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Council & Committee Meetings What’s Happening Date Time Location Meeting Thursday, May 2 7 p.m. Holland Room Community Advisory Committee Tuesday, May 7 9:30 a.m. Newmarket Joint Council Committee Tuesday, May 7 5:45 p.m. Holland Room Council Closed Session (if required) Tuesday, May 7 7 p.m. Council Chambers General Committee Wednesday, May 8 7 p.m. Holland Room Accessibility Advisory Committee Wednesday, May 8 7 p.m. Aurora Cultural Centre Aurora Cultural Centre Board Thursday, May 9 7 p.m. Council Chambers Committee of Adjustment Monday, May 13 7 p.m. Council Chambers Council Workshop Tuesday, May 14 5:45 p.m. Holland Room Council Closed Session (if required) Tuesday, May 14 7 p.m. Council Chambers Council Wednesday, May 15 7 p.m. Aurora Public Library Aurora Public Library Board *Meetings can be viewed online by visiting aurora.ca/gcstream th Council meetings are open to the public. For a full list of upcoming meetings, please visit aurora.ca. 57 Annual What’s Happening What’s Happening Aurora Art Show and Sale May Skylight Gallery Artist Register for Spring & Summer presented by the Town of Aurora in association 2019 Programs with the Society of York Region Artists The Skylight Gallery artist for May is Susan Walker-Ing. This exhibition features the many views of Walker-Ing during travel Registration is now open for Spring & Summer Recreation Saturday, May 4, 2019 & Sunday, May 5, 2019 Proudly Sponsored By: experiences, with nature. The artist may guide you through an Programs, Spring Aquatics and Summer Camps. Pick-up a copy 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. alleyway in Tuscany, or Monet’s inspirational waterlily gardens of the Community Services Program Guide at our Recreation Free admission at his home in Giverny, France. You may see a bicycle parked facilities, Town Hall, Aurora Public Library or Aurora Cultural Centre. You can also view the Program Guide online at Aurora Town Hall on the market streets of Rome, or a busy Street Sale in Aurora. 100 John West Way All depictions are sourced from observations, which makes the aurora.ca/recguide. everyday obvious but also a piece of art. For more information, please call 905-726-4762 or visit www.aurora.ca/artshow Visit the Skylight Gallery this month to see this beautiful Club Aurora Wellness Seminar - We reserve the right to cancel, amend or change activities. display. This exhibit is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. Introduction to Foam Rolling to 4:30 p.m. at Aurora Town Hall, 3rd fl oor. Register today for Club Aurora’s Wellness Seminar on an Introduction to Foam Rolling on Saturday, May 25 Notice of service disruptions from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the Aurora Family Leisure Please see below for a scheduled service disruption at the Aurora Complex. For more details, visit aurora.ca/fi tness. Family Leisure Complex (AFLC): E-Waste event this Saturday, May 4 • Please note public skating at the AFLC will be cancelled on Thursday, May 9 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Have you recently replaced a computer, phone or television? Drop-off all of your unwanted or obsolete electronic devices Please see below for a scheduled service disruption at the to be fully recycled at the Joint Operations Centre - 229 Stronach Aurora Family Leisure Complex (SARC): Industrial Parkway North on Saturday, May 4 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. •Preschool Drop-In located at the SARC will be cancelled on Saturday, May 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. due to an event. While you’re encouraged to bring you electronics, textiles We apologize for any inconvenience. For more information, visit will be accepted as well. aurora.ca/notices. For a full list of acceptable materials please visit: aurora. ca/ewaste. Temporary Road Closure on May 31 Please note due to the Annual Big Bike Fundraiser for Heart and Stroke Foundation , there will be a temporary rolling closure (with Tips to empty your hot tub and spa police escort) on Friday, May 31, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. safely Closure location: With warmer weather approaching, please follow these tips From Orchard Heights Boulevard to Yonge Street South to Mosley on how to correctly empty your hot tub or spa. Street to Victoria Street to Wellington Street to Yonge Street back to Orchard Heights Boulevard. For more details, visit aurora.ca/pools. We apologize for any inconvenience. The Town of Aurora proudly presents YOUTH WEEK • MAY 1 TO 7, 2019 • Join the celebrations on social media using #AuroraYouthWk

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Renters should be able to inform planning decisions, says Councillor in apology

