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Notice Board

Council & Committee Meetings What’s Happening Date Time Location Meeting Thursday, September 5 6 p.m. Council Chambers Property Standards Committee

Monday, September 9 7 p.m. Holland Room Heritage Advisory Committee Cancelled FREE ADMISSION Tuesday, September 10 5:45 p.m. Holland Room Council Closed Session (if required) Tuesday, September 10 7 p.m. Council Chambers Council Wednesday, September 11 6:30 p.m. Aurora Cultural Centre Aurora Cultural Centre Board (Public Meeting) Rescheduled to September 25 Thursday, September 12 7 p.m. Council Chambers Committee of Adjustment

*Meetings can be viewed online by visiting aurora.ca/gcstream A’S AUROR Council meetings are open to the public. For a full list of upcoming meetings, please visit aurora.ca. MULTICULTURAL 2019 What’s Happening What’s Happening FESTIVAL

September Skylight Gallery artist Youth Volunteer Fair on September 19 SAT URDAY 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Skylight Gallery artist for September is Elizabeth L. Gibson. Are you a youth looking for community service hours? Join us at 7 AURORA TOWN PARK SEPTEMBER 49 Wells Street Visit the Skylight Gallery this month to see this beautiful the Youth Volunteer Fair on Thursday, September 19 at the display of artwork called Old, New, Borrowed and Blue. Aurora Family Leisure Complex from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more Celebrating Aurora’s information, visit aurora.ca/youthevents. cultural heritage and diversity. Each piece of artwork plays on themes of old and new Showcasing a variety of cultures from around the world. Register for fall recreation and aquatics through a wide selection of mediums such as oil, watercolor, Games • Crafts • Activities • Henna body art programs LIVE CULTURAL PERFORMANCES acrylic, pastel and silk. The artist has traveled through life Aurora Farmers Market on-site absorbing quiet, beautiful moments and later painting these Registration is now open for 2019 fall recreation and aquatics with tasty food options! (nominal fee applies) memories in bold and bright colours. This exhibition contains programs. Pick up a copy of the Community Services Program aurora.ca/multiculturalfestival • #AuroraMulticulturalFestival • 905-726-4762 a variety of subject matter, including landscapes, floral Guide at our recreation facilities, Town Hall, Aurora Public Proudly sponsored by: compositions, architecture and more. Take inspiration from this Library or Aurora Cultural Centre. You can also view the show as Elizabeth explains how even the small things in life Program Guide online at aurora.ca/recguide. We reserve the right to cancel, amend or change activities. can often make a big impact. Club Aurora Wellness Seminar - This exhibit is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Skylight Gallery at Aurora Town Hall, 3rd Thai Yoga Massage floor. Register today for Club Aurora’s Wellness Seminar on Thai Yoga Massage on Tuesday, September 17 from Notice of service disruption 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Aurora Family Leisure Please see below for a scheduled service disruption at the Complex. For more details, visit aurora.ca/fitness. Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (SARC): Club Aurora Wellness Seminar - •The SARC Pool will be closed from September 3 to 15. Secrets to Better Sleep Review the AFLC Pool Schedule for available swim times during Register today for Club Aurora’s Wellness Seminar this pool closure. For more information, visit on Secrets to Better Sleep on Tuesday, September 24 aurora.ca/aquatics. from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Aurora Family Leisure

