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Council & Committee Meetings
Date Time Location Meeting Tuesday, January 24 5:45 p.m. Leksand Room Council Closed Session Tuesday, January 24 7 p.m. Council Chambers General Committee* Wednesday, January 25 5:30 p.m. Leksand Room Finance Advisory Committee Wednesday, January 25 7 p.m. Council Chambers Public Planning *Meetings can be viewed online by visiting aurora.ca/gcstream Council meetings are open to the public and can be seen on Rogers TV, channel 10. For a full list of upcoming meetings, please visit aurora.ca Open Forum As of January 24, 2017, open forum will be held at 6:45 p.m. Open forum allows members of the public to voice opinions on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2017 • 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M. subjects of municipal concern. AURORA TOWN PARK • 49 WELLS STREET
Public Notices What’s Happening ENJOY LIVE GET ACTIVE WITH BRING THE KIDS! … AND BRING YOUR ENTERTAINMENT WINTER SPORTS Infl atables APPETITE First Nations Hockey shootouts Fishing game Soup for Smiles Sale of Public Lands: 180 Goulding Avenue Club Aurora’s Benefi ts of Balance Seminar presentation Snow shoeing Mini golf at the Armoury hosted by the Sign-up now for Club Aurora’s Benefi ts of Balance information Ice-carving Snow tubing NOTICE OF INTENTION TO PASS A BY-LAW TO DECLARE AS competition Optimist Club seminar on Saturday, January 21 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Body zorbing of Aurora* SURPLUS AND SELL MUNICIPAL LANDS Muskoka Wildlife Aurora Family Leisure Complex. Learn how balance can help (infl atable Food vendors Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of animal show body bubbles) improve your core and prevent injuries. Cost is free for Club on site* Aurora (the “Town”) is providing notice of its intention to pass *Nominal fees apply. a by-law on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, pursuant to Report Aurora members or $7.25 for non-members. Register online at OUTDOOR SKATING WEATHER-PERMITTING No. PBS16-084, for the purpose of declaring as surplus and aurora.ca/e-PLAY using code 6200. ALL ACTIVITIES ARE FREE OF CHARGE HELMETS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED selling land municipally known as 180 Goulding Avenue, Town Doane House Art Exhibit at the Aurora of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York and legally described as #AuroraArcticAdventure aurora.ca/arcticadventure • 905-726-4762 Lot 1, Plan 65M-4324, save and except Part 1 on 65R-35666, Public Library Please note, we reserve Proudly Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York, being all of PIN Don’t miss your chance to see the Doane House Hospice Art the right to cancel, amend sponsored by 03642-4026 (LT), having a total area of approximately 2 acres, Exhibit, on display until Sunday, January 22 at the Aurora Public or change activities. more or less, as illustrated for location purposes only on Figure Library. This exhibit showcases the impressive and expressive ® State Farm and related trademarks and logos are registered trademarks owned by State Farm 1 (below). original work produced by Doane House Art Therapy clients. Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, used under licence by Certas Home and Auto Insurance Company.
WELLINGTON STREET EAST Saving Strategies at the Aurora Public Library In this informative session led by David Duong, CPA, you will learn Don Hillock Dr strategies, tools and techniques to save money and pay down debt. The session will be held on Tuesday, January 24 at 7 p.m. VU404 at the Aurora Public Library, located at 15145 Yonge Street.
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SUBJECT Adult Cooking Classes Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville LANDS ¯ At our adult cooking classes, you will learn new recipes and the LESLIE STREET latest techniques. Cooking Around the World and Adventures The by-law will be available on the Town’s website, located in Baking courses begin on Sunday, January 29. Register in Winter Overnight Parking at aurora.ca/agendasminutes on January 27, 2017 advance online at aurora.ca/e-PLAY. Program 2016/2017 in advance of the Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, For the 2016-2017 winter season, the Town of Aurora implemented a Winter January 31, 2017 at 7 p.m. at Aurora Town Hall in Council Junior Chef Competition Overnight Parking Restrictions Pilot Program. The three levels of notices are: Chambers, located at 100 John West Way. For more information, Calling all budding junior chefs! Apply today for our Junior SNOW ADVISORY please contact Anthony Ierullo, Manager, Long Range & Strategic Chef Competition, being held during Aurora’s Arctic Adventure Ticketing: No Planning at 905-727-3123, ext. 4742 or by email to on Monday, February 20. The competition is open to juniors [email protected]. Action: The Town’s roads crew will apply treatments between the ages of 9 and 14. For more information and to as necessary. We urge residents to remove vehicles from download an application form, visit roadways to ensure safe and efficient snow removal but Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks aurora.ca/arcticadventure. Applications must be received by vehicle owners will not be ticketed. The Town of Aurora’s outdoor ice skating rinks are up and Wednesday, February 1. running for the 2017 winter season. The rinks are located at the SNOW EVENT following parks: Winter Recreation and Aquatics Ticketing: Yes Registration Action: Within 24-hours of a Snow Event being called, parked Ada Johnson Park 60 Hartwell Way vehicles must be removed from roadways. Parking restrictions Confederation Park 30 Glass Drive Registration is open for winter programs, activities and aquatics. will continue for 24-hours after the snow has ceased to allow Machell Park 2A Aurora Heights Drive Please consult our 2017 Winter Parks, Recreation and Culture for plowing. Vehicles left on roadways will be ticketed. Town Park 49 Wells Street Program Guide for schedules and fees. Printed copies of the EXTREME SNOW EVENT Program Guide are available for pick up at the Aurora Family All rinks are lit for evening enjoyment until 11 p.m. Please note, Ticketing: Yes (after 12 hours) Leisure Complex, Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex, Aurora the rinks are unsupervised and are for shared use hockey and Action: In the event of fast-moving and unpredictable Public Library and Aurora Town Hall. An online version is pleasure skating. The conditions of our outdoor rinks is entirely conditions, parked vehicles must be removed from roadways weather dependent. Updates regarding the condition of the available at aurora.ca/recguide. as quickly as possible. After 12 hours of calling an Extreme skating rinks are posted on the Town’s website and social media Snow Event, tickets will be issued for non-compliance. feeds. Seniors’ Trip to Cambridge Reserve your spot now for the Aurora Seniors’ Association trip Get snow text alerts on your mobile device Municipal Tree Pruning to experience Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on Sign up for text alerts and we will let you know when a snow event The Town of Aurora’s Parks Division is continuing to prune Thursday, March 23 in Cambridge. This daytrip includes return or extreme snow event has been called. Visit aurora.ca/textalerts to sign up. municipal trees on the following streets until the end of January: transportation via deluxe coach, dinner and comraderie amongst friends. For more information, call 905-726-4767. Bonny Meadows Drive Residents are responsible for checking to determine if a snow event has been called. Buttonwood Trail Aurora’s Borealis Carlyle Crescent Catherine Avenue Visit Aurora Town Park every evening from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. until SNOW INFO Chiswick Crescent Monday, February 20 and enjoy the beautifully lit trees and festive aurora.ca/snow • 905-727-3123, ext. 4152 Closs Square atmosphere. Aurora Town Park is located at 49 Wells Street. For more Corner Ridge Road information, please call 905-726-4762 or visit aurora.ca For more information about this program and Cossar Avenue parking enforcement, please visit aurora.ca or call Access Aurora at 905-727-1375. Devins Drive Devlin Place Reminders McClenny Drive McNally Way Interim Property Tax Bills Murray Drive Tree Grove Circle The Town of Aurora’s Financial Services Department has Walton Drive prepared the 2017 interim property tax bills. For those who do Willis Drive not use pre-authorized