From page 1 Mayor Tom Mrakas, who pointed out that to participate in our democracy. meeting. “I was wrong. Obviously, there of place with the buildings around them. the people in question are actually voters. “There is a recognized need for more are many long-term renters who are active Referring to public feedback received “But we’re dealing with planning policy affordable housing in Aurora – and, in members of our community and make online through Place Speak, an online and how neighbourhoods are going to particular, purpose-built rental units. valuable contributions. As a renter myself, forum where Aurora residents can evolve,” she responded. “I think that is I believe that we need to find ways to I should have realised this. register their concerns on myriad issues, really the purview of people who own the provide more housing options so that our “In the moment, my words were ill- Councillor Gaertner said while comments properties as opposed to people who will seniors can age in place, folks can downsize considered and I truly apologize for any were continuing to roll in, some comments be here just for a short period of time. without having to leave our community unintended feelings of disrespect that I should be given greater weight than others. That’s just my opinion.” and young people have a place to live in may have caused. I have always tried to “It seems to me, but I don’t know, that Mayor Mrakas continued to voice his the community that they have grown up help everyone – voters or not – because there are a lot of renters weighing in, and concerns online, posting on Facebook in. Everyone that lives in our Town is part they are part of our community. Recently, I don’t think…they really have any place that “residents were concerned” with the of our community – whether you own a apartment residents on Brookland Avenue in weighing in on this because they are not Councillor’s comments. house or rent one.” and Orchard Heights had some serious property owners and I think some of the “Suffice to say, I do not agree with By the time of last week’s Council concerns and I was pleased that I was able other residents who do not want protection the member’s position,” he wrote. “It meeting, Councillor Gaertner admitted to help them. I am especially proud of the are quite upset about this,” she said. “I should be noted that ‘renters’ can run for that her comments were “ill-considered.” work that I did to try and make basement think planning policies should be dealing and get elected to Municipal Council. In “Last week, I clearly misspoke when apartments safer. with homeowners and not people who fact, member(s) of Aurora Council have I suggested that renters should not have “We need to be working together for the might be transient in the community.” been ‘renters.’ Clearly, the Municipal Act the rights to express their opinions on benefit of our residents and businesses, not Her comments were picked up by provides all residents with the same rights PlaceSpeak,” she said at the start of the finding ways to divide.”

