with a minimum $2000 purchase before May 31st
home renovations
MR. FIX-IT-”ALL”All Home Services, Repairs & Renovations.
Bathroom, Countertop, Backsplash, Ceramics, Plumbing, Ceiling Spraying, Crown Moulding,Flooring, Garage Openers,
Appliance Repair/ Installation
CALL 905-669-4658
home renovations
INTERLOCKING STONE
•Retaining Wall •Basement Water Proofing
•Sodding25 years experience
416-737-7400
painting & decorating
• Bath and Kitchen Renos• Basement Finishing• Painting• Basement leaks sealed
with no digging
MORELLOpainting & home renos
647-402-2875 [email protected]
painting & decorating
ALPHA PAINTING Interior & Exterior
and repairs. For a free estimate,
Call Steve,647-991-8925647-343-8925
plumbing
10% SENIORS DISCOUNT
416-427-0955Metro Lic. #P24654 - Fully Insured
24/7 No Extra Charges for Evenings, Weekends or Holidays
$35OFFWITH THIS ADEXPIRES MAY 31, 2016
BaySprings Plumbing Small Job Specialists
FREE ESTIMATES
Servicing All Your Plumbing Needs
roofing
ROOF REPAIRS• Roof repairs from $49• Leaks & replacement
• Eaves trough cleaning, repair & replacement • Chimney cleaning,
tuck pointing & rebuild • Animal removal,
repair & prevention SPRING SPECIAL
Eaves or chimney cleaning from $39*
416.802.9909Free estimates ~ Seniors discount
Licensed & insured
Low Cost Repairs $ Low Cost Repairs
$ Low
Co
st Re
pa
irs $ Lo
w C
ost R
ep
airs $Low Cost Repairs $ Low Cost Repairs$
Low
Co
st R
ep
air
s $
Lo
w C
ost
Re
pa
irs
$
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm • 905-853-2527 • Toll Free 1-800-743-3353 • Fax 905-853-1765 • For delivery questions, please contact 1-855-853-5613
Home Improvement DirectoryHome Improvement Directory
Thousands of online rental listings to choose from....
So regardless of your rental preference we have something for everyone!
Search • Find • Move
www.yorkregion.com
Vaug
han
Citi
zen
| Thu
rsda
y, M
ay 5
, 201
6 |
34
Statue will pay tribute to Markham firefighter
storiesifeL A celebration of lives well livedand people well lovedRead more Life Stories on yorkregion.com
By AmAndA [email protected]
ason Churchill was a man well ahead of his time.
Several years ago, Jason – a firefighter with the city of Markham for close to three decades – started tin-kering with drones.
The drones weren’t very sophisticated, even for the time.
His hope was to dispatch drones ahead of fire trucks to assess the fire.
“He was trying to get this drone to work,” said fellow Markham firefighter Michael Stevens, who started around the same as Jason.
“He was always looking to what’s coming. And this was four or five years before drones were even on the table.”
Jason had a reputation for thinking ten steps ahead, how to make firefighters safer so they can do their job protecting the public.
When he looked into some-thing or tried something new, no one thought he was nuts. Instead, those around him thought he was on to something, Stevens added.
“When he tried it out, we knew it was because he thought about it,” he said. “It was only a matter of time before we would hear people say, ‘Ok, now we have drone prob-lems.’”
Jason died last June from can-cer at the age of 50. His death was
classified as a line of duty death. It was that forward thinking
attitude that led him to push for firefighter safety with equipment as well as with benefits.
Safety for firefighters was a top priority for Jason, even when there was plenty of pushback at the
beginning, said long-time friend Ron Larson.
“He ended up saving a lot of lives,” Larson said. “And not just the public but other firefighters, too.”
Jason also played an important role in the Markham Professional
Fire Fighters Association. “If there was something wrong,
he did what he could to make it right,” said Markham fire platoon chief Scott Daniel.