payments, look for your copy in the mail this month. Interim property taxes are due in two installments The primary objective of street tree pruning is to provide on Wednesday, February 22 and Monday, April 24. For overhead clearance for vehicles and sidewalk pedestrians. For more information, please visit aurora.ca/taxes more information, or to report an issue with a roadside tree, please call 905-727-3123, ext. 3233. Renew Pet Licences by February 13 In Aurora, pet owners must license their cats and dogs who are Looking for an elegant and affordable 12 weeks of age or older. Licences must also be renewed no What’s Happening later than Monday, February 13. place to get married? The Town of Aurora is pleased to offer non-religious wedding services for your special day. For your convenience, the Town of Aurora offers online pet Civil marriage ceremonies are usually held in Council Chambers at Aurora Town Hall. Our ceremonies Electronic Waste Recycling Event licence renewals at aurora.docupet.com, or in-person at the are a favourite for couples planning a destination wedding and wanting to make their marriage legal. Drop-off all of your unwanted or obsolete electronic devices following locations: We also make it easy for you to obtain your Ontario Marriage Licence through Access Aurora. for recycling at our e-waste collection event on Saturday, • Aurora Town Hall, Access Aurora, 1st fl oor - 100 John West Way Please visit aurora.ca/civilmarriage to fi nd out more about January 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at our Joint Operations • York Region OSPCA - 16586 Woodbine Avenue, Stouffville Centre, located at 229 Industrial Parkway North. For a full list our types of ceremonies, fees and available dates in 2017 of items that will be accepted, please visit aurora.ca/ewaste. For more information, please contact the Town of Aurora’s E-waste collected will be processed by Global Electric Electronic By-law Services Division at 905-727-3123, ext. 4242 or Processing (GEEP). [email protected] [email protected] • www.aurora.ca/civilmarriage Page 2 THE AURORAN, Thursday, January 19, 2017 THE AURORAN, Thursday, January 19, 2017 Page 3 Small towns provide rich inspiration, says One Book One Aurora author
By Brock Weir for a year-long dialogue on the themes it contains. Brian Francis is a naturally funny As The Auroran reported last week, guy and humour is something he always Natural Order follows the story of Joyce, wanted to impart in his books, but when a woman nearing the end of her life in he found the short stories of Nobel a nursing home, trying to make peace laureate Alice Munro, something deeper with herself over a decision she made clicked. regarding her gay son. Natural Order Munro’s stories of small-town follows Joyce at various points in her life southwestern Ontario, and the colourful and the path that led her to make such a people that made up their respective pivotal, regrettable decision. communities, struck a chord with the “For me, Natural Order was about Sarnia native. looking back and reconciling yourself,” “The fact she was writing about says Mr. Francis. “I think all of us feel that Author Brian Francis, with Reccia Mandelcorn of the Aurora Public Library, displays a copy of Natural these interesting people in these small sometimes we’re making a decision that is Order, the 2017 One Book One Aurora selection. communities, places that might not seem right for us at the time. We make decisions Auroran photo by Brock Weir exciting to the big city people, or whatever, at points in our life and history show us says APL’s Reccia Mandelcorn, who and boys. So much of young adult fi ction she is representing those lives – and they that sometimes those decisions weren’t says members of the Aurora Cultural seemed to have female protagonists were interesting lives,” says Mr. Francis, the best ones. How do you reconcile Roundtable are already brainstorming dealing with sexuality or dealing with whose second novel, Natural Order, was yourself with those choices that you ideas, along with groups like the Aurora body issues and self-esteem. I wanted to recently selected by the Aurora Public make when you thought you knew better, Camera Club. “What we do say is, okay, explore that.” Library to be the centrepiece of its 2017 but time reveals you didn’t make the right read this book, think about how your It was a bold book. Peter, after all, One Book One Aurora campaign. “It decision? That is one of the universal organization can support it, and then it has to deal with a set of talking nipples. showed me that I could pursue that. It ideas of the book: how do you reconcile really becomes a community conversation Needless to say, it is not a situation very validated that whole genre of writing with who you used to be, or your past, if as opposed to Library programming, and Continued on page 19 about small towns and there is always rich the person you need forgiveness from is that is what drives this project – and that material. Stories don’t have to happen in no longer there?” is what I think the Library is about.” the 1700s, or be in Paris, or wherever it These are some of the very themes Helping kickstart that community might be. the Aurora Public Library (APL), in conversation will be a series of roundtable “Sometimes as a writer, you can feel association with numerous community discussions for members of the local self-conscious that your stomping grounds groups ranging from the Aurora Cultural LGBTQ community on how the APL can be kind of small and that works Centre to the local chapter of Amnesty can best meet their needs. The fi rst one, against you sometimes, but Munro’s International, hope to explore during One tailored to LGBTQ youth, will take place writing shows there is no shortage of Book One Aurora, which aims to get all Wednesday, February 15, from 7 – 8.30 p.m. material depending on how small your of Aurora reading from Natural Order in the Library’s Magna Room. A similar home territory is. There are stories that through book clubs and free, fully-stocked event for LGBTQ adults will take place are just as interesting as anywhere else.” lending libraries that are set to pop up Wednesday, March 15, in the same time Mr. Francis, as well as the Aurora around the community beginning this and location. Public Library are just as intrigued to see spring. Mr. Francis is no stranger to his works what stories and dialogue come out of a “Our expectation and hope is there will opening up a dialogue for LGBTQ youth. medium-sized community like Aurora as be enough groups in the community who His fi rst novel, Fruit, follows Peter, an they use Natural Order as a springboard will want to do their own programming,” overweight pre-teen struggling with fi nding the language to express his own DAMIR VRANCIC sexuality. 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I had never downtown core while hurling strings of insults at a female senior sitting on a read a book that dealt with body image nearby seat went viral, prompting the local transit authority to delve deeper into the situation. With many individuals on social media questioning why the driver did not remove the young woman from the bus as the altercation unfolded , Ann-Marie RBC Dominion Securities Inc. Carroll, General Manager of the YRT, tells The Auroran, intervention from the driver could have escalated the situation. “All new drivers are required to do a certain number of hours of training and each year they get refresher training,” says Ms. Carroll. “Part of the training is also dealing with incidents such as this, on de-escalating situations. 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Volunteers work to strengthen communities
(Re: View from Queen’s Park, January 12)