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National Hike for Hospice Day this Sunday Sunday, May 5, is National Hike for Hospice Day in Canada. In Newmarket, both Doane House Community Hospice, who is celebrating 30 years, and Margaret Bahen Residential Hospice for York Region will be gathering at Fairy Lake on Water Street to kick off this signature event. Figure skating champion Gabrielle Daleman will be joining us! Last year we raised $40,000 and this year’s goal is $75,000 so we need your help! This past year, Margaret Bahen Hospice has cared for over 225 residents and their families and we know many of them will be coming to join us to Hike in honour or in memory of their loved one for the first time. This is an opportunity to celebrate those lives and help raise funds to care for the next residents and clients that Hospice supports. Anyone can join us on May 5 and simply register online at www. myhospice.ca. There is no fee to join but those raising $100 and more will Beyond the frontlines receive a free keepsake t-shirt that we will customize with “I’m Hiking for…” There are some weeks when the are for healthcare,” he continued, If you aren’t able to attend, you can stress simply gets the better of me. referring to a large swath of residents support someone who is Hiking by I have to admit, now and then I can near Peterborough he said did not clicking on their name as you make be a little bit snappish, although that is have a GP. “Whatever it takes to get your donation. rarely my intention. doctors up there, reducing their taxes, We will be walking from Fairy We all have days when our respective putting in a little medical building or Lake 1.2 km north to Margaret wells of patience start to run a little bit where people need the help – nothing Bahen Hospice where we will pause dry and, quite often, a drought will is more important for our health. If for reflection and pay respects to the ensue until there’s a good night’s sleep BROCK’S we don’t have our health, we’re done. residents and their families then back to be had. BANTER We shouldn’t be in that position in the to Fairy Lake. For those who prefer I was very much in this boat last week; Brock Weir greatest province in the country. Help a stroll around Lake, that is also so much so that I began to think how is on the way, resources are on its way, an option and we will meet at noon much my own life could be simplified At Queen’s Park and MPPs offices and most importantly we are going to for a BBQ Lunch provided by the by answering just about any question I across the Province, we have a seemingly listen to the people.” Newmarket North Lions Club. got with a question of my own: “What’s endless loop of demonstrations from When it comes to some facets of the There is no cost for anyone who the answer you’re looking for?” people who believe they have been – complex health care system, they have receives Hospice care and services It seemed like an efficient way to cut or will be – adversely effected by the indeed listened to the people. But, in which is why we come to the the bull and get straight to the point Government’s decisions; not to mention many other cases both falling under community to join our Hospice family because, as we all know, sometimes a government providing answers to and outside the healthcare umbrella, and help with a donation. we’re asked questions that aren’t really questions that haven’t even been asked the same can’t be said. Over $700,000 is required annually questions; that is, someone who has an – like Buck-a-Beer, tailgating and One needs to only look as far as through philanthropy as approximately answer in mind comes to you looking snappy new licence plates. the fierce reaction from parents and 50% is covered by the Ministry of for assurances. South of the Border – well, there assistance providers when changes to Health & Long Term Care. Every If you’re not on the same page right isn’t enough column space to get into autism care were proposed. Needless donation makes a difference whether at the outset, you can find yourself that, but if you have any connection to to say, the same can be said about it pays for a bowl of soup in the kitchen in an endless loop of brainstorming the outside world you should have no the equally passionate reactions from or for grief & bereavement support only to arrive back at your respective trouble filling in the blanks. teachers and students regarding cuts programming. Donations to the Better starting points. For the sake of brevity, let’s stick to and changes to the education system. Living Charitable Foundation can be It seems more and more these days matters close to home. These care providers and teachers restricted to support Doane House people are looking for answers they Over the past few weeks, I have been are, in the context framed by the Community Hospice or Margaret either already know or seeking out the thinking about the second event at Premier, the frontline workers in these Bahen Residential Hospice and will answers they are hoping to hear, ones which I covered Premier Ford. cases and yet the very real concerns of stay right in this region to care for that will satisfy preconceived notions The first took place a few months these frontline workers are either being others. in their head that are there just for the before he became leader of Ontario’s ignored or, in the case of teachers, Thanks to our sponsors: Peaceful hell of it. Progressive Conservatives when he dismissed out of hand or even mocked Transition, York Energy, Lions Club Maybe you’ve experienced this threw his support behind an area by those in positions of power. of Aurora, Newmarket North Lions, while out shopping with your spouse or resident seeking a PC nomination. And what of students? They are the VicMar Productions, Qualicare, partner. This second instance took place after direct beneficiaries of these frontline WSP, GEM Health Services, APPS If you have any amount of living he had thrown his hat in the ring to workers much in the way patients Transport Group, Southlake ProResp, under your belt, you know the answer replace Patrick Brown. are directly impacted by the frontline Points of Light. to the time-honoured question, “Does It was the final heat of a hotly workers of doctors and nurses. Still, Local dignitaries confirmed: Hon. this make me look fat?” is an immediate contested leadership race and he set their concerns appear to be quickly set Christine Elliott, Newmarket Mayor and unhesitating “No.” out his vision for the Province. aside or reframed as the callow folly of John Taylor: 10:45 am greetings “Do you like my new hairdo?” Well, “You look at our healthcare system youth. All York Region Municipal councils if you say no, what good will that do? [and it is] absolutely broken,” the then- And this is a shame. have also been invited. The deed is done. candidate Ford told the packed crowd But I found some degree of “Wasn’t this tattoo a great idea?” of supporters. “We have the greatest optimism last week attending an Deborah Kesheshian Director of Development Well, if that’s the kind of tattoo you doctors in the entire world right here event with Deputy Premier Christine Margaret Bahen Hospice wanted, you sure picked a good one. in Ontario. We have the greatest nurses Elliott, who told a group of business Where things get a bit of dicey, right here in Ontario and the greatest professionals concerned with a dearth however, is when this creeps into our healthcare givers, the frontline workers of students pursuing skilled trades politics. here, but they are frustrated… and I across the province, that consultations This concept of setting out to believe in letting the doctors tell us how are continuing. To submit a letter to the editor, prove a hypothesis and ignoring facts they can find efficiencies.” “You need to sit down and discuss that might pose a problem to said Mr. Ford went on to outline his plan all the issues that are important to please send your email to hypothesis has been front of mind for reducing wait times in hospitals, teachers; it is salary, but there are many [email protected] recently when considering moves made getting more nurses to take over from other issues too that perhaps have not by governments at home and abroad. EMS, thereby allowing them to get been fully dealt with in the past,” she Deadline for submissions In Ottawa, we still have lingering back out on the road, and give doctors said. “I think we need to sit down and is Sunday at 1 p.m. questions over the SNC-Lavalin incentives to go into outlying areas of talk about it and see if there’s a solution affair, for instance, which has been the province, particularly the north. that can be found.” counterintuitive to basic common “Until you talk to these people, Let’s hope so; the future, in my view, sense. you don’t realise how desperate they depends on it.