“He was always fighting for the little guy. People don’t realize, all of the things we have Jason
pushed for them.”The acquiring of equipment
such as fire truck lights, foam trucks to fight chemical fires, fire retardant bunker gear, air-plane crash and rescue training and post-fire rehabilitation and decontamination can be traced back to Jason’s efforts.
“His thinking was, ‘If we need-ed it, we’re gonna get it,’” Stevens said. “It was all for us.”
To commemorate Jason, a statue was commissioned not only as a tribute to him but also as a memorial for all firefighters who died in the line of duty.
Vancouver artist Dean Lauzé carved Jason’s profile into clay using old photos.
The 7-ft. tall statue, titled Undaunted, will be cast in bronze and placed on top of a black granite block, putting his head and helmet some 9-feet in the air, Larson said.
“It will just feel heroic,” he added.
The black granite base is inscribed in gold leaf the words, “Brothers who stand together can-not fall alone”.
“He as 100 per cent about the brotherhood,” Stevens said.
An unveiling ceremony for the Jason Churchill memorial statue will take place June 29 at 4 p.m. at the Mount Pleas-ant Cemetery. To RSVP for the unveiling, email [email protected]
J
Jason Churchill was a Markham firefighter. A statue made in his image will be unveiled next month.
“Adored by children, universally respected and an inspiration to her peers, Mrs. McCluskey was a tireless volunteer, quick to defl ect the praise heaped on her.”
storiesifeL Newmarket/Aurora EG
Tracy Kibble ..................905-853-8888 Georgina & BradfordTed McFadden .............905-853-8888Markham, Bernie O’Neill ...............905-294-2200 Stouffville Jim Mason ....................905-640-2612Vaughan & King Kim Champion ..............905-264-8703 Richmond Hill/Thornhill Marney Beck ................905-294-2200
FOR MORE INFORMATION or to contact one
of our professional writers please call
Your community newspaper is celebrating the achievements and contributions of everyday, ordinary people, who have affected the lives of others in extraordinary ways. Leaving a lasting impression on the community, our award-winning journalists will write a fitting tribute in memory of those who have a special story to share. Through your community newspaper and LifeNews.ca, we celebrate those no longer with us and remember the memories we share.
Celebrate a life well lived!
Paul Futhey.....
| Vaughan Citizen | Thursday, M
ay 5, 2016 35
Limited edition.Unlimited adventure.
Pre-production model shown.
If you’re looking for a bug that drives like a dune buggy, the Beetle Dune delivers. With off-road featuresfor when the road gets rough, and a two-tone style that looks smooth as can be, this special edition Beetlewas built to be tough on the road and soft on your wallet. Visit us and test drive one today.
Price includes freight, air tax. Licencing and registration fees extra. “Volkswagen”, the Volkswagen logo and “Beetle” are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG. © 2016 Volkswagen Canada.
The Beetle Dune. From just $28,715.*Exceptional exists for less than you think.
Volkswagen
Martin Grove Volkswagen7731 Martin Grove Road, Woodbridge, ON L4L 2C5
Contact Sales: (905) 851-5111Contact Service: (905) 851-5111Hours Of OperationFind Us
Vaug
han
Citi
zen
| Thu
rsda
y, M
ay 5
, 201
6 |
36
Sales Starts Wed. May 04th Ends Tues. May 10th 2016Copy And Illustration, Unintentional Errors May Occur. We Reserve The Right To CorrectAny Errors That May Occur. Thank You For Shopping At Cataldi’s.140 Woodbridge Ave.(Market Lane Shopping Centre)Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 4K9
Store Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:00am to 8:00pmSaturday: 8:00am to 7:00pmSunday: 9:00am to 6:00pm
THIS WEEK’S FEATURES!THIS WEEK’S FEATURES!