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si dm 6 p.m. A e e Roads to be temporarily closed include: Open House for design reconstruction of to Aa Town Pk r 8 p.m. 49 Wells Street F •2 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Yonge Street from South of Wellington Poplar Crescent and Henderson Drive storm Street to Mosley Street. sewers on September 19 The Town of Aurora intends to reconstruct the storm sewers on Cl sic Thank you for your cooperation. Poplar Crescent and Henderson Drive in 2020, subject to budget approval by Aurora Council. Interested businesses and residents/ Lightfoot Live home owners are invited to attend a public meeting to view A tribute to Gordon Lightfoot the engineering design plans for this project and discuss any Open House for Master Plan Environmental questions or issues. Assessment study on September 5 Cn Ro t & Pumpkin Carving!* The Town of Aurora is hosting its third open house to review and The meeting will be held on Thursday, September 19 from *supplies provided, while supplies last. discuss the development of the recommended approach for the 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Leksand Room (first floor) of Aurora Food donations to the Aurora Food Pantry Master Plan Environmental Assessment (EA) study for stream Town Hall, located at 100 John West Way. There are no formal are greatly appreciated management within the Town of Aurora. presentations scheduled. Town staff and the engineering Interested residents are invited to attend the meeting on consultant will be available to discuss the proposed works. Thursday, September 5 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Proudly sponsored by: Holland room on the first floor of Aurora Town Hall located at For more information, please contact Mr. Patrick Ngo, Municipal 100 John West Way. Come and review project information and Engineer at 905-727-3123 ext. 4375 by fax 905-841-7119 or 905-726-4762 the project team’s recommended approach to addressing stream by email at [email protected]. aurora.ca/fallconcert • #ColoursofFall related issues regarding erosion and flood mitigation in the We reserve the right to cancel, amend or change activities. Tannery Creek Watershed within Aurora. 2019 Aurora’s Ribfest There are no formal presentations scheduled. We encourage The 2019 Aurora’s Ribfest was a huge success and was enjoyed participants to ask questions and provide comments and by thousands of event attendees. In addition to great food and feedback to Town staff and consultants at the open house. great entertainment, many awards were earned throughout this For more information please contact Glen McArthur, Municipal event: Engineer at 905-727-3123 ext. 4322 or by email at Rib Teams Results [email protected]. • Best Chicken – Billy Bones, Fort Erie, Ontario • Best Pulled Pork – Camp 31, Brewton, Alabama Upcoming events at Aurora Public Library • Best Ribs – Uncle Sam’s, Albuquerque, New Mexico Bank on yourself: Why Every Woman Should Plan Financially to Be Single, Even If She’s Not. Session will be held on Thursday, • People’s Choice – Sticky Fingers, Castleberry, Alabama September 12 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Magna Room.| The quality of live entertainment and many activities offered This event is free to attend. Register online at aurorapl.ca or throughout the event were made possible with the support by call 905-727-9494. the following: Baby Cafe will be held on Thursday, September 26 from 7 p.m. Event Partner to 8:30 p.m in the multi-use room. Meet up with other expectant • The Rotary Club of Aurora and new parents in this group for families welcoming babies. Guest speakers guide discussions on pregnancy, postpartum and Generous Ribfest Sponsors parenting in a relaxed setting geared toward enhancing your • Aurora Family Martial Arts first year with baby. Babies in arms are welcome. Register online • Aurora Home Hardware at aurorapl.ca or call 905-727-9494. • Desjardins Insurance Culture Days is on Saturday, September 28 from 1:30 p.m. to • Sport Clips 3:30 p.m. Culture comes alive through the synergy of interactive experiences. Aurora Public Library invites you to stretch and Rental Sponsor expand in fresh and exciting ways through writing, art and • Rent Source