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The Aurora Museum & Archives is celebrating… TIME TRAVELLER’S Thank a Teacher Day! DIARY By Erika Baird, (May 7) Executive Director/Curator Hillary House National Historic Site If you have ever volunteered to help chaperone a field trip or host a child’s birthday party, then it’s safe Wilfred Ferrier Petermann was born to say you probably experienced a surge of gratitude on May 8, 1888, to Jacob and Margaret for those in the teaching profession. This collage features the 1938 faculty of Aurora Public School, M. Ferrier Petermann of Aurora. which was located at 22 Church Street. Perhaps He was one of the first Aurorans to some of our readers recognize a face or two? enlist on September 22, 1914, at the age of 26. At the time, he was married to Mary Petermann of Cobalt, Ontario and had been working for the Northern Ontario Railway in Cobalt (Aurora Banner, 1914). Petermann spent his first few months in the war as a Lieutenant in the 5th Royal Highlanders. He was transferred in mid-1915 to the 48th Highlanders 2019 Budget and Around the Riding with Christine as paymaster, stationed in Portsmouth, England. His wife also joined the war Since my last Chronicle, I had the carbon tax amounting to over $10 effort, working as a nurse in England, pleasure to be part of several key events billion; and travelling back and forth to Canada in Aurora and met with constituents to • Relief of over $2 billion through the every few months (Aurora Banner, 1915). discuss what matters most to the families in implementation of the Low-income In January 1916, he was promoted our community. Some highlights include: Individuals and Families Tax (LIFT) to Captain and was sent to the front Visiting Job Skills office to learn how Credit. where he was injured twice by June of they are supporting potential employees As the Minister of Health and Long- that year. After spending a brief stint to the employers through a number of CHRISTINE’S Term Care, I also want to talk about our in the Military Hospital in London, programs, plans to invest in and modernize Ontario’s he resumed active duty and was once Meeting Mayor Tom Mrakas, Town CHRONICLES public health care system. We are taking a again battling at the front where he was of Aurora, to discuss the latest provincial Christine Elliott, MPP comprehensive approach to ending hallway injured for the third time and recovered grant awarded to the Town under the Newmarket - Aurora health care. As part of our provincial (Aurora Banner, 1916). municipal modernization of service Southlake Regional Hospital, York Region budget, this year our government will During this time the 48th was located delivery program, District School Board and York Region invest $384 million in additional hospital at Mont Sorrel, near Ypres, making Visiting the Newmarket Food Pantry to Catholic School Board. operational funding, $174 million in more it likely where Captain Petermann see all the great work that’s being done to It’s also a plan that puts Ontario back mental health and addiction services, $72 sustained his injuries (48th Highlanders). support the community, on the path to balance in a reasonable million to support more long-term care After Mont Sorrel, the 48th and Celebrating the grand opening of the and responsible manner. To date, we have beds, nurses and personal support care, Petermann were sent to the Somme Mindful Project Mental Health Exhibit reduced the deficit we inherited from the and $267 million in additional home and shortly after August 1916. It was also at Old Town Hall in Newmarket that previous government by $3.3 billion, going community care funding, which will let around this time that he received his includes display of art that promotes from a $15 billion deficit to $11.7 billion for Ontario’s seniors live at home longer. final promotion to Major Petermann, positive conversations to help change the 2018-19 fiscal year. Our government is Finally, the Ontario legislature voted after his accomplishments in the social attitudes towards mental health and also projecting a modest surplus by 2023- on The People’s Health Care Act (Bill 74). previous battles (Aurora Banner, 1916). wellness, 24, as we work to balance the budget in I am proud and excited that our Bill The Battle of the Somme was his last. Attending the York Curling Club Night five years. passed. This landmark legislation It was here on September 26, 1916 that of Champions and celebrating a $150,000 As you’ve likely heard, our government takes a comprehensive approach to Major Petermann was killed while acting grant awarded to the club by the Ontario has said time and again that Ontario is modernizing Ontario’s public health as second in command in the trenches Trillium Foundation to help replace the open for business and open for jobs. That’s care system by focusing on improving north of Courcelette. An enemy shell roof, why in this budget we are providing $26 the patient experience and on better directly hit the dugout, instantly killing Participating in a roundtable discussion billion over six years in much-needed connected care, which will help reduce Major Petermann (Circumstances of Death with Raymond Cho, Minister of Seniors relief to Ontario families, individuals wait times and end hallway health care. Registers). At the time of his death he and Accessibility, and the Aurora Seniors and businesses, through tax relief and This Bill is a key component of the was 28 years old and had left behind Association to learn more about how we consumer-friendly measures such as: government’s plan to build a modern, two children in addition to his parents can better support seniors in Aurora, • Eliminating over $3 billion in tax sustainable and integrated health care and wife. Afterwards his wife continued Meeting with The Salvation Army to increases planned or imposed by system. contact with her in-laws, and returned learn more about the great support services the previous government; I am proud of these accomplishments to her station in England to work as a they provide to Aurora community, and • Helping families with child care but there is still a lot of work to be nurse to support the war effort (Aurora Meeting with the Ontario Federation of expenses through the new Childcare done. Our government is working hard Banner, 1916). Anglers & Hunters to hear their concerns Access and Relief from Expenses to address the challenges facing our about Lyme disease. (CARE) tax credit, totalling over $2 province and our health care system. At Queen’s Park, our government billion; We will continue to listen to the people has been hard at work to deliver our first • Introducing the Ontario Job who plan and work on the front lines provincial budget. We called this budget, Creation Investment Incentive of our health care system. Together, Protecting What Matters Most. Every step resulting in almost $4 billion we will create a health care system that of the way, we have put people at the centre in corporate income tax relief, works for the people of Ontario. of our decisions. It’s a plan that protects delivering early on the government’s Please contact my community office what matters most – our world-class public commitment to cut corporate taxes; at 905-853-9889 and let us know how health care and education systems, like • Cancelling the cap-and-trade we can assist you. Clifford Gambell – An Update I was on a business trip last week pasted on the door to the office, just above the when I received an e-mail on my private original poem. account. I was obviously flattered by this and thought It was from Andrea McKechnie, the to myself that at least my column is meeting daughter of Cliff and Pat Gambell. a better fate than that sought by some of my I had interviewed them back in literary critics (and certain family members) 2007 following a column about a who continually suggest a more appropriate Remembrance Day display at Devins employment for this column would be at the Drive. I wrote about meeting them in FRONT PORCH bottom of a bird cage or in the wrapping of their home in Barrie and reading about old fish. WWI & WWII Albums, Aurora Museum & Archives their dad’s experiences in the war which PERSPECTIVE In addition to telling me about the poem, he had written down by hand. Stephen Somerville my friend wanted to tell me about the amazing Andrea had moved out of Aurora which I think is all that one can hope Remembrance Day display at the school. in 2017 but she comes back to Town for. She had attended the Remembrance Day THIS WEEK’S on a regular basis to visit friends and Below are excerpts of the two ceremony at the school the day before and one NEW POLL she noticed that I was still writing this columns that I had written about of the Veterans present stated to her that the column. Clifford back in February 2009. display was the best that he had seen in his ten She reached out to let me know that years of doing these things. Do you think the Downtown her dad passed away on February 27 at On voting day during the 2007 provincial She went on that each piece of memorabilia BIA will see results the young age of 99 and that her Mom election, I was situated at Devins Drive Public in the displays had a direct connection to a in bringing people had passed away in August 2014, after School as an election scrutineer. particular student. into Aurora’s Downtown Core? having been married for 71; yes 71 I subsequently wrote an election notebook She said that I should go and see the exhibits years. column about the six hours that I spent at the as they won’t be up much longer. Yes No Unsure Meeting Andrea’s parents has been school. So I did. And I was not disappointed. I was one of the great pleasures of this The last item in that column had absolutely amazed in fact. Go to www.theauroran.com to vote! volunteer columnist position. nothing to do with politics. I therefore wrote a follow up column about A Cliff was a great story teller and you I reproduced the cute poem done by a young the Remembrance Day displays. YES NO UNSURE could tell how much he adored Pat. student named Kyra about her dog Bailey. I wrote at the time that there were lots of A friend of mine who has a daughter at the 22% 57% 21% They both lived long and fulfilling things to view; but one small exhibit caught my 2019 April 30, RESULTS RESULTS TO DATE lives surrounded by the ones they loved, school called me and said that my column was Continued on page 23 Page 6 THE AURORAN, Thursday, May 2, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, May 2, 2019 Page 7 Celebrate Youth Week with a roster of free activities National Youth Week kicked off part in the Youth Open Gym and Youth 1 – 3 p.m. By Brock Weir Wednesday and runs through May 7. Basketball. Conveniently scheduled for a “Get relaxed and organized by trying Teens in Aurora have the chance to PA day, the sessions run from 1 – 3 p.m. out the Town’s newest programs for National Youth Week is here and take part in a variety of fun activities and from 6 – 8 p.m. teens. Participants will take part in yoga Aurora is celebrating with a series of free including a three on three basketball The weekend begins with Books and and learn tips and tricks for planning.” activities for youth between the ages of tournament, a trivia night, a youth open Boards from 12 noon to 3 p.m. Pre-registration for Mindful 12 and 17. gym and more. “Browse a sweet selection of used Journaling is required. “Teens have an important voice in our All activities will take place in the books and then check out some amazing Activities conclude Monday afternoon community,” said Mayor Tom Mrakas. Aurora Family Leisure Complex. demos and prizes in the skate park,” say with a Youth Open Gym from 4 – 6 p.m., “By providing youth in Aurora with The fun continues this Thursday, organizers, noting books are for sale at a offering basketball, volleyball and more. different programming opportunities, May 2, with a trivia night hosted by the nominal fee with proceeds going towards For more information on what’s in we offer a chance to foster their Town’s Youth Engagement Committee youth initiatives. store for National Youth Week, visit collaboration, leadership, social and with the CMHA from 6 – 8 p.m. Be inspired Sunday with Mindful aurora.ca/youthevents or email youth@ civic engagement skills.” Friday brings two chances to take Journaling, which will take place from aurora.ca.