MPP Ballard’s article last week emphasizes the important role volunteer organizations play in giving back to addressing community issues such as homelessness and poverty. I commend MPP Ballard for bringing to our attention the great contributions of organizations like Blue Door Shelter, Belinda’s Place, Inn From the Cold, 360 Kids and the Sutton Youth Shelter. Government alone cannot fund and provide the manpower, so we are encouraged to help, to do our part, in any way possible, as these valuable organizations are in constant need of funding and members to volunteer. Building on the article, we are so very fortunate here in Aurora to have the annual Magna Hoedown generating millions in funding for dozens of charities in and around our surrounding communities. Complementing this generous funding initiative of Belinda Stronach is another she created through Magna International in 2008, called Neighbourhood Network (NN), the focus of which is to grow a network that brings those who wish to volunteer, to Wielding your axis those organizations that are in need of If a tree falls in a forest and there’s prove fruitful, ultimately expanding volunteers. nobody there to Like or Share your into areas such as public planning, To wit, refer to the front page photo photo, did it really happen? infrastructure improvements, and, in last week’s Auroran “Need a Hand?” So, the world at large is going to begin quite possibly by the time of the next asking for volunteers to sign up to its seismic shift on its axis this Friday. Municipal Election, questions over clear snow off the drive and walks of We’ve gone through the wherefores governance if Council once again tries low income seniors and those with and whys. The ink has been spilled, the to fl oat the balloon of whether or not disabilities. Brilliant! NN is especially wounds keep getting re-opened, so I’m Aurora should have a ward Council valuable to High School Students who going to let that topic scab over for at least BROCK’S system or, at the very least, a smaller must complete the mandatory 40 hours one week, until circumstances – and BANTER Council complement. of community service in order to I’m sure they will present themselves Brock Weir When I fi rst read the report before graduate. on Friday – necessitate ripping off the Council ahead of next week’s General There are a lot of students who do Band-Aid, digging in and settling in for Committee meeting recommending not know where to begin to connect. To four years of intensive treatment. reporters, and electronic haranguing Town Hall proceed in this direction, I register, it is as simple as going online It’s going to be a long, rough ride to anyone who will listen in whichever was initially skeptical. to www.neighbourhoodnetwork.org. for so many in all parts of the world, social media channel best suits you. In the grand scheme of things, unless Indeed, outside Aurora, NN has but together the world will have to This can spur action but, more often it is an issue that directly impacts been welcomed with open arms by persevere to get out the other side than not, the complaints languish young families, Aurora’s most engaged partner municipalities as the “go relatively unscathed. in the ether until one, two, or tens citizens are typically 40+ and 50+ and
to” organization for volunteers and To do so, however, it is all too of individuals descend on Council used to the status quo. Despite the program” suggested connecting community organizations. important to stick together and fi nd a chambers to lend an actual voice to obvious convenience a new system such “Volunteer recycling There are over 10,000 registered collective voice so that the important their concerns, complaints, or general as this might bring, Town Hall might volunteers in Aurora, Newmarket, issues are not lost among the white dissatisfaction with the status quo. have its work cut out for them in selling East Gwillimbury, King and Georgina noise billowing out from quarters that Some offer solutions, others just it to the community. – connecting likeminded partners and are all too familiar. Efforts are being want a listening ear, but it is a tried and However, it will undoubtedly lead to volunteers to all work together for made to undercut the weight which true cycle. effi ciencies in all corners. the betterment of our communities, words carry through concerted efforts Take, for instance, last year’s efforts It is a new way to reach out to people encouraging Volunteerism and to brand them “fake news”, fi gments of by a relatively small group of local who, at the end of a long day at the #StengtheningCommunities. embittered imaginations or, in short, to residents who repeatedly sounded the offi ce, simply might not have the energy I would also like to highlight another borrow a phrase that is being adapted call for a series of speed cushions on to extend themselves to a public open special photo in last week’s issue (pg and reused with alarming frequency four area streets. It took them a while house to learn more about a sexy topic 7). Here we have seven outstanding in the lead-up to Friday, “gaslighting.” but their campaigns, along with a few as relevant to their neighbourhood young ambassadors of 100 Youth Who And, unfortunately, nothing is immune hours of Council discussion and staff as a new stop sign or sidewalk. It is Care donating a cheque to Welcoming to falling victim, or too sacred to be reports – and a few logistical kinks that also a much more convenient way for Arms. targeted. put things back a few months – helped residents to maintain a dialogue. And, Welcoming Arms is an organization Those feeling their oats, however, them realise their goals. perhaps most importantly, it removes consisting of members from our local will continue to do their damndest not Similar efforts, this time from a from the equation the fallback position churches here in Aurora who fund and to hear the mounting chorus, so it is the larger group of people, successfully led of so many residents who try to delay provide a nourishing meal, in a safe responsibility of the majority to make to signifi cant restrictions to on-street the inevitable by blaming Canada Post environment, for those who struggle, sure that this is impossible; and it is parking in Aurora’s historic Downtown and scads of public notices they claimed complete with fellowship and social also the responsibility with those still Core which, in turn, led to a logistical never reached their fi nal destination. networking assistance. in a position of infl uence, albeit from nightmare for the medical building at On the other hand, there is also the The 6th annual Aurora Winter Blues the other side, to listen to effect change Yonge and Kennedy as consultation possibility that Town Hall might be Festival (AWBF), another volunteer in the future. with local businesses as to the impact biting off more than it can chew. organization, has expanded its It is hard to imagine anything in such changes might have were woefully We live in a world of instant programing throughout the month of Aurora’s political spectrum to cause inadequate – something pointed out by gra tifi cation, where people value February this year. anything close to a seismic shift, but Mayor Geoff Dawe at the time. instant likes, comments, and shares To date, the AWBF has donated next week Council is set to dip its toes So, I am looking forward with on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and $60,000 to Blue Door Shelter, CHATS, into an area which could turn out to be both curiosity and trepidation on so forth, and where people alarmingly and Youth in Music. Come out and a game changer in how local lawmakers the bold new experiment which think what they have to offer is of less enjoy some award winning Blues and interact with the people that elect them. could soon be implemented, pending value to others if these likes, comments, contribute to our community. First off We all know the current drill. Council approval, which would funnel shares, and retweets don’t come. is the amazing Blues Bash on Saturday, If you have an idea on how a complaints, concerns, and general Those who will be responsible for February 4 at the Highland Automotive particular situation can be improved, spleen-venting over Aurora’s traffi c tending the fi eld of comments bound Showroom. Go to www.awbf.ca for you call Town Hall or show up at a trouble to a web-based app, which would to come in through any perspective tickets and information Council meeting to make your pitch as allow residents to map out problem web-based platform will have to have a delegate, or as a member of the public areas, suggest solutions, and interact their fi ngers not only on the pulse of Councillor John Abel Aurora at large, during open forum. with staff members and residents alike the community but also on the button The format varies slightly if there’s on a possible course of action. to ensure that they get their reward – as something to complain about in that If approved, it won’t be the full re- simple as a comment – in near-real time focus often shifts to the online world instatement of a Traffi c Advisory to ensure residents feel their opinions A sinking ship of an endless stream of emails to Committee which Council pushed for are respected, valued and being heard Council members, often copied to local last year, but the experiment could by those who can make a difference.
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The Aurora Museum & Archives is remembering: Queen Victoria (Died January 22, 1901) IN GOOD This commemorative handkerchief was produced in 1897 to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria’s reign. At the time, she was COMPANYMayor Geo rey Dawe the longest serving monarch in British and Empire (later Commonwealth) history. A new beginning, a new year to catalyst positive change. Happy New Year Aurora! I wish you and your families a wonderful 2017. Thank you to all our residents and visitors who contributed to the Salvation Army Kettle Drive during the holiday season. Your efforts will help MP Report: Accomplishments of 2016 the less fortunate in our community & Areas of Focus for 2017 access programs and services that they can’t afford. The local results of this Happy New Year! Welcome to 2017, campaign will be available soon, check Canada’s 150th birthday! This is a time Advanced manufacturing out the Town’s Notice Board and social to look back on what we’ve achieved (aerospace and automotive) media feeds for updates. in our history, and to embrace the investments, local infrastructure With the new year under way, The values we share as a nation. This year for mental health, Canada’s defence Town of Aurora has reaffi rmed its we unite as Canadians, and together capabilities, precarious employment commitment to becoming Canada’s we can imagine a vision – a big, bold (job quality), and ensuring Most Active Community. Activate vision – of what our country can increased value for your tax dollars. Aurora is an Ontario Trillium become. Canada 150 inspires all of us Foundation funded program designed to be part of something bigger than MP’S REPORT These are things that will make a to help move the Town’s goal forward. ourselves as we build the country for Leona Alleslev, MP real difference in our community in This group created by Sport Aurora the next 150 years. 2017 will be the Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill the short term and set the foundation with guidance from the Canadian Sport year to create lasting connections that for years to come. The world needs for Life Society and endorsed by my will live on long after the celebrations more Canada, and I am committed to task force on physical activity, involves have ended. I encourage you to visit to pollute less and achieve a healthier helping Canada thrive both at home local school boards, the Town, York Canada.ca/150 to see all the different environment for the next generation. and abroad. If you believe there are Region Public Health, Seneca College, events and celebrations that will take We are investing $118 billion in any additional areas I should be Sport Aurora, Southlake Hospital place across the country, throughout building and improving public transit, focused on, please do contact me. and the Aurora Seniors Association. 2017. roads, bridges, ports, clean water What we focus on now will continue to I would like to extend an invitation to and wastewater systems, affordable defi ne and shape us not only for 2017, residents to help us achieve our goal Accomplishments of 2016 housing, and child care facilities. or 2018, but for the next 150 years. I of becoming Canada’s Most Active These investments will also create am looking forward to achieving this Community. Visit the Activate Aurora It has been an interesting year and I good jobs for Canadians. vision together with you. website and sign-up to track your fi tness am proud to be part of a government These policy changes were only activity. Aurora’s activity numbers will which made progress on a number made possible because of the input of Services Our Office Offers be added to the overall contributions of fronts in 2016. We still have a lot Canadians from across the country, for the community to help us reach our of work ahead of us, but here are including people like you in our Our offi ce in Richmond Hill is here to goal. some highlights of what we have community. My team and I hosted assist you. We can help organizations There are several ways to get active accomplished this past year. Town Halls, on climate change, with government funding like the and healthy in Aurora. Club Aurora We restored the eligibility age for Canada Post, defence priorities and Canada Summer Jobs Program, as Fitness Centre is located at The Aurora the Old Age Security (OAS) and the the Federal budget to name a few, and well as assistance for more individual Family Leisure Complex and offers Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) asked for your insights and opinions. concerns like: Canada Pension Plan, its members a wide variety of both from 67 to 65. Low-income Canadian Through this consultation process, Guaranteed Income Supplements cardiovascular and weight training seniors living alone now receive up to we were able to communicate your (GIS), OAS, immigration, visas, and
equipment, as well as a diverse array program” suggested “Volunteer recycling an additional $947 per year, which will views, and ultimately infl uence we are now happy to report that we are of programs. There are also several help 900,000 vulnerable seniors and policy. Additionally, with the feedback fully equipped to assist with passport aquatics programs available for all improve their quality of life. you provided me in 2016, I am able to applications and renewals. ages, please consult the Town’s Winter We increased Canada Student defi ne areas of focus for 2017. Program and Recreation Guide for Grants by 50% to help more than Please Contact Me! more details. The Town’s outdoor ice 350,000 students to graduate with less Areas of Focus for 2017 rinks are also up and running for the debt and build a more prosperous In addition to my responsibilities I look forward to hearing from you 2017 winter season. future. as your Member of Parliament and and trust that you will contact me Outdoor rinks are located at Town We ratifi ed the Paris Agreement as Parliamentary Secretary to the with any and all matters that you feel Park, Ada Johnson Park, Confederation as part of our commitment to fi ght Minister for Public Services and are important at a federal level. Email: Park and Machell Park. Please be safe climate change. We also introduced Procurement, I have heard from many [email protected]. Phone: on the ice and respect other users. pricing for pollution to encourage of you that you would like me to place (905)773-8358. Offi ce: 12820 Yonge St. The Healthy Kids Community companies to fi nd innovative solutions particular focus on the following areas: suite 202, Richmond Hill). Challenge is also still an ongoing important initiative. This challenge is Predictions for Aurora in 2017 a province wide initiative implemented in 45 communities in Ontario, The Last time in this space we looked towers in 2014, super mailboxes in 2015, challenge combines a community-led back at what happened in 2016 in and densifi cation in 2016, Aurorans method with provincial coordination Aurora. will now be blasé about these, and to help develop and implement healthy Today, we turn our minds forward to in 2017 will fi nd some new form of policies and programs. This challenge predict what we may expect to see in infrastructure at which to vent. is being run out of the Windfall Town in 2017. Ecology Centre with support from the As an added incentive to entice Town. Currently, planning is underway By mid-January, 95 per cent of New Prince Harry to Town in September to for the next theme which starts in Year’s resolutions committed to by open the new accessible playground at April. The theme is called the Choose Aurorans will be broken. INSIDE the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Park, the to Boost Veggies and Fruit. It will Mayor will offer to put him up on his include wellness events at local schools, In preparation for all-day two- AURORA couch, since we don’t have a hotel for nature play pop-ups, healthy cooking Scott Johnston way GO train service, a proposal will the Prince to stay in. programs, fun competitions and more. come forward to pave over the Magna Stay tuned for more information to property to provide commuter parking The addition of more traffi c lights come in the next couple of months, lots when that company moves to King. Dandelions will become so prevalent on Industrial Parkway will further visit windfallcentre.ca/healthykids for in yards and boulevards that grass will reduce its viability as a time-saving updates. The Town will attempt to guilt the start to be considered a weed. bypass of Yonge Street. Don’t miss the Town’s local upcoming Region into building the interchange at events. Visit Aurora’s Borealis at St John’s Sideroad and Highway 404 a After almost 20 years of debate Discussions of how far students Town Park every day until Family few years earlier by putting up signs in over whether to keep them or not, the have to walk from east of Bayview to Day on February 20 from 5 p.m. to 11 the area proclaiming that this project former library and senior’s centre will their schools southwest of there will p.m. Enjoy beautifully lit trees and a is “coming soon from York Region.” be demolished, clearing the way for a prompt increased recollections of festive atmosphere. Join family, friends further 20 years of debate over what to grandparents of having to walk six and neighbours at Aurora’s Arctic Condos will continue to be developed do with this space. miles to school uphill every day in fi ve Adventure event happening on Monday, along Yonge Street, but strangely, many feet of snow. February 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in storefronts will continue to remain Movies in the Park screenings of Aurora Town Park. There will be many unoccupied. “The Postman Always Rings Twice” The tree lighting ceremony in family activities including outdoor will have children asking their parents December will be preceded by a new Continued on page 9 Aurora’s claim to be the most what a postman is. tradition of passing a hat through fi t municipality in Canada will be the crowd for donations to offset the supported by studies that show that More Aurorans will gain an higher electricity costs. THIS WEEK’S due to the challenges of fi nding appreciation for the quiet streets and parking spots in Town, people here older neighbourhoods downtown, A proposed reduction to the Town’s NEW POLL have to walk further from where they when they start cutting through them tax rate will have some speculating Should the York Region District School Board can fi nd parking to where they want to in their cars to avoid the no left turn that if this downward trend continues, consider future growth when go than in any other municipality in restrictions at Yonge and Wellington. by 2029 the tax rate may fi nally equal planning new high schools? the country. the rate of infl ation. Yes No Unsure Summer complaints by Aurorans Go to www.theauroran.com to vote! Aurora will host a huge series about how hot it is and when will it How many of these will come true? of parties and events to celebrate ever cool down, will be followed by Only time will tell. YESABNO UNSURE Canada’s fi rst 150 years, which will be winter complaints about how cold it is about how long it will take to pay for and when will it ever warm up. Feel free to e-mail Scott at: 75% 25% 0% TO DATE TO
RESULTS RESULTS 59% JANUARY 17, 2017 JANUARY TO DATE TO it all. Following outrage directed at cell [email protected] RESULTS Page 6 THE AURORAN, Thursday, January 19, 2017 THE AURORAN, Thursday, January 19, 2017 Page 7 Gas Tax Funding for Municipalities It has been a busy couple of weeks. With this year’s allocation, However, I have Many residents from our area work At the top of the list, I’m pleased to say the Ontario government good news to report either work at the Honda plant or a York Region will receive $15.3 million in has provided more on this front: factory that makes parts for the Honda funding from Ontario’s Gas Tax program than $3.8 billion in funding Statistics Canada plant. Automotive experts tell us our for transit improvements. This is a through the Gas Tax reports Ontario investment will help secure 4,000 great program that helps local transit program since 2004. gained 80,600 jobs in direct jobs. We also know the benefi t systems improve their services and We know how 2016, and we had a to Ontario will be signifi cant, through increase their ridership year over year. important public signifi cant increase job creation, increased tax revenue Public transit is vital to those living transit is to improving in full time work in and small business opportunities. and running businesses in Newmarket- mobility, managing View From December. Supporting the auto industry is part Aurora and it has become an important congestion, curbing Queen’s Park Since the of Ontario’s economic plan to create fi xture in our daily lives. emissions, and building devastating jobs, grow our economy and help people Chris Ballard, MPP As I said at the announcement in strong communities. Our recession of in their everyday lives. Newmarket-Aurora Newmarket, as the province increases government will continue 2008, Ontario has OSAP the frequency of GO Train service, the to make these kinds of created 669,100 jobs. The province is making college and “last mile” solution using local transit strategic investments that will help Ninety per cent of those are full-time university more affordable for students becomes more important to both us keep up with Ontario’s increasing positions, we are told by Statistics and families by making tuition free for residents and businesses that rely on growth and demand for transit Canada, with 79 per cent in above over 150,000 students. transit for customers and employees. infrastructure. average wage industries, and about This is great news for residents in In total, our government December Job Numbers three quarters in the private sector. Newmarket-Aurora. is providing more than $334 million in I recognize the employment challenge Our unemployment rate of 6.4 per cent The new OSAP will make average Gas Tax funding this year to 99 too many residents in my riding face. continues to be below the national tuition free for students whose families municipalities – a $1.6 million increase Too much part-time employment, short- unemployment rate, as it has been for make less than $50,000 a year. Students over last year. This is the largest number term contracts and low wage jobs are the past 20 consecutive months. Of from families that earn more will also of recipients since the program started. not how to build a strong community. course, one person unemployed or benefi t from more generous grants and underemployed is one person too many, loans. Education experts tell us under but the government’s plan to grow the the new program, about 80 per cent economy and create good jobs in every of all OSAP recipients will graduate region of the province is working. with less provincial debt. Today, more There have been more than 51,600 jobs Ontario students are graduating from created this year across the province post-secondary programs than ever and the unemployment rate fell before, but some people hesitate to apply signifi cantly. The Ontario government for college or university because they is committed to building Ontario up by worry about the cost. creating a positive climate for business It’s my belief the that attracts long-term investments new OSAP will help more students seek and creates good jobs now and for the a post-secondary education regardless future. of their family’s income. Students will We want to ensure that the province now be able to focus on their education, continues to be a leader in creating jobs and not on the debt they are racking up and in competing in an increasingly while attending school. competitive global economy. We New Year’s Levee will continue to build Ontario up, by Thank you to everyone who attended creating jobs and prosperity for all my annual New Year’s Levee. It is great Ontarians in communities’ right across to meet so many new people from the this province. community and to catch up with old Investing in the Auto Sector friends. 2016 was a great year in our In-line with growing the economy, riding of Newmarket-Aurora and I am last week both the provincial and federal excited to see what the New Year holds government announced they would be for us. partnering with Honda Canada to help the company modernize its Alliston As always, I invite you to contact me assembly operations. Ontario is on any issue. Please call my community contributing $41.8 million to the plant offi ce at 905-750-0019, or visit my website to help ensure it remains competitive at www.ChrisBallardMPP.ca. My email and secure the next generation of is: [email protected]. I vehicle production. look forward to hearing from you. Power bills and seeking answers tops Chamber agenda for 2017
By Brock Weir answers. SHOES “One thing which we really don’t Next month, Mayor Geoff Dawe is think has been addressed, specifi cally set to deliver his annual address to the in Aurora, is the ongoing and pretty local business community. consistent fl ow of leasing signs coming It’s usually a time for the Mayor to up,” says Javed Khan, Chair of the give a “state of the town” talk to local Aurora Chamber of Commerce Board business leaders and tout some of the of Directors. “We are fi nding more and businesses set to make Aurora home more businesses are either closing and in the year ahead. In the lead-up to leaving and we’re unfortunately seeing this year’s speech, however, the Aurora a higher rate of leasing signs in the WINTER SALE Chamber of Commerce is pressing for Continued on page 7 FINAL BLOWOUT Sorley & Still