drumming! Register for Character Development Writing And thank you to the countless volunteers for making Workshop at aurorapl.ca or call 905-727-9494. Drop in for all this weekend incredible. other activities. Page 2 THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 Page 3 Council backs residents on hydro corridor fight expansion contract for GO service that will health and to our children? There is even lines that run along the train tracks. By Brock Weir allow them to “quadruple” service on the already a hydro tower in the back corridor. They can run a power source for Metrolinx local corridor through Aurora from Union We oppose a secondary hydro project in that way. I cannot stress enough that we Local lawmakers have voiced their Station in Toronto to the Barrie terminal. our backyards, and in green space that the do not want this project in our yards and support of east Aurora residents concerned Staking that has taken place just 18 community enjoys using daily. The second green space, that in our community is about a potential increase in hydro lines feet from the back fences of Pinnacle concern is the value of our property. What used daily. There is a soccer field, there’s just steps from their back yard. Trail residents, they said, has been a will this project do to the value of our walking paths, and there’s even wildlife Earlier this summer, The Auroran “proactive” move, with no final decision homes? Adding a second layer of hydro back there. We need your representation reported a campaign led by residents on yet made on where additional lines might lines will surely devalue our properties. to help us stop Metrolinx and Hydro One Pinnacle Trail, just west of Bayview and St. be placed – but, in the meantime, nearby Residents on Pinnacle Trail, whose homes from passing this project.” John’s Sideroad, to say ‘no’ to more power residents have been proactive themselves, back onto the green space, were not Council members responded to the lines going in on the other side of their taking their concerns directly to Members notified prior to the staking or even after residents’ concerns, noting that while this back fences to help electrify Metrolinx’ of Parliament, Members of Provincial the staking, the Hydro One project for falls under the jurisdiction of higher levels nearby Barrie Corridor. Parliament and, most recently, Aurora Metrolinx. of government, they would do their best to According to Hydro One, the power Council. “I am one person, with the help and raise their voices in the hopes it will have company is in the “early stages” of Andrea Kariotis, a spokesperson for her support of my neighbours. We need to an impact. exploring options available to relocate neighbours, told Council members that if stop this project. We oppose this plan and “It is alarming to have an additional “some of its key equipment” serving the project goes ahead, it will impact 44 we will fight to the end. However, we need set of lines being placed there,” said customers at the request of Metrolinx. semi-detached dwellings and two detached your help and your support. We need your Councillor Harold Kim. “Hydro One and Metrolinx, the arm’s length body that homes in the area. resources and influences to help us, to Metrolinx is an entity of the Province. We operates GO Transit on behalf of the “Our concern, first and most important, stop this project from passing in our green don’t have any direct influence, but we will Province of Ontario confirmed this, noting is our health,” she said. “What will the space. There must be alternatives, such as certainly weigh in with as much influence they are in the process of procuring an double layer of hydro lines mean to our non-residential fields, existing powers and Continued on page 25

TOWN OF AURORA TOWN OF AURORA PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION AND PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING AURORA TOWN COUNCIL will hold a Public Meeting to receive input on the following Planning Application on:

The Town of Aurora has received complete applications for a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, September 25, 2019 at 7:00 pm Plan of Subdivision and Plan of Condominium. AT AURORA TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 100 JOHN WEST WAY, AURORA, ONTARIO

APPLICATION: The Owner has submitted a Complete Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment in order PROPOSAL: The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to permit 2 townhouse blocks with a total of 15 units. to rezone a portion of the property from ER - Estate Residential Exception Zone (73) to R2 - Detached Second The proposed Plan of Subdivision seeks to divide the lands into two residential blocks and one right-of-way Density Residential Exception Zone (74). The Zoning By-law Amendment application has been submitted to block. The proposed Plan of Condominium will facilitate the creation of the common element right-of-way, which facilitate a future land severance at the property in order to create one (1) additional Single-Detached Dwelling includes the private road and visitor parking. lot.

PROPERTY: 2 Willow Farm Lane APPLICANT: Morgan Planning PROPERTY: 15385 & 15395 Bayview Avenue FILE NUMBER: ZBA-2019-02

APPLICANT: Bing Rong He & Kai Ping Shen CONTACT: FILE NUMBERS: ZBA-2019-03, SUB-2019-01 and Any inquiries should be directed to Sean Lapenna of the Planning and Development Services department at CDM-2019-02 905-727-3123 extension 4346, Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. Comments may also be mailed to the Planning and Development Services Department at the same address, faxed to 905-726-4736 or emailed to [email protected] prior to the meeting. Please quote the File Name and Number.