MEATS
&FISH
MEATS
&FISH
PROD
UCE
PROD
UCE
DAIRy & FROzEnDAIRy & FROzEn
GROC
ERIES
GROC
ERIES
DElIC
ATESSEn
DElIC
ATESSEn
cataldi.caFOLLOW US
905.605.5565
PREPAR
EDFO
ODS
PREPAR
EDFO
ODS
CHEESECHEESE
BAkERyBAkERy
Cut From CanadaGrade AAA Beef
Capless RibSteaks
Product of ItalyGranoroAssorted Varieties
Pasta 450g-500g
88¢ea
Product of ItalyLeoncini Parma
Prosciutto Crudo349
/100g
Felicetti
CacciatoreSalami Regular or Hot
199/100gFresh Deli-SlicedCuddy Oven Roasted
Turkey149/100g
Fresh Deli-SlicedCuddy Oven Roasted
Chicken149/100g
Fresh Deli-SlicedMastro Rosemary
or TuscanHam149/100g
Product of ItalyL’Antica MolePotato
Gnocchi 1kg199ea
Product of ItalyLa MoleAssorted Varieties
Breadsticks 125g
99¢eaProduct of ItalyBaloccoAssorted Varieties700g
299ea
Product of ItalyBaloccoAssorted Varieties175g
99¢eaBounty
Paper Towels6 Rolls(Choose a size sheets)
699ea
Made from ScratchFrom Our Chef
Gnocchi in aRose Sauce 1.2kg
Made from ScratchFrom Our Chef
Cheese, Meat orVeggie lasagna 1.5kg
From Our Hot CounterFully Cooked Full Rack
Pork Back Ribs
Oasis
JuiceAssorted Varieties
1.65L
299ea
Imperial
Margarine2lb
399ea
Island Way
Sorbet262-370ml
699ea
999ea
Cardinal Roadhouse
BurgersAngus, or Third Pound
1.02-1.21kg
199ea
WonderWhite, Whole Wheat 675g
Breador Hamburger Hot Dog 8pk
Buns
899ea
Saputo
Friulano Cheese500g
349ea
SaputoRicottadi campagna
Regular or Light 400g
499ea
From Scratch Fresh Bakedin Store CFM Own
8” Pie
1599ea
From Scratch CFM OwnAssorted Fresh
6” Cakes
999/lb22.02 kg
Product of MexicoGreen
zucchini79¢ /lb
1.74kg
Product of USALarge Black
Eggplant149/lb
3.28kg
699/lb15.41kg
FreshRed Snapper
Fillets
Homegrown Ontario
Pork Back Ribs499/lb
11.00kg
Homegrown OntarioCentre Cut
Pork Chops399/lb
8.80kg
Product of USAAndy Boy
Broccoli 179ea
Baked Fresh Daily
AceRed Pepper or OliveDemi Baguettes 225g
199ea
Product of USA
Oranges Size 72 2399case
Homegrown Ontario
Whole Veal Eye Round(Girello di Vitello) 599/lb
13.21kg
Product of ItalyGimoka 1kg
Espresso Coffee Beans699
ea
Product of Italy
GorgonzolaCheese Mild or Hot
Product of Chile or PeruGreen Seedless
Grapes
799/lb1.76/100kg
Homegrown OntarioRegular
Ground Veal 299/lb6.59kg
Homegrown Ontario
ChickenCutlets 799/lb
17.62kg
Product of USA/ChileRed Delicious
Apples 99¢ /lb2.18kg
Product of USAOrganic Girl
SaladsAssorted, 5oz. 399
ea
199/lb4.39kg
Euro Style Hand Tied
Bouquet 1999& up
999ea 1499
ea 999ea 999
ea
399ea
Saputo
Bocconcini CheeseAssorted Varieties 200g
Saputo
MozzarinaMediterraneo 250g
Saputo Fresca
Mozzarella 190g
Made to Order18” Party Size, Round
Cheese or PepperoniPizza Just Call In and Pickup in 15min.
499ea399
ea
ExtraLean
“NitrateFree”
Demo May 5-7, 10am - 4pm All Saputo CheeseD M
Organic