Page PB THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 Call us for a free FALL market evaluation! Choosing the right Realtor DOES make a difference THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 Page 1 Sean LifestyleWINDOWS INC. OasisHOME PRODUCTS ANGELA JONES Herbinson Sales Representative Broker 905.717.6027 Windows [email protected] Doors DOUG SABISTON Sales Representative 416.899.1083 Enclosures [email protected] 117 Wellington St East, Aurora L4G 1M9 Call us today! p: 905-895-5972 e: [email protected]
905.726.4349 www.DougandAngela.ca Not intended to solicit individuals currently under agency contract. THHEE AAUURROORRANAN T Aurora’s Community Newspaper
FREE Week of November 21, 2019 CMCA Vol. 20 No. 6 905-727-3300 theauroran.com AUDITED
Learning For Life. Creating The Future. Admission Tours Wednesdays
Register: 905-895-1700 ext. 259
16945 Bayview Ave., Newmarket www.pickeringcollege.on.cawww.pickeringcollege.on.ca
MENSWEAR
*See store for details. SUIT SALE BUY 1 GET 1 1/2 PRICE Winners honoured at the 2019 Business Excellence Awards celebrate the evening with the Aurora Chamber of Commerce. Those honoured include Lenard Lind (Youth Engagement Award) Addison Marketing Solutions & Maple Teahouse (Tie, New Business Venture), The Key Ad- Gentlemen, Your New Destination vantage Team (Community Involvement Award), The Aurora Cultural Centre (Non-Profit of the Year), Mission (Innovator Award), A2Y Dance 15117 Yonge Street, Aurora (corner of Yonge & Church) 905.713-1501 [email protected] www.mrmenswear.ca (Young Entrepreneur of the Year), The Millionaire’s Daughter (Small Business of the Year), and CleanRiver Recycling Solutions (Large Business ⎜ ⎜ of the Year). Auroran photo by Glenn Rodger % OFF Business Excellence Awards honour 10on all BEST services for THAI • first visit local difference-makers, leaders • first MASSAGE responders IN • senior 65+ emphasis on their community involvement, and thrive here in Aurora,” said Mayor TOWN By Brock Weir and even give a hand-up to young Tom Mrakas at the start of the evening. OPEN entrepreneurs looking for opportunities, Economies and societies are not static; they Mon.-Fri. 10am-8pm Whether they employ ten or one the event represented a cross-section of rely on progress and are driven and shaped Sat. by Appt. hundred, are just starting out or have been the community, shining a spotlight on by ideas and contributions of individuals 15243 Yonge St. Aurora long-standing members of the community, individual and team achievements. just like yourselves. 289-221-3045 crystalclearancientthaimassage.com think local or think global, the best of “Tonight’s event is a celebration “Our Town currently has over CLEAR ANCIENT THAI MASSAGE CRYSTAL Aurora’s businesses were recognized recognizing the successes of the local 2,200 businesses and many of those specializing in last week at the Aurora Chamber of businesses and organizations in this room are homegrown success stories which York Foot Orthotics & Bracing Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards. tonight. It is also about learning about are not only vital to the success of our Recognizing businesses in the them – from their exemplary performance community, they are also inspiring up SPORTS INJURIES! commercial and non-profit sectors, and ensuring that the spirit of enterprise and coming entrepreneurs to launch their • Orthotics businesses and individuals that place great and community continues to evolve Continued on page 20 ONSITE • Knee Braces ORTHOPAEDIC LAB • Ankle Braces EVERY DEVICE Tigers hope MADE FROM PLASTER CAST FAST coaching shift can TURNAROUND spark change in 3 days if needed. O 14 Wellington Street East, Suite 4, Aurora 905-841-3838 [email protected] By Jake Courtepatte
The Aurora Tigers are banking on some changes behind the bench Sales Representative to point them back in the right direction. #1 Individual in Aurora* Following a fresh four-game losing Top 1% in Canada** streak, culminating in a pair of losses to the Pickering Panthers and Dir: 416-618-1714 Stouffville Panthers this weekend, www.monicastohr.com the Junior A club on Sunday relieved HOCKEY FAMILY – Dan and Ryan Gardner, Part of the Class of 2019, are welcomed general manager and head coach into the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame. For more on their induction, along with the induction of gymnast Travis Romagnoli, see Pages 14 & 15. Rob De Fulviis of his duties. 14799 Yonge Street Auroran photo by Glenn Rodger Aurora, Ont1a4ri7o9 L94 GY o1Nng1e Street *based on gross commission for Royal LePage YCR 2017 Aurora, Ontario L4G 1N1 Continued on page 18 **based on gross commission for Royal LePage Canada 2017
ONE OF A KIND 3500 SF SHOWPIECE RICHMOND HILL ELDERBERRY ESTATES AURORA! aurora’s SUNDERLAND BEAUTY WITH POOL! BEAUTY! FINISHED BSMT! 5000+ SF! 1.84 ACRES! top sales producer* *Based on IMS Statistics, Aurora Offices lenard lind, broker of record
Wow – value here! Just minutes to highways & Simply sensational! Quality constructed & Quiet exclusive court location! Open concept 905-841-0000 shopping! Paved road access! 3/4 acres of masterfully upgraded, just loaded with extras! 10 contemporary plan! Soaring 10 – 20 ft. ceilings! [email protected] picturesque privacy! Loads of parking! Vaulted ft. ground – 9 ft. 2nd – 9 ft. bsmt! Stone & brick! Hardwood flrs! Gourmet eat-in kitchen w/granite ceilings – open concept floor plan! Main floor Curb appeal & more! Prof. landscaped! Chef’s dream counters & server! Separate dining! Entertaining- master with enticing ensuite! 4+1 bedrooms! gourmet centre island eat-in solarium kit! Waffle & www.lindrealty.ca coffered ceilings! Quality trim! Sumptuous master sized principle rooms! Palatial windows! Professionally finished open concept lower level w/sitting area, fpl & enticing ensuite! Knock-out Numerous balcony walk-outs! 2 master bdrms! ONTARIO’S ONLY... ISO 9001 REGISTERED with rec room – games room – sauna – 5th One bdrm in-law suite in bright prof. fin open concept RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE COMPANY open concept prof. fin lower level rec rm, games rm, bedroom & 2pc bath! home theater & 3pc bath! walk-out lower level! 15105 Yonge Street, suite 100, aurora, on l4g 1m3 $799,900 $2,450,000 INQUIRE (2 Blocks south of Wellington on the East Side) Page 2 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 Page 3 Tightened restrictions eyed for Aurora’s Airbnbs accommodations” within Aurora. take that step, let’s ask staff to look need to go out to an Airbnb or By Brock Weir Short-term rental accommodations at it. I can assure you right now short-term rental accommodation, in residential areas have resulted we’re not hearing anything [in the that bill for the YRP gets sent to Aurora has begun the process in concerns over excessive noise, way of complaints]…but once other the property owner,” Mayor Mrakas of examining regulations on local fire safety and mischief in “many municipalities – and they are – pass concluded. “It is something we need Airbnbs and other short-term municipalities,” said Mayor Mrakas, regulations, the problem Airbnbs to look at because it puts the onus on rentals. and beginning this process will help [tend] to flock to where people don’t the property owner to say, ‘if you’re Council last week unanimously fill a bylaw gap. have any regulations, so that’s why I going to rent out your property, then approved a motion from Mayor “I think it behoves us to be think it is important for us to move you’re going to make sure you’re not Tom Mrakas calling on staff to proactive in this instance and ask forward on this as quickly as possible renting it [for it] to become a party “examine the feasibility of passing staff to look at how we can come and have staff look at something that house.” a bylaw to license, regulate and up with some regulations,” he said. can come back to us.” Speaking in support of the motion, govern Airbnb and short-term rental “Right now, we have none so let’s The Mayor stressed that he is in Councillor Rachel Gilliland said she no way trying to ban short-term welcomed the opportunity to address rentals, but following conversations the issue “before something bad with York Regional Police, the actually happens.” Central York Fire Services, and “I have heard stories through other stakeholders, having no bylaw certain friends and family where they pertaining to Aurora could prove have been part of Airbnbs where bad challenging in the future. things have occurred and we don’t “If there is a call and [Police] want them to happen,” she said. “I also think the people who do run [these accommodations] out of their homes do follow the rules and do comply, that they want these regulations. They don’t want the bad apples to ruin it for them. I don’t think a total ban is something that we would want to walk down, but they are asking to have some sort of licensing or regulation that we can follow and kind of respect so we can avoid that. “Hopefully [the report] will explore the idea of charging [any fees occurred by the York Regional Police in responding to Airbnb issues] the property owner. I think it does make them think twice about who they are actually renting to and it develops an accountability. At the same time, it is important that we do offer short- term rentals for various reasons and I Nov. 22nd - 1pm to 6pm Nov. 30th - 10am to 4pm think there is a need for it. I am really Nov. 23rd - 10 to 4pm Dec. 1st - 10 to 4pm looking forward [to the report]. “ Nov. 24th - 10 to 4pm Added Councillor Wendy Gaertner: “I think this is an important idea. We’re not talking about reinventing the wheel. We have some good examples of what municipalities Free Parking & No Sales Tax • Ask us about our membership & workshops! have been doing.” Page 2 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 Page 3 Province makes $50,000 investment in Seniors’ Centre across Ontario, by giving “all of you the than 200 visitors a day and the Centre opportunity to take part in programs offers many programs and services such and services that will help you keep as Zumba, bingo, quilting, book clubs, active, socially connected, and, of course, meditation, computer classes and much, healthy.” much more.” “These programs and services support With that, “Pickleball!” came the healthy aging and help seniors live exclamation from some Centre members the quality lives you all deserve,” she at the back of the room for last week’s continued. “Seniors Active Living Centre announcement, racquets in hand, programs support over 100,000 seniors in chuckling. our province and this funding will provide “How can I forget pickleball?” Mayor a variety of programming and activities to Mrakas continued. “With over 165 help seniors stay active, socially engaged, volunteers that contribute more than safe and healthy.” 18,000 volunteer hours to keep the Centre In turn, Mayor Mrakas thanked Ms. running smoothly, this funding helps us Elliott on behalf of Council and the Town. stay true to our goal of keeping seniors “We all know the Aurora Seniors’ active and healthy in our community. Centre is a vibrant meeting space with It is incredible and it is always great 1,500 active members and it provides when the Provincial government works a space for social interaction, physical with our municipal partners and we’re activity, and the ability to foster social able to provide this with the residents in connections with peers,” he said. “This our community – especially our senior building is a hub of activity with more residents.” Dave LeGallais of the Aurora Seniors’ Association, MPP Christine Elliott, Mayor Tom Mrakas, and Karie Papillion of the Aurora Seniors’ Centre attended Friday’s funding announcement.
Auroran photo by Brock Weir I could partake in some of the activities, share, By Brock Weir but as you probably noticed I am not really able to at the moment! laugh, The Ontario Government has made “Our government is committed to an investment of more than $50,000 into helping seniors keep active, healthy, safe, Let’s dream, Together. the Aurora Seniors’ Centre. independent and socially connected with Deputy Premier Christine Elliott, their own communities wherever they discover, MPP – Newmarket-Aurora, made the live. Yet, many seniors face financial and announcement Friday afternoon at the other obstacles in accessing programs connect, Seniors’ Centre accompanied by Mayor and services that will help support your Tom Mrakas. overall health and wellbeing. That’s why The Seniors’ Centre, as part of the our government is investing $14.1 million Province’s $14.1 million investment in to support more than 300 seniors active more than 300 Seniors’ Active Living living centre programs in communities Centre programs, will receive $42,700 across the Province. As part of this in operating funding, plus an additional investment, Aurora’s Seniors’ Centre is “special grant” of $9,024.21. receiving $42,700 in operating funding “It is a real pleasure to join you here and an additional special grant of more today,” said Ms. Elliott, acknowledging than $9,000 to help you with the great the protective boot she was wearing, the programs and services that you have.” result of recent foot surgery. “It has been The funding, she went on to note, a little while since my last visit, but what a is hoped to have a “direct and positive busy place you have going on here. I wish impact” on Aurora seniors – and seniors Yonge and Wellington cannabis shop application up for review interest,” said the Town on how such By Brock Weir applications will be evaluated from the municipal perspective. “For this purpose, Months after their licence was granted matters of public interest pertain only in a Provincial lottery, proponents of a to protecting public health and safety, Book your personalized retail cannabis shop at the southeast corner protecting youth and restricting their visit today at Chartwell.com of Yonge and Wellington have made their access to cannabis and preventing illicit formal application to the Province. activities in relation to cannabis. Jane’s Cannabis Shop is proposed to “Staff will review whether retail is an go into the former Marketing Garage existing permitted land use at the proposed location at Aurora’s busiest intersection. location. And additional criteria endorsed Now that the formal application is in by Council includes: that private cannabis We live our best lives hand in hand. motion, any objections to the proposal retail stores not be permitted within 150 must be filed with the Alcohol and metres from daycares, nurseries, parks, Let us lend you ours. Gaming Commission of Ontario by group homes or addiction and counselling November 30. facilities, the Aurora Community Centre, Applications can be reviewed and the Aurora Family Leisure Complex, the objections registered online at www.agco. Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex, ca/content/cannabis-submissions. the Aurora Public Library and Town Hall “Submissions to the AGCO within the and any other similar public gathering CHARTWELL PARK PLACE 15-day period are limited to whether the uses; and that private cannabis retail stores 15055 Yonge Street, Aurora issuance of a retail store authorization not be permitted within 150 metres of 289-648-4113 Let’s Live, Together. for the specific location is in the public each other.” Page 4 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 Page 5 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Machell’s Corners And the ‘Ross’ goes to at the YRFOAP … Bruce Williamson of Aurora won the Ross Award for Best Production by a Director in the 2019 edition of the Third Annual York Region Festival of One Act Plays. The award for Best Performance by an Actor was given to Fabian Levy-Hara of Richmond Hill in his performance in “OUT”, which also won for Best Emerging Playwright given out to Ron Fromstein of Toronto. The Ross Award is named after the late Ross Bayley, who along with John Dowson, formed the Very Useful Theatre Company in 1993. Dowson headed up the Festival Artistic Committee (FAC) for this year’s three-day affair, put on by the Very Useful Theatre Company, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Newmarket. Other nominees for the ‘Ross’ were Patricia O’Hare, Joan Burrows and Jane Spence. Other nominees for Best Emerging Playwright were David Healey and Brooke Friendly (his first play). Other nominees for Best Performance by an Actor were: Tim MacLean; Laurie Laing; and, Colin Murphy. The Third Annual Festival of One Act Plays ran over three nights, wrapping Okay, [insert demographic]. up Saturday, Nov. 9 with the awards Santa Claus is already making the an older peer during a discussion on the ceremony. It saw more than 300 theatre rounds. Lights have gone up. Storefronts climate crisis with an “Okay, Boomer.” patrons over the three nights at the historic are already laden down with holly, With two words, she drew a line in the Old Town Hall in Newmarket. evergreen boughs, and stockings. sand delineating a severe generation gap It featured six plays, two one-act plays The pre-holiday festivities have officially between the Boomers and the Millennials each night, and three World Premieres. kicked off and people are making the – of which I am one. All funds raised by this Festival go back rounds to ensure everything is done before But only just – the window of time that into the community. Tickets for this the Christmas week crunch time arrives. defines what is considered a “Boomer” are annual event were only $15 a night or $40 In some parts of the local community, relatively straightforward. The definition for a three-night pass. families have gathered to watch Santa BROCK’S for “millennial” seems to fluctuate from John Dowson, head of FAC, and ride by, signalling the start of the season. source to source, but these fluctuations have past-president of the VUTC, wanted to BANTER For others, that uniquely local kick-start recently slowed and most sources indicates “express my sincere thanks to the members Brock Weir to Christmas will take place this weekend. I fall just under the “millennial” umbrella. of the Festival Artistic Committee for their What follows is a busy season unlike any my conversation partner, with a flourishing So, my holiday dinner conversation outstanding contribution to the one act other, with people of all ages, despite gesture, attempting to burnish the fits neatly into the generation gap that is play festival. It takes many people to put there being several weeks until the big day, statement he’s made countless times before increasingly defining our politics and public on the festival and they are all volunteers scrambling to check things off their to-do with new profundity. life. who gave of their time and money to list – most likely in a futile attempt to make As mentioned, this last go-round took While my Boomer conversation partner produce these six plays.” the lead-up to Christmas be as smooth as place in the final heat of the 2019 Federal remains vague as ever on what he’s Dowson thanked Stage manager Frank possible. Election, so there was plenty of grist for yearning for in some sort of elusive vision Johnston, who “kept the actors in line and But, let’s be real, that checklist is rarely this particular mill. for the country, I think my generation is organized the student stage hands.” He complete until December 27. Looking at the four major parties’ equally vague as well in what we want, thanked the student stage hands, as well I too am thinking ahead to the holiday platforms – or, in some cases, random planks beyond, of course, the broad strokes of our and also Doris Keppler, who designed the season. As of yet, the full-blown scramble of a platform that had been tossed out in collective philosophy – and that, in turn, program, posters and posted the event on doesn’t seem to be in the cards – and I the lead-up to Thanksgiving – I offered is “collective” in the broadest sense of the social media. “She is truly a gem.” hasten at this point to knock on the wood some of the “Canadian vision” contained word. “Hats off to Rod Urquhart,” he veneer lying under this laptop – but there is therein, some visions I personally agreed We’re very clear in what we don’t continued, for his “illustrious” public still much to do. with, others I did not agree with, and some want, and have no qualms about saying relations, and also VUTC President Yes, the tree still has to go up. Yes, gifts I felt needed a bit of flesh on their bones so, but outside of millennials who have Paul Bath, who raised the sponsorship need to be bought. Yes, plans for making before actually realizing a vision. actively stepped up to the plate and made monies and “kept the festival going.” the rounds of family and friends – and Each concrete example of a vision I a concerted effort to be the change they Dowson offered his “distinct thanks” being able to welcome the same – still offered, for better or worse, was dismissed want to see in the world, we too might be to the members of the Festival Artistic needs to be mapped out on an increasingly out of hand with a simple, “That’s not a generation seeking a tailor-made vision. Committee, five of whom cast and complex Venn diagram, but those are not vision.” With just a few weeks left before we directed five of the six plays – and five of my primary concerns right now. After several laps around the track, I come together in the spirit of the season, the six directors were female! Instead, I find myself increasingly never got a clear picture – and I rarely do perhaps there’s value in carving some That wraps up another year for the racking my brain coming up with talking – on how this individual defines “vision”, time out of the already hectic schedule One Act Play Festival – stay tuned – for points to steer the dinner table conversation nor what he’s looking for from the Federal of holiday parties, shopping, must-attend next year, many changes are planned, away from all-too-common traps. parties, or how they are falling short. events, and other things that only reach including putting the Festival on stage While there are variations here and Actually, that’s not strictly accurate. The the top of our respective priority lists at this earlier in the year! And as Dowson there, in some cases it has gotten so that I vision this person was ultimately looking for time of year, and take a few minutes here concluded, “thanks so much to everyone can pretty much predict, almost down to was addressed by the majority of parties and there to consider our respective visions who came out to see the wonderful plays. exact verbiage, how a conversation with explored in this little tete-a-tete, visions for the future. See you next year! And, we definitely one individual in my orbit is going to go. which were easily accessible had they What do we want out of this country? ‘broke’ a leg.” It invariably follows an unusually strict deigned to look a little bit deeper into what Where do we want to be in the next 10, Rod Urquart pattern; rarely has there been any room for each party was offering, but a deep dive was 20, 30 years? Contributor deviation, and talks ultimately go nowhere, not in the cards. They were firm in their If you’re a Boomer, what do you want with every participant eventually (and beliefs and they were sticking to ‘em – and, from millennials and later generations? begrudgingly) agreeing to disagree. chances are, they will be continuing to hold If you’re a Millennial, what do you want Cherry Picking It has been this way for many years, but firm by the time Christmas rolls around, if from Boomers? And, taking a moment to Long before there was Don Cherry, it struck me last month that things have post-election conversations on the subject consider the future, what do you want from Doug Ford, Boris Johnson and Donald only ramped up. Having Thanksgiving in are any indication. the generations below us once we reach the Trump, my formative years were spent the middle of a Federal election, of course, My sparring partner is what many Boomer demographic? with Foster Hewitt, Leslie Frost, Harold didn’t help matters, but we persevered, would consider a “Boomer,” a generational Giving careful consideration of the Macmillan and Dwight D. Eisenhower. hardly deviating from the set script and term which has been at the receiving end future, what we want out of life, and My question is not: “Why was Don reaching no conclusions. of no small degree of derision in the last brainstorming how to get there, perhaps Cherry fired?” or “Why wasn’t Don “You know what we need?” the little while. there are common goals, cross-generational Cherry fired long ago?” but “Why was individual in question asks every time a Despite being in use since the first signs goals, that are lost amid the mud-throwing, Don Cherry hired in the first place?” topic somehow related to politics comes up. of the post-war Baby Boom, the term rolled eyes, and the stereotypes of each “What’s that?” I said, knowing perfectly perhaps reached its zenith earlier this generation their detractors hold close – Howard A. Doughty well what that “what” is going to be. month when a 25-year-old New Zealand and common goals that can help bridge an Oak Ridges “We need someone with vision,” says parliamentarian shut down the heckles of ever-widening generation gap.
EDITOR GENERAL MANAGER PRODUCTION MANAGER CLASSIFIEDS EDITORIAL POLICY THE AURORAN Brock Weir Zach Shoub Cynthia Proctor 905-727-3300 ex.102 Opinions expressed by columnists, contributors Aurora’s Community Newspaper [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] and letter writers are not necessarily those of The Auroran. Letters must include name and ADVERTISING TODAYS NEW HOMES PHOTOGRAPHY The Auroran Newspaper Company Ltd. ADVERTISING phone number, although number will not be Zach Shoub Zach Shoub Glenn Rodger 15213 Yonge Street, Suite 8, Aurora, L4G 1L8 Diane Buchanan published. Letters may be edited or refused. All [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] contents protected by copyright. Main number 905-727-3300 • Fax number 905-727-2620 ADVERTISING ADVERTISING MOTORING Doug Sherritt ADVERTISING POLICY Founder Publisher Emeritus Rachael Magee Heather Erwin Publisher is not liable for slight changes or Ron Wallace Rosemary Schumaker [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an Subscriptions available within Canada and U.S. advertisement. Disputes must be brought to the To submit a letter to the editor, please send your email to [email protected]. email: [email protected] attention of the publisher prior to the following edition. Deadline for submissions is Sunday at 1 p.m. Page 4 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 Page 5
The Aurora Welcome Museum to Library Land & Archives Reccia Mandelcorn is celebrating… Anyone who has read or listened to media these past months has come to know that there is trouble in Library Land. The Cake Day! Toronto Public Library, the largest public library system in North America, allowed (November 26) Meghan Murphy, a highly controversial, radical feminist whose ideology does not This elaborately decorated cake box is from the late acknowledge trans women as “real women”, 19th Century and features reproductions of famous to speak at their Palmerston branch despite artworks from the time. The original oil on canvas public outcry from citizens, politicians and artwork was created by Wilhem von Kaulbach in prominent authors. 1832 and is an artistic interpretation from a scene Controversy about use of public space in the novel “The Sorrows of Young Werther”, writ- in libraries is not new. Vancouver Public ten by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe 58 years Library faced similar dissent in January earlier. The cake box describes the image, “She when they allowed Murphy her platform. is dressed for a ball, awaiting Werther, and he ar- Critics decried this decision on the grounds rives to find her in the midst of her young brothers that Murphy promotes fear, discrimination and sisters, cutting bread for their supper.” and hatred towards an already marginalized population – a population that is protected under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Last year, I attended a panel discussion on this very topic with prominent speakers Micheal Vonn (BC) and James Turk (Toronto); both speaking from the perspective of the Centre for Free Expression on the legal definition of what constitutes hate speech. They put forth strong arguments that I, as a lifetime proponent of the importance of free expression support, especially in relation to the role of the public library. At last week’s Council meeting, new jobs, tax revenue, and creating an Canadian libraries are built on the Council had before it a motion I put Getting environment where our residents could foundation of the fundamental right to free forward to exempt development charges Things Done truly work, live, and play….And would speech. Embedded in our policies and value for “major Office Development”; a enable the municipality to begin to shift statements is the responsibility to guarantee major office development is defined as a Mayor the burden on the residential tax base; and facilitate access to all expressions of free-standing building with a minimum Tom Mrakas moving the needle to relieve the tax knowledge and intellectual activity, including height of three floors and a minimum burden on our residents. those which some elements of society may gross floor area of 75,000 square feet. community, to ensure the Town puts Clearly, this one initiative is not the consider to be unconventional, unpopular As per AMO’s statement on share the optimal conditions in place to be all end all that will attract “major or unacceptable. of property taxes, “Households both attract new businesses and assist office development” to our Town, but And there is also the legal definition of pay the bulk of the property tax in current businesses to thrive. This these changes are a positive step that what constitutes hate speech. Canadian Law municipalities across Ontario – and type of forward-thinking links land distinguishes Aurora as an even more has a very high bar; Mr. Justice Rothstein pick up a larger share of the tab with use planning with financial incentives attractive location for large office wrote that courts “have generally identified each passing year. In 2001, 68.5% of all for businesses and developers, making investments. We need to continue to only extreme and egregious examples of property taxes – lower-tier, upper-tier, Aurora a desirable location. These make decisions that will encourage delegitimizing expression as hate speech. and education – were collected from initiatives will promote economic company’s both large and small to pick This approach excludes merely offensive or hurtful expression from the ambit of the residential properties. By 2017, that development opportunities across the Aurora as their home. provision…” figure had increased to 73.4%.” Town and solidify Aurora as a place of I am extremely pleased that the As a parent, I encouraged freedom for This is a trend that needs to change. business and investment. motion was passed unanimously and my child. Reach out and express yourself; I believe we need to use all the tools am looking forward to continuing By waiving the DC charges, the your only limits are when your freedom available to us as a municipality, working to work together to foster economic municipality would be giving up a one- attacks, oppresses or hurts another human with the business and development time fee; But, we would be gaining development in our Community. being. And this is why I angst over the issue of freedom of expression within the current controversy. Trans people, in particular trans youth, Diversity in Green are a particularly vulnerable demographic. According to the Human Rights Campaign, they are disproportionately subject to assault I see in Aurora’s 2020 capital budget But times have changed. and murder as a result of their trans status. that $235,000 has been set aside for the Monoculture-type planting of trees is Often bullied from childhood, two-thirds ongoing campaign against the Emerald now frowned upon, in part because of, of trans youth engage in self-harm. In Ash Borer (EAB). and no doubt to the chagrin of, species Library Land, we pride ourselves on being This invasive insect has few natural like the EAB. a safe place and space for all members of enemies on this continent, and is When a tree needs replacement, the our society, most especially those who are chewing its way through Ontario’s Town now offers 42 different deciduous marginalized. So, although I believe in ash trees at a prodigious rate. Natural options, and the homeowner gets to the right to freedom of expression, I am Resources Canada notes that once this decide which they want. concerned about the message sent to trans species arrives in an area, up to 99% INSIDE The Town’s also trying to encourage individuals by public institutions in the guise of untreated the ash trees will be dead native trees over non-native ones, of this right we hold close as Canadians. within 10 years. AURORAScott Johnston so Norway maples, which are the Historically, the legal system is slow Not good odds, or good timing most common boulevard tree found to catch up with beliefs that were once for Aurora, in that the EAB was first considered acceptable, such as systems of boulevard when we moved here. As I’ve in Aurora, are no longer available, spotted in York Region just over a apartheid, segregation and anti-Semitism. noted in previous columns, it’s never although several more local varieties of decade ago. Populist and right-wing leanings threaten been the healthiest tree on the street, maple are. Although it has few predators, This year must have been a bad one to gain legitimacy through becoming and this summer fate caught up to it mainstream. What is our responsibility as the EAB is susceptible to chemical for ashes, as several sickly ones have when the green dot on it was replaced public institutions to support balanced, treatment. The standard one is a been taken down in our neighbourhood, with an orange “R” (for “remove”, respectful and open dialogue – and where product called TreeAzin, which is including one that split in half during a or “rip it out”, or some similar “R”- do we draw the line between free speech and injected near the base of the tree. related synonym). recent windstorm. hate speech? For the past several years, the Town Eventually, the Town trucks came by But their loss is Aurora’s gain, in the There is trouble in Library Land. has been using this on over 2,000 ash and a highly efficient crew cut it down, form of a healthier and more diverse trees in parks and on boulevards to, if chipping it up, and sweeping up any urban forest, with a greater variety of not outright save them, at least slow remaining debris in a ridiculously short species. I’ve noticed at least six new down their demise. Treated ones can THIS WEEK’S period of time. varieties planted in our neighbourhood easily be seen around Town, as they I guess they’re getting a lot of this summer, including the one at the NEW POLL have those spray-painted green dots end of our driveway. practice around Town. Should there be a day, facing the street near the base of the Sometime later, a contractor came by There were still a few left to go in trunk. separate from Remembrance Day, with a large machine like a corkscrew, before the planting season ended. I’ll But TreeAzin is less a miracle cure, to specifically honour our veterans? that chewed up the stump and roots, so be curious to see what additional species than it is a way of slowing down and a new tree could be planted. we’ll be enjoying next year courtesy of Yes No Unsure staving off the inevitable. While a Our neighbourhood was established our Parks Department staff. few resistant trees will survive, just as And if there are fewer ashes to deal Previous poll results back when the only options for Is enough being done to keep the memories of our fallen alive? some local elms survived the ravages of with in 2021, and the Town needs to boulevard trees seemed to be Norway Dutch elm disease in the last century, maple (both green and crimson-leafed spend less on the EAB capital budget most of the ash trees, even treated ones, YES NO UNSURE varieties), locust, linden and ash, so line, that will be a bonus. won’t last forever. that’s pretty much all you see in great We’ve had a front row seat to all of Feel free to e-mail Scott at: 33% 58% 9%