Prior to Council making a decision respecting the above-noted applications a Statutory Public Meeting will PERSONAL INFORMATION COLLECTION NOTICE: be held and notice of the meeting will be provided in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, The Town of Aurora collects personal information in communications or presentations made to Town Council R.S.O.1990, c. P.13. and/or its Committees under the legal authority of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter c.P.13, as amended. Pursuant to Section 27 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56, as amended, (the “Act”) public feedback to planning proposals is considered to be a public record and may be disclosed to any individual upon request in accordance with the Act. If you are submitting letters, faxes, CONTACT: emails, presentations or other communications to the Town, you should be aware that your name and the fact that you communicated with the Town will become part of the public record and will appear on the Town’s Additional information and material respecting the above-noted application is available for inspection at the website. The Town will also make your communication and any personal information in it, such as your address Town of Aurora municipal office (100 John West Way, Box 1000, Aurora ON L4G 6J1), Monday to Friday between and postal code or email address available to the public unless you expressly request the Town to remove it. 8:30am and 4:30pm. For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, you Questions about this collection should be directed to the Town Clerk, Town of Aurora, 100 John West Way, Box may contact Matthew Peverini, Planner, of the Planning and Development Services department at 905-727- 1000, Aurora, ON L4G 6J1 905-727-3123. 3123 extension 4350. Comments may also be mailed to the Planning and Development Services department at the same address, faxed to 905-726-4736 or emailed to [email protected]. Please quote the File Name and AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDING OF COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS Number. The Town audio and/or video records Public Planning Meetings. If you make a presentation to Town Council or its Committees, you may be audio or video recorded. Pursuant to Section 27 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56, as amended, (the “Act”) public feedback to PERSONAL INFORMATION COLLECTION NOTICE: planning proposals is considered to be a public record and may be disclosed to any individual upon request in accordance with the Act. The Town of Aurora collects personal information in communications or presentations made to Town Council and/or its Committees under the legal authority of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter c.P.13, as amended. Pursuant to Section 27 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. ZONING BY-LAW (O. Reg. 545/06) M.56, as amended, (the “Act”) public feedback to planning proposals is considered to be a public record and may be disclosed to any individual upon request in accordance with the Act. If you are submitting letters, faxes, If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to emails, presentations or other communications to the Town, you should be aware that your name and the fact The Town of Aurora before the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is adopted and the by-law is passed, the that you communicated with the Town will become part of the public record and will appear on the Town’s person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal website. The Town will also make your communication and any personal information in it, such as your address Tribunal unless in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a and postal code or email address available to the public unless you expressly request the Town to remove it. party. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Town Clerk, Town of Aurora, 100 John West Way, Box 1000, Aurora, ON L4G 6J1 905-727-3123. If you wish to be notified of the decision of The Town of Aurora in respect to the Zoning By-law Amendment, you must make a written request to The Town of Aurora to the attention of the Director of Planning and Development Services. DATED at the Town of Aurora, this 5th day of September, 2019. DATED at the Town of Aurora, this 5th day of September, 2019.

Town of Aurora 100 John West Way, Aurora, ON L4G 6J1 Town of Aurora 100 John West Way, Aurora, ON L4G 6J1 aurora.ca/publicnotices • 905-727-1375 aurora.ca/publicnotices • 905-727-1375 Page 4 THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 Page 5 LETTER TO THE EDITOR Machell’s Corners Province seeking feedback on housing plan: MPP

The Ontario Government is cutting red tape that is slowing down the process of building more homes that people need and can afford. As part of the More Homes, More Choice: Ontario’s Housing Supply Action Plan, the government is consulting on proposed changes to the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) – which sets out direction for land use planning in the province. Seniors in Newmarket-Aurora are looking to downsize and young families don’t see a path to homeownership. But there’s too much unnecessary red tape that is slowing down the creation of homes in Newmarket-Aurora that people are looking for. The public, municipalities, home builders, stakeholders and Indigenous communities and organizations are invited to provide input. The PPS Consultation will consider policy changes under five themes.