Regional Council communities, more was recently presented needs to be done. with a report from The Region’s the Office of Social strategy is to focus on Services on York building awareness Region’s homeless of the issue and work population, titled, Getting towards implementing “Update on ‘I several preventative Count, I’m Not Just a Things Done measures that will Number.” Mayor help people before It was a sobering Tom Mrakas they become homeless report. and provide support to Right now in York Region there those that are homeless so that they can are almost 400 people who are break the cycle. homeless. That’s 400 people who A key feature of the regional strategy is have no permanent place to live. It’s to provide Council with the information clear that homelessness isn’t just a “big and data necessary to make informed city” problem. It is right here in our choices about how to invest in homeless communities. prevention and housing stability While I found the numbers to be programs; give people the support they staggering, it was the reason why people need and access the services they require were homeless that I found the most so that we can “prevent, reduce and significant. Family conflict accounted for eventually end homelessness in York fully a quarter of the people who were Region.” homeless, 16% was due to job loss, 14% To quote the report, “York Region is was due to simply being unable to pay doing more than managing homelessness rent or a mortgage. 26% of the homeless and has moved away from expensive population were youth just 16 – 24 years crisis intervention to making targeted old and 45% were chronically homeless. investments in prevention, diversion and These numbers show the stark truth housing stability.” about homelessness. I support this important Regional They are people who come from initiative to assist those most in need all walks of life but have suffered a of support. Aurora is a community significant life event – lost their job, that prides itself on its vibrancy, its suffered a critical illness – and have community spirit and in particular its either lost their home or can no longer inclusivity. afford to rent one. We recognize that every member of The report makes clear though our community “counts”. We need to that alongside those that are currently use the tools we have available to us to homeless there are many more in a work with our Regional partners to financially precarious position. In a end homelessness in our communities. time of ever-increasing prices, lack of Ending homelessness in York Region affordable housing options and people can be achieved if we work together to living paycheque to paycheque all it get it done. could take is missing one payment, losing Well, that is all for this week. As always, a job, or caring for a sick family member if you would like to get into contact or elderly parent to trigger a chain of with me please feel free to contact me events that could lead to homelessness. anytime by phone 905-727-3123 ext. York Region has developed a strategy 4746 or by email tmrakas@aurora. that focuses on prevention. ca and if you would like to sign up for With the lowest homelessness rate more newsletters and council updates in the GTA, the Regional strategy has then please visit Mrakas.ca/contact to been successful. However, as there are join the growing list of Aurorans that are still hundreds of people homeless in our staying informed.

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Every adult woman knows It was a lively discussion over the phone Ottawa, the average participant who takes the anticipation, the fear and the horror stories that come with the change in fe- as five local residents – men and women – part in these calls actually lives on less than Dr. VIENNA IAFRATE N.D. debated the true origin of the telephone. $15,000 a year. Most of them have health male hormone levels otherwise known Alexander Graham Bell invented the [challenges] or disabilities that keep them as menopause. As women we spend our device that has helped connection billions stranded at home, and 88 per cent of young fertile days in dread of our monthly ple, was she exhausted trying to juggle a of people around the world. Not so fast, them say it has increased their socialization “gift” only to get to an age where it all just career, family and raising children; was she eating fast food, caffeine, sugar and alco- said others, the man truly responsible for in life and decreased their isolation. The stops! hol or was she exercising regularly, eating the telephone is still being disputed. number that is most staggering to me is We fi ght to hold on and we fi ght to let whole grains and fruits and vegetables. The matter went unsettled at the end of that it actually decreases ER visits by 50 go of our love-hate relationship with men- Hormone balance is intimately connected the conversation, but one thing was clear: per cent. With the state of our healthcare struation. to stress levels, nutrition and environmen- the phone still serves to connect. But these budget and our healthcare today, that is a Menstruation not only meant we tal toxins encountered daily. five provided it can do something even huge number. weren’t pregnant, which may or may not have been a good thing, but also that we Dr. Vienna Iafrate, ND will give you more potent: break down barriers. “We were sitting in this webinar and The five women and men were were still young enough to carry on the the information and resources you need to Andrew turned to me and said, ‘We can change your life- for the better! Go from Thursday’s participants in Tip Top Trivia, tasks bestowed upon our gender - child- do this,’ and it just rolled from there. We experiencing: a friendly phone competition hosted by bearing. As you may know, or may have brainstormed how to do it back in July • Fluctuant moods and emotions to the Aurora Seniors’ Centre as part of their heard, this time in a woman’s life can be and it took us until March of this year to steady, even and controlled moods Seniors’ Centre Without Walls program. diffi cult. actually start the calls and get it off the • Fatigue, low libido and energy The Seniors’ Centre Without Walls But, it doesn’t have to be! ground.” to vitality, stamina and a better sex life (SCWW) program is a free, interactive As a North American culture we have Helping to get the program off the been conditioned to believe menopause is • Sleepless nights to achieving a great telephone-based initiative that connects ground was an important grant from the a bad thing, a disease state that must not night’s sleep seniors 55-and-over, as well as persons Federal Government’s New Horizons be named. Those who have entered into • Being overweight to having a strong, with disabilities, who find it difficult to for Seniors Program, support from the menopause know it by their own experi- lean body leave the home for extended periods of Town, as well as an assist from The Good ence; others know the experience of their The King West Chiropractic and Well- time, including trips to the Aurora Seniors’ Companions. mothers, older sisters or friends. They ness Centre invite you to join Dr. Vienna Centre. “The Good Companions put together have heard the stories of the embarrassing Iafrate, ND for a complete health assess- Through the use of group telephone almost a Seniors’ Centre Without Walls in mid-day hot fl ashes and unbearable night ment designed to help you thrive during calls, organizers say SCWW provides “a a box,” says Ms. Papillon. “It came with sweats; the mood swings that would last for menopause; begin making changes to your rich lineup of brain-stimulating activities” ideas we could use, different strategies, days and quite frankly scare you right out diet, lifestyle and overall health to begin as well as a “space to create meaningful and a lot of the programming content we of your chair, and not to mention the phys- living your best self! She will discuss how friendships and connections to the started out with we stole flat out from The ical changes: sagging upper body with the to begin detoxing your diet, how to reset community.” Good Companions with their cheerful classic midline spread. If you’re nodding your circadian rhythm to sleep better, eat The Aurora Seniors’ Centre was permission. your head yes to any of this, then a consul- better and live a more energized and ac- inspired to spearhead the SCWW by an “I have been at the Seniors’ Centre for tation with Dr. Iafrate, ND is for you! tive lifestyle. Menopause doesn’t have to initiative run by The Good Companions, 10 years and all of us at the Centre knows We know from other older women, who be scary or a negative change! Allow Dr. a seniors’ centre in Ottawa. someone who just can’t come in anymore. are vigorous and full of life, that this dete- Iafrate, ND to take the guess work out of Introduced to the program through a It is really sad; these are active, vital people rioration is not universal with all women; your lifestyle choices and lead you on the webinar, Karie Papillon, Adult Program who, for some reason or another, such what then, are you wondering makes the path to better health and wellness care. Coordinator for the Aurora Seniors’ as transportation, or they can’t walk, or difference and what can be done to remain To book your initial assessment please contact Centre, and her colleague Andrew they’re sick, they’re now losing their base healthy and vital? A woman’s hormone the King West Chiropractic and Wellness Centre by Bailey, immediately saw the benefits just of friends. We want this to be a stop-gap balance can begin to shift depending on a calling 905-773-2225. 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A special blessing with the Relic of St. Rita, blessing and distribution of roses to be carried Sunday, May 19, 2019 in procession and distribution of St. Rita oil and At Marylake Shrine of water. Our Lady of Grace Augustinian Friars

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Agape Latte is a caffeinated conversation on faith and life. We are holding this event to encourage young adults to grow in their faith and meet like-minded people while enjoying a nice cup of coffee (tea and hot chocolate also will be available). Join us on May 23rd from 7:30pm to 9:00pm!

Schedule Confession: 10 am - 11 am Mass in Shrine: 11 am Procession, Outdoor Living Rosary and Benediction: 12:45 pm BRING A CHAIR!

Sunday, May 26, 2019 Marylake Shrine of Our Lady of Grace

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Aurora native Barclay Goodrow (centre) celebrates his overtime goal in the San Jose Sharks Help us become Game Seven victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. Photo courtesy of NHL Media Relations CANADA’S surreal moment.” By Jake Courtepatte With the Sharks down 3 – 1 late in MOST ACTIVE the third period, the team went on a Only seven minutes of ice time, but five-minute major powerplay that saw COMMUNITY a memory to last a lifetime. them score four goals to take the lead. Aurora native Barclay Goodrow put The Golden Knights managed to tie WHAT is the Community Better Challenge? the icing on the cake of the NHL’s it up late to force the overtime, before The ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge is a new San Jose Sharks’ first round series with Goodrow put the series to bed. physical activity challenge that is bringing communities together the Vegas Golden Knights late last “Game Seven, overtime, NHL with physical activity and sport participation. week, burying the overtime winner playoffs,” Goodrow told TSN’s Ray The annual Challenge is open to all communities and individuals, that marked an incredible late-game Ferraro. “I had tons of energy. I was recognizing the community with the most tracked active comeback for the Sharks to move on to sitting there most of the overtime, so minutes (based on population size) asCanada’s Most Active round two. when I got the call, I figured I may Community – and awarding it with $150,000 to support local Goodrow, a regular fourth-liner as well use my fresh legs, and make it physical activity initiatives. Five regional winners will also be on only his second shift of the extra create something. recognized and receive $20,000 each. frame, called it the “biggest goal of his The former 114-point star of the WHO can participate? career.” York-Simcoe Express commended star “To be honest, I can’t really defenseman Erik Karlsson with finding Municipalities, fitness clubs, schools, sport and recreation remember what just happened,” him to produce the game-winning goal. organizations, community groups, local businesses and individuals Goodrow told a massive media scrum “I saw him get the puck, I saw the will rally together to be active, and provide active opportunities by holding events or programs between May 31 - June 16, 2019. following the game. “It was a pretty (defenseman) was a little flat-footed…I HOW does it work? Nobleton Lakes Golf Club Individuals can use the FREE ParticipACTION smart phone app to track their own active minutes. Organizations, with the support of Activate Aurora and Sport Mother’s Day Aurora, will be able to track their active minutes and contribute to our community total using the ParticipACTION website. Our valued Brunch partners WHAT is in it for our Town? SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2019 1. Bragging rights: the opportunity to be crowned Canada’s or Ontario’s ‘Most Active Community’. Nobleton Lakes Celebrates Mothers! 2. Significant funding: $150,000 or $20,000 to help purchase a Nobleton Lakes invites you to join us for our annual Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet facility, service or program that will serve the active needs of 10:30am & 1:30pm Seatings | RESERVATIONS REQUIRED | 905 859 4070 X227 Aurora residents. Our brunch will feature: 3. Community spirit: a collective effort from all Aurorans to Assorted Artesian Breads, with Creamery Butter and Preserves, Pumpernickel Crostini with Smoked Salmon, OUR VALUED work together and win this challenge. Capers, Lemon Dill Cream Cheese, Charcuterie Station, with Italian Cured Meats, Assorted Cheeses and PARTNERS Marinated Olives HOW can INDIVIDUALS participate? Breakfast Station Scrambled Eggs, Bacon and Sausage, Eggs Benedict, Eggs Florentine, Roasted Shallot, STEP 1: Download the ParticipACTION app from the App Store Garlic and Thyme Hash, Vanilla and Strawberry French Toast or Google Play. Lunch Station Lemon, Herb and Shallot Roasted Chicken, Carving Station of Slow Roasted, Mustard Cured STEP 2: Enter your AURORA postal code (work or home). Roast Beef Served with Red Wine and Wild Mushroom Reduction, Honey Rosemary Baby Carrots, Gruyere and Garlic STEP 3: Get active. And step it up between May 31 and June 16! Salad Station Spring Greens with Honey Balsamic and Lemon Olive Oil, Caesar Salad with Herbed Croutons, Aged Parmesan and Bacon Bits, Caprese Salad For Challenge enquiries: Dessert Station Chocolate Torte, Sour Cherry and Banana Caramel Cheese Cakes, Seasonal Fruit Selection Ron Weese or Laurie Mueller $44.95 + HST Adults Chair Activate Aurora Executive Director, Activate Aurora $18.95 + HST Children 4-12 years [email protected] [email protected] AuroranNobleton Sports Page Lakes Base Golf Bar 2018.qxp_Layout Club • 905.859.4070 1 2019-04-15 • 12:10 www.nobletonlakesgolf.com PM Page 1 www.participaction.com

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(Left & Right) Teams participating in the 2019 Nature’s Emporium Run/Walk for Southlake show off their fancy footwork. (Centre) Newmarket-Aurora MP Kyle Peterson addresses the crowds.

Auroran photos by Glenn Rodger down Davis Drive. competition between the mayors of the raising vital funds to purchase new By Jake Courtepatte Boasting a lofty fundraising goal of York municipalities. and replacement equipment across $200,000, the largest ever for the event, “I’m not going to lie, I’m exhausted,” the hospital. Current equipment Rain or shine, one thing is for certain: the total is close and still rising: over said Mayor Tom Mrakas, who led the needs include anesthesia machines, the annual Run or Walk for Southlake $177,000 has been raised at press time. way in bringing in close to $10,000 for operating room lights and hospital beds has York Region residents coming out Southlake Foundation president the cause. “But I want to take a moment and mattresses, all critical elements in droves. Susan Mullin said security measures to thank everyone, for all the support to providing world-class care to Close to 1,700 people turned out were increased this year to allow for a they gave to Team Aurora and myself. Southlake’s patients in York Region and for Sunday’s annual event, taking to larger attendance, after seeing around We won the Mayor’s Challenge, we’re the surrounding communities. the streets of Newmarket around the 1,500 racers take to the course last year, very proud of it, and we’re very proud Having flourished into the grand Region’s hospital. which closes down a stretch of Davis to support our hospital, Southlake.” spectacle it is today since its beginnings Luckily for this year’s pack of Drive to allow for the course. King Chicks and Jocks, led by King in 2002, the bar has been raised each runners, the sun was out on a chilly The Cancer Centre Cruisers once Councillor Avia Eek, finished a close year in terms of raised funds. April morning. again set the bar for team funds raised, second in the mayoral race, raising Now in its seventeenth year, the event Held in Newmarket for the third year, topping the list at around $20,000 raised around $10,000 in total. has raised over $1-million netted in its racers and cheer squads alike gathered to win the Team Challenge. Team With the first runners pulling up span. at Newmarket’s Seniors’ Meeting Place Aurora was at the top of the list for the to a cheering crowd at the finish line Since the inception of the Southlake before following a five-kilometre path Mayor’s Challenge, a fun and friendly around 9:30am, family and friends Foundation in 1980, the parent were entertained by George St. Kitts, organizer of the annual event, more a Juno-nominated Motown artist from than $100 million has been raised for Toronto, at the Centre’s Athlete Village. the Centre. The Run or Walk for Southlake is Call me today. the largest community fundraiser held Donations can still be made at www. Enjoy better annually by Southlake Foundation, southlakefoundation.ca. savings Bundle your car and Richard Gong, Agent 905-727-6333 home insurance. 1201527CN

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The simple woman of Cascia

Marylake Shrine is proud to announce the monthly Saint Rita Novena every second Thursday of the month

Please open for more details Page 26 THE AURORAN, Thursday, May 2, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, May 2, 2019 Page PB 7:00 pm Mass with Novena Prayers to St. Rita and the veneration of St. Rita’s relic Are you searching? Confession will be available beginning at 6:00 pm

Wife, Mother, Widow, Augustinian Nun, Peacemaker, Saint of the Impossible

This monthly Novena Mass will be held every second Thursday of the month. Please join us.

Augustinian Friars

13760 Keele Street King City, ON L7B 1A7 905-833-5368 www.marylake.com