sweeping rows along out streets. RESULTS TO DATE this, as we inherited an ash tree on our [email protected] 2019 November 19, Page 6 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 Page 7
Santa’s Back in Town: Parade takes over Yonge Street this Saturday night Mrs. Claus provides year. This year, however, Santa is not the exclusive on how she only one making a list and checking it gets Santa ready for twice to make sure he’s ready for the big day; Mrs. Claus has her own game plan to his second-busiest make sure her husband is Aurora-ready. night of the year In an exclusive telephone interview from the North Pole last week, Mrs. Claus By Brock Weir shared some last minute preparations, and a few sneak previews, with The Auroran. Santa Claus is making a comeback! The Jolly Man in Red is set to return to The Auroran: This is a big night for Aurora this Saturday for the annual Santa Santa Claus, not to mention the families Under the Stars Parade, which will make who look forward to it each year. What its way down Yonge Street from Orchard are you doing to help Santa prepare for Heights in the north to Murray Drive in the Santa Under the Stars Parade? the south from 6 – 8 p.m. Mrs. Claus: This is a parade that A firm family favourite, which sees he is always very excited to be a part of thousands of youngsters – and the young and, of course, it is at the magical evening at heart – line the route not only to see time for sparkling lights. One thing I do Santa is pictured above making his way down Wellington in 2017. Santa himself, but scores of colourful differently that day is serve his dinner at Auroran photo by Glenn Rodger floats, marching bands, and street lunch so he only has snacks and cookies entertainers, is a storied local tradition, to eat along the parade route. We flip his ensure he has lots of lozenges and candies and one that Santa looks forward to each meal schedule around. For snacks, I also because I know he wants to say hello to all TA: I know that the parade organizers the children he recognizes throughout the add a few new details each year to keep
Valid Thursday, November 21 to Wednesday, December 11, 2019 parade route, which is kind of a lengthy the parade fresh – and that Santa usually one. gets a sign-off on all the changes. What are you two particularly excited about this TA: Are there any special things you year? ON APPLIANCES keep in mind for the trip? MC: Santa is going to have a gorgeous, See pages 2 and 3 for more details and selection. While quantities last. Sorry, no rain checks. MC: The honest answer would be sweet ride that evening. I understand
Thursday, November 21 to when speaking with the Town staff that t Wednesday,WEEK NovemberTHIS 27,ONLY 2019 that I pack what he needs, but truthfully All appliances are subject to an additional delivery fee. some very special parks staff have been this is my chance to get out of the North doing a lot of work to transform his ride PRE-REBATE PRICE $1490t SAMSUNG Pair Pole. I pack just as much for me as I do t for the pair 5.2 Cu. Ft. Washer with AddWash™ PRE-REBATE PRICE $375 ENERGY REBATE 25%tt ENERGY REBATE 25%tt and to make it look really fresh and really MODEL WF45K6200AW (1001005825) him because this is my little weekend PRICE AFTER REBATE PRE-REBATE PRICE $745t PRICE AFTER REBATE‡‡ $558.75t PRICE AFTER REBATE t t spectacularly new this year. As well, I $1117 50 7.5 Cu. Ft. Dryer with Steam $28125 getaway. Coming to Aurora, which is full before taxes for the pair MODEL DV45K6200EW (1001005832) before taxes Tax applies to pre-rebate price. PRE-REBATE PRICE $745t PRICE AFTER REBATE‡‡ $558.75t Tax applies to pre-rebate price. know the Town’s roads crew have been FRIGIDAIRE® 60 dBA Dishwasher of fantastic restaurants and such unique MODEL FFCD2413US (1001188013) working extra hard to make sure the road shopping, I am just as excited as he is. In is going to be in tip top shape, so not terms of packing for him though, I always only will we have a sweet ride, we’ll have ensure his suit is spectacular and very, “Going Green one of the smoothest rides. Of course, Makes Cents” very clean. As excited as he is, he likes to Santa sits higher than anyone else in the ENERGY be in tip top shape as well. Because the float, so he always gets joy in looking at
AddWashWash™ temperature is always unpredictable, I SAVINGS built-in door the incredible floats. Floats not to miss REBATE make sure I keep those hot pods that keep include the Optimist Club of Aurora. PROGRAM his hands warm. He likes to take his time They always do a stand-out job on their and make sure he gets to wave to all the float, as well as the Knights of Columbus, tDelivery fee applies starting at $59.98 plus applicable taxes. Appliances available through Special Order, direct-to-home delivery only. Restrictions and additional charges may children – and I need to make sure his feet which comes with their big model ship. In ttSee page 3 for details. apply. Ask in-store or call 1-800-668-2266 for details. Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. stay warm too. He loves his little candies between, there are many marching bands. and he can’t travel anywhere without his Personally, I don’t think you can ever get 15360 BAYVIEW AVENUE, AURORA, ONTARIO 905-726-4500 candy canes. We make sure we come too many marching bands because they well-stocked. Continued on page 23 REGULAR PRICE $2.97 NEW LOWER PRICE $2.72 $ 47 $ 97 $ 98 2 6 24 FINAL BLACK FRIDAY PRICE STOM 2 for ® Windshield Pinched Poinsettia 15' Indoor Extension Cord 3 'x 4' Contours Dots Mat TURBO POWER 3.78L $ • 4" pot (1000156128) • Includes safety outlet cover • Charcoal (1001342575) Washer Fluid • (1000146609) 6 While quantities last. (1000167395) While quantities last. While quantities last. • Protects to -40°C NEW IT HENS $119 EXCLUSIVE 6.5' Cliffside Pre-Lit ABINET Artificial Christmas Tree • 8 light display $ 24 functions (1001053444) 29 $ 98 WAS $34.24 E A ING 370 LED Dual SAVE $5 Colour lights 12 KIDDE® Plug-In Carbon 1,098 tip count 70 LED C6 Multi-Colour Monoxide Alarm • Easy Lights (1001133782) installation (1000102152) SS A S S S S A S
$ $ SATISFACTION CANADIAN GUARANTEED 98 96 MADE WAS $118 SAVE $20 WAS $118 SAVE $22 EXCLUSIVE HUSKY® 18" Rolling Tool Tote TORO® Ultra Electric Blower Vac • 250 mph
(1000709122) Contents shown not included. • 350 CFM blower and 410 CFM vac (1000818853) The bitterness of poor quality is remembered long after the sweetness P O O of a low price has Servicing the NEW LOWER PRICE $498 faded from memory LOWEST Your Choice GTA for 30PRICE OF THE YEAR $ each 10% OFF Years 398 NEW IT HENS Visit Our Showroom SAVE 10% FINAL BLACK FRIDAY PRICE ® O ABINET E A ING ¢ MILWAUKEE R S . per sq. ft. A. 15 AMP 3.3 HP 12" Digital Sliding Compound WAS 98¢ REGULAR PRICE 88 ™ Mitre Saw (1000526692) $649 8mm EXCLUSIVE TrafficMASTER ™ (1001002827) B. M18 FUEL Cordless 10" Dual Bevel Sliding Shaded Oak Laminate Flooring Compound Mitre Saw (1001076642) CM quantities last. Sold byC 20.11 sq. ft. case. While REGULAR PRICE $698 S I S . M uartz Counters Vanity Ca inets Tile Flooring & Backs las N Cabinet Har woo ,A Vinyl & Cork Flooring Sinks, Faucets an Range Hoo s W R RRY Magic B 11 or a St. n t 2 e ar et www.cabinetmagic.ca3-PACK SAVE $30 SAVE $6.09 THAT’S ONLY $ 93 $ $ 78 WAS $218 Call 905-954-09672each 416-479-0415188 705-797-4 53 Follow us: Call or email us to ay info@ca inetmagic.ca 8 WAS $14.87 EXCLUSIVE HUSKY® 4-Shelf EXCLUSIVE/3-Pack Welded Storage Unit • 78"W x Pleated Air Furnace Filters • 16" x 25" x 1" 24"D x 78"H (1000677085) Contents shown (1000455189) Available in multiple sizes. While quantities last. not included. While quantities last. A:P1:11/21/2019:AA,AE,AI,AL,AR,AX:001 10/22/2019 u Valid Thursday, November 21 to Wednesday, November 27, 2019, unless otherwise noted. Page 6 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 Page 7 Juno Award winner Laila Biali brings Advertorial modern jazz sounds to Cultural Centre Hip/Knee/Ankle Pain: New Approach Delivers Remarkable Results
If you suffer from hip/knee/ankle There is a new, natural, safe and highly pain (Injury/strain/tendonitis/Arthritis) effective approach that has helped many you need to be aware of effective sufferers improve their lives dramatically: advancements that can eliminate years Laser therapy uses light to favor and Laila Biali Contributed photo of pain, suffering, immobility and accelerate the body’s natural healing frustration. processes. The innovative Multiwave exploring jazz, she says that she, like You may have told your doctor Locked System (MLS) Laser produces By Brock Weir many artists, began emulating what she you suffer with one or more of the a safe, effi cient and simultaneous effect heard. Over time, she says, she found following: sore, stiff, painful hip/knee/ on pain, infl ammation, swelling and Juno Award-winning singer Laila Biali the variety of music she listened to – and ankle, “clicking” sound with movement, water retention, exceeding the limits has toured the world, collaborating with loved in her daily life – started to impact diffi culty bending, and/or walking. of traditional LLLT (Low power) and the likes of Paula Cole and Sting – and her process as a songwriter. Often times, problems/symptoms in eliminates concerns of HP (High power) this Friday, she’s bringing her modern “My husband – my boyfriend at the one of these areas leads to compensatory laser therapy. spin on jazz to the Aurora Cultural time -- was really the one who challenged issues in one or more of these other Centre. me to stop worrying about the ‘jazz’ joints. What does this mean for you? A natural “storyteller” who won the box and making sure that what I was You may fi nd that your pain or 2019 Juno Award for Vocal Jazz Album releasing fit into some tidy definition of stiffness affects your work, housekeeping, Our patients have reported a 90-95% of the Year, she tells The Auroran she is ‘jazz,’” she recalls. “Jazz is a very broad leisure activities, exercise, sports or other relief of their symptoms, more mobility, looking forward to connecting with local style of music anyway. Jazz crossing over activities. You go to the drug store or to increased fl exibility and vastly improved audiences in the intimate ambiance of into pop is becoming more and more your doctor and get pills to help relieve function! the Centre’s Brevik Hall, along with the common and I feel a little less alone in your pain. But you fi nd the pain keeps It is the very latest in medical technology, other members of her jazz trio. what I once did. I learned to embrace the returning. Alternatively, the doctor may with years of clinical studies supporting its “Smaller, more intimate listening- uniqueness of what I do and hoped that refer you to a specialist who may tell you safety and effi cacy and we are very proud style rooms that more closely resemble it may also reach people who wouldn’t that surgery is needed or is an option for to offer our patients effective solutions to a jazz club will feel more immediate to typically consider themselves jazz fans.” you. their recent or chronic conditions. the audience, which then results in more That’s exactly what has happened as However, many people are hesitant “This new, natural, safe and highly immediate feedback with the band,” Ms. Biali has attracted legions of fans to have surgery given its invasive nature. effective approach has helped many she says, adding the “interaction and who come at music from many different It is important to know that although sufferers improve their lives interplay” that happens between the directions. surgery is sometimes necessary, it is dramatically”. band and the audience is something As a genre-bending artist, she says considered a last resort in most cases. Come in and allow us to help you achieve the difficult to replicate. she was quickly greeted with a positive Also, you may have heard that there results you deserve! Call (905) 773-2225 to Ms. Biali entered the music scene as a reaction – both from fans and her peers. are serious health risks associated with book your FREE consultation and examination classically-trained artist, but a classically- The Toronto-based singer’s success has chronic use (or overuse) of pain pills or at King West Wellness Centre 141 King trained artist who was also interested in also stretched beyond Canada, where she anti-infl ammatory drugs that include Rd., Unit 10, Richmond Hill (In the Home pop and world music. When she began Continued on page 22 damage to the liver, kidneys and gut. Hardware Plaza). WELCOME TO "THE NEW" AURORA HYUNDAI NEW THINKING, NEW POSSIBILITIES NICK’S PICKS OF THE WEEK
* +TAX * +TAX * +HST $27,888 +LIC $28,750 +LIC $23, 999 +LIC
2016 HYUNDAI GENESIS SE 2015 LEXUS RX 350 2017 SANTA FE SPORT STK# 5148 | 76,145 KM | CLEAN CAR THIS STK# 218061 | 83,465 KM | CLEANEST ONE ONE STK# 5163 | 82,125 KM | ONE IS THE CAR YOU WANT 3.8 L V6 HTRAC OWNER CLEAN CAR FAX WITH ALL THE FEATURES LUXURY, LEATHER, ROOF, NAVIGATION ALL WHEEL DRIVE LEATHER ROOF AWD V6 ROOF LEATHER HEATED SEATS AND MORE NAVIGATION COOL SEATS AND MORE. CLEAN CAR FAX, CERTIFIED PR OWNED
* +TAX * +TAX * +HST * +TAX $21,288 +LIC $18,988 +LIC $15,888 +LIC $14,999 +LIC
2017 FORD ESCAPE 2014 TOYOTA VENZA LIMTED 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 2015 FORD FOCUS HATCH SE STK# L5159 | 40,000KM | STK# 218091 | 126,544 KM | JUST TRADED IN THIS ONE STK# 5158 | 29121KM | STK# 5141 | 58,411 KM | CLEAN CAR FAX 1.5L ECCO, AWD, LEATHER, OWNER CLEAN CAR FAX VEHICLE. THIS CAR HAS ALL OFF LEASE, ONE OWNER, CLEAN CAR FAX, THIS ONE IS AUTO AIR ALLOYS AND ROOF, HEATED SEATS, NAVIGATION THE FEATURES, ALL WHEEL DRIVE, LEATHER, AUTO, AIR, VERY LOW KMS. COMES WITH SNOW TIRES. PANORAMIC ROOF, 20” WHEELS, NAVIGATION, REAR CAMERA AND MORE.
* +HST * +TAX * +TAX * +TAX $13,999 +LIC $10,288 +LIC $9,999 +LIC $9,888 +LIC
2015 CHEV CRUZE LT2 2011 HYUNDAI GENESIS 2014 HYUNDAI SONATA LIMITED 2014 ELANTRA GL STK# 5144 | 67,121 KM | SILVER WITH GRAY CLOTH, STK# 51231 | 155,998KM | STK# 216691 | 216,691KM | STK# 5164 | 106,121 KM | SUNROOF AND ALLOYS PREMIUM CLOTH , VERY NICE LUXURY, 4.6L , LEATHER, ROOF, NAV, DEAL WINTER TIRES, AUTO, AIR, CLOTH, GREAT VALUE WITH THIS CAR CLEAN CAR FAX. V8, REAR WHEEL DRIVE CLEAN CAR FAX, NICE CAR
*PLUS TAXES AND LICENSE
✔ CAR FAX VEHICLE HISTORY REPORT ✔ 30 DAY EXCHANGE/2000 KM POLICY ✔ 120 POINT INSPECTION AND RECONDITIONING ✔ NO CHARGE FIRST OIL CHANGE ✔ 12 MONTH / 20000 KM POWER TRAIN WARRANTY WITH ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE ✔ SIRIUS XM RADIO 90 DAY TRIAL ✔ WARRANTY UPGRADES UP TO 5 YEARS/ 100000 KM AND COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE ✔ FINANCE RATES AS LOW AS .99 UP TO 4.49 84 MONTHS
905-841-8190 • 1-888-280-0768 305 Wellington St. East, Aurora Bayview Ave. Bayview N Way West John Wellington St. May St. May
SERVICE & PARTS OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK 7:30AM6PM SAT. 8AMNOON Carman Widdess Brian McPake Nick Di Tommaso Vu Trinh Tyler Widdess Arash Azimi Bryan Gee Shahab Hajianpoor Matthew Hynard EXTENDED SERVICE HOURS General Manager New Car Pre-owned Business Assistant Sales & Sales & Sales & Sales & Sales & & Operating Partner Sales Manager Manager Manager F&I Manager Leasing Consultant Leasing Consultant Leasing Consultant Leasing Consultant WEDNESDAY 7:30AM8PM www.hyundaiofaurora.ca WEWE DON’T BREWBREW OUROUR BEER FORFOR THETHE AWARDS.