• Increasing the supply and mix of housing; The Last Medical Enigma • Protecting the environment and Last month, I turned this column space physical and cognitive activity that is not public safety; over to Scott Simpson, one of the lead relieved by rest; muscle and joint pain; • Supporting certainty and advocates on behalf of Millions Missing headaches; inability to remain standing economic growth; Canada, a national organization fighting due to sudden drops in blood pressure; • Reducing barriers and costs; and for national funding towards research and poor sleep quality. The cause is not • Supporting rural, northern and into Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), fully understood, there are no diagnostic indigenous communities. previously (and erroneously) known as tests available and there is currently no Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. cure. “We are proposing changes to As someone who has watched a close “People living with ME, and their provincial policies that would spur and friend battle ME on a daily basis for many BROCK’S families and caregivers, can now look speed up the construction of more and years, I have seen first-hand how the often- forward to a more promising future as a different types of housing that can meet BANTER misunderstood disease can drastically Brock Weir result of a $1.4 million investment in a new the needs of people in different stages impact a person’s quality of life, all the national network that will create critically of life,” said Steve Clark, Minister of find employment opportunities that allow while leaving those living with ME to needed scientific knowledge about the Municipal Affairs and Housing. “I us to work within our limitations. We are battle outdated and dismissive theories causes of, and treatments for, ME.” encourage people to give feedback shuffled around in the health care system, about ME’s origins or, at worst, its very An essential cornerstone of the network during this 90-day consultation.” without compassion, understanding or the existance. is Dr. Alain Moreau, a professor at the Comments may be submitted necessary knowledge to support us. In his column, which we published in University of Montreal, who will convene through the Environmental Registry of “Mixed organically throughout the our August 15 edition, Mr. Simpson wrote a team of patient partners, clinicians and Ontario, online by email or in writing at meeting were powerful and compelling eloquently about his organization’s fight more than 20 researchers to fill the gaps ero.ontario.ca/notice/019-0279. anecdotes from patients. The Minister for recognition by the Federal government in ME research and build capacity for The deadline for submitting your asked us how long it took us to get a and, part and parcel of that, the fight research into the disease here at home. feedback is October 21, 2019. diagnosis, and this prompted stories for funding dollars into research studies from all. Not surprisingly all our stories Dr. Moreau described ME as “possibly Christine Elliott, MPP that could potentially have a profoundly the last medical enigma of the twenty-first Newmarket-Aurora about diagnosis had themes of doctor positive impact on the thousands of denial, medical trauma, and experiences century” that embodies many complex Canadians who have been living for years, of discrimination, marginalization and and unresolved questions on its cause and often decades, with ME. misogyny.” the full extent of its effects. His column came just a couple of weeks Just a few weeks on, I was very glad to This view was echoed by other doctors after the group achieved their long-sought see that the stories Scott and his fellow and medical professionals participating in meeting with the Federal Health Minister, advocates shared with the Federal Health the announcement. CORRECTION at which they hoped to underscore the Minister finally struck a chord, and those “This grant is a huge opportunity very stark realities of ME. living with ME are living with renewed for Canadian researchers and clinicians In last week’s article, Aurora “We chatted with the Minister before hope that future research might have a to work together with patient partners could soon get first pot shop, we got down to business and as [other ME positive impact on those dealing with ME, towards finding answers and developing the address of the applicant was patients] joined via video conference,” he and everything that comes with it, each effective treatment options to improve the stated as the present home of shared. “We all did quick self-introductions and every day. quality of life for those living with ME,” Vic’s Shoe Repair at Yonge and to the Minister and very briefly shared Following the meeting, the Federal said Dr. Luis Nacul, Medical Director Wellington. The application some ME history and facts, like: The WHO Government announced an investment and Research Director, Complex Chronic actually pertains to a unit further (World Health Organization) classification of $1.4 million in biomedical research to Diseases Program, BC Women’s Hospital north on the corner. of ME as neurological was over 50 years improve the quality of life of people living + Health Centre. ago…yet there has been little progress with myalgic encephalomyelitis. Added Christiane Garcia, since; over 580,000 Canadians diagnosed The five-year investment will enable Interdisciplinary Canadian Collaborative according to 2016 data; Canada has the research into the causes of ME, including ME Research Network Patient Partner: highest ME rates in the world, yet we have possible links to viruses and genes; help “ME has devastated my personal and near-zero research funding; four different link patients and researchers in Canada professional life, as it has that of so many researchers have found ‘something in the with their counterparts in the United individuals living with this disease. Today, we @TheAuroranNews blood’ of ME patients. States, thus enabling investigators to share applaud the Government for recognizing “We also talked about the fraudulent research samples, clinical data and analysis the debilitating life-changing effects of ME science that positioned ME as methods; support graduate students and for funding urgently needed research. psychological and how this has led to ME working on ME to build Canadian As we embark in a new partnership with patients having the lowest quality of life, capacity to research ME; and bring the researchers, clinicians and government, lowest income, lowest food security and “wisdom” of people actually living with we hope that this financial support will THE AURORAN lowest levels of access to health care. We ME into the forefront of research.” be a stepping stone to further funding also have a suicide rate estimated at five Announced near the end of August, the and research required to understand this www.TheAuroran.com times that of the national average. Government’s announcement reiterated complex disease and develop diagnostic “We told the Minister about how our many of the statistics Scott and his team tools and effective treatments.” To submit a financial, medical, employment and pressed to the Minister. It is heartening to see that after years of social needs are not being met. We rarely letter to the editor, “This poorly understood, multi-system fighting these patients are no longer falling get the Disability Tax Credit or CPP-D, through the cracks, and one can only hope please send your email disease is debilitating and can strike despite our patients living with a high individuals of all backgrounds and at any that with a Federal election expected to to [email protected] level of disability. We struggle to access age,” said the Government in its statement. be called sometime in the first half of this Deadline for submissions appropriate and safe housing, or home “Patients experience symptoms including month that this funding will steer clear of is Sunday at 1 p.m. and community care. We are unable to unrelenting exhaustion following mild those same fissures.

