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Skate at your own risk is the message to resi-dents after this
weeks city council meeting.
And you can expect to see warning signs to that effect posted
around Toogood Pond.
Markham council voted in favour of keeping with old practices of
not clearing or monitoring the ice on the Unionville pond.
Council also voted in favour of liaising with other communities
about shared costs for an ice engineer consultant for pond ice
safety.
Last week, Markhams general committee voted in favour of
prohibiting skating on Too-good Pond and discussed how an outright
ban would be possible. Since then, more than 1,000
Toogood Pond skaTing ban melTs
RoYals Roll
Markham Royals forward Lucas Condotta tries to bat down a loose
puck in front of Kingston Voyageurs goaltender David Richer during
OJHL action Friday at Centennial Arena. The Markham Jr. A team is
in first place in their division. See story, page 34.
Staff photo/NICK IWaNYShYN
Holiday magic at Flato
Plea deal in Muzzo case?
No Markham grocers selling beer?
Average homeowner to pay $5,000 to city, region, schools
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By AmAndA [email protected]
Markham approved its 2016 operating budget at this weeks final
council meeting of the year.
The approved 2016 tax rate adds $29.77 a year to the tax bill
for the average Markham homeowner (a home valued at $597,000) and
an additional $16.59 for the average $333,000 Markham condo
owner.
Tack on the regions hike of $64, a residential stormwater fee of
$47 and the water and wastewater rate increase of $56 for an
additional $195 for the average homeowner.
In 2015 the owner of a $597,000 home in Markham paid $1,219 in
city taxes, $2,426 to the region and $1,164 in education taxes for
a total of $4,810. With this coming years hikes the total will
exceed $5,000.
But compared to other GTA municipalities, Markham says its rate
is one of the lowest.
Oakville approved a 2.45 per cent tax rate increase, while
Vaughan approved a 2.9 per cent increase. Brampton and Mississauga
are look-ing at a 5 per cent tax rate increase.
The city started with a tax rate of about 3.63 per cent, but
pared it down to 2.44 per cent.
This is a strong budget, said the citys budget committee chair
and ward Councillor Logan Kanapathi during this weeks council
meeting. This is a responsible and prudent budget. We couldnt cut
any fur-ther.
Part of the modest tax hike can be attributed to the citys
entrepre-neurial culture at the administra-tion level, where
collaboration and efficiencies are at the helm, Mayor Frank
Scarpitti said.
The city says it achieved more than $22 million in savings
through its excellence through efficiency and effectiveness program
since 2009.
When people see the new Pan Am Centre, people say its a
beauti-ful facility. Then they say, Oh, your taxes must be high,
said Scarpitti. Then I have the great opportunity to tell the story
of this outstanding organization.
The citys 2.44 per cent includes 0.16 per cent or $220,000 for
the citys ice storm recovery program, which is in its final
year.
The 2016 capital budget is set at $122.82 million and includes
$2.71 million for growth related services
all of which require regular main-tenance including 19
kilometres of new roads, 69 acres of parkland, 2,700 tonnes of
waste collection and 865 new street lights.
Budget drivers this year include staff increases at the Cornell
Fire Station, Pan Am Centre and south-east community centre and
library and hiring two new bylaw officers.
Theres also new staff for new facilities such as the Markham
Sports Park, Milliken Mills library expansion and a new operations
works yard projects which still require council approval.
The 2016 operating budget is up from $199.30 million in 2015 to
$209.72 million and about 59 per cent of the citys total operating
bud-get is spent on salaries and benefits.
By the numBers:Here is a breakdown of citys capital budget:
$12.55 million 70 acres of new park design and construction split
between 20 different park projects; $12.35 million Hwy. 404 ramp
extension, north of Hwy. 7; $9.55 million Verclair Gate bridge over
Rouge River; $8.63 million Miller Avenue extension from Woodbine
Avenue to Rodick Road, plus $1.86 million for extension between
Warden Avenue and Birchmount Road; $7.82 million improvements to
commu-nity centres and libraries and fire stations; $6.62 million
watermain and sanitary sewer construction; $6.58 million west
Thornhill flood control program; $5.54 million roads
rehabilitation; $4.13 million Emerald Ash Borer pro-gram, the
fourth year in a five-year program; $4 million investment in
Markham Dis-trict Energy Inc.; $3.24 million multi-use pathway
con-struction; $2.14 million library collections; $1.57 million
fire and emergency ser-vices; $930,000 Hwy. 404 bridge, north of
Hwy. 7. Cost is $38.44 million split between Markham, Richmond Hill
and York Region. Markhams total portion is $12.5 million; $520,000
sports field maintenance and court resurfacing; $410,000 traffic
signals and traffic improvements; $190,000 waste management
initiatives, including textile recycling; $120,000 trees for
tomorrow program.
City hikes taxes 2.4%
Ria Aikat of Groove Edgeucation, centre facing, leads
Middlefield C.I.s female Health & Physical Educa-tion classes.
The group works with students on movement education, building
confidence and self-esteem through dance. The special visit was
made possible as part of OFSAA Try Day.
Try iT, youll like iTSTAFF PHOTO/STEVE SOMERVILLE
Recipients of Celebrate grants announced By AmAndA Persico
[email protected]
And the funds go toThrough the newly revised Cel-
ebrate Markham grant, eight orga-nizations hosting local events
in early 2016 received funding.
This year, the city undertook a grant program review and
stream-lined the application process.
Since the revised grant pro-gram covers events taking place
between April and March the fol-lowing year, the city opened two
application cycles.
The first cycle for events from January to March closed late
last month. The next cycle for events from April to March closes
Jan. 7
Of the 13 applications received, eight were awarded funding
through the grant process, four of which are new applicants:
$5,000 Unionville Theatre
Company to stage five theatri-cal productions of Disneys Little
Mermaid;
$4,000 Centre for Tamil Heritage and Culture toward the Markham
Thai Pongal Vizha Cultural Celebration, a two-day event;
$3,000 Markham African Caribbean Canadian Association toward
community apprecia-tion awards during Black History Month;
$3,000 Milliken on the Move Older Adults Club toward senior
volunteer recognition and hosting several senior sporting
events;
$2,500 Federation of Chi-nese Canadians of Markham toward the
multi-day 2016 Lunar New Years celebration;
$2,000 Moksha Canada Foundation toward the annual Indo Canadian
Moksha Fest;
$1,000 AMICI Association for senior activity room improve-ments
at the Angus Glen Commu-nity Centre; and
$1,000 Dorcas Senior Inter-est Club toward seniors
activities.
The revised grant program, with a budget of $400,000 for 2016,
separates events in to four catego-ries, each with its own budget
and application process.
Through the grant process, the city set aside $76,000 for
cultural events, with a $5,000 maximum, $100,000 for major
community festivals with $10,000 max, $40,000 for sporting events
with a $10,000 max and $40,000 for seniors clubs with a $3,000
max.
About half of the funds allocat-ed for cultural events are
reserved for new organizations.
City staff will host a grant writ-ing workshop in the new
year.
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Markham Council, Standing Committee and severalAdvisory and
Sub-Committee meetings take placeat the Civic Centre and are open
to the public.
Nomeetings are scheduled this week
Needmore information?Contact the Clerks Office at 905.475.4744
for acomplete listing of all meetings that residentsare welcome to
attend, meeting agendas andlive audio streaming for Council and
StandingCommittees. Visit markham.ca
COUNCIL
Creative. Educational. Fun.Drop-in and registered options
available
markham.ca/WinterBreak
Winter BreakDecember 21 - 31
Discover
Programs
MERRY CHRISTMASMERRY CHRISTMAS& Happy New Year
from Mayor Scarpitti and Members of Council
Formore information, visit mfes-toydrive.com
In support of theSalvation ArmyandMarkhamStouffville
HospitalChildrens Centre
Suggested items:Infants: Diapers and formulaChildren: New
unwrapped toys,mitts, hats, stocking stuffersTeens: Gift cards for
movies orclothing storesNew unwrapped toys can be dropped off
at
any Markham Fire Station until DECEMBER 20.For large donations,
contact us for pick up.
Markham Fire and Emergency ServicesMarkham Fire and Emerggencyyy
Services
29thANNUALTOY DRIVE
Applications are nowbeing accepted for activities taking
placeApril 1, 2016 toMarch 31, 2017.
Application deadline: January 7, 2016Not-for-profit
organizations are invited to apply for:
Cultural Events l Major Festivals l Sports Events l Seniors
ClubsDetails & application forms available at
markham.ca/celebratemarkham
Celebrate Markham Grant ProgramApply Now
Weneed YOUR help to choose the namefor our NEWMULTI-USE
PATHWAYThis important project will connect neighbourhoods,protect
our natural features, species and wildlife habitats,encourage
physical activity, and much more.
Markham residents are invited to vote for theirfavourite name by
Friday, January 8, 2016.Visit markham.ca/WinIt for contest
details.
VOTE for achanceto WIN
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RECYCLING DEPOTHOLIDAY HOURS & CLOSURES
December 24 & 31Markham, Unionville & Thornhilllocations
are OPEN 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.December 25, 26 & January 1
Markham, Unionville, Thornhill & Milliken Millslocations are
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Your collection daymoves to the next day
HOLIDAY RECYCLING&WASTE COLLECTION
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NO COLLECTION SERVICES ONDECEMBER 25 OR JANUARY 1
Sunday, January 3, 2015 2 p.m.Markham Civic Centre (Canada
Room)
101 Town Centre Boulevard
TDMarkham Jazz FestivalAnnual General Meeting
Come and hear about our accomplishments from 2015and whats
planned for 2016.
New general committee members are always welcome!For more
information, call 416-200-4306
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SPECIALS IN EFFECT FROMTHURSDAY TOCLOSING THURSDAY, DECEMBER
24
Our bakery looks like Santas Workshop this time of the
year;every nook and cranny is filled with shortbread,
gingerbread,yule logs, Christmas cake, puddings and all the
elvesare scurrying about baking, painting, wrapping and
gettingorders ready.Most of you know the drill for this time of
year; not everythingthat we normally make is available, so we can
make all theChristmas items. The store will be very busy from now
tillDecember 24th (thankfully), and especially the 22nd, 23rdand
24th. On each of those days we do about a weeksbusiness in one day,
so you can imagine the work involved toget everything made. To do
this, we need to limit the selectionfor those days, and put an
order deadline of December 21stevening. We ask you to look over our
complete selection andplace your orders by that time. We will be
baking extras, but itwould be good to have a Plan B after that
time.We are baking some wonderful things this year; our YULELOGS
are a must at every table. The standard fave is aCHOCOLATEYULELOG
filledwith dark chocolatemousseand our LEMON YULE LOG with lemon
buttercream andlemon curd inside. In addition, well have
HAZELNUTYULE LOGS, white sponge filled with delicious
hazelnutmousse, and then covered with chocolate ganache andhazelnut
croquant (wow) and theres more... an EGGNOGYULE LOG, with a bit of
brandy (why not?) with white icingand snowflake shavings... the
mousse is amazing, and will beavailable by the ramekin, as well!Our
GANACHE CAKES always have a following, startingwith our SNOWCAKE
which we only make at Christmas.Its a more festive version of our
STRAWBERRYSHORTCAKE, but with an added meringue layer andmeringue
on the outside. Mousse cakes include BLACK &WHITE, RASPBERRY,
and CAPPUCCINO.Naturally wewill be making tremendous amounts of
ourMIXED-BERRYJELLY ROLLS. CARROT CAKES and RED VELVETCAKES round
out our cake offering.CHEESECAKES will be available in CANDY
CANE,EGGNOG and our HOLIDAY CHEESECAKE; which hasbrandied
cranberries, spiced apples and candied pecans. Also,our regular
varieties of Lemon, Blueberry, Raspberry andMango will be available
too! And dont forget the TURTLECHEESECAKE,which is a rich
concoctionof caramel, candiedpecans, marshmallow and ganache. This
is a fLOURLESSoption as well as our WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSECAKE,
fLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE, ourPRALINES AND CREAM fLAN and our
RASPBERRY-PECAN CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE.Coffee cakes will be LEMON
POPPYSEED, along withPUMPKIN PIES, MINCEMEAT PIES, and the
completeassortment of fruit pies, but sadly no lemon
meringue.Christmas specialties will be CHRISTMAS PUDDINGS,DARK AND
LIGHT fRUIT CAKE, MINCEMEATTARTS as well as pecan, butter and
cranberry butter tartsdrizzled with white chocolate, all the
muffins, scones andloaves that you know, and of course our
all-butter shortbreadsin a plethora of flavours. BISCOTTI abounds,
as well asMINI GINGERBREAD HOUSES, SUGAR COOKIESall painted nice,
and bags of LITTLE GINGERBREADMEN. These all go fast, so grab them
when you see them!
AGAIN, PLEASE PLACE YOUR ORDERSBEfORE CLOSE ON DECEMBER 21ST
TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.THE fULL LIST AND PRICING fORTHIS
SELECTION IS AVAILABLEAT www.thevillagegrocer.com
Baked Bries These are available in a variety offlavours,
including our Brandied Cranberry and Mrs.Balls Savoury
Chutney.Doreens Cranberry Sauce Personally, I love thiswith a lot
more than Turkey Roast, Pork and Chickencome to mind or just right
out of the tub! There aretwo types of homemade cranberry sauce now,
but this(my fave) is in tubs rather than jars... the one in glass
isnot made here, and its missing the brandy!Grethes Cheese Apples
This Danish contributioncome from Grethe, our tall blonde Dane who
is in her30th year of tenure at our store. This is one of
thosesignature items from our store, and it got to be thatsimply
because they are really great!Christmas Candles and Napkins Doting
runsin Cathys family, and these are doted upon by Cathysbig sister
Carol...and just so you know, they are bothamazing.Doreens
fruitcake The ultimate Fruitcake, bothlight and dark, and just a
little heads-up; the light isonly light in colour. The flavour is
rich and its prettyhard to have just one piece.Tourtires These
savoury Pork Pies have long agooverflowed the bounds of Quebec.
They are a Christmasmust, and are available in either 9 size or
individuals.Extra-Large Entres Well have a good supply oflarge size
Chicken Pies, Scalloped Potatoes, Turnip orSweet Potato Puffs, and
a few Lasagnas, too! Theseare a good plan if your hands are full
and youve gothungry people over.Cheese In all its savoury beauty,
and probably theneatest selection of crackers to match.Dried fruit
TraysIts me that makes these on a widevariety of platters. I pick
the premium fruit, and arrangeit tastefully its edible and
thoroughly enjoyable art!flowers What youll find are seasonal cut
flowerarrangements, table centre-pieces, candle centres, andsome
really beautiful and imaginative presentations,and any of these can
be ordered.Smoked Salmon by Evan We use fresh Atlanticsalmon, cure
it, and season it, and then slow-smoke itover oak until its fully
cooked it will flake into cracker-size portions. Even more of a
fave to me is the SmokedBlack Cod that we make it is subtle and
sublime. Boththese items can be ordered in whole or half sides if
youhave a number of guests.Sausage Rolls All made here, sausages
too! ... and awide variety of Hors DOeuvres from my friend
AnneKaukonen from Appetizers and More.Champagne Sauce For your
Shrimps! This is analternative marinade for your shrimps, and if
you canjudge from my hockey buddies, it is hugely popular.
Itsavailable in containers at our self-serve deli counter.Aunt
Sarahs Chocolates These have become astaple in our store because;
(a) they are made locally(b) they use really good chocolate, (c)
there are manyimaginative creations; you can tell that they are
havingfun! ...and (d) they are really nice folk get somechocolate
on your face its good!Gift HampersWemake a number of styles, but
theyare only a suggestion, as they can include whatever youfeel
would be most appropriate for the occasion andthat can include
spirits, too!Smoked Turkey Breasts You would know by nowthat we
make Whole Smoked Turkeys, but this yearyou can get just the parts
as well. These breasts rangein size from 3 to 6 lbs., are a solid
piece, and wouldmake an excellent side, or the main course. I like
thisserved just warm with Emelias Red Pepper Jelly asthe
condiment.
My Hockey With Heartbuddies and I say a
BIG, HEARTfELTTHANKS
for the amazing amount of supportwe have received from you.
Thisyear has been the best yet withour food drive. A big thanks
tomany, many who participated and aslightly larger thanks to Vic
Steane,the guy who orchestrated things.It made the season better
for many.
The story is this we are heavily into the ham business, but in
the old-fashioned way. Tomany folks nowadays, ham is ham; if youve
tried one, youve tried them all. That is, unlessyou are old enough
to remember what ham originally tasted like before the process of
makingthem became mechanized. Machines? Yes, thats right. Nowadays
almost all hams (includingspiral honey-baked hams) are put through
a process called tumbling. Its like a giant dryer,but with the
opposite function. This machine boosts yield, which means hams grow
biggerin weight during the process, (just read the protein added
part of the label to find out howmuch it has grown). The good part
(for the manufacturer) is that: a) you have more hamto sell because
theyve all expanded and; b) all the little miscellaneous bits of
pork can beput through this process as well because it glues it all
together in the shape of a ham ($1.99supermarket ham). The bad part
(for the customer) is that gone for good is the texture,tenderness
and flavour that made ham famous in the first place. At our store
we make ham inthe time-honoured, pre-mechanical way, by hand! Come
pay us a visit well restore your faithin ham! Its best to order
early!
WHYBUYOURHAMS?
TraditionalBone-In Hamswhole or half
$3.99/lb.
Hardwood SmokedBlack Forest Hams
boneless, whole or half
$8.50/lb.
Oven-Roasted MapleSugar Ham
boneless, whole or half
$8.50/lb.
This is our Christmas Sausage and they are availablein the
thinner breakfastsausage size or the largerdinner size. Either way,
youvegot big country flavour here.Reg. $6.99/lb.
SAUSAGESCRANBERRYMAPLE25%OFFTHISWEEK
WEWILL BECLOSED...Christmas Day Dec. 25thBoxing Day Dec. 26thNew
Years Day Jan. 1stWell be closing at 4pm onboth December 24th
and
December 31st because someof us have shopping to do,some of us
have parties to go
to, and some of us justneed some rest!
THINGS THAT YOUSHOULDNTMISS
WESAYTHANKS BAKINGWHATS
FORCHRISTMAS!
TURKEYSFREERANGE
$369/lb
Weve sold these amazing turkeys for the last 29years and Ive
written all that can be written aboutthem. So at risk of boring you
folk who have readthis for the last 20 years or so, there are a
couple ofpoints that Id like to make to our newer
customers.Firstly, our turkeys eat lots of grain and corn, asmuch
or as little as they want, because they runloose. Add to this a
gentler de-feathering processwhich leaves more of the natural
flavour and theodd feather with the turkey, and youll have aturkey
that will exceed your expectations for flavourand moistness,
without the aid of the artificialenhancement that Butterballs and
some other pre-basted turkeys receive. They come with a little
pop-up thermometer as well, just so you know when theyre done,
which is often a bit quicker thanyou might expect. They range in
size from 14-21 lbs, and for my taste, the optimum eatingquality is
from those in the 18-21 lb size, as they have a good finish to me.
Please know thatthey are available in portions as well if your
needs are less. Call us toplace your order. If a whole turkey is
more than you can handle, wehave portions available, from Boneless
Breast Roasts (either stuffedor plain) to my fave Boneless Thigh
Roasts for dark meat lovers.Anything that you can imagine in
turkey, well have for you.
Although turkey is the overwhelmingchoice for Christmas dinner,
its noteveryones first choice. We have a reallybig selection of
premium meats tochoose from. For starters, no one thatI know goes
to the length that we doto pick delicious Pork Loin
Roasts,available either stuffed or plain orCrown Roasts. The sauce
is true of ourPrime Rib Roasts. Our single criterionfor picking our
meat is the eating qualityand I know that especially at
holidaytimes when dinners are special, this iskey. Our whole
inventory of centre cutsthis holiday is Prime Grade; the besteating
grade in Canada, and the U.S. forthat matter. We pay a premium to
get thisgrade, and we must charge a bit more,but this is the time
that you especiallywant the best. Poultry options are nicelarge
capons and cornish hens, and oursalmon is second to none. Youve got
lotsto choose from!
BEEF!WHERES THE
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LETTERS TO THE EDITORDriver, I forgive you
To the driver who turned left in front of me as I entered the
Carlton/Ken-nedy intersection on my motorcycle Saturday eve-ning
and drove off leaving me and my motorcycle lying in the middle of
the inter-section, I have three words for you: I forgive you.
I have to believe you made a poor judgment call and didnt
realize that, in swerving to avoid you, my motorcycle went down,
tak-ing me with it.
I would be lying if I said I wasnt just a bit bitter about what
happened.
But, as my torn ligaments heal, so will my mood.
I am just grateful I was able to make it home to see my wife and
two boys.
If I hadnt been able to avoid your car, its possible my kids
would be growing up without a dad.
Can I ask you to take a moment to think about this? You may have
saved a few seconds or maybe a few minutes by cutting me off, but
was it worth the risk?
What if things had gone
the other way? Could you go through life knowing you killed a
man so you could get through an intersection quicker?
To the woman who checked to see if I was OK and helped me pick
up my motorcycle from the middle of the intersection as I
strug-gled, God bless you.
Normally, I would be able to pick up my 500-lb. motor-cycle.
However, I recently had a hernia operation, and just couldnt do it
this time. I will never forget your kind-ness.
To those of you who sat in your cars and watched or simply drove
past as I struggled, I would ask you to consider the words of the
Dalai Lama: Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries.
Without them, humanity cannot survive.
Victor W. Von BuchstaBMARKHAM
Crisis brings in cashRe: Finally have PM who
listens to experts, letter to the editor, Dec. 10.
Tammy Morrell-Bellais faith in climate change
experts is admirable, but misguided.
Speaking as someone whose spent a fair amount of time writing
computer simulations, I can assure her such models are worse than
guessing, because when unknown factors need to be programmed in,
mod-ellers typically choose values that fit their hypotheses.
This is why every comput-er forecast failed to predict how
global warming effec-tively halted 18 years ago, despite ongoing
worldwide increases in CO2 emissions. Also, widely-reported
pre-dictions stated by now total warming should be around 2C,
instead of the 0.5C (and holding) recorded.
Global warming has grown over the decades from a sincere concern
into a vast industry, the par-ticipants of which are now more
interested in pro-tecting their flows of grant money than admitting
the truth. And governments, always in search of new rev-enue tools,
never waste a perfectly good crisis.
MattheW LohBihLerMARKHAM
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Marney Beck
Season of giving can involve modest, priceless donations
hat about the poor, the home-less, the unem-ployed who are here
already?
That question is raised by some of the many people who are
against welcoming refugees to this province and country.
According to some polls, almost half of us are against the
governments plan to accept 25,000 refugees. They perhaps arent part
of the groundswell of donations and charitable giving efforts to
provide warm clothing, shelter and social assistance to refugee
families escaping war and terrorism or trapped in holding camps for
years.
One stated reason is that our welfare and healthcare systems are
already stretched, and we have people living on our streets, too,
who need food and shelter.
If thats how you feel, then dont donate to a Syrian refugee fund
or bring clothing or household items to a church group sponsoring a
family.
You can put your resolve and your actions behind your con-cerns,
and make life a little better for your neighbours experiencing
challenges right in York Region.
There are so many modest ways to help.
Last week I donated several pairs of winter boots my daughter
and son had outgrown to a cloth-ing collection organization.
I donated about 15 airline toi-letry kits to a regional agency
that will give them out to those who are homeless over the
holidays. (My husband is a very frequent flyer who keeps bringing
home unopened kits.)
And when I went grocery shopping, I dropped one extra bag of
pasta, sauce, fruit cups, juice packs, etc. into the stores food
bank collection bin.
So with very little effort on my part, I helped provide a few
items of warm clothing, hygiene items and food to those in need
right in my community.
You dont have to look hard to
find donation drives right in your city or town that resonate
for you.
Every day at my office, I hear and see donations from gener-ous
readers and advertisers being dropped off to sponsor less
for-tunate families through our York Region Media Santa Fund.
And there are altruistic, price-less donations you can give, as
well.
York Regions own Health Min-ister, Hon. Jane Philpott, donated
blood on Monday in Ottawa to help encourage others to give the gift
of life this holiday season.
Last week I made my 25th blood donation at Hillcrest Malls
permanent blood clinic.
Canadian Blood Services encourages donors to make a big deal of
landmark donations, mostly to encourage other donors to strive to
give more.
So nurses gave me a 25-dona-tion pin and cheerful sticker to
wear to proclaim my own personal record. As I had health challenges
last year and hadnt given blood for a while, I was proud to be able
give the stuff of life once again.
But as I sat at the recovery table I met another donor, a man
from Woodbridge, who told me hes closing in on his 150th donation!
And a fellow York Region editor just gave his 41st pint of
blood.
Regular, dedicated donors dont care what religion a patient is
who needs a blood transfusion, wheth-er they are rich or poor,
homeless or unemployed, bank president or fast food employee.
Thats the joy of this season of giving its not who you help that
matters, its how you feel to give thats the ultimate reward.
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signatures were collected on an online petition to allow skating
to continue on Toogood Pond.
Local residents, including sev-eral youth, came out to this
weeks meeting pleading with council to keep the treasured tradition
of skat-ing on Toogood alive for the next generation.
We want skating. Dont make the unpopular decision to end the
fun, said Jaden Kwan, 9.
Some urged council members to remember when they were young,
where they skated and asked why the current generation of skaters
and hockey players were not given a chance to do the same.
What could possibly be more Canadian? asked Olivia Voulgaris,
8.
Skating on Toogood Pond is also a needed tourist attraction for
the area, some residents argued.
Residents also spoke in favour of establishing a formal working
com-mittee with a proper framework and goals.
One of the goals should be to re-establish skating on Toogood
Pond under safe conditions, said Reid McAlpine, president of the
Union-ville Villagers Association.
Last week, Markhams general
committee was faced with two options, either to clear the ice or
to ban skating.
McAlpine argued there was no middle ground and the citys staff
report was biased from the beginning by not exploring other
options.
There were no problem-solving options brought to the situation,
he said. There is a reasonable way forward.
Establishing a working commit-tee is the first step.
But safety and stability of the ice still are a concern.
As a result of salt, urban runoff and increasing silt at the
bottom of the pond, Toogood does not make for safe ice, said the
citys director of operations, Barb Rabicki.
Not to mention winters with fluctuating temperatures can make
any ice surface unpredictable.
There have been numerous close calls of breaking through the ice
on Toogood Pond even under ideal situations, Rabicki said.
Risks of drowning or hypotherm-ia for anyone who falls through
the ice, be it a skater or a city worker, are concerns.
Ice safety is a complex science, she said. It takes into
consideration the depth of the water under the ice, weight on the
ice, size of the pond
as well as the flowing current. Many people believe ice
safety
is as simple as measuring the depth of the ice, Rabicki said.
That is not the case. It is a complex science.
Without proper ice safety train-ing, reverting back to a flag
system is in effect fooling the public, argued Mayor Frank
Scarpitti.
But residents pointed to other municipalities where pond
skat-ing is allowed and asked why not Markham.
The Skateway in Ottawa is one example. There is also the annual
Canadian National Hockey Pond Championship in Haliburton.
Skating is also popular on Mill Pond in Richmond Hill.
Last month, Toronto endorsed a $50,000 ice monitoring program
for Grenadier Pond in High Park, which will start next year. The
program entails training Toronto city staff as ice engineers and
will monitor the depth and safety of the ice each day.
Its estimated the artificial ice at Markhams Civic Centre costs
between $50,000 to $60,000 a year to put in and maintain.
A staff report outlining how to make pond ice skating safe as
well as costs associated with ice safety and monitoring training is
expected back in the new year.
Petition draws 1,000 signatures to allow pond skatingFrom page
1. Several youth spoke at the meeting urging
council not to ban skating on Toogood. Heres what they had to
say: I moved to Canada five years ago and one of my favourite
memories of my arrival is learning to skate on Toogood Pond,
Yasmine Mohajer, 12 Toogood Pond is a natural beautiful place for
us to have fun in winter. Please find a way to keep Toogood Pond
safe for skating and hockey, Gabe Abbruzzo, 8 Are we to silence the
sounds of people having fun on the pond? The answer should be no,
Holly Budgel, 10 Residents are let down by the city of Markham.
Skating on Toogood Pond has been a tradition for decades. Dont ban
skating. Let us continue to enjoy one of the few remaining
treasures in Unionville, Max Terp, 12
We dont want a perfect skating surface. We love the humps, bumps
and cracks. We love the feeling of freedom among nature, Ehsha Vig,
11 Thousands have skated on Toogood Pond. And those same thousands
have enjoyed many memories. Its a tradition that dates back before
any of us lived in this community, Giovanni Abbruzzo, 12 I grew up
playing hockey on Toogood Pond. Some of my best memories are of
playing all day on the pond. We would even leave the nets there if
we planned to come back the next day, Rhys Malisch, 14 Some of my
happiest memories were formed on Toogood Pond. It has a legacy that
must be continued. Let us skate, shoot and score, Zack Gratta,
13.
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An experienced criminal lawyer at the Newmarket courthouse says
his increasing expectation is that Marco Muzzo will plead guilty in
the new year to avoid a trial.
The 29-year-old King resident has been in prison in Lindsay
since the late September crash in Vaughan that killed three young
children Harry, Daniel and Millie Neville-Lake and their
grandfather, Gary Neville, of King.
It also left two other family mem-bers badly injured.
Muzzo has appeared in court five times, mostly by video link
and, until the last appearance, his lawyer, Brian Greenspan, one of
Canadas best known, insisted he has continued to wait for
disclosure from police.
One detail that gives credence to the theory a deal is in the
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Newmarket court Jan. 6, according to criminal lawyer Domenic
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A further indication, Manzo said, is that Muzzos legal team has
yet to request bail.
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than once, you start thinking, Whats going on? Defence will have
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waiting to see what kind of case they have against them. If its
a strong case, lots of witnesses and hes on scene when police
arrive, then defence might say, Best to plead out.
He said if this is, indeed, the defences strategy, then Muzzo
will have been, up until now, showing remorse by remaining behind
bars.
It will also play to his benefit if he chooses to plead prior to
bail ever being sought, because he will get the maximum amount of
credit for admitting guilt at the earliest point.
At that point, if the Crown and defence can work out a deal and
then present it to a judge at judicial pretrial, he added that
Muzzo could be out of prison by 2018.
I would have expected between eight and 10 years, but Ive heard
rumours that its as low as seven, he said.
Manzo added that if the Muzzo family one of the richest in
Can-ada puts up a large donation toward a foundation and gives some
money to the Neville-Lake family, the sentence could be lowered
sig-
nificantly.Muzzo could serve as little as two
years in a minimum security prison, considering hes garnering
1-1/2 days worth of credit for each 24 hours hes in prison
pre-trial. Furthermore, a prisoner typically serves one third of
his sentence in Canada.
Manzo added that there is some precedence in Canadian sentencing
where an injection of cash can draw a lighter sentence.
He referenced the North York California Sandwich shooting, in
which the accused agreed to pay the unintended shooting victim,
Louise Russo, $2 million in cash as part of the plea agreement.
Manzo said that while many will not be happy with the predicted
sentence, he added that when the incident occurred, many suggested
Muzzo wouldnt spend any time behind bars, considering hes the heir
to a billion-dollar construction empire.
Great lawyers cant make mira-cles, he said. You cant buy
your-self out of something like this.
Muzzo faces 18 charges, includ-ing impaired driving causing
death.
Greenspan said he was not able to discuss Muzzos case with the
media.
At least two advocates, hoping
Muzzo will receive a much tougher sentence than seven years,
said this sort of wheeling and dealing has no place in our legal
system.
Kathy Mitchell, the Stouffville-based president of the York
Region chapter of MADD Canada, doesnt believe this sort of deal
sets the right precedent going forward and will be bad for
sentencing in the future.
This is an opportunity for our judicial system to set a
precedent, she said.
There have been catastroph-ic accidents in other parts of the
country that have actually caused sentences to increase.
When its a big case such as this, it opens a door for stiffer
penal-ties. This case shouldnt be decided by precedent, it should
be about the details in this case, which has destroyed an entire
family. All the money in the world will not change what has
happened to this family.
The creator of the Facebook page, Prison 4 Marco Muzzo,
responded to a request for comment, explain-ing the group is
calling for life in prison for Muzzo.
Not $1 billion can take away the pain for the Neville-Lake
family, the comment stated. Nothing will, unless we get justice,
which is life in prison.
Plea may be in works in Muzzo impaired driving case, lawyer
says
Marco Muzzo, 29, has been in prison in Lindsay since the late
Septem-ber crash in Vaughan that killed three young children Harry,
Daniel and Millie Neville-Lake and their grandfather, Gary Neville,
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Like Catholic students across York Region who raised a record
$70,000 for the Toronto Archdioceses Project Hope campaign this
fall, Joe Yu embraced the chance to help Syrian refugees.
Theyre people, theyre people like you and me. Theyre facing
really bad struggles in the world. I feel bad just thinking about
it, the Grade 10 student at Father Michael McGivney Catholic
Academy in Markham said Tuesday morning after playing with his
school band at the York Catholic Dis-trict School Board office in
Aurora.
If I was in the same situation where I was pushed into a corner,
where I dont feel safe doing anything, where I dont feel safe being
me, I (would) want someone else to reach out and help me. They have
already done most of the work them-selves. They have come all the
way to our country. All we have to do is open our hearts and let
them in. Its not very much they are asking from other people. We
just want the refugees to feel they are people too and deserve to
be treated well.
Students at all 105 Catholic schools in the region participated
in a variety of fundraising activities as part of Project Hope. On
Tuesday, board officials handed over a cheque for $69,802, the
highest amount collected among the six boards in the
Archdiocese.
Back in September, when the Arch-diocese announced the launch of
their Project Hope campaign with a goal of raising $3 million in
100 days to sponsor the resettlement of 100 refugee families in the
Archdiocese of Toronto, York Catholic immediately pledged its
support, board chairperson Carol Cotton said.
The York Catholic District School Board is known and often
recognized for its strong passion and dedication to charity and
helping others. Social justice, compassion, hope and unity are
prevail-ing themes taught and practised in our schools and it is
ultimately reflected in the total amount we were able to raise.
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Members of the Father Michael McGivney CHS Band perform at a
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Other schools held We Are Silent campaigns, where students
pledged not to speak for a few hours to raise money and bring
attention to the numerous children around the world, whose voices
are not heard and who struggle to have their basic human rights
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Project Hope gave teachers a platform to discuss world issues
and inspired stu-dents to practise gospel values, Preston said.
Our entire York Catholic family, our students, our staff and
parents, came
together and truly embraced this worthy initiative. This is York
Catholics faith in action. This is our way of opening the doors of
mercy, she said.
The spirit of giving and charity is alive and well in our
Catholic schools. I am confident that members of our school
communities will continue to show overwhelming compassion,
kind-ness, and humanity as we extend a warm and welcoming hand of
friendship to all new families who join our York Catholic
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A boy who was a patient at Markham Stouffville Hospital is
giving back in a colourful way.
Amir Frig, with help from his father Jamil, donated 20 boxes of
crayons to the hospital for its childrens playroom.
Amir spent most of his time in the playroom when he was a
patient at the hospital and wanted to keep the playroom nicely
stocked.
He and his dad were recently joined by Julie Atkinson, child
life specialist, who accepted the donation on behalf of Markham
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Magic comes to life in a three-act lineup at the Flato Markham
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The Magic and Illusion Holiday Fest features three
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While each illusionist has his own style, it all comes down to
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Ted Outerbridge, together with his wife and perfor-mance
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He recreates one of the most famous illusions, saw-ing a woman
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Its more than just a trick, he said. Its not just a puzzle to
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Magical trio set to amaze over holidays
For Vitaly Beckman, magic appears in the everyday.
As we get older and life
becomes repetitive, we take for granted how truly won-drous life
can be, Beckman said. Magic reminds us of the wonder in life.
His show, An Evening of Wonders, is a journey through art and
illusion, where images and paintings jump off the page only to
become real in front of your eyes.
Beckman, based out of B.C., said some enjoy the show as art,
while others try to figure things out and enjoy getting blown away.
After five or 10 minutes they give up and enjoy it because its so
pretty.
The fest closes with Greg Frewins Imagine, a Vegas-style show
featuring a white Siberian tiger and exotic birds from around the
world.
His show is a combina-tion of large-scale illusions made famous
by the likes of David Copperfield along with smaller-scale magic
tricks.
It all comes down to step-ping into character and the belief
that you are seeing the tricks for the first time with the
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Centennial (8600 McCowan Rd.) 1 to 3 p.m., Dec. 27 at Mt. Joy
Community Centre (6140 16th Ave.) 4 to 6 p.m., and Jan. 2 at the
Thornhill Community Centre (7755 Bayview Ave.) 7 to 8:30 p.m.
DEC. 24ANNUAL CHRISTmAS EVE SERVICEMarkham Missionary Church
wel-
comes all to a Christmas Eve Service at the church, 5438 Major
Mackenzie Dr. at 6 p.m.
DEC. 27 CLOCkWORk mYSTERIES
A high-energy magical adventure for both adults and families,
Clockwork Mysteriesprofessionally orchestrated theatrical
production with custom designed illusions, world-class lighting and
set design, Clockwork Mysteries is a high-energy magical adventure
for all audiences. Come experience magi-cians Ted and Marion
Outerbridge at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Flato Markham Theatre.
Tickets $39 to $44, family 4-pak $120, call 905-305-7469.
DEC. 28VITALY AN EVENING OF WONDERS
Magician Vitaly is a world-class Belarus illusionist known for
original illusions such as erasing someones face from their own
drivers licence. Watch the mind-blowing performer who breaks down
boundaries at the Flato Markham Theatre at two times, 2 or 7 p.m.
Tickets $49 to $34, family 4-pak $120, call 905-305-7469
DEC. 30 THE NUTCRACkER
Holiday Magic is made by Bal-let Jrgen Canadas The Nutcracker, a
Canadian tradition. Choreographer and artistic director Bengt
Jorgen brings Tchaikovskys The Nutcracker to life. Family favourite
and holiday classic at Flato Markham Theatre at 2 and 7 p.m.
Tickets $34 to $39 family 4-pak $100, 905-305-7469.
JAN. 3GREG FREWIN ImAGINE
International Grand Champion of Magic, Greg Frewin, brings Las
Vegas to town with a dazzling and mystifying show. He plays soldout
shows and has appeared on 35 TV programs. Large-scale illusions
with smaller-scale tricks. At Flato Markham Theatre at 2 and 7 p.m.
Tickets $54 to $59, family 4-pak $180, call 905-305-7469.
Send your listing requests to [email protected]
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A Toronto man has been found not criminally responsible due to a
mental disorder for the unprovoked killing of an off-duty Markham
fire-fighter at a Danforth Avenue caf in 2013.
Nabil Huruy, 26, was charged with first-degree murder for the
death of Dominic Parker, 45.
The court heard that Huruy and the victim did not know each
other, but that Huruy started repeatedly stabbing him after he sat
down next to Parker at the Rotana caf.
Huruy then fled in a taxi.
Superior Court Justice Ian Nord-heimer in his ruling finding
Huruy not criminally responsible, said experts concluded the
accused did not know his actions were morally wrong, and he likely
suffers from schizophrenia.
He had previously made state-ments about people and the
gov-ernment being after him, Nord-heimer wrote.
During parts of his trial, Huruy interrupted proceedings,
shout-ing out to witnesses, glowering at the victims family and
snapping
at his weeping mother. He pleaded guilty last year but the plea
was rescinded.
Mr. Huruy was paranoid, had armed himself with two knives, and
was the subject of delusions, including hearing voices, the judge
wrote. He believed there were people, apparently on behalf of the
government, who were intent on causing him harm, if not death.
Given the verdict, Huruy will now fall under the jurisdiction of
the Ontario Review Board, which
will decide on an appropriate dis-position for Huruy.
The judge also acknowledged at the end of his ruling that the
verdict will bring little comfort to Parkers family. Parker was a
45-year-old father of two who lived in the Beach area of
Toronto.
Here the family and friends of Dominic Parker are left to know
that they lost their loved one for no reason, other than he was
simply in the wrong place at the wrong time, Nordheimer wrote.
It is a fate that could have
befallen any other person who was in that caf at that time, or,
indeed, it could have befallen any other person who happened to
encoun-ter Mr. Huruy, while he was in his delusional state, and
thus become a perceived threat to him.
That reality will be of little comfort to the family and friends
of Dominic Parker, but it is the reality that we currently live
under when severe mental illness is not diagnosed and treated
before such a tragedy strikes.
Files from Torstar News Service
Attacker found not criminally responsible in death of off-duty
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YORKREGION
For waste depot locations, pleasevisit york.ca/wastedepots or
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Holiday Hours
Thursday,December24 9:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. 8:30a.m. to
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Saturday, December 26 Closed Closed
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4:30p.m.
Monday, December 28 9:30a.m.to 4:30p.m. 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m.
Tuesday, December 29 Closed Closed
Wednesday,December30 Closed Closed
Thursday, December 31 9:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. 8:30a.m. to
4:30p.m.Friday, January 1 Closed Closed
Saturday, January 2 9:30a.m.to 4:30p.m. 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m.
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COMMUNITY
7 York grocery stores to sell beer, but none in Markham
By AmAndA [email protected]
Milk, check. Eggs, check. Brewski, check, check.
The coveted list of which Ontario grocery stores can stock and
sell beer is out. And seven of the 58 stores selected are in York
Region.
The bulk of the York Region grocery stores, which got permission
to start sell-ing the 6-packs as of today, are in Vaughan.
However, off the seven grocery stores in the region, only one
was up and ready to sell beer as of Tuesday.
The Real Canadian Super-store at the corner of Yonge Street and
Green Lane in East Gwillimbury has its beer on the shelf.
The store opened its doors with two four-foot end displays
stocked full of both craft and domestic beer.
Consumers are open to the idea of finding 6-packs of beer near
the chip aisle, the store manager says.
Customers like the assortment, said store manager Ryan Campbell.
They like the c o n v e n i e n c e of doing their shopping all in
one place and that prices are the same as the LCBO.
This loca-tion is one of 19 stores under the Loblaws umbrella
select-ed to sell beer in the province.
While the
company head office mobi-lized and led the charge for beer
sales, each local store selected to see beer under-went a staff
smart serve train-ing process, Campbell said.
Coppas Fresh Market, Galleria Supermarket and FreshCo in
Vaughan, along with both Sobeys locations, are still in the
ordering stage. Delivery is expected in the next few days with
stocking of shelves and sales starting shortly after.
Newmarkets Metro is not even at the delivery stage, with the
whole process lag-ging behind.
Of the selected stores, 13 are inde-pendent grocers. No single
gro-
cery chain is being a l l owe d to hold m o r e t h a n 40 per
cent of the total
a l l o t -ment.
You can find a variety
of beer brands including small
microbreweries. Beer prices in the grocery stores are the same
as those found in the LCBO and Beer Store.
The provincial govern-ment expects to open beer sales to some
450 grocery stores in the coming years.
The province says grocery stores must follow strict con-trols
and mandatory rules when selling beer as part of the governments
commit-ment to ensure that alcohol is sold in a socially
respon-sible manner.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario will ensure
that:
beer is not sold to any-one under Ontarios legal drinking age of
19 or to intox-icated adults
the sale of beer adheres to standard hours of sale
beer is only available in a designated section of each store
all staff selling beer are fully trained to ensure that Ontarios
standards for social responsibility are always met
LocationsHere is where, once everything is up and running, you
will be able to shop for food and beer in the same aisle: Coppas
Fresh Market 3300 Rutherford Rd., Vaughan; Galleria Supermarket
7040 Yonge St., Thornhill, Vaughan; FreshCo 800 Steeles Ave., west,
Thornhill, Vaughan; Sobeys 11700 Yonge St., Richmond Hill; Sobeys
15500 Bayview Ave., Aurora; Metro: 16640 Yonge St., Newmarket; and
Real Canadian Superstore: 18120 Yonge St., East Gwillimbury.
ONLINE: For a full list of locations, visit
http://bit.ly/1TOTINN
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Wise customers read the fine print: , , , ,, , , , , , *, The Be
Your Own Santa offers are limited time offers which apply to retail
deliveries of selected in-stock new and unused models
purchased/leased from participating retailers on or after December
1, 2015. Offers subject to change and may be extended or changed
without notice. All pricing includes freight
($1,745),air-conditioning charge (if applicable), tire levy and
OMVIC fee. Pricing excludes licence, insurance, registration, any
retailer administration fees, other retailer charges and other
applicable fees and taxes. Financing and lease offers available to
qualified customers on approved credit. Retailer order/trade may be
necessary. Retailer may sell for less. 0% purchase financing for up
to 72months available on select new 2016 models to qualified
customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto
Finance. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Examples: 2016 Ram
1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4 (25A+AGR)/2016 Cherokee North 4x4
(26J+ADE+AFB+RC3)/2016 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT (29E)/2016 Dodge
Journey SXT (29E) with a Purchase Price
of$29,368/$33,038/$26,323/$27,850 with a $0 down payment, financed
at 0% for 60/72/72/36 months equals 130/156/156/78 bi-weekly
payments of $226/$212/$169/$357 with a cost of borrowing of $0 and
a total obligation of $29,368/$33,038/$26,323/$27,850. $10,000 in
Total Discounts is available on new 2016 Ram 1500 models (excluding
Reg Cab) and consists of $7,500in Consumer Cash Discounts, $1,500
in Ram Truck Loyalty/Conquest Bonus Cash and $1,000 Bonus Cash. See
your retailer for complete details. Up to $1,000 Holiday Bonus Cash
is available until December 31, 2015, on most new 2016 Chrysler,
Dodge, Jeep, Ram and FIAT models excluding the following: 2016
Chrysler 200, Dodge Grand Caravan CVP, Journey CVP/SE Plus,
Durango,Charger SRT Hellcat, Challenger SRT Hellcat, Viper and Jeep
Grand Cherokee models. Bonus Cash will be deducted from the
negotiated price after taxes. See your retailer for complete
details. Finance Pull-Ahead Bonus Cash and 1% Rate Reduction is
available to eligible customers on the retail purchase of select
2015/2016 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram or FIAT models at
participatingretailers. LIMITED TIME OFFER. Finance Pull-Ahead
Bonus Cash will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes.
1% Rate Reduction applies on approved credit to most qualifying
subvented financing transactions through RBC, TD Auto Finance &
Scotiabank. 1% rate reduction cannot be used to reduce the final
interest rate below 0%. Eligible customers include all original and
currentowners of a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram or FIAT model with an
eligible standard/subvented finance or lease contract maturing
after January 1, 2015. Trade-in not required. See retailer for
complete details and exclusions.3.49% purchase financing for up to
96 months available on select new 2015/2016 models through RBC,
Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Retailer order/trade may be
necessary. Examples: 2016 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4
(25A+AGR)/2016 Jeep Cherokee Sport FWD (24A) with a Purchase Price
of $29,368/$25,675 with a $998/$0 down payment, financed at 3.49%
for 96 months equals 208 bi-weekly payments of $157/$142 with a
cost of borrowing of $4,185/$3,788 and a total obligation
of$33,553.47/$29,462.88. 2.99% purchase financing for up to 96
months available on select new 2016 models through RBC, Scotiabank
and TD Auto Finance. Retailer order/trade may be necessary.
Example: 2016 Cherokee North 4x4 (26J+ADE+AFB+RC3) with a Purchase
Price of $33,038 with a $0 down payment, financed at 2.99%for 96
months equals 208 bi-weekly payments of $179 with a cost of
borrowing of $4,150 and a total obligation of $37,187.67. Save the
Freight offer applies to specially marked 2016 Jeep Cherokee North
4x4 (26J+ADE+AFB+RC3) and 2016 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4x4
(26G+AFF+AHT+RC3) models only. Offer available at
participatingOntario retailers, while quantities last. 3.99%
purchase financing for up to 96 months available on select new 2016
models through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Retailer
order/trade may be necessary. Examples: 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan
Canada Value Package (29E)/2016 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package
(22F) with aPurchase Price of $20,995/$20,150 with a $0 down
payment, financed at 3.99% for 96 months equals 208 bi-weekly
payments of $118/$113 with a cost of borrowing of $3,563/$3,420 and
a total obligation of $24,558.35/$23,569.94. $1,500 Ram Truck
Loyalty/Conquest/Skilled Trades Bonus Cash is available on the
retail purchase/lease of 2015/2016 Ram 1500 (excludes Regular Cab),
2014/2015/2016 Ram 2500/3500/Cab & Chassis, or 2015 Ram Cargo
Van and is deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Eligible
customers include: 1. Current owners/lessees of a Dodge or Ram
Pickup Truck or Large Van or any other manufacturers Pickup Truck
or LargeVan. The vehicle must have been owned/leased by the
eligible customer and registered in their name on or before
December 1, 2015. Proof of ownership/lease agreement will be
required. 2. Customers who are skilled tradesmen or are acquiring a
skilled trade. This includes Licensed Tradesmen, Certified
Journeymen or customers who havecompleted Apprenticeship
Certification. A copy of the Trade Licence/Certification required.
3. Customers who are Baeumler Approved service providers. Proof of
membership is required. Limit one $1,500 bonus cash offer per
eligible truck transaction. Some conditions apply. See your
retailer for complete details. Non-prime financing availableon
select models on approved credit. 6.99% financing available on
select 2015/2016 models. Financing example: 2016 Dodge Grand
Caravan Canada Value Package with a Purchase Price of $20,995
financed at 6.99% over 84 months, equals 182 bi-weekly payments of
$146 with a cost of borrowing of $5,614 and a total finance
obligation of$26,608.53. Some conditions apply. See your retailer
for complete details. *Consumer Cash Discounts are deducted from
the negotiated price before taxes. Starting From Prices for
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upgrades (e.g., paint). Upgrades available for additional cost.
Based on 2014Wards MiddleCross Utility segmentation. ^Based on IHS
Automotive: Polk Canadian Vehicles in Operation data available as
of July, 2014 for Crossover Segments as defined by FCA Canada Inc.
Jeep is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC used under license by
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SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc.
1%+ RATEREDUCTIONEXCLUSIVE TO OUR EXISTING FINANCE AND LEASE
CUSTOMERS.
ON SELECT MODELS
AND LEASE CUSTOMERS.TO OUR EXISTING FINANCE EXCLUSIVE AND LEASE
CUSTOMERS.TO OUR EXISTING FINANCE EXCLUSIVE
PULL-AHEADBONUSCASH
BONUSCASH
INCLUD
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ON MOST
USONBHOLIDAY
ON UNTIL DECEMBER 31 2016 MODELS
$10,000TOTAL DISCOUNTS UP TO+0FORUP TO72MONTHS
ON SELECT 2016 MODELS
%
Starting From Price for2016 Dodge Grand Caravan
Crew shown: $31,640.
Starting From Price for2016 Dodge Journey Crossroad shown:
$32,140.
Starting From Price for2016 Ram 1500 Sport with
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2016 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB SXT 4X4
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Your local retailer may charge additional fees for
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anti-theft/safety products that can range from $0 to $1,298.
Charges may vary by retailer.
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Starting FromPrice for 2016 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk shown:
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2016 JEEP CHEROKEE NORTH 4X4
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quantities last. Sale price merchandise may not be exactly as
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Prices in effect Thursday, December 17th until Thursday,
December 31st, 2015
Holiday Business HoursMONDAY DEC. 21st 8:00 am - 9:30 pmTUESDAY
DEC. 22nd 8:00 am - 9:30 pm
WEDNESDAY DEC. 23rd 8:00 am - 10:00 pmTHURSDAY DEC. 24TH 8:00 am
- 6:00 pmCHRISTMAS & BOXING DAY CLOSEDSunday dEC. 27th 8:00 am
- 7:00 pmMonday dEC. 28st 8:00 am - 9:00 pmTUESDAY DEC. 29th 8:00am
- 9:00 pm
WEDNESDAY DEC. 30th 8:00 am - 9:00 pmTHURSDAY DEC. 31st 8:00 am
- 6:00 pm
NEW YEARS DAY CLOSEDAll business hours before and after the
above dates remain regular
RegulaR HouRs: TUESDAY8 a.m. 9 p.m. WEDNESDAY8 a.m. 9 p.m.
ThUrSDAY8 a.m. 9:30 p.m. SATUrDAY7 a.m. 8 p.m. SUNDAY8 a.m. 7
p.m.MoNDAY8 a.m. 9 p.m. FrIDAY8 a.m. 9:30 p.m.Hwy. 7
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2Quality & Freshness Since 1929
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Antibiotic Free Hormone Free Vegetable Grain Fed
Product of Italysan Pellegrinosparkling Fruit sodas
araazzurroespressoCoffeeground
$399250g Save$2.00$899Per lb.19.82/kg Save$6.00/lb
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$888each Save$7.00
$3996x355ml Save$2.00
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$799Per lb.17.61/kg Save over$6.00/lb
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Product of Canada,Wild Caught, FrozenWhole Cooked lobsters
Fresh sweetYams
100%lamb, Traditionally Raised,FrozenFrenchedRack of lamb10-12
oz Rack
100%Pork,Traditionally RaisedFamily PackPork Tenderloins
Product of ItalyBertagnigourmet Frozen Filled Pasta
super sweet!Jumbo sizegolden RipePineapplesWhole or Cored
aged for 28Days,Cut FromCanadaaa, aaaBeefCap-off PrimeRibor
strip loin PremiumovenRoast
espresso CoffeeBeans
Hormone Free Antibiotic Free 100% Grass Fed
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Beretta farms,certifiedorganicBonelessstewingBeef cubes
100%Turkey, Traditionally raisedfreshWhole Turkeys
100%Turkey, Traditionally raisedTurkey Breasts,
drumsticks,Thighs&Wings
ocean primeseafoodmix
fresh, family packatlantic salmon fillets
liberterre, antibiotic freehoneyGlazed spiralslicedham
made fresh several Timesdailyfamily size lasagna Tray
in store Bakedlarge plain croissants, spinach&cheese
croissants or chocolatecranberrydanishes
apple Valley, in store Bakedapple pie
8 pcs Vegetable roll &8 pcs california roll
Baker streetreal creamcakes
aceBakeryBaguette crispslarge ormini
in store BakedGinger cookies
fresh, newZealandWhole leg of lamb
100%pork,Traditionally raisedBreakfast sausages
100%pork, Traditionally raisedfrenchedrack of pork
canadianBrie lextra
chevredesalpesGoat cheese chubs
rougette ormirabowithWalnutcheese
canadianokaclassique orokalartisan cheese
Jesse Treesundriedolives
160-180g
ace BakeryYukonsourdoughoval
ocean prime, 26/30 sizeextra large raweasy peel shrimp
marc angelodry curedmeats
oVen fresh BakerY
sweet easy to peel!seedlessclementines
plumpn sweetBlueberries
super sweet!Jumbo sizeGolden ripe pineapplesWhole or cored
fresh sweetYams
andyboy sweetJumbo sizecactus pears
sweetorganic kiwi fruit