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Chamber wants answers on vacant and all too often, patients that do The Top have wrist surgery find themselves storefronts Mayor’s speech frustrated that their pain only resolves partially or not at all. In From page 6 to address the issue of affordable 5 Factors many cases the pain reoccurs later, main corridor of our community and energy across the board. The Ontario after surgery. we have still not gotten the answer why, Chamber submitted their support of Keeping and what the plan is for the Town to a Long Term Energy Plan last month There is a new, natural, safe mitigate this. calling on the Government “to ensure and highly effective approach “This is a conversation we would like that future policies regarding energy You that has helped many sufferers to have and have our Mayor address at pricing are affordable, transparent improve their lives dramatically: the upcoming Mayor’s luncheon.” and fl exible” particularly through the OVERWEIGHT Laser therapy uses light to favor It was also a conclusion Mr. Khan adoption of a capacity market system. Advanced and accelerate the body’s natural says came out of recent talks with the This, they argue, could realise some - And What you healing processes. The innovative Chamber Executive on ways they can “signifi cant” cost savings by allowing Technology Multiwave Locked System (MLS) continue to be an advocate for the local the procurement of energy shorter Can do about Laser produces a safe, efficient business community. term on a cost effi cient basis. and simultaneous effect on pain, They are “frustrated,” he says,” that “The common thing we’re getting is Healing inflammation,DR. VIENNA swelling IAFRATE and water N.D. they have not received a “clear and that constant price increases and the them! retention, exceeding the limits of concise answer” from the powers-that- lack of price predictability is impacting Carpal Tunnel Learn how to naturally overcome youtraditional need to changeLLLT (Lowyour life!power) Go from and be, despite repeated questions. the ability for many of the businesses these factors for lasting weight loss and experiencing:concerns of HP (High power) laser “We asked that it be addressed when in this province to remain competitive Syndromea balanced life and therapy. we were having the Mayor’s luncheon and grow,” says Mr. Khan. “When I was • Fluctuant moods and emotions in 2016 to address it and it seems like it talking to one of the representatives mostIt is no secret Wrist that we typically / gain to steady, even and controlled wasn’t necessarily a priority for them Laser therapy uses light to favor from the Ontario Chamber of weight as we age. Our metabolism moods to focus on that; they wanted to focus Commerce (OCC), they indicated that slows down, responsibilities pile up and• accelerateFatigue, impotence the body’s and natural low more on the Cultural Precinct and the one central fi rm reported that their Hand Pain and before you know it, you’re well energyhealing to vitality, processes. stamina and a whole Yonge and Wellington Corridor,” recent energy bill was 12 per cent above the recommended weight for better sex life says Mr. Khan. “But, we consistently higher in September – and that is about your age, height and gender. But did • Sleepless nights to achieving have our members in that type of $500 or so – despite an identical meter youIf know you that suffer you have from the powerCarpal to Whata great night’s does sleepthis mean conversation at various Chamber reading in August. In this particular stop the perpetuating cycle of weight • Being overweight to having Tunnel Syndrome or wrist / hand for you? events asking what is happening – Why case the OCC member indicated to me gain right at its source? a strong, lean body pain you should be aware that a are there more and more vacancies that that fl uctuation forced his business Fad diets, media advertorials and ad- new technology is now available Our patients have reported a 90- happening, and what is the Town into a hiring freeze because it wasn’t vice from your sisters, friends, neigh- The King West Chiropractic and creating a solution to help those 95% relief of their symptoms, more doing? planned for. If there is an opportunity bour can make the topic of weight Wellness Centre invite you to join Dr. suffering with these conditions. mobility, increased flexibility and “I understand [CAO Doug for the Ontario Government to increase loss not only confusing, but daunting Vienna Iafrate, ND for an informa- These conditions can create vastly improved function! Nadorozny] is revamping the economic transparency that can help quite a bit. and fi t only for the young gym buff tion session on how these 5 factors symptoms ranging from pain, It is the very latest in medical development structure [at Town Hall] “I think we need to start more direct you typically see on TV. Did you know, are keeping you overweight, and how tingling, numbness, burning, technology, with years of clinical and that is welcome, and I’m excited conversations with our representatives there could be some underlying health you can begin making changes to your aching, stiffness, swelling, studies supporting its safety and to see what comes out of that, but and I think one of the best ways to do it reasons why your body is choosing to diet, lifestyle and overall health. She weakness and limited movements. efficacy, and we are very proud other than that, it has certainly been a is either to organize face to face, a call store fat and calories as opposed to will discuss how to begin detoxing The track record of common to offer our patients effective common conversation.” or a webinar to get some real questions burning them for fuel and energy. Our your diet, how to reset your circadian treatments including pills, surgery, solutions to their recent or chronic Last year, the Chamber took a more answered. One thing I would like to hear hormones govern everything in our rhythm to sleep better, eat better and splints and exercise has not been conditions. proactive role in advocating for the from our government representatives bodies from our mood to how we eat, live a more energized and active life- sleep,as effective drink, and as evensufferers breathe. require, Consid- style. Weight loss doesn’t have to be perennial issue of a new hotel for the is what are they going to do to reduce erleaving your energythem levels; to do youcontinually struggle scary“This or confusing!new, natural, Allow Dr.safe Iafrate and Town of Aurora. These talks have electricity costs for small businesses withsearch low for sex non-drug,drive, getting non-surgical to sleep at tohighly take theeffective guess work approach out of your life-has proved to be more fruitful at Town Hall, in our community. What I have heard nighttreatments or even thatwaking are up in safethe morn- and stylehelped choices many and suffererslead you on improvethe path says Mr. Khan, with “a strong potential is the principle of affordability and ing?effective. Ever feel that 3 pm energy crash, totheir better lives health dramatically”. and wellness care. of a decision being made in the very, competitiveness will really ensure or do your food cravings control your This workshop is $20.00 per very near future,” but this year they cost savings can be realised either day?Of These major factors concern all pointis that to anmany un- attendee.Come in and allow us to help you are also going to move forward with directly either through incentives and derlyingpatients hormonecontinue imbalanceto be plagued that byis achieveThe workshopthe results willyou deserve!be held Callon their advocacy work, joining the rebates, or indirectly through a lower undeniablywrist pain keeping despite you repeated overweight! visits Wednesday(905) 773-2225 January to book 25th fromyour 7:30 FREE pm Ontario Chamber of Commerce with system-wide cost. 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By Brock Weir up some oatmeal prepared, in part, by his 11-year-old son Liam, a student at They say you can’t make an omelette Lester B. Pearson Public School. “There without breaking a few eggs – but what is also the nutritional value of the food if you can’t even get your kid to make – there are a lot of healthy recipes that the first crack? are easy to prepare. We have seen a lot That’s now a distant memory for the of value [from the program] and the local kids and parents who did some changes in these guys’ behaviour at bonding in the kitchen this month with home. the Healthy Kids Community Challenge. “My daughter would never eat eggs. About a dozen parents, and their kids, After the second class, she came back made good use of the new industrial and said, ‘I want to eat eggs! I want kitchen at the Aurora Family Leisure to have scrambled eggs and I want to Complex, part of the Centre’s Youth make them myself !’ She made them Space for Healthy Family Fun in the herself and ate them. They got a lot of Kitchen, a program coordinated by the confidence in handling kitchen items, Healthy Kids Community Challenge, cooking and stuff like that. At home, operated by Windfall Ecology Centre, we get them to do stuff, but it is more us and the Town of Aurora. wanting them to do it rather than the initiative coming from them.” With Healthy Kids, our goal Royden’s wife, Dale D’Souza, left the Young participants in the Healthy Family in the Kitchen program do the washing up in the industrial kitch- is to bring different, healthy program with the same impression. en at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex, part of the Town’s Community Space for Youth. The program “It builds so much confidence in wrapped up on Wednesday, but could be revived this spring and summer as the Healthy Kids Community Challenge shifts its focus from water to veggies and fruit. initiatives, whether it is through the children because they actually got Auroran photo by Brock Weir physical activity or healthy to handle the food, handle knives and stand at the stove, and do things like campaign, “Water Does Wonders,” preparing foods and the more they are nutrition and healthy behaviours that. It builds so much self-confidence which has produced a series of Town- interested in preparing the more they to the kids in Aurora being able to cook in a comfortable, safe wide initiatives to get kids to put down will be interested in eating healthy foods environment, as well as having friends the pop and give water another try. 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By Jake Courtepatte Andrew’s second senior team.” SAC went 1-2-2 in the tournament, The MacPherson tournament has a taking down Gilmour Academy of new ally. Ohio on Saturday. The winners of the Just two weeks before the annual tournament were the nearby King City historic varsity tournament at LaBrier Secondary School Lions, who put up Arena on the St. Andrew’s campus, two wins and two ties, including a tie the Saints have initiated a varsity with the Saints on Friday, to secure the B tournament to reiterate their championship. commitment to their hockey programs. “The Saints for their part outshot their Mel Melconian winds up for a shot at the Aurora Community Centre. The Aurora Tigers lost 5 - 2 to The Gary West Senior Boys Hockey opponents in every game but had trouble the Oakville Blades on Sunday. Auroran photo by Jake Courtepatte Tournament kicked off its inaugural fi nding the back of the net and gave up running on Friday, playing host to six too many odd-man rushes in their losses,” The Blades, tops in the OJHL’s South varsity teams from across Canada and said Joel Morrissey, Head Coach. Winless streak division and the second highest scoring the United States. It purposely coincided All six teams have confi rmed their team in the conference, disposed of with Monday’s holiday for Americans, intentions to participate in next year’s the Tigers the following day 5 – 2 at the allowing two teams from south of the tournament, while St. Edward’s High hits double ACC. border to participate. School from Lakewood, Ohio and Nichols Oakville scored twice on the Like Mr. MacPherson, assistant to School from Buffalo will round out an digits for Aurora powerplay, with the Tigers combining the Headmaster for a quarter century, eight-team fi eld. for 31 penalty minutes in the game. Mr. West holds a prominent position in With an overwhelming amount of Tigers William Constantinou and Mel St. Andrew’s history. Mr. West taught at hockey talent, SAC’s varsity B team Melconian scored the only Aurora goals SAC for 33 years, juggling his duties as a provides what Reid calls “an alternative in the contest, Melconian picking up teacher, coach, and athletic director. to community hockey”, with a handful “Gary was highly respected and well- potentially making the jump to the A By Jake Courtepatte the 41st point in 38 games this season. Lachance stopped 22 of the 27 shots liked; I think you’d be hard pressed to team for their grade 12 year, a team that hear a negative comment about him,” has won back-to-back independent school Having run out of player cards long he faced. says Greg Reid, Assistant Headmaster championships. before the Ontario Junior Hockey The last Tigers win came on Nov. 25 and Assistant Coach of the Varsity B The focus at SAC now turns to the League trade deadline, the Aurora against the last place Milton IceHawks. Hockey team. MacPherson tournament, a long standing Tigers are now just running out the With a Pickering Panthers win Reid was the mastermind behind the tradition at SAC, which will play host to clock. last week, the Tigers remain in the new tournament, working since last year eight teams representing the provinces While last Tuesday’s deadline came basement of the OJHL’s North division to get it off the ground. of Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec, and the and went with other York Region with a record of 5-30-1-4. They are “It helps contribute to a more robust states of Maine, Pennsylvania, and New teams bolstering their rosters for the slated for their worst regular season schedule for the Varsity B team by York at LaBrier Arena next weekend. postseason, Aurora has resigned to record since the team’s 1983-84 season, including more games against non- “Since its inception in 1984, this miss the playoffs for the fi rst time in when they went 4-34-4 and were swept traditional opponents who are playing tournament has become a highly- six seasons by acquiring cash and some by the Dixie Beehives in the OPJHL at the varsity level,” said Reid. “That is anticipated tradition for our school potential for the future. quarterfi nals. to say that four of the teams this year are and the larger community,” said Kevin The resulting team of call-ups and The Newmarket Hurricanes are their school’s top team as opposed to St. McHenry, Headmaster. younger players fell to both the North clinging to the North East conference’s York Rangers and Oakville Blades eighth and fi nal playoff spot, two points over the weekend, with the Tigers still ahead of the Lindsay Muskies. They searching for their fi rst win of the New are slated to contend with the Trenton Year. Golden Hawks in the fi rst round of the With both the Rangers and Blades postseason, ranked in the top twenty in destined for the playoffs with seeding Canada with a record of 34-6-1-0. implications on the line, the Rangers The Tigers, meanwhile, will ride out the fi rst shutout the Tigers at the Aurora fourteen games remaining in the regular Community Centre by a score of 4 – 0. season with the focus on the future. Just Forcing goaltender Brayden over one month is left on the schedule, Lachance to face 54 shots in the game, with fi ve home games slated to be played North York’s Ture Linden continued at the Aurora Community Centre. his torrid scoring pace by beating They take on the 25-13-1-1 Markham Lachance three times, fi nishing a Royals on the road Friday, before returning natural hat trick just under a minute to the ACC Saturday to host the 18-16-1-3 into the third period. Noah Robinson Toronto Jr. Canadiens. rounded out the scoring just two Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m. minutes later, while Aurora managed For stats, schedules, and more SAC Captain Nolan Garnett and the captain of College Jean-Eudes take a ceremonial face o to open just sixteen shots in total on the North information, visit www.auroratigers. the inaugural Gary West Senior Hockey Tournament at LaBrier Arena. Dropping the puck are West’s York net. pointstreaksites.com. children Bruce, Lynda, and Rachel, along with tournament convener Paul Bedard. Photo by Paul Mosey Bantam Tigers claim Silver Stick crown By Jake Courtepatte Red Bank Generals, Tri Valley Blue Devils, and the Strathroy Jr. Rockets The Bantam AE Aurora Tigers are by a combined score of 32 – 2 to meet seeing silver. up with the host Pelham Panthers in They claimed the International Friday’s quarterfi nal. 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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25 Join the Aurora Historical Society for the launch of their 2017 Speaker Series with Geoffrey Reaume and the History of Madness since ancient times. Tickets are $7 each or $5 for AHS members. Refreshments served. To reserve your seat for the Hillary House event, call 905-727-8991. 7 – 9 p.m. * * * * 100 Women Who Care – We are the 100 Women Who Peter Menicucci, Broker Care chapter representing Central York Region! Join us in supporting local charities to make a difference VERICO e Mortgage Leaders Inc. in our community! We meet tonight from 7 – 8 p.m. at Made in Mexico (185 Main Street South, Newmarket). [email protected] For details check out www.100womencyr.ca or contact [email protected] SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Celebrate the start of Black History Month with the York Regional Police today at their Aurora headquarters. The Police will host a morning of celebration from 10.30 a.m. to 12 noon at 47 Don Hillock Drive featuring fellowship, music and refreshments. For more information, visit www.yrp. License # 10238, o.a.c. rates subject to change ca. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6 The Aurora Historical Society hosts its Annual General Meeting in the Magna Room at the Aurora Public Library this evening from 7 – 9 p.m. Featuring guest speaker historian Jacqueline Stuart, a Year in Review, Plans for 2017 and more. 2017 Membership is required to vote. Directors and committee members wanted. For more information, call Mary Beth Hess at 905-727-8991.
To submit your event send details in 100 words or less to [email protected] with the subject line “Coming Events”. Page 14 THE AURORAN, Thursday, January 19, 2017 THE AURORAN, Thursday, January 19, 2017 Page 15 400 years on, Shakespeare’s themes still resonate in Much Ado About Nothing By Brock Weir demystifying the language and allowing the reader to fi nd their own message in What do you picture when you hear a the work. story about individuals returning from As a director, his primary aim is for war either to have to reconnect to a life the audience to enjoy it. they left behind or being left to rebuild “There are people who will come their life from scratch? to see this play and they will like Do you see soldiers returning Shakespeare already, and I want to Canada’s recent mission in make sure the production is something Afghanistan? Do you picture your valuable for them, that we have done father or grandfather returning from a good, solid production and that one of the World Wars grappling with they enjoyed it and had fun,” he says. experiences never quite expressed? “I want people who come to Theatre They are universal themes – and they Aurora with a friend, or because they were universal themes when William wanted to try something new, to leave Shakespeare tackled them – albeit in realising this is something they could a comedy – over 400 years ago in Much possibly get into. I want to make sure Ado About Nothing, a classic which people fi rst and foremost are enjoying opens at Theatre Aurora this Thursday, themselves and enjoying the play. I January 19. don’t think doing Shakespeare is an To underscore this universality, academic exercise; I think Shakespeare director Shawn Rocheleau has put a is art and we need to give them as good a unique spin on Much Ado, setting in performance as we can if we are doing the interwar Canada of the 1920s. something contemporary.” “We’re sort of in the middle of a lot Centred on common themes of of anniversaries in the time period mistaken identity, love, and even a we’re in; we’re talking about the 100th dash of politics, in some respects Much Ado, which has a theme of mistaken identity, anniversary of the First World War, Much Ado About Nothing is very much boasts a cast of 18. th last year was the 400 anniversary contemporary, but in other instances Auroran photo by Glenn Rodger of Shakespeare’s death, and when it is very much a product of its time. you read Much Ado, it is very much Hero, one of the female characters, for for us 400 years on from Shakespeare a post-war play,” says Rocheleau, a instance often gets a rough treatment and 100 years on from the First World teacher formerly of Dr. G.W. Williams because of her gender, the norm for War to make value judgements. I would Secondary School, who now teaches Elizabethan times. This, says the rather present them as, ‘Okay, these are at Middlefi eld in Markham. “They are director, might be counterintuitive for some issues this play has and this is people who have returned from war the age of Elizabeth I, arguably one how we’re interpreting it, and what do and they are trying to make a life for of our most successful and infl uential you think?’ If people are leaving with themselves. monarchs, but that was the reality of conversations after also having fun, “I was teaching a lot of First World the age; women did not have agency. that is a bonus. War stuff when I was preparing this “In Canada in the 1920s, women had “The reason we do these things now and it seemed like a really natural fi t had the opportunity to suddenly have 400 years on is they still resonate.” and I think it speaks to the cultural these more prominent roles and take heritage of Aurora and York Region. on the leadership of traditionally male Much Ado About Nothing runs at We have a really proud history of roles, so you have these people who are Theatre Aurora on select dates and service and I wanted to honour that as trying to struggle with the men who have times through January 28. For a full much as I could. I don’t want to impose come home, where do I fi t into this?” he schedule and ticket information, visit values and I don’t want to impose ideas says. “I certainly don’t want to impose a www.theatreaurora.com or call 905-727- and other than a few minor tweaks of value judgement because it is very easy 3669. the texts, it’s Shakespeare’s words. I wanted to overlay the period so it might be a little more relatable to people who Much Ado About Theatre Aurora’s are coming to see Shakespeare and don’t know what to expect.” latest play: A review People often debate the relatability of By Scott Johnston their own agendas, a bit of treachery Shakespeare’s works, but it is important and revenge, some mistaken identity, and to “dispel the myth” that “Shakespeare The themes of love and treachery despite these challenges, as with all good is hard.” When done right, it can be involving those returning from war comedies, true love will win the day. very accessible, he contends have no doubt played out countless times With 18 cast members, and a story In fact, Mr. Rocheleau says he was through the ages. with a few twists and turns spoken in fi rst bitten by the Shakespeare bug Whether set in Sicily in the 1500s, or Elizabethan dialogue it may sound like in Grade 7. From the outset, he fell in updated slightly to 1920s Canada, the it’s hard to follow, especially if one isn’t love with the language and felt it was stories work just as well. familiar with the play. However, it’s easy something that really spoke to him. He That’s what we see with Theatre to keep up once things get going. encountered Shakespeare throughout Aurora’s take on William Shakespeare’s All of the performers do excellent his education, falling in love over and Much Ado About Nothing. jobs with their characters, and use their over again and when he became a Although faithful to the story, expressions, reactions and mannerisms Jason K. Allan teacher, he embraced the Bard. characters and wording of the original to good effect to help supplement the “It is an uphill battle that has been play, director Shawn Rocheleau has given more challenging dialog. diffi cult, that it is not accessible, and it few minor twists in both geography The set itself is simple and effective, Wills and Estate Law it has become my personal mission to and costume to set the play in Aurora and there is a wide variety of costume try and show people that Shakespeare following World War 1. changes, which also helps establish the Family Law is relevant, accessible, fun and all those The plot revolves around the different scenes. good things,” he says. interactions of some men recently It’s been a while since Theatre Aurora Real Estate As a teacher, a lot of it is about returned from war and the family they has tackled Shakespeare, and the local are staying with temporarily. setting is a nice twist on one of the 15393 Yonge Street, Team has amazing Young soldier Claudio and family world’s best known comedies. 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Become part of the conversation process. “[This tool] offers the opportunity From page 3 “Communications staff has identifi ed for the community to take a proactive many overweight pre-teen boys struggling with their sexuality have to deal with, but an innovative approach to community approach to traffi c safety and provides Mr. Francis says it was used to show Peter in confl ict with his body. engagement that utilizes an online an alternative to the reactive approach Soon after it was published, Mr. Francis says he was “mortifi ed” when his hairdresser platform to identify issues, generate traditional models offer. Residents will gave the book to her own child, then in Grade 7. He didn’t intend to write a book for the solutions, share information, and create have the opportunity to quickly and easily young adult market, but he realised young people would come to identify with the story. consensus. Utilizing a platform called add their voice to the consultation process This was only heightened fi ve years later when Fruit was selected as one of the books PlaceSpeak, residents can verify their and ensure that their voices are heard by in Canada Reads 2009. location and, using a geographic-based others in the community and by decision- It helped him reach a much wider audience and the publication of Natural Order has only furthered that progression. interface, drop pins on the map to identify makers. By making it easier for more “I think Natural Order was more satisfying from a creative standpoint because it areas of concern [such as a stop sign people to add their comments, there is a was more built from scratch. It wasn’t that Fruit was easy to write, but it was pulling needed at a particular location]. Other reduced risk of making decisions based more from my own experience, whereas Natural Order felt more rewarding because I residents can then add their comments on a small but vocal minority. In addition, was creating Joyce, a character I was not in synch with in any strong way. of support, disagreement or add ideas even if the ultimate outcome is not what a “It was challenging for me to create the character knowing she wouldn’t have been to create solutions to the problem. The resident wants, they may be more likely to too responsive or responding to me at certain points in her life, but to create a character platform will allow staff to respond feel that the process was fair.” that was empathetic at the same time that I could feel for her and understand her, not Over the course of the last year, many to questions, share reports and best that she was the enemy but she would have tried to hold me back as opposed to setting traffi c situations cropped up at Council practices, Council reports and other me free and I needed to come to terms with that character in my head. – both mentioned at the table by Council resources.” “Success as a writer is pushing yourself into new areas. For me, success is whether members themselves or raised at the Polls can also be put in place to measure I tried something new. Did I take a chance with this book? Sometimes that fear is what podium by residents at large – including the level of concern over issues raised and brings out your best writing. But, you have to be able to jump off that cliff and take a a since-fi zzled proposal from Mayor Geoff support for possible solutions. chance to say I don’t know where I’m going with this, but let’s take that leap and hope This web-based interactive tool from Dawe to limit traffi c on Yonge Street to for the best.” PlaceSpeak, which comes at a cost of up one lane in each direction to allow for to $26,000, will be a “fi rst of its kind” in the further on-street parking, proposals from For more information on how you can take that leap into Natural Order and the year municipal sector, they note, but its success Councillor Tom Mrakas for one-way of community dialogue set to spring from it, visit www.onebookoneaurora.com. depends on community engagement. If streets in the Town’s historic southeast it does indeed prove to be successful, the quadrant, resident-driven speed cushions report notes this could become a norm installed on four busy streets, and the on planning and development issues, restriction of parking in the downtown public notices, and other areas of public core to combat GO commuters. concern. The latter had the unintended “Traditional approaches to community consequences of wreaking havoc on an engagement around traffi c issues present area medical centre, which left some some challenges,” say Ms. Mackenzie- Councillors criticizing the process Smith and Mr. Simanovskis. “Solutions, for being quick to react and not fully frequently driven by a single or small considerate of its full impact. cluster of complaints, can sometimes Should Council members approve lead to costly implementations that the proposal at the Committee level on occasionally cause other unforeseen January 24 and ratify their decision the following Tuesday, a soft roll-out of traffi c issues and dissatisfaction with 55 residents who were not engaged in the the web-based “Traffi c and Pedestrian AURORAN REFERENCE decision-making process. 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