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TIME TRAVELLER’S DIARY By Michelle Johnson Collections & Exhibitions Coordinator Aurora Museum & Archives The Most Beautiful “Schoolhouse”

Back to school season is officially here – and what a season it is! Emotions run high and so do the errands that come along with getting youngsters ready for another year of learning. Inspired by this annual frenzy, I decided to travel back to one of Aurora’s earliest schools, located at 22 Church Street. It just so happens that a new setting on the time machine, The Aurora Museum & Archives is celebrating… simply labelled “Time-Lapse” had been discovered a few days earlier. I decided that Back to School! the perfect place to try out this new setting would be across the road from the now Pictured here (81.27.2) are students from Aurora Public School playing in the old schoolyard, which was located on the north side of the Church Street School. historic Church Street School. I gathered This picture was taken on the north side of the building, facing northeast, from approximately where the elevator is today. some of my research files and headed out! When I landed in 1856, I was surprised to be sitting across the road from empty land. Opportunity for Small Businesses My research tells me that the School board Our community of Newmarket- program Trustees had just purchased this land from Aurora is home to many businesses. While I encourage businesses in Aurora and John Mosley for the purposes of building there are large multi-national businesses Newmarket to contact the YSBEC and see a schoolhouse – Union School Section in York Region, 84 per cent of our how they can benefit from this program. 2 to be exact. Fast forward a few months, businesses are classified as “small”. That’s This summer, our community also got and a small brick building was beginning why our government, in partnership to celebrate Robert Thomas bringing the to be constructed. Judging from the size, I with the Ontario Business Improvement Stanley Cup to Machell Park in Aurora. estimated that would likely be a traditional Area Association (OBIAA), is providing It was an honour to meet him. He is a one-room schoolhouse. The following year funding to main street businesses to help great champion for our community and the building was open for students and them with digital media support through CHRISTINE’S a true role model for the inspiring young several different names would come into the Digital Service Squad. Auroran hockey players. Community use – in 1863, it was re-named the Aurora The Digital Service Squad consists CHRONICLES events like these are a great opportunity to Common School and with the School Act of digital marketing professionals Christine Elliott, MPP hear directly from constituents about their of 1871, it became Aurora Public School. who provide guidance, resources and Newmarket - Aurora ideas not only for our community but for Watching time zip by, it became clear recommendations to businesses on how all of Ontario. that the 1870s and 1880s were a busy time QUICK FACTS for this growing village. This schoolhouse they can grow their online presence. 56% of YSBEC’s clients are from Our constituency office welcomed new would surely need to be expanded. I Their objective is to help small business Newmarket and Aurora artwork provided by SOYRA. Claire consulted my notes and confirmed that in owners gain a basic online presence or 80% of clients are main street businesses D’Aurore’s photos are one of a kind. 1873 land to the east was acquired, and ten enhance their existing one through tools in the industries of accommodation, food Claire views photography as painting with years later, additional land to the west was such as Google My Business, social media, service and retail, arts, entertainment and camera and light. Her inspiration comes secured. When the dial flipped over to 1885, or e-commerce. Small businesses will be education from nature. The proceeds from her I could not believe how many students were given the necessary tools to grow their The YSBEC program began March works are donated to the Tanz Centre, a crowding into the building – there had to be digital presence and remain relevant in 2019 and has already supported several leader in the field of neurodegenerative over two hundred! an increasingly competitive environment. local businesses with: diseases research and part of University I was not surprised in the least when later This summer, I met with the York Active communication with eligible of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine. I 125 that year I saw the small building being Small Business Enterprise Centre businesses encourage you to come to our office to see removed; it was clear that Aurora needed (YSBEC) who received $100,000 from digital readiness assessments have these unique pieces of fine art photography. 