WE DON’T BREW BUTOUR BEER HE FOR DOES! BUTTHE AWARDS. HE DOES! ur ur bre master bre master ndre ndre ohnen thre a a a a aa su essfulsu essful areer areer in in logisti s logisti s to to pursue pursue hishis dream dream of of re onne tingre onne ting ith the bre ing rootsroots of of his his famil . famil . his his arried arried him him to to the the s s prestigiousprestigious Bre labBre labWE inin Sunderland DON’T ngland ngland hereBREW here he he pro ured pro ured the the al hem al hem that that ould ould drivedrive his his signature signature bre ingbre ingOUR st le. BEER FOR THE AWARDS. e e took took hat hatBUT hehe ould ould fromHE there andDOES! venturedventured toto S otland S otland orn all orn all and and ultimatel ultimatel to to refeld erman orking in the same bre er that had belonged to his an estors. refeld ur bre master erman ndre WE orking ohnen DON’T thre in a a the a su essfulsame BREW bre er areer in logisti s that to pursue had belonged to his an estors. his dream of re onne ting ith the bre ing roots of his famil . his arried him to the s e e ame ameprestigious home home Bre lab toto anadain anadaOUR Sunderland for ngland BEER o kle . here he pro ured FOR the al hem that ould drive his signature bre ingTHE st le. AWARDS. e took hat he ould fromYouYou there could and ventured call to itit S otland dumb,dumb, orn all butbut andwe we ultimatel call call itto it destiny. destiny. refeld erman orkingBUT in the same bre er HE that had DOES! belonged to his an estors. Page e ame 8 home THEto anada AURORAN, for o kle . Thursday, November 21, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 Page 9 ur bre master ndre ohnen thre a a a su essful areer in logisti s to pursue You could call it dumb, but we call it destiny. his dream of re onne tingWE ithDON’T the bre ing roots BREW of his famil . his arried him to the s prestigious Bre lab in Sunderland ngland here he pro ured the al hem that ould drive his signature bre ingOURWE st le. DON’TBEER FOR BREW e tookBUT hat he ouldTHEOUR fromHE there AWARDS. andBEERDOES! ventured to S otland FOR orn all and ultimatel to refeld erman orking in the same bre er that had belonged to his an estors. ur bre master ndre ohnen thre a a a su essful areer in logisti s to pursue his edream ame of re onne ting home to anada ithTHE the bre ingfor o kle . rootsAWARDS. of his famil . his arried him to the s prestigious Bre lab in Sunderland ngland here he pro ured the al hem that ould You could call it dumb, but we call it destiny. drive his signature bre ing st le.
e took hat he ould from there and ventured to S otland orn all and ultimatel to refeld erman orkingAndrew BUTin the same Kohnen bre er HE that DOES! had belonged to his an estors. e ame home to anada for o kle . ur bre master Brewmaster ndre ohnen thre a a a su essful areer in logisti s to pursue Youhis dreamcould of re onne tingcall it dumb, ith the butbre ing we roots call of his it famil . destiny. his arried him to the s prestigious Bre lab in Sunderland ngland here he pro ured the al hem that ould drive his signature bre ing st le. e took hat he ould from there and ventured to S otland orn all and ultimatel to BUSINESS refeld erman orking in the same bre er that had belonged to his an estors. WE DON’T BREW e ame home to anada for o kle . You could callAndrew it dumb, but we Kohnen call it destiny. OUR BEER FOR BrewmasterAndrew KohnenKohnen BrewmasterHOCKLEYBEER.CA Andrew KohnenBrewmaster THE AWARDS.Brewmaster Andrew Kohnen Brewmaster FINANCE
HOCKLEYBEER.CA
HOCKLEYBEER.CAHOCKLEYBEER.CA
1162 Andrew ad_Broad_Quarter.indd 1 5/25/17 1:19 PM
BUT HE DOES!1162 Andrew ad_Broad_Quarter.indd 1 5/25/17 1:19 PM 1162 Andrew ad_Broad_Quarter.indd 1 5/25/17 1:19 PM & ur bre master ndre ohnen 1162 thre Andrew a a ad_Broad_Quarter.indd a su essful areer 1 in logisti s to pursue 5/25/17 1:19 PM his dream of re onne ting ith the bre ing roots of his famil . his arried him to the s prestigious Bre lab in Sunderland ngland here he pro ured the al hem that ould driveDevelopment his signature bre ing st le. charge exemptions could spur high e took hat he ould from there and ventured to S otland orn all and ultimatel to refeld erman orking in the same bre er that had belonged to his an estors. HOCKLEYBEER.CA e ame home to anada for o kle . HOCKLEYBEER.CA qualityYou could call it dumb, but we call it destiny. job growth: Mayor buildings with a minimum height of That is very sought-after from a major could work closer to home and we’d Andrew KohnenBy Brock Weir three floors and a minimum gross corporation and if we’re able to do love to see more offices come,” said Brewmaster floor area of 75,000 square feet and a the same and entice them to come to Councillor Thompson. “If this helps Giving developers an exemption on maximum of 300,000 square feet. Aurora, the things we provide in the move the needle a little bit and get HOCKLEYBEER.CA municipal development charges might If the resulting bylaw is ultimately Town of Aurora are well-desired. some of those offices built and attract 11621162 Andrew Andrew ad_Broad_Quarter.indd ad_Broad_Quarter.indd 1 5/25/175/25/17 1:19 1:19 PM PM go a long way in spurring high quality passed by Council at a future date, the “We have an affluent community some good companies, then I am all 1162 Andrewjob ad_Broad_Quarter.indd growth, 1 according5/25/17 to 1:19 PM Mayor Tom exemption would begin at Council’s and it is not just about bringing them for it.” Mrakas. approval and end three years later. in, but it is about bringing jobs in, Councillor Harold Kim also said the Council has given the green “There is a need for us to take proactive it’s about bringing that economic motion was a “welcome” step in the light to a future bylaw that would action to start to provide incentives for development within our community. right direction, adding “I recall two or exempt developers from the Town major office developments to come We need to be leaders. We need to three years ago when we were trying to of Aurora’s portion of development into our community,” the Mayor told step ahead of the rest of York Region get hotels [into] Aurora for the same charges (DCs) – that is, fees paid by Council members last week. “Our and provide an opportunity for our reasons – increased economic scale incoming developers to account for community is highly desired, but there residents so that the burden of taxes and other opportunities and revenue- the stress future growth might place on is an issue when it comes to major does not fall on just them, that we will generating opportunities as a Town – municipal resources, such as recreation Class A office development. They tend change the trend where it keeps going the biggest hurdle was development spaces – if they spearhead “major to move to Toronto not just because it up and that reliance keeps falling on charges.” office developments” in Town. is Toronto but [because] Toronto does to our residents. We change that and “As soon as the Town exempted our This, as defined in the Mayor’s exempt their development charges it starts moving towards bringing in portion, we immediately had two or motion, would pertain to free-standing for everything above the second floor. offices and where they start paying a three hotels wanting to construct in our higher share of our taxes. This is an municipality and, indeed, that’s what’s RBC Dominion Securities Inc. opportunity to bring in those major happened,” he continued. “I am very office developments, entice them to hopeful and very encouraged that this come here, and for us to provide a would do the same in office buildings.” better community overall when it While Council have the motion How much comes to economic benefits.” the green light, approval didn’t come With a hypothetical development without questions. are you paying coming in at 75,000 square feet, this Councillor Thompson, for instance, could result in 200 – 400 jobs being questioned why the Region of York for financial advice? brought into the Aurora community, wasn’t looking at similar exemptions he added. at their level of government. Mayor Among those supporting the motion Mrakas said there were two schools of Brendan Black As an investor, it’s important that the services you receive was Councillor Michael Thompson thought on the matter, but offered the MBA, CPA, CMA are worth the fees you pay. Ask yourself: Investment Advisor who said Aurora needs to “move region is “a little bit behind on their 905-841-8754 • Do I know what I pay for investment advice? the needle a little” when it comes to development charge collections and [email protected] • Am I getting good value? economic development such as this. therefore I feel there is some pressure • Do I understand how my advisor is compensated? When he was first elected, the not to exempt at this time.” RBC Dominion Securities nd Council of the day limited retail at Councillor Wendy Gaertner also 14785 Yonge St., 2 floor If you answered “no” to any of the above, Aurora, ON L4G 1N1 the Smart Centres development at asked whether the motion could contact Brendan Black today for a complimentary second Wellington and Highway 404 and be more focused towards specific opinion on your portfolio. successfully pressed the developer to industries. Citing discussions in the agree to office buildings incorporated past term of Council on attracting a into the development. Ten years on, medical campus to the community, she however, those buildings are yet to rise. said focus might lead to success. “Everyone on Council for those last “The idea [of the exemption] is very RBC Dominion Securities Inc.* and Royal Bank of Canada are separate corporate entities which are affiliated. *Member-Canadian Investor three terms have always advocated that good, we just need to make sure we do Protection Fund. RBC Dominion Securities Inc. is a member company of RBC Wealth Management, a business segment of Royal Bank of Canada. ® / ™ Trademark(s) of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under licence. © 2019 RBC Dominion Securities Inc. All rights reserved. 19_90409_H7L_005 it would be great if more Aurorans it right,” she said.
DOWNTOWN TASTE COMES NORTH TRY OUR FAMILY COMBO! 1 Whole Chicken PiriPiri Sauce 4 Medium Sides Choice of: Rice Pilaf Parisienne Potatoes Tomato & Cucumber Salad Creamy Coleslaw The Chicken Place Chick Pea Salad Portuguese BBQ Bean Salad 1 Industrial Parkway South French Fries Caesar Salad 905-900-0019 Sauteed Vegetables www.thechickenplace.ca only $4095 Save time and call ahead to place your order. Page 8 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 Page 9
Same day delivery to your doorstep in as little as one hour!
Coppa’s partners with
FRESH SAVINGS FROM THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH
SAVE $100 SAVE $150/lb 99 FRESH APPLES AMBROSIA, MACINTOSH, 49 GOLDEN DELICIOUS OR GALA /lb FRESH ONTARIO CHICKEN BREASTS 2 each Product of Ontario, Fancy Grade, 3lb bag 4 9.90/kg BONELESS, SKINLESS
SAVE $100 99 ICE RIVER GREEN SAVE $200/lb NATURAL SPRING WATER 99 each case of 24x500ml bottles /lb FRESH ONTARIO BONELESS 2 2 6.59/kg PORK LOIN ROAST
ORDER YOUR PARTY TRAYS OR GIFT BASKETS TODAY
Bring the whole family in for a delicious meal at Nonna Francesca's™ Ristorante, where you'll enjoy the fl avours of authentic Italian home ORDER ONLINE cooking. Our friendly wait staff will ensure your visit is a relaxing and FOR YOUR NEXT GATHERING memorable experience, and our skilled chefs will prepare your meal just the way you like it. Choose from our meat grilling station or fresh pasta AT station. Everything is always made with fresh ingredients, just like in COPPAS.COM Nonna's kitchen.
VISIT OUR 4 GRAND LOCATIONS, OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
NORTH YORK SCARBOROUGH KING CITY ’S DOWNTOWN BY COPPA 4750 Dufferin St. 148 Bennett Rd. King’s Ridge Marketplace One York St. (at Supertest Rd.) (at Lawrence Ave.) 1700 King Rd. (on on Second Level) 416.736.6606 416.282.5759 905.833.7035 416.777.0496
STORE HOURS STORE HOURS NEW STORE HOURS STORE HOURS Mon - Sat 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Mon - Sat 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Mon - Sat 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Mon - Thu 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. -8 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. -8 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. -8 p.m. Fri - Sat 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Ristorante opens at 11 a.m. Sunday 8 a.m. -8 p.m. VIEW OUR WEEKLY FLYER AT COPPAS.COM Although we strive for accuracy in illustration, copy and regulatory requirements, unintentional errors may occur. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Unauthorized reproduction or use of this advertisement without written consent of 2360083 Ontario Limited an d its marketing agency is strictly prohibited. Page 10 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 Page 11
Caring and Convenient Dentistry for the Whole Family Arts Direct O Insurance Direct Insurance Billing Billing to most Plans Call us for details and to book your visit Culture 905-727-9779 [email protected] (T&T Plaza) 2-16035 Bayview Avenue, Aurora & Marquee wows audiences with Matilda’s message
because “it focuses on children and By Scott Johnston how amazing kids can be. “A lot of times people Never underestimate how amazing underestimate the power of children children can be. and how talented, thoughtful and This message was reinforced smart they are. They often chock it to Raeburn Ferguson when she up to them just being a kid, but this directed the musical “Matilda”, put show shows that [they will surprise on by Aurora’s Marquee Theatrical you] if you believe in them and give Productions. them the opportunity. This story The story, based on the book by gives a voice to and power to children Roald Dahl, centres around Matilda, that sometimes I think is forgotten or a smart and gifted young girl, who underestimated.” uses her inner strength to overcome She notes that the play also touches a number of challenges and other on the challenges of bullying, and adversities. how important it is that kids can The seasoned director of several speak up and work together to help local and international shows says each other overcome these types of she was drawn to this play in part adversities. She feels that this is an
Miss Trunchbull, left, doles out an unusual punishment to one of her school’s students – in front of Miss Honey (right) and the rest of the class in Marquee Theatrical Production’s musical Matilda. Photo by David Moore Continues this important message that both adults you away. They are so talented and week! and children need to hear about. giving them the opportunity to show Although it touches on some off their skills is fantastic.” mature themes, the director is quick This is Ms. Ferguson’s first time to point out that there is a lot of working with Marquee, and she was verbal and physical humour. delighted with the experience. “I “It’s a family show. There are had a fantastic time and [they] are funny moment for the adults, and for very professional,” she says. “They the children too. There is something put on high quality professional for everybody.” shows right in your own backyard.” Although this is one of Marquee’s She was particularly impressed adult productions, the large cast with with the people behind the curtains, Newmarket Theatre over 30 performers includes many who weren’t fazed by requests for Nov. 21 - 23, 7:30pm children. The director was delighted such things as giant slides, teeter- with how they all came together. totters and disappearing cakes. Nov. 23, 24 at 2pm “The amount of talent in this show “The set as absolutely fantastic. is incredible. I’m so thrilled by who Marquee has incredible set, costume we chose. When you have a mixed and production teams. They made age cast, you worry if they are going the whole show come to life.” to mesh, but the adults and children Matilda is currently playing with shows Tickets at marqueetp.com came together as a big family.” on November 21, 22, 23 and 24, at the or call 905-953-5122 As for the younger actors, she NewRoads Performing Arts Centre in notes that “the children will blow Newmarket.
BREVIK HALL PRESENTS KALEIDOSCOPE FAMILY SERIES BREVIK HALL PRESENTS SIGNATURE SERIES Deepest December: Cinderella in Muddy York Christmas with Patricia O’Callaghan & Friends Presented by Puppetmongers An imaginative and heart-warming holiday The frosty nip of winter, and the warmth retelling of the classic fairy tale. of the hearth. 2 pm – includes a post-show art activity! 8 pm Thursday, December 5, 2019 Saturday, December 7, 2019 $ $15 each, or $48 Family 4-pack 50 General Admission & Cash Bar
Click AuroraCulturalCentre.ca Click AuroraCulturalCentre.ca Call 905 713 1818 Call 905 713 1818 Visit 22 Church Street, Aurora L4G 1B4 Visit 22 Church Street, Aurora L4G 1G4
AuroraCulturalCentre.ca AuroraCulturalCentre.ca Page 10 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 Page 11
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS – Pickering College held its 15th annual Holiday Home Tour last weekend. Held in conjunction with their Seasonal Boutique and Café, the tour included a local Aurora home, right, owned by Bridget who is pictured welcoming visitors. (Left) Headmaster Peter Sturrup, left, chats with vendor Ken at the Boutique.
Auroran photos by Glenn Rodger
Marquee’s “Matilda”:
A Review PANTHEON, ROME excellent singing from all performers. By Scott Johnston Supporting both the musical numbers, This could be your and playing an important part Aurora’s Marquee Theatrical throughout the show is a ten-piece Classroom Productions’ latest show is the Tony band. award winning musical “Matilda”. But the key thing that brings it all Based on the character created by together is a terrific cast. Although Roald Dhal, Matilda tells the story of this is an adult production, there are a precocious and highly intelligent five- number of children performers, most year-old. notably Aurora’s Chloe Gedeon as Living with an unsupportive family, Matilda. She has a great singing voice, and going to a school whose motto is and truly brings her character’s strong “Bambinatum est Magitum” (Children and slightly naughty personality to life. are maggots), life seems stacked against The adult performers include Ellen her. But with her brave, outgoing Cotton as supportive, but shy teacher nature, the help of her teacher and Miss Honey, and JC Paquet and classmates, a touch of naughtiness, Mayla Fiona Donachie as Matilda’s and a surprising power, she overcomes outrageous parents. these personal obstacles and triumphs Truly inhabiting and relishing the in the end. role of the child hating head mistress With a cast of over 30 performers, Miss Trunchbull is Jeremy Cook, who this is a big show, and there are many steals every scene he’s in. features that make one feel they are This is an excellent production of watching a big budget production. a very entertaining play, which will THIS COULD BE YOUR There are many set changes, which appeal to both children and adults. segue seamlessly. The props are The play also has positive messages of elaborate, and the costumes truly help how strong children really are, and the Spend a Semester define each character. There are even importance of standing up to bullies. a number of special effects in the form Studying Abroad! of such things as a rapidly consumed Evening performances of “Matilda” cake, story-telling fantasy sequences continue at the NewRoads Performing Arts and a magic blackboard. Centre, 505 Pickering Cres, Newmarket, REGISTRATION FOR 2020/2021 IS NOW OPEN! Of course, there are many November 21, 22 and 23, with matinees musical numbers, which involve November 23 and 24. Tickets are available VISIT BLYTHACADEMYGLOBAL.CA extensive choreography, and feature through the box office at 905-953-5122. Page 12 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 Page 13 CYFS, Enbridge team up to reduce fire and carbon monoxide problems in Aurora and Newmarket the Central York Fire Services’ (CYFS) By Brock Weir annual smoke alarm campaign, which sees CYFS members go door to door in Central York Fire Services and Enbridge both communities to distribute alarms to are joining forces to improve home safety residents free of charge. and bring fire and carbon monoxide- “The objective of this campaign is to related deaths in Aurora and Newmarket deliver combination smoke and carbon down to zero. monoxide alarms to high risk areas of On Wednesday, representatives from Ontario so if deadly carbon monoxide or Enbridge joined members of the local smoke is detected, residents will have early fire department at the Gorham Street warning that they need to safely escape,” fire hall to donate 252 combination said Rick Finnemore, Fire Protection smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to Adviser, Office of the Fire Marshall and the Force through Project Zero, a public Emergency Management. “Smoke and education campaign that will provide carbon monoxide alarms are critical life- more than 9,100 alarms to residents in 40 saving devices.” municipalities across Ontario. CYFS Chief Ian Laing took the On hand for Enbridge’s donation last week were Rick Finnemore, Fire Protection Advisor, the Here in Aurora and Newmarket, the opportunity to thank Enbridge for their Office of the Fire Marshal, Newmarket Mayor John Taylor, Jason MacArthur of Enbridge, Au- PineTreePotters2019FallAd5x5.25.qxp_Layout 1 10/18/19 1:00 PM Page 1 rora Mayor Tom Mrakas, and CYFS Chief Ian Laing. Project Zero contribution will go towards “generous donation [and] leadership” they Auroran photo by Brock Weir have made to highlight fire and carbon devices or having them re-install them if monoxide safety. As November is Carbon they are expired…to be able to help those Monoxide Awareness Month, he said this who are less fortunate need a little bit of was the perfect time to educate residents assistance.” that carbon monoxide and smoke alarms Over the past seven years, fire crews are required within the home. have visited over 60,000 residents in both “Anything in their house that generates communities, he added. Last year, two carbon monoxide can be a danger to them students visited 3,500 homes in ten weeks and their families,” said Chief Laing. “It checking to make sure smoke and carbon is called the silent killer. You can’t taste monoxide alarms were in good working it, you can’t smell it, you can’t see it. The order, as well as helping residents develop problem with it is that it comes at this time home escape plans. of year when we start heating appliances “With Chief Laing’s vision we gave and it feels like you might have the flu. The designed a program where we knock on symptoms are kind of masked. It is critical every house in Central York on a five-year to have this type of device in your house cycle,” said Chief Fire Prevention Officer so that you’re aware that if there is carbon Ryan Schell. “We use the 24 fire crews monoxide, you can get out and get medical along with the two students we bring in, treatment right away. the smoke alarm specialists, for ten weeks “In 2018, we had 38 cases of carbon in the summertime and, because of this monoxide in homes in Newmarket and combined collaborative effort, we’re able Aurora. Carbon monoxide can take out a to knock on every single door in a five-year whole family in one night. A person who period. We offer all the residents a free has worked with us over the years lost his home inspection, so out of the residents daughter and grandchildren to a carbon we offered them to, we get into about 450 monoxide leak because their chimney was homes a year.” blocked. It’s something that can happen and what we’re trying to do with Enbridge For more information on the program, including is make sure that those who are having how to book an appointment, visit www.cyfs.ca or trouble either providing these types of call 905-895-9222.
• SENIOR LIVING IN AURORA • WOOdLANd TOWERS at THE MEAdOWS 15th ANNIVERSARY First 15 Sales Qualify! 75% SALE SOLD ENDS DECEmbEr 6 Our 15th Anniversary Celebration Sale means exceptional savings that simply won’t happen again. Our Sale runs from Nov 15 to Dec 6. Your ‘15th Sale’ savings* include: • a 15% interim deposit (after 90 days), normally 25% th • a $1,500 reduction to $8,500 on your signing deposit, normally $10,000 • up to a one-in-15 chance to win a $1,500 price reduction on your purchased unit
* (only the first 15 units sold during this Sale will qualify) LEArN about The Meadows at our “Lunch & Learn” sessions. Call15 905 503-5560 today. Presentation Centre Hours monday-Friday Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm 10:00am-3:00pm 400 William Graham Drive, Aurora themeadowsofaurora.com A Christian Seniors Lifestyle Community Page 12 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 Page 13 Investment made in creating more "Inclusive Community" The study was pitched to Council at both as a whole as a municipality but also more inclusive. I think the amount that By Brock Weir the Committee level on November 4, with for you as Councillors. we would be chipping in is very minimal local lawmakers formally giving the go- “There’s lots of studies out there that compared to if we did this study on our Aurora is making a $15,000 investment ahead last week. show that having inclusion, belonging own.” into a multi-municipality study focused The pitch was made by Neighbourhood and diversity and community not only While Council spent some time on understanding the diversity within our Network’s Erin Cerenzia, along with Kim provides that connectedness but creates discussing which reserve fund this money communities and fostering connections. Clark of Gazelle & Company. an opportunity for economic growth and would ultimately come from – eventually Last week, Council voted in favour “It is incredible to see how much is economic development.” settling on the Council Contingency Fund of making the investment, along with familiar and how much is changing,” said Her goal, she said, is working with the – other concerns were raised, particularly Newmarket and East Gwillimbury, into the Ms. Clark. “it is an incredible opportunity. three municipalities to look at “shared from Councillor John Gallo, that the fine six-to-eight month study which is intended When we take a look at our communities challenges” and come together to find details weren’t quite fleshed out yet. to “engage and build connections” here, there is so much innovation. There’s opportunities. The finished product “I don’t have an issue with what is along with “building inclusion through so much change, there’s so much growth. will provide a summary of community proposed, I think there is a lot of value collaborative approaches, initiatives, and I take a look at the announcement of organizations doing like work in the in that [but] I have a bit of an issue with dialogue” for further impact in partner the Armoury here in Town opening and communities, recognizing that many of process,” he said, referring to Council municipalities. what a great hub that’s going to be, the the organizations do work in multiple being pressed to make a decision in one Led by consultant group Gazelle & incredible work I see at the Aurora Public York Region municipalities, and look at Council cycle rather than the $15,000 Company, along with lead community Library around inclusion and creating ways all stakeholders can step up for a being proposed through a traditional partner Neighbourhood Network, the study community. The opportunities that better future. Notice of Motion to local lawmakers. “It will look at challenges and opportunities revitalizing the Downtown Core offers Following the presentation, Council is a big step [from that] to jumping and that come with inclusivity, taking an offered their overwhelming support for supporting a particular endeavour. integrated approach to find efficiencies, and for the economic growth, community and sense of belonging is really powerful. the plan and the benefits the report could “Until five minutes ago I was in research specific needs of each individual bring to communities like Aurora. support of receiving and exploring a very “It is exciting to be here in talking community where “growth, increased “It is about working together and good idea. Within five minutes, we’re to people about why this is important development and change is rapid.” we’re finding those efficiencies and spending $15,000 and that doesn’t sit well and how this came up. Working with “The overarching goal of this project as makings sure we’re not duplicating the with me.” Neighbourhood Network, we had an a first step towards increased engagement same thing,” said Mayor Tom Mrakas, Councillor Michael Thompson, opportunity to take a look at this with and understanding of diversity in our before proposing the $15,000 investment. however, said there was a time sensitivity some community-based organization and community [is] to report on opportunities “This is something that is much needed issue in jumping on board as Newmarket we realized there was not a lot of data and plans for future impact and community to look at within our own communities, had already approved their share of the building,” said Gazelle & Company in their specific to Newmarket-Aurora and East all three communities, and it is great that study funds the previous evening, while pitch to Council. “This includes a summary Gwillimbury. we’re going to work together and do this East Gwillimbury was following suit that report that overviews inclusion, work and “When I took a look, there is a together. very night. opportunity in three municipalities and significant amount of information “Here is an opportunity that is for “Other communities are moving recommendations broadly and within around the demographics of York something I think is needed within our forward with it and there is an opportunity individual municipalities. This report would Region, what our community looks like, community to look at how demographics for us to save by joining with them now,” include snapshot demographics…based but nothing when it comes to our specific are changing…and how it can become said Councillor Thompson. on 2016 census data related to inclusion communities. We know our communities and diversity; a summary of organizations are changing, we want to engage with and initiatives within three communities them in a meaningful way and we want to focused on inclusion, belonging, get a better understanding of the diversity B diversity and community engagement; in our communities. What that means is if PS recommendations and opportunities we do that we can engage more effectively, identified for around inclusion, belonging we can inform program and policy Plumbing Service EST. 1972 and community engagement – a framework development in a more meaningful way. for action and engagement.” We can take a look at… the recreational The report is also projected to include a opportunities we’re offering, what framework on how the three communities languages we need to be taking a look • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL can work together to foster inclusion, from at when we’re communicating with our community forums, speaker series, capacity communities. It provides that opportunity 905-727-3210 building, and more. for deeper engagement and connection, pl ing a Page 14 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 Page 15 Father/son hockey duo, gymnast champion land in Hall of Fame hockey games under their belts, father He recounted his parents’ insistence By Jake Courtepatte Dave in North American leagues and that hockey not be the only sport he son Ryan a household name across partook in, akin to the philosophies I was very lucky to For the Gardners, Dave and Ryan, the Swiss hockey landscape, each of hockey greats like Wayne Gretzky hockey is a family affair. took the time to thank those who and Mario Lemieux; in the summers, have my grandfather So, it was only fitting that the two have helped them reach the latest his days were often spent outside of and my dad, and took to the stage at St. Andrew’s stage in their careers. the rink on the diamond, or on a golf College for the Aurora Sports Hall “I think the thing was, we had the course. other people in of Fame induction dinner together, opportunity,” said Dave, reminiscing “We played as much sports as each donning their green jackets as about his own father, Cal’s, time with we could. And I think that was the Aurora who were two of the newest members of the the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs and key,” said Dave, who added “Oh, hallowed hall. Boston Bruins. “The opportunity was and I forgot one more thing…your always around, talking “Grandfathers, fathers, sons, there for kids to play the game. When education.” about the game, it brothers,” said emcee Rod Black I look around here, I see the same A graduate of St. Michael’s College when recounting the Gardner thing. We have five arenas here.” in Toronto, Dave thanked those at was the way it was connection to the game. “You talk “There’s baseball diamonds, the school and at York University about generational hockey players, there’s soccer courts, there’s just who helped him along in his journey, how about our own three generation everything for them to be able to including a former St. Mike’s teacher The Cardinal Carter high school hockey team?” get involved in sports. I think that’s who was in attendance at the dinner. graduate took in the moment while With thousands of professional important.” For son Ryan, whose career acknowledging his fellow inductees. spanned two decades in the Swiss “Ryan and I went to school league, he credited “growing up in together,” said Mr. Romagnoli. “We a rink” as the motivator to following didn’t know each other, I’m two years in both his father’s and grandfather’s older…but the people you meet along GRAND OPENING footsteps. the way, it’s always really cool.” “It just came naturally,” said He thanked Lowell McClenny, a Ryan. “I was very lucky to have my fellow honoured member and anchor grandfather and my dad, and other of the former Sportsbeat Aurora, for people in Aurora who were always the initial nomination. around, talking about the game, it “Lowell is a longtime family friend, was the way it was.” he knew all of the athletes in Aurora. Echoing his dad’s sentiments, He basically documented Aurora’s Ryan was quick to acknowledge sports history, so it was very cool to the abundance of ice opportunities be nominated by Lowell.” around town. He also made sure to acknowledge “There was a good pond on his wife, Jenna, and three children Bathurst, we used to shovel it off, and for helping him along his path. my buddies and I would go and just “You don’t usually get an skate…my dad and I would just drive opportunity like this to thank all of around looking for ponds to go skate, the people who made you who you Left: Vladimir Chelyadinov, Julia Guz, Alvart Simovonian, Olga Chelyadinova, Tatijana Nobile, Mayor Tom and I’m lucky I had a coach like this are, and continue to define who you Mrakas, Irina Guz, Sergey Guz, Child - Yeva Malinovski, Aram Simovonian, Arina Chelyadinova, Marina Guz, Vagram Simovonian, Julia Slavinsky, Tetyana Kuybida, Vlada Chelyadinova. guy here.” are. And my people are here with me Romagnoli, who now resides in tonight.” Magic Tree Child Care Center is now open for business in Aurora at 16 Mosley St, Chicago with his family, brought The Gardners and Mr. Romagnoli Aurora (historical New Connexion Methodist Church built in 1856). Olga Chelyadinova his own kids to Aurora to celebrate join longtime golf volunteer Jim and Irina Guz are excited about opening their child care centre and invite parents to come and view their beautiful (and based on natural materials) facility. Olga and Irina are the big night, a culmination of a Clark as well as Aurora Ducks looking forward to meeting you! (416) 358-8481 or (647) 459-8843 gymnastic career that brought him founder Reg Chappell as this year’s to the height of the NCAA honours. inducted class into the hall of fame.
ENJOY OUR $25 THREE COURSE PRIXE FIXE LUNCH MENU THIS HOLIDAY SEASON FROM TUESDAY - FRIDAY
MEATLESS MONDAY FEATURES AT LOCALE AURORA
FULL DINNER MENU ALSO AVAILABLE.
KING CITY 14845 Yonge Street • Aurora 12981 Keele Street (at King Rd.) • King City 905.503.4800 905.833.2500
restaurant • catering • patio • lounge www.localerestaurants.ca Page 14 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 Page 15
(Top) Dan and Ryan Gardner sit down for an in-stage interview with Induction Ceremony em- cee Rod Black. (Bottom) Travis Romagnoli is congratulated by Mayor Mrakas and members of the Aurora Tigers.
Auroran photos by Glenn Rodger
Better things with a Desjardins Agent Our comprehensive offering includes: • Auto insurance • Homeowners insurance • Tenants insurance Anna Raeli, Agent • Condo unit owners insurance 2201 King Rd Suite 2 • Business insurance King City ON L7B 1G2 • Life and health insurance 905-833-ANNA (2662) • Financial services and www.annaraeli.com retirement planning Contact me today. Stop in, call or click.
We Speak Italian and Greek.
Desjardins, Desjardins Insurance and related trademarks are trademarks of the
Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec, used under licence. 1910911CN
GRAND OPENING David Kim Salon de Beauté
PLANT POWERED HAIR CARE 15171 Yonge Street, Aurora 416-994-8888 | 905-726-4184 david_salon_aurora www.davidsalon.ca
ALL-NEW 2019 SILVERADO 1500 CREW CAB RST RIGHT NOW, GET UP TO % FOR 0 UP TO 72 FINANCING MONTHS +$7,000 TOTAL VALUE^≠
2019 SPARK LT AUTOMATIC 2019 MALIBU RS ALL-NEW BLAZER RS
LEASE FOR $87 BI-WEEKLY, THAT’S LIKE: + GET 4 FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $ CASH PURCHASE PRICE GET + ≠ % @ µ $ % $2,500 DOWN PAYMENT WINTER (INCLUDES $4,400 CREDIT)≠ FOR ~ 22,998 UP TO 44 1 ≠ WEEKLY 0 60^ TIRES FINANCING MONTHS
FIND YOURS TODAY AT CHEVROLETOFFERS.CA
ALL ELIGIBLE 2019 MODELS COME WITH 2 YEARS ◊/48,000 KM 5 YEARS/100,000 KM 4G LTE WITH BUILT-IN WI-FI HOTSPOT, INCLUDES CHEVROLET COMPLIMENTARY POWERTRAIN 1 MONTH OR 3 GB OF DATA (WHICHEVER COMES M ∞ Δ COMPLETE CARE OIL CHANGES WARRANTY FIRST) FROM VEHICLE DELIVERY DATE.
For a limited time only on select vehicles to qualified retail customers in Canada. On approved credit from select lenders. Participating lenders subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Some trims may have effective rates higher than 0%. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details.≠ Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. Dealer may sell for less. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Conditions and limitations apply. GM Canada reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited. See dealer for full details.* $750 Black Friday Bonus is a manufacturer-to-dealer credit (tax exclusive) valid toward the retail purchase or lease of one eligible new or demonstrator in-stock 2019 or 2020 model year Chevrolet, purchased and delivered in Canada between November 22, 2019 and December 2, 2019. Eligible models include all 2019 and 2020 MY Chevrolet models excluding 2019 & 2020 MY: Cruze, Malibu, Spark, Volt, Bolt EV, Trax. The $750 Black Friday Bonus is applied against eligible 2019 & 2020 MY vehicles purchased and delivered during the program period.^≠ Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada on select vehicles purchased and delivered from November 1 and December 2, 2019. 0%/0% purchase financing (0%/0% APR) offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 72/60 months on eligible 2019 All-New Silverado Crew Cab RST/All-New Blazer RS models. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $49,485/$47,195 financed at 0%/0% nominal rate (0%/0% APR) equals $688/$804 monthly for 72/60 months. The offer includes $1,000/$0 RST Bonus, $2,650/%0 Cash Delivery Allowance (tax exclusive), $2,850/$1,000 Finance Cash (Tax Exclusive) and $500/$0 option package discount. Cost of borrowing is $0/$0, for a total obligation of $49,485/$47,195. Freight ($1,895/$1,895) and air conditioning charge ($100/$100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and, except in Quebec, dealer fees not included (all of which may vary by dealer and region). Credits vary by model. Dealers are free to set individual prices. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. TD Auto Finance is a registered trademark of The Toronto-Dominion Bank. µ≠ Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles purchased and delivered between November 1 and December 2, 2019. Cash Purchase price includes $4,400 Non-Stackable Credits (tax exclusive); applies to cash purchases of new 2019 Malibu RS models at participating dealers in Canada. $22,998 cash purchase price includes freight ($1,700), air conditioning charge ($100) but excludes license, insurance, registration, dealer fees and taxes. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $4,400 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates.. Chargeable paint costs may vary depending on the vehicle/colour.+≠ Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles purchased and delivered between November 1 and December 2, 2019. Lease based on suggested retail price of $17,595, includes $1,000 Cash Delivery Allowance (tax exclusive), towards the lease of an eligible 2019 Spark LT with Automatic Transmission. Bi-weekly payment is $87 for 48 months at 1% lease rate (1% APR) on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. The $44 weekly payment is calculated by dividing the bi-weekly payments. Payments cannot be made on a weekly basis. Equivalent weekly payments are for informational purposes only. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $2,500 down payment required. Payment may vary depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $11,191. Taxes, license, insurance, registration and applicable fees, levies, duties and, except in Quebec, dealer fees (all of which may vary by dealer and region) are extra. Option to purchase at lease end is $5,806. Credits vary by model. Factory order may be required.~15” Kumho Wintercraft Ice WI31 (185/55R15) tires only. Installation, mounting and equipment extra. Four 15” Tire Application Kumho Wintercraft Ice WI31 (185/55R15) winter tires included with the purchase or lease of a new 2019 or 2020 MY Spark delivered between October 1, 2019 to January 2, 2020 at a participating GM dealer in Canada. Offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other incentives. Limitations and conditions apply. See your GM Canada dealer for details. Void where prohibited. GM Canada reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. © Copyright 2019 Kumho Tire Canada Inc. All rights reserved. ≠Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles purchased and delivered between November 1 and December 2, 2019. Cash Purchase price includes $4,400 Non-Stackable Credits (tax exclusive); applies to cash purchases of new 2019 Malibu RS models at participating dealers in Canada. $22,998 cash purchase price includes freight ($1,700), air conditioning charge ($100) but excludes license, insurance, registration, dealer fees and taxes. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $4,400 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Chargeable paint costs may vary depending on the vehicle/colour. Please see dealer for details.ΩWhichever comes first. Limit of four complimentary Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. See the Warranty Booklet or your dealer for details.M Whichever comes first. Δ Visit onstar.ca for vehicle availability, coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity vary by model and conditions as well as geographical and technical restrictions. 4G LTE service available in select markets. Requires active connected vehicle services and a data plan to access the vehicle’s built-in Wi-Fi hotspot. Accessory Power must be active to use the Wi-Fi hotspot. Data plans provided by AT&T or its local service provider. Credit card is required for purchase. Page 16 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 Page 17
8624201
His butterfly flies freely now. ~ Rose Stagliano
Have you checked your
Please consider opening this important mailing to make a difference for your friends, family & neighbours who may need end of lifemail care. ? Margaret Bahen Residential Hospice had a great opportunity to share a very personal story with our community. So many people don’t know what a Hospice is until they need it and the number one thing we hear from families is, “I never realized this was an option for my loved one.” Rose’s story helped us to show the community the impact your donation will have and we are so grateful to Rose and her family. We also had a matching donor and were able reduce our costs signifi cantly while reaching out to as many people we could. We know just how important donations are and this was the most cost effective way of building our base of support. A residential Hospice needs approximately $700,000 annually to care for our residents and their families and there is no cost for any of our programs or services. The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care supports the direct nursing care and our generous donors cover everything else. We can’t do this without you!
653 Queen Street, Newmarket ON L3Y 2J1 www.myhospice.ca
Your mailbox will be fi lled with requests for support from many worthy charities. We hope you will consider Margaret Bahen Residential Hospice this giving season & thank you so much for your consideration.
PS. There are several Community Hospices throughout York Region who need your support as well. Please visit their website and make a donation today. Hospice Georgina – www.hospicegeorgina.com Hospice Vaughan - www.hospicevaughan.com Hill House Residential Hospice – www.hillhousehospice.com Evergreen Hospice – www.evgcares.org Hope House Hospice - www.hopehousehospice.com
In Newmarket, Margaret Bahen Hospice is Better Together with Doane House Community Hospice who is celebrating 30 years.
Please indicate when you make your donation if you would like to support the Community programs at DHH or visit www.doanehospice.org
Honour someone special with a gift of Hospice | WWW.MYHOSPICE.CA
Your Charity of Choice
653 Queen Street Newmarket ON L3Y 2J1 905.967.1500 x133
Advertising generously donated by an Anonymous doner
Chartible Registration # 896696804 RR0001 Page 16 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 Page 17 EE AAUURROORRANAN SECTION B Sports • News • Coming Events Classifieds • At Your Service
FREE Week of November 21, 2019 CMCA Vol. 20 No. 6 905-727-3300 theauroran.com AUDITED Aurora’s Ormond thriving in USports track landscape challenges during track season.” day, everyone has been so welcoming, OFSAA cross country gold medal, By Jake Courtepatte It was just a few weeks into her and there are many great athletes here the first woman to ever do so while collegiate career that Ormond made to keep training competitive and fun. becoming the second to win four One of Aurora’s top runners is her mark on the OUA, winning the I am very excited for what’s to come!” throughout her high school career. tearing it up on the University of Western Invitational by one second Ormond made history in Dundas She was tabbed as a “Future Hall Guelph track. over a competitor from Queen’s in her final high school season last of Famer” by the Aurora Sports Hall Cameron Ormond was named University. It was a fine return to year in capturing her fourth straight of Fame in 2017. recently to the Ontario University form after having sat out much of the Athletics (OUA) Second Team All- spring track season due to injury. Stars. Moving forward, the track star The first year Gryphon has said her second year will be all about continued her success after one of the balance. most storied OFSAA track careers “Keeping on top of assignments, • Manicure while a student at Aurora High School, training daily, and looking after my • Spa Pedicure once named the Guelph Athlete of the body at the same time will definitely Week while posting some impressive take some more getting used to,” said • Bio Gel results in her freshman year. Ormond, who studies biomedical • Solar Nails “I had some good results from engineering. We sell my first cross country season,” said One of three members of the • UV Gel Nails the 18-year old Ormond. “I won Gryphons team to be named to the • Acrylic the Western Invitational back in OUA Second All-Star Team, Ormond all types of September, and was the top freshman said the comradery of the team has • Air Brush Design in most races. made the transition to the collegiate “USports is very competitive, and level a breeze. Filters
Hollidge Blvd. . I’m looking forward to taking on more “I love the team here. Since the first e v A
w Humidifiers i e
N v y Air Cleaners Wellington St. E. B a al -in el ome & Water Pumps 130 Hollidge Blvd.
905-727-6030 Tel: 905-727-6401 8 Industrial Pkwy. S. www.nyhp.on.ca Aurora, Ontario
York9’s Doner caps off stellar season with Player of the Year upon scoring his sole goal of the season, By Jake Courtepatte an absolute rocket against Valour FC back in June. A Collingwood native has found a A key member of the York9 midfield new home in York Region. in a fast-moving strategy, playing almost The York9 FC faithful were successful every single minute of the inaugural in voting fullback Morey Doner as season, Doner resigned with the club Player of the Year, stepping onto the in late October, the first member of the Canadian Premier League stage for the field to do so. first time and never looking back. “I’m very happy to be back for Doner is no stranger to soccer in the another year at the club that has believed area: he helped grow League1 Ontario’s in me since the beginning,” said Doner Aurora FC as the club’s captain in the at the time. 2018 season, his third with the club Doner said his first season in the CPL before leaving to join the CPL at the “exceeded his expectations.” start of last season. “I think a lot of us, were not sure what Dubbed “the Collingwood Cannon,” was going to happen the first year,” said Doner picked up his nickname from Doner. “I really think we caught the AuroranCPL Sportscommentator Page Base Bar Gareth 2018.qxp_Layout Wheeler 1 2019-04-15 12:11Continued PM Page on2 page 18
Caring for Our Community
newroads.ca Page 18 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 Page 19 Tigers look to start fresh amid rough season FROM PAGE 1 De Fulviis was the man behind the “Our organization and @ wheel on what has been a historically Town_of_Aurora would like to poor season for the Tigers, managing thank (De Fulviis) for his hard work just four wins at almost the halfway and dedication,” said owner Jim point. Thomson in a tweet through the He is replaced by a pair of familiar team’s account. faces in both roles, with Daniel An ex-professional himself that Giammarco taking the reins as the retired following the 2017-18 season, new general manager and Jim Wells
Aurora’s Jackson Clark and Pickering’s Rocco Andreacchi watch the play unfold in front of the SAVE 10% Aurora net in the Tigers’ 7 - 3 loss to the Panthers on Friday.
ON Auroran photo by Jake Courtepatte Jr. replacing him as head coach. much-welcomed spark plug in his SUMMER CAMP A former Toronto Marlboros four games so far as an Aurora Tiger. executive, Giammarco takes on the He continued his point streak in head position as the former associate picking up an assist in Saturday’s Register by Family Day: February 17, 2020 general manager, while Wells Jr. match with the Stouffville Spirit, Applicable for Soccer, Hockey, English / Western Riding, BMX, WHAM and Day Camps moves up from assistant coach to the though a 6 – 3 loss was all the Tigers head honcho. could muster against the North Wells is certainly no stranger to division’s top squad. the junior hockey arena: though Special teams was clicking for the
Since 1967 Since a longtime coach of the York Tigers, with both Tamburro and University Lions, he has on multiple Jonathan Balah finding the back of occasions been behind the bench the net on the powerplay, though of the Newmarket Hurricanes, a not much else was with Stephen Li franchise his father helped start in notching the only even strength goal. the 1980s. Barwinski fared no better in Sports Camp & Year Round Retreat Facility Both men take over a tall order in stopping 26 shots of the 32 he faced. www.teenranch.com • 519-941-4501 the on-ice talent: the Tigers allowed For Wells and his team, the going a combined thirteen goals in two gets no easier: a rematch with losses over the weekend, cementing Stouffville comes up this Friday at their position at the bottom of the the Aurora Community Centre, set r th r OJHL standings. for a puck drop of 7:30 p.m. 5 Annual The Pickering Panthers first beat The home stand continues on up on the Tigers on Friday night, Saturday in hosting the Markham riding a 42-shot performance to a 7 Royals, who sit behind the Spirit – 3 win. and the Collingwood Colts in the Goaltender Andrew Barwinski OJHL’s North division standings. was left out to dry in a game that As for the Tigers, a record of was a runaway from the start, 4-18-0-3 has Aurora well out of with Pickering first getting on the contention, and in a battle with the board just over three minutes into Lindsay Muskies for the basement regulation. of the league. Sebastian Tamburro provided two For stats, schedules, and more of the Aurora goals, while newcomer information, visit www.auroratigers. Landis Antonic provided the final, a pointstreaksites.com.
For girls aged 6-13 and their York9’s Doner caps off stellar Father r Grandfather r Uncle season with Player of the Year
FROM PAGE 17 turnover, however, after its opening January 18th 2020 Tickets $35 each eye of a lot of doubters, a lot of people season: the club announced last 6-9pm that didn’t really believe in the league. week the definite departure of six It really shows that Canadian talent, roster players, in Austin Ricci, Cyrus Highland GM Showroom www.Snowflakefdb.com 15783 Yonge Street, Aurora Canadian soccer is here to stay.” Rollocks, Daniel Gogarty, Matthew Doner, like many other players in the Silva, Stefan Lamanna, and Steven league, certainly see the CPL’s potential Furlano. Sponsorship after just one season, mentioning the “York9 Football Club would like over 6,000 fans per game that teams Opportunities Available In Support of to thank them for their commitment like Hamilton’s Forge FC and the and professionalism they’ve shown to Contact Melanie Bell at info@SnowflakeFBD.com Halifax Wanderers averaged. 647-467-2202 the program” said head coach Jimmy Snowflakefdb “Just the consistency of having Brennan. “We know these players Snowflakeballyr fans, and all of the social media, the have bright futures and we wish them www.Snowflakefdb.com Instagram, and Twitter and all that… nothing but the best and success in everything that’s been brought into it, their future endeavours.” and the collaborations that have been Gogarty is perhaps the most Presenting Sponsors done, it’s really just showing that it’s impactful of the released players, here to stay.” drafted fourth overall by York9 out of York9 averaged just over 2,600 fans the 2018 USports Draft. He appeared per home game. in 20 regular season matches with the The roster will certainly see its club in the 2019 season. Page 18 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 Page 19 Christmas Market gears up for third year of shopping, crafts and live entertainment
Events Coordinator for the Town where you can make wreaths and Annual event kicks of Aurora. “Santa and his reindeer We have only been fortunate other decorations for your front off with Christmas will be available to meet families in before to have Santa on the Friday, door – leaving the mess with the Petch House throughout the entire but he has enjoyed the market – Town. There will also be classes on Tree Lighting weekend of the market. Additionally, decorating tabletops for the big day, the Market is full of different vendors and the growth of it – for so long as well as a seminar on “Indulge” – next Friday each day and we have expanded the that he has decided to commit that is, tips on how not to overeat, number of vendors each year. We to being in Town for the entire over-shop and generally overdo By Brock Weir have also moved into an additional during the Holiday season. room inside the Seniors’ Centre with weekend, along with his reindeer “Rather, it is about spending time If you’re looking for some unique two full rooms of vendors inside, and energy accordingly to get the gifts for that special someone on your as well as a full captivating market procession, is where you truly get maximum joy out of the season,” holiday list, come out next weekend outside – and the vendors will change the feeling of the season but you also explains Ms. Ware. for the Town of Aurora’s third- each day. get the strong sense and reminder of annual Christmas Market. “We’re also fortunate that the how connected this community truly For more information on the Aurora Taking over Town Hall and the Niagara College’s Canadian Food & is.” Christmas Market, visit aurora.ca/ Aurora Seniors’ Centre from Friday, Wine Institute will be participating The morning following the tree christmasmarket or call 905-726-4762. November 29 through Sunday, in the Market as well on Friday night, lighting, Ms. Ware encourages December 1, it is a three-day operating from an inflatable igloo, festive families to come out early Christmas cavalcade, kicking off and anyone who has ever tasted their for the Aurora Farmers’ Market, on the Friday night with the Town’s food would certainly agree it is an encouraging people to check out annual Christmas Tree Lighting instant party in your mouth. We can’t Caterina’s Kitchen in particular for Ceremony in Town Hall’s forecourt wait to see what they’re serving up.” a “spectacular array of chilli, soups at 6 p.m. For many years, the traditional and everything to keep you warm” The fun continues on November lighting of Aurora’s Christmas Tree as you venture outside the indoor 30 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. with the was something the Town served Farmers’ Market at 1 p.m. to visit the Aurora Farmers’ Market, which will up as a standalone event, but since outdoor market vendors. take place in Town Hall, followed incorporating it into the kick-off of “We worked really hard to ensure from 1 – 7.30 p.m. with performances the Christmas Market, they have that all our vendors are bringing in from the Borealis Big Band, Marquee seen both events only grow together. something unique and something Theatrical Productions with their “Having the tree as the kickoff to that will make you be able to provide Frozen-inspired performance entitled the entire weekend actually starts that unique gift that certainly isn’t “Frigid”, buskers, and crafting the season really right with a festive easily replicated,” says Ms. Ware. workshops. step,” says Ms. Ware, noting that “Throughout the weekend, we’ll Closing out the festivities on additional entertainment at the have back-to-back buskers and on December 1 from 1 – 6 p.m. will be Tree Lighting will include buskers, Saturday we’ll have five different DAMIR VRANCIC a pancake brunch, a concert courtesy including the popular Fire Guy. busker shows, all unique and very LAW OFFICE of the Aurora Community Band and “The trees, the lights, the glitter – captivating entertainers. On Sunday, more festive workshops. everything that sparkles and glitters we have lots of baton and fire baton BUSINESS LAW, “We have only been fortunate is what Markets are all about and twirling shows, as well as our hands- REAL ESTATE, before to have Santa on the Friday, but we start it off with our beautiful tree on festive workshops.” WILLS & ESTATES he has enjoyed the market – and the being lit. It’s a natural progression to In addition to workshops on growth of it – for so long that he has go right into a weekend fully focused how to build your own gingerbread 905-841-6411 decided to commit to being in Town on the festivities. Having everyone house, the Town’s Parks Manager Providing valued and trusted for the entire weekend, along with his gather at the tree, see it being lit, and Horticulturalist will be on hand legal advice since 1983 reindeer,” says Shelley Ware, Special and participate in the carolling leading a workshop on “festive swag” Page 20 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 Page 21 Chamber of Commerce celebrates milestones in local business
From page 1 speech here or anything, but I think we our fellow nominees because I know saw a real gap in the philanthropic sector own businesses. The Town of Aurora all have to give back to the community, how much they do for our community,” in terms of using video content in the is committed to creating the conditions and giving back to the community is said Ms. Strom. “One of the things that digital space. We’re super honoured to in which many more entrepreneurial helping the youth get involved in the happened when Caroline and I merged use our powers for good and we’re super- dreams can be realized so that they business community,” said Mr. Lind, our teams, I can just say it was seamless honoured to have this award.” too can enjoy the success that we are encouraging other businesses to get and amazing because I share this award celebrating here tonight. When you involved in supporting youth as well. with an amazing group of women who Additional Nominees: succeed, we all succeed. We honour your work really hard for their clients and Rap Riderz Innovation Centre, hard work, innovation and achievements, NEW BUSINESS VENTURE – Tie: they understand the importance and the STEM Minds and we also celebrate your journey.” Addison Marketing Solutions / value of giving back to the communities The evening began with special Maple Teahouse & Bakeshop they live in. We’re so honoured. I want YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF recognition, an award not listed in the In a first for the Aurora Chamber to acknowledge Caroline too, because… THE YEAR – A2Y Dance Inc. program: The Aurora Chamber of of Commerce’s Business Achievement she is on trek right now…with 120 Royal A family-run dance studio founded Commerce Youth Engagement Award, Awards, a tie was reached in the category LePage agents who are doing a 100km by Aly and Yossi Niznik, A2Y offers presented by Sandra Ferri, Executive of New Business Venture. Honours trek across the Sahara. Collectively, they kids a variety of dance lessons aimed at Director of the Chamber, to realtor were shared with Addison Marketing have raised over $1 million for women’s the improving the whole self, whether it Lenard Lind of the Lind Realty Team. Solutions, a local ad agency specializing shelters across Canada. is their fitness and health or imparting in online sales, as well as Maple Teahouse valuable creative and leadership skills, YOUTH ENGAGEMENT & Bake Shop, located at the northwest Additional nominees: they offer a full slate of recreational and AWARD – Lenard Lind corner of Bayview and Wellington, Wellington Aurora Dental, competitive dance programs. “We all acknowledge how important which is owned and operated by new The Lind Realty Team it is to immerse our youth in the Canadians – both local success stories! Additional nominees: business community at an early age NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR: Kustom Contracting Inc., so they can build their confidence Additional Nominee: The Aurora Cultural Centre Braceland Student Painting and ability to engage and network Air Riderz Adventure Park Embarking on its tenth anniversary with business leaders,” said Ms. Ferri, season, the Aurora Cultural Centre was SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: before announcing the winner. “Over COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT honoured with the Non-Profit of the The Millionaire’s Daughter the last year and a half, this individual AWARD – Key Advantage Team Year Award. The local consignment shop The has supported the Chamber’s efforts The Community Involvement Award “This is an incredible honour for us,” Millionaire’s Daughter took home top to engage the high schools and their recognizes a business or employee which/ said Suzanne Haines, Executive Director honours in the Small Business category. students in Chamber activities and who shows a strong commitment to give of the Aurora Cultural Centre. “We “We were just so happy to be events. This individual is and has always back through participation in numerous have an incredible group of dedicated nominated, and I am so proud of our been a big supporter of Aurora’s youth. business and community organizations volunteers who have been involved with staff,” said Maureen Barnes. “I have been In fact, we have students and teachers and/or charitable events. us since we started, on the board, who doing this for almost 11 years now with attending tonight and they have been This year’s winner was the Key take you to your seat when you come and three other locations and you never get sponsored by this individual.” Advantage Team, a realty company led see a show with us. Also, a very dedicated up here without the people behind you. After Ms. Ferri announced the winner, by Susie Strom and Caroline Baile. staff team who you saw on stage here, Of course, thank you to the Chamber Mr. Lind stepped up to receive the award. “I just want to thank the Chamber for most who have been with us since our for nominating us, but honestly…I am so “I don’t have much of an awards this award and I want to acknowledge doors opened. An incredible group who happy for everybody’s hard work.” just really believe in the passion and what arts can do for our community. Additional Nominees: I am so blessed to be working with this Wood Brothers Drywall, team of volunteers and staff. Thank you Glow Medi Spa to everyone who has made the last 10 Call me today. Enjoy better years incredible, including our founding LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Executive Director Laura Schembri who – CleanRiver Recycling Solutions savings set up a foundation of business excellence Taking plastics out of the waste system Bundle your car and Richard Gong, Agent with the board initially and allowed us to and transforming them into a variety 905-727-6333 home insurance. really stand on this platform today.” of products designed to make recycling easier, CleanRiver Recycling Solutions Additional Nominees: Yellow took home the evening’s final honour, Brick House, St. John’s recognized as Large Business of the Year. Ambulance “It is an absolute honour and 1201527CN privilege,” said company founder Bruce INNOVATORS AWARD: Mission Buchan. “What does it take to be an Mission, a digital media company which entrepreneur for 30 years? Anyone in bills itself as a “values-driven creative this room who is an entrepreneur, I am organization, focused on delivering sure they can have all kinds of stories amazing fundraising results” while and there’s no shortage, but I want to shining a light on important social issues boil it down to three points. The first took home the Innovators Award. is integrity; integrity is the foundation. “I want to take this opportunity to Then there’s the team: teamwork is what congratulate all the nominees and thank drives growth, but, most importantly, you to whoever nominated us,” said it is the culture within our organization company president Michelle Carter. because culture is the glue that binds… “This is a great honour. I would also and prevents the wheels from falling off. like to thank the Aurora Chamber of “I would like to propose a toast to Commerce. If you’re wondering what we everyone else here. This is for all the do, we basically work in the digital space entrepreneurs in the area tonight. The [email protected] for the not for profit sector, but we focus on reality is you’re all winners here because 905.841.0916 moving pictures. A couple of years ago, you’re the risk takers and the visionaries as everyone was starting to move online that are really the backbone of our and the internet changed our world, we economy.”
The Board, Vendors, Staff and Volunteers, wish to thank all our loyal customers, The Board, Vendors, Staff and Volunteers, for your wish to continuedthank all support. our loyal It was customers, another very Mayor successful Tom Mrakas, marketShelly season. Ware, 2019the Staff brought and a residentsvariety of vendors, of the Town of sawAurora a signifi and cantYork increase Region in ffootor your traffi continuedc, generous support. Presents It wassponsors another and very many successful community market groups. season. 2019 brought a variety of vendors, saw a significant increase We wish to for their in foot traffic, generous sponsors and many community M N C P M S generous contributions both fi nancial and In-Kind. The Auroran Newspaper;groups. Catharina’s Kitchen; We wish toGelmania thank all Candles; our sponsors for their Saturday, November 30 - 8:00 PM generousH.U.H contributions Imports; Kitchen both Living financial by Duenas; and In-Kind. TheLinda Auroran Stephens Newspaper; - Keller Williams Catharina’s Reality; Kitchen; at Trinity Anglican Church in Aurora...79 Victoria St. Marc Advertising;Gelmania NewRoads Candles;Automotive Group, Sunday, December 1 - 3:00 PM RotaryH.U.H Club Imports; of Aurora; Kitchen Simpson Living Family by Farm; Duenas; Linda StephensSouth Simcoe - Keller Flooring; Williams Sports ClipsReality; Aurora; at Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. 10268 Yonge St. Marc Advertising;Town of Aurora; NewRoads Walter Blonski Automotive Photography; Group, WillowTree Farm. Rotary Club of Aurora; Simpson Family Farm; Experience some of the greatest premieres of symphonic music. South Simcoe Flooring; Sports Clips Aurora; Our Market bag handout has put 5000 reusable market bags into the BRAHMS - cher o fro erenade o community, eliminatingTown of plastic Aurora; use. Walter Thank You Blonski Marc Advertising!Photography; The WillowTree campaign wasFarm. well received and BRAHMS - Piano oncerto o was a very successful campaign. Over a TON of food and $600.00 Guest Artist: arred Dunn Piano Ourcash Market donation bag was handout collected has for put the Aurora5000 reusable Food Pantry. market bags into the A BIG Thankcommunity, You to our eliminating partners at plasticN use. Thank You Marc Advertising!. SIBELIUS - y phony o Kelly Broome, Curtis Biggs and his team at NewRoads Mazda, Chris The Thanksgiving Stuff A Truck campaign was well received and Elwood and his team at NewRoads Toyota Aurora. Tickets: Saturday : Adults $30, Seniors $25, Students $15 was a very successful campaign. Over a TON of food and $600.00 We kept Aurora fi t with the fi tness groups at the park. Nicks Balloons made Sunday: Adults $32, Seniors $27, Students $15 many little peoplecash happy donation with theirwas balloon collected creations for the and Aurora the beautiful Food face Pantry. painting!A BIG Various Thank bands You and to buskers our partners entertained at NewRoadsthe crowds and Automotive of course Group. We areKelly already Broom, planning Curtis for the Biggs 2020 and market his season. team atBe NewRoads sure to watch Mazda, for Chris details on social Elwoodmedia and and our hiswebsite team www.theaurorafarmersmarket.com at NewRoads Toyota Aurora. For Saturday concert call: York Symphony SeeWe you kept at our Aurora Christmas fit with Market, the fitnessNovember groups 30, 9-1 at theAurora park. Town Nicks Hall. Balloons made at (647) 849-8403 www.yorksymphony.ca manyBreakfast little with people Santa happy is sure withto be their a hit balloonfor all the creations littles in town. and the beautiful face painting! Various bands and buskers entertained the crowds and of course For Sunday concert call: Richmond Hill Centre at: (905) 787-8811 OR ONLINE: www.rhcentre.ca We are already planning for the 2020 market season. Be sure to watch for details on social media and our website www.theaurorafarmersmarket.com See you at our Christmas Market, November 30, 9-1 Aurora Town Hall. Breakfast with Santa is sure to be a hit for all the littles in town. Page 20 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 Page 21
– BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS –
allanlaw.ca
E
E P
P
N Jason Allan and Leslie Allan
15393 Yonge Street, Aurora, Ontario L4G 1P1 | Tel: (905) 726-3188 Fax: (905) 726-3098 www.allanlaw.ca |[email protected] CROSSWORD
(Top) Lenard Lind is honoured with the Chamber’s Youth Engagement Award by Debra Wilson and Sandra Ferri of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce. (Second) Honoured with the New Business Venture Award were tie winners Addison Marketing Solutions, left, and Maple Teahouse. (Third) The Key Advantage Team was recognized with the Community Involvement Award. (Fourth) The Aurora Cultural Centre received the Non-Profit of the Year Award. (Fifth) Mission, a digital film and media company, was honoured with the Innovator Award. (Sixth) A2Y Dance Studios was recognized with the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. (Seventh) The Millionaire’s Daughter, a local consignment shop, received the Small Business of the Year Award. (Eighth) The 2019 Large Business of the Year Award went to CleanRiver Recycling Solutions. Auroran photos by Glenn Rodger Page 22 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 Page 23 Juno Award winner Laila Biali brings modern jazz sounds to Cultural Centre From page 7 “indie-adult contemporary alternative to me, especially as a writer testing the performer she looks up to. Working with has found new fans in the United States, pop record.” boundaries and kind of venturing too far Ms. Cole underscored for Ms. Biali the particularly in New York where she finds “That one did kind of alienate some away from my roots as a jazz musician, it importance of finding that work-life fans and artists alike are “less concerned of my listeners and supporters, and some led to the self-titled release, which is the balance while also giving it her all. with labels to a degree.” people in the industry that are in the jazz one that won the Juno. “As a performer, I have never seen But realizing her success and perfecting world,” she says. “It was meant to exist in “It was coming back to some key anyone who gives as much as she gives the formula took going a little too far, she another space. What I realized with that is foundational components of jazz: on stage,” says Ms. Biali, recalling one said, citing her 2015 album A House of unless you’re Sting it is very difficult as an improvisation and harmony that maybe evening when she took the stage with Ms. Many Rooms. It’s an eclectic album with artist who is still establishing themselves pushes the boundaries a little more. Cole in a 300-seat casino theatre in Las slight elements of jazz on many of the to venture off into another territory. Even When I came back to that, there was still Vegas, only to be greeted by a “small but songs, but it can also be defined as an though that album was very important a little bit of pop sensibility to some of mighty” audience of 25. the songs that really felt like home.” “I will never forget watching how Citing Sting as an artist who easily she responded,” says Ms. Biali. “She Warmth when you need it! transitions between boundaries is a gave 200 per cent on stage for those 25 natural comparison as Ms. Biali counts people in what kind of felt like an empty the British icon as one of her chief theatre.” influences. Having worked closely with When she takes the stage at the him in recent years, she says she didn’t Aurora Cultural Centre this Friday, know what to expect when their paths things promise to be considerably more first crossed, but she was struck not only intimate. by his “extraordinary work ethic” but also The Laila Biali Jazz Trio performs 905.727.4258 his warmth as a person and collaborator. at the Aurora Cultural Centre this “He still has this very childlike spirit Friday, November 22 at 8 p.m. as part and fearlessness as he explores his views,” of the Brevik Hall Presents Signature www.tholiver.com she says. “I still dream of writing music Series. Tickets are on sale now online 1924 - 95 Years Serving York Region - 2019 with him.” at auroraculturalcentre.ca or over the Canadian singer Paula Cole is another phone at 905-713-1818.
Aurora’sAurora’s At Your Service OPENFOR BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Who does what in our community AIRPORT LIMO ELECTRICAL PAINTING
E O O ork Region DANIEL’S ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Proudly serving Electrical Lights • Chandeliers S Aurora for 16 years DIRECTORYCeiling Fans • Tracklights • Repairs ir a o a pri at ar or yo r n t PO tran r. Cable Light • Clean Chandeliers, Etc. FREE ry omp titi rat rom on y 8 .00 25 r e perien e a t r 1 - - 811 or 0 - -8 00 Established 2001 ESTIMATES email: e 416-4 6- 336 da t ma .com LANDSCAPE /GARDENING CLEANERS Interior & Exterior PAINTING Zonta B H Trim Why take a chance... Landscaping Carpentry go with who you know! & Renovating Fencing TREE Cynthia, Decking 905-841-3424 To this latest proof, the client says: (905) 841-6243 Stone Work www.stevecale.com www.mollymaid.ca Interlocking HI Zach Kwik Kurb PROPANE Basements 1.844.732.7575 I would like the line to Go at 8575 Keele St. #5-6, Flooring PROPANE AND APPLIANCE SALES 1.844.732.75758575 Keele St. #5-6, the VERY BOTTOM CONSTRUCTION/FLOORINGConcord, ON L4K 3P4 • RESIDENTIAL [email protected] Keele St. #5-6, Bathrooms CARE [email protected] www.pearlknstructions.comConcord, ON L4K 3P4 • COMMERCIAL info@pearlknstructions.comwww.pearlknstructions.com1.844.732.7575 Kitchens Pruning • Removals • INDUSTRIAL 866-952-0146 11538575www.pearlknstructions.com CanalKeele Road,St. #5-6, Bradford, Concord, ON. ON L3Z L4K 4E2 3P4 Maybe if not enough space Re-sanding U Refinishing U Sales U Installation U Service [email protected] PEARLKNSTRUCTIONSCOM s WWWPEARLKNSTRUCTIONSCOM • www.pearlknstructions.com Consulting • Bracing • EAB INSTALLATIONS make the pictures a bit shorter.. Re-sanding U RefinishingRe-sanding2E SANDING s 2El NISHING s 3ALES s )NSTALLATION s 3ERVICE U Sales • Refi Unishing Installation • Sales • Installation U Service • Service (647) 668 4949 SERVICE • DELIVERY zlr.ca [email protected] CARLINg PROPANE INC. This one Right now can’t even Toll Free 1-866-952-0146 www.carlingpropane.ca be read.. E>OATLLA g I>JFK>QB g @>OMBQ g PQ>FOP g DO>KFQB E>OATLLA g I>JFK>QBMLO@BI>FK g QFIBP g g T>PEOLLJP@>OMBQ g PQ>FOP g HFQ@EBKP g DO>KFQB MLO@BI>FK MLO@BI>FK g g QFIBP QFIBP g T>PEOLLJP g g HFQ@EBKPHFQ@EBKP Thanks E SE DE I ER IRE OOD SKYLIGHTS Pearl WE FIX SKYLIGHTS! • Skylights replaced? CREMATION • No mess in your home • Leak-proof - Guaranteed! O • Licensed & Insured BRIGHT goods and services • 10 year Guarantee SKYLIGHTS if you bring in this ad Call Joe at any time 416-705-8635 INC. om e e rema o serv e or 2,20 www.brightskylights.ca WATER
DENTURE CLINIC PAINTING Redu es FREE A ER ES FINANCING Call oda Denture Personalized AVAILABLE Cosmetic DALTON’S PAINTING 1548 onge St Aurora 905-751-0845 HR Clinic Dentures
Book Your • Full & Partial Dentures NO DENTIST REFERRAL NEEDED • Repairs, Relines & Cleaning • Interior & Exterior Painting FREE OPEN NO E E ONE needs your services all the time, CONSULTATION While You Wait MONDAY TO SATURDAY Seniors Discount • Implant Support Dentures LABORATORY ON PREMISE FREE ESTIMATES but if you want to be there when they do... Wellington St. Today • Soft Liners for Sensitive Gums Brookland
• All Insurance Plans Accepted St. Yonge 905•841•6000 Bloomington Rd. Advertise in Aurora’s www.hrdenture.ca | 14834 Yonge St., Aurora (Yonge & Brookland across from LCBO) 905-773-5811 905- 2 -3300 E 102 PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL DENTURE SERVICES IN AURORA Page 22 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 Page 23 Santa Claus is Coming to Town this Saturday YOUTHINGS OUGHT TO KNOW From page 6 side of the road. The Town of Aurora is so WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 incredible marching bands and a few special guests include 100 Youth Who Care Central York Region will hold the Jolly man-in-red himself. are all such a delight. We have several dance generous with how long the parade route is, it their third anniversary meeting tonight from 7 – 8 p.m. at the RBC located at 17770 Yonge Street, Newmarket. Youth SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 groups that will be performing throughout does lock up Yonge Street for a considerable have created a new, interactive and more dynamic meeting The Aurora chapter of Amnesty International will that includes icebreakers, videos, the unveiling of a new host a Write for Rights event at the Trinity Anglican the parade route. They are so dynamic, I length. If there are emergency safety calls on logo, and more. For more information on how to become Church Rectory (79 Victoria Street, just behind the involved, visit 100youthwhocarecentralyorkregion.com. church), an event that is observed annually around the think they certainly give the entertainment any of the side streets, they have to access world. Ordinary people can stand up for human rights, so THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 please join our local Amnesty group at this drop-in event value similar to a marching band. In addition that closed road. He really wants to see his The Pine Tree Potters’ Guild is proud to be hosting to sign a postcard or petition. Write letters, including the 10th annual Empty Bowls event today. Chefs from personal notes of support to prisoners of conscience. faithful children and families watching the across the Region will participate in the 10th annual Materials and light refreshments provided. Handmade to that, there will be a few new community “Empty Bowls” fundraiser in the Aurora Cultural Centre. parade from the sidewalks. Proceeds from the day will be donated to Welcoming Arms, notecards and bookmarks for sale that make great stocking entries coming out as well, so it will be great Aurora, and Inn From The Cold, Newmarket. Patrons can stuffers. All welcome! Free. enjoy gourmet soups and breads prepared by local chefs, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 to see them getting involved and making a served in some of the 500 handmade soup bowls created The Canadian Federation of University Women TA: I don’t know if you’ve heard, but by members of Pine Tree Potters’ Guild. After the meal, (CFUW) Aurora/Newmarket will host their monthly spectacular way for my husband to travel in. patrons will take home their chosen bowl. Tickets for the meeting tonight at 7.30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian the parade route is passing once again 1.30 p.m. lunch are available (still at $50 each) for purchase Legion (105 Industrial Parkway North). This month’s at Meridian Credit Union, 297 Wellington St. East, in guest speaker is Kathryn Morton of Maplelea Canadian TA: The parade involves a cast of through Aurora’s Historic Downtown Core, Aurora. Once again, we expect this will be a “sold out” Dolls for Girls. In 2003, after a decade of research event. Kathryn Morton was proud to launch a product line of hundreds, not to mention the thousands but this is the first year the area’s Business * * * * dolls that would align with the values she wanted to instill Improvement Area (BIA) will be on the The Prostate Cancer Canada Network – Newmarket in her own daughter. She didn’t want to emphasize body lining the route. Does the amount of people will host their monthly support group meeting tonight at image, dating, glamour and sophistication like so many ground. the Newmarket Seniors Meeting Place (474 Davis Drive, dolls lining toy shelves today. Maplelea dolls were designed ever get overwhelming? Halls 4&5). A meet and greet will take place starting at 6.30 to be positive, age-appropriate role models for girls aged MC: Oh, yes, we read about that. In fact, p.m. with the session running from 7 – 9 p.m. Tonight’s 6-12+. They promote healthy active lifestyles and a MC: The volunteers make everything so presenter, Dr. Alejandro Berlin of Princess Margaret knowledge and pride of the country we call home. The they reached out to us with some ideas of Hospital, will speak on radiation. For more information, CFUW Aurora/Newmarket is a women’s organization easy. As you know, our elves work throughout visit newmarketprostatecancer.com or call 905-235-7021. engaged in empowering women’s lives through friendship, how to become involved. education, outreach and advocacy. All women in York the year to get Santa ready for the big day. NOVEMBER 21 – 24 Region are welcome at the monthly meeting. The Pine Tree Potters’ Guild Fall pottery sale will be MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25 It goes on par with the Santa Under the TA: Oh? What do they have in store for held Thursday, November 21 to Sunday, November 24, 2019 at the beautiful Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church Canadian Blood Services will host a blood donation Stars parade because our elves tell us that Saturday? Street, Aurora. The hours are Thursday 10 am to 9 pm, event at the Royal Canadian Legion (105 Industrial Friday and Saturday 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday 11 am Parkway North) today from 2 – 7 p.m. the Optimist Club volunteers their time MC: The BIA is very passionate about the to 4 pm. There is free parking, free admission and a WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 unique door prize! A great selection of holiday gift ideas. The Aurora Historical Society’s Speaker Series and work tirelessly to ensure that it is a downtown core and they always look forward Visa, MasterCard and Interac are accepted. Visit www. continues this evening with Peter Jennings: Shark pinetreepotters.ca for more information. Assault: An Amazing Story of Survival. Shark Assault: safe parade evening. They shuttle the floats to this event coming up. Many of the shops An Amazing Story of Survival is a non-fiction narrative SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 about Nicole Moore, a nurse from Orangeville, who was in, they take care of the volunteer groups, will be decorated, will be staying open late. Trinity Anglican Church will host its annual Christmas standing waist deep in the ocean while vacationing at a Bazaar today from 9.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Luncheon (hot or resort in Cancun, Mexico. Suddenly, she was brutally and and even ensure the parade route is safe This is one of the highlights visiting Aurora, cold meal) will be served between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Come out and celebrate the joys of Christmas with lots of goodies, savagely attacked twice by a bull shark, the most vicious all the way down. I definitely want to say a discovering the retail shops and the eateries clothing, crafts, attic treasures, baking, silent auction, kids shark in the sea. She came very close to death, losing more stuff and more. $2 admission per adult. Kids are free. than 60% of her blood (a condition humans are not meant special hello to the Optimist Club of Aurora along Yonge Street. There is something to survive). As a result of the shark bites, her left arm was * * * * amputated and she very nearly lost her leg, enduring because they are keeping us safe along with for every appetite. Take advantage of the The Aurora Legion will host a Christmas Bazaar today numerous invasive surgeries in the process. 15372 Yonge from 9.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 105 Industrial Parkway North. Street, Aurora Ontario. $5/Member, $7/Non-Member. the Roads and Parks staff that evening. One parade night and get some gifts. The bazaar will feature hand-knitted crafts, home-baked For more information call 905-727-8991 or community@ goods, Christmas trinkets, one-of-a-kind gifts and more. aurorahs.com. thing I do know that Santa did remind me of TA: I hope I can check a few items off Benefiting the Ladies Auxiliary and Legion Branch. NOVEMBER 29 – DECEMBER 1 my Christmas shopping list! Thank you for * * * * The Town of Aurora will host its annual Christmas his concern is many families actually sit on Aurora’s Santa Under the Stars parade will take place Market on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, presented by your time. on Yonge Street from 6 – 8 p.m., running from Orchard Healthy Planet. The market will be filled with good cheer the roadways waiting for him to come, but Heights in the north to Murray in the south. The Salvation and exciting activities, such as Santa and live reindeer, MC: You’re very welcome. See you Army will be picking up food donations and letters for Santa buskers, theatre, caroling, fantastic seasonal vendors it is his personal request that people watch along the route before the parade begins. This nighttime and more. For further information, visit aurora.ca/ him come by standing on the sidewalk at the Saturday! parade is full of magic, with beautifully decorated floats, christmasmarket. AAURORANURORAN CCLASSIFIEDSLASSIFIEDS SERVICES PLACE OF WORSHIP
CARPET ADVERTISE IN THE I have 1000’s of yards of new Faith Fellowship 100% nylon carpet. meeting on Sunday mornings at Aurora Seniors Centre 90 John West Way AURORAN CLASSIFIEDS Will install livingroom 10:45 a.m. Worship Service with Bible classes for children & hall for as little as $389.00 (905) 727-3300 EXT. 102 (includes carpet, pad & install) November 24th and December 1st. 10:45 a.m. Call Steve meeting at Aurora Public Library, Magna Room 877.759.8179 carpetdeals.ca Mondays from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. at Northern Lights Public School Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs 40 Bridgenorth Drive, Aurora T ink you can sell www.faith-baptist-aurora.org or 905-773-6575 Come join a dynamic, fast paced, growing entrepreneurial company looking for young, enthusiastic sales representatives. A rewarding, lucrative opportunity for the right candidate. Freelance Reporter
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: for Local Community Newspaper • Tour groups of students through houses and apartments to rent them out for the annual rental campaign. Come join a dynamic, fast paced, growing entrepreneurial • Plan, Prepare and Execute Advertising and Marketing Material for the annual rental campaign. company looking for an energetic Freelance Reporter • Complete all necessary paperwork involved in lease signing and payment with a passion for community news. collection for newly rented units. The ideal candidate will have a distinct willingness • Work with all current tenants in completing necessary paperwork for renewal units to cover local community events and issues.
E PECTATIONS: • Have a positive attitude DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Willing to work hard and enjoy rewards in a team environment • Freelance reporting work for weekly • Willing to take chances and learn from your peers community newspapers and special projects
DESIRED S ILLS E PERIENCE: • Will produce stories and bylines for the events they cover • Sales Driven • Will be paid on a freelance/contract basis per project/story • Work well in results based environment • Generate story ideas and follow up on news tips • Goal Oriented • Take photographs • Great Personal Skills • Work some evenings and weekends, as required • Some Sales Skills Preferred but would be willing to train the right candidate • Marketing and/or Communication QUALIFICATIONS: education would be a great fi t • Diploma in journalism preferred CO PENSATION: • Candidates should have experience working on Base + Commission the editorial side of the newspaper industry • Excellent writing, editing and photography skills • Valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle • Reporting experience an asset • An interest in local issues is a necessity, Let’s Talk. as the majority of the writing for this role will be local E AIL RESU E FOR CONSIDERATION: [email protected] Let’s Talk. Interested and qualified candidates should forward their cover letter and resume to [email protected] Page 24 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 21, 2019 Page PB
S S S I T T T G S
N Call Sean for a co mplimentaryNSW consult ationS and get your questions answered
Contact Sean directly at 905-717-5234 or by email [email protected]
Proud to have been helping Aurora residents with their Real Estate needs for 24 Years
Sean Herbinson Broker 16945 Leslie Street Units 247-29, Newmarket ON L3Y 9A2 p: 905-895-5972 e: [email protected]
Not intended to solicit individuals currently under agency contract.