30 a much bigger schoolhouse! Knowing how the Digital Service Squad grant to been completed beautiful the final product was going to be support businesses across York Region. Consultations have taken place To all my constituents, please, if you wish 31 I could not wait to sit back and watch the About 50 companies in Aurora and 40 $2,500 grant awarded in Aurora to discuss your concerns and/or hopes for our One construction unfold. companies in Newmarket will benefit applications submitted to the community, please call my office at 905-853- Two By August 14, 1885, the stone foundation from this grant. YSBEC for the Starter Company Plus 9889. was complete and the bricks were being laid. I suspected that the workers wanted A new Home for the PM to have the structure enclosed by the time decided to refurbish the property as a winter arrived. Sure enough, by the end I know that people are enjoying the residence for the prime minister, the of October, the exterior work was almost beautiful summer weather and don’t want renovations costing just over $500,000. finished and the focus was clearly shifting to be bothered with politics. However, a “Louis St. Laurent was the first to take to the interior of the building. It must have federal election is on the horizon; voting up residence in 1951. Since then, every been a very productive winter because on day is October 21. prime minister—except for Kim Campbell April 12, 1886 class was officially in session! This column, however, is not about (who resided at Harrington Lake) and, to I must have counted 350 students and election issues or strategies. date, Justin Trudeau (who has opted to six teachers who eagerly walked through It concerns the house where the next reside at Rideau Cottage pending a review the brand new red doors excited for their Prime Minister will reside. of work needed to repair the house)—has first day of school in the new building – and According to a recent Toronto Sun resided at 24 Sussex Drive for the duration what a building it was! article, “a majority of Canadians want the FRONT PORCH of their mandates. The intricate brickwork, large windows, most famous residence in the country — PERSPECTIVE “Previous prime ministers lived at and metalwork clearly show that this 24 Sussex Drive — to be renovated rather Stephen Somerville a variety of locations around Ottawa: growing village placed a high value on than torn down, a new poll shows.” Sir Wilfrid Laurier and William Lyon education. The DART & Maru/Blue Voice Canada limestone house sits on a two-hectare Mackenzie King, for instance, lived at If I’m being honest, to call it just a poll, undertaken for Sun News/Postmedia, property in the desirable New Edinburgh Laurier House in Sandy Hill. Laurier schoolhouse is a bit of an understatement found a resounding 78% believe the Prime neighbourhood and backs onto the Ottawa House was willed to the Crown upon – this grand new building, which is now Minister should have an official residence. River.” Mackenzie King’s death in 1950 and was known as the Church Street School, While 39% would support tearing down It’s also an old home in urgent need of thus also available for designation as the measures 60 feet wide by 100 feet long and 24 Sussex and replacing it with a new repair. prime minister’s official residence at the is two storeys tall with a useable basement. build, 61% say they want it renovated and It is very cold in the winter and too hot time.” Students were able to use six classrooms, a restored. in the summer. I would like to see a new home for our large hall, and the schoolyard on the north The DART & Maru/Blue Voice It is so bad that the current PM, Justin Prime Minister. One that would reflect side. Canada poll asked Canadians what would Trudeau, does not live there with his family. both our history and our culture. Yes, in 1886 Aurora did indeed gain a be a “reasonable” budget for renovating 24 The home is a national embarrassment. According to Wikipedia, “Unlike 10 brand new “schoolhouse”. Sussex. The average response was $14.2 Just as the U.S. has their White House Downing Street or the White House, million, although 54% thought $5 to $10 at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave and Britain has 24 Sussex is used almost exclusively as a million was acceptable. theirs at 10 Downing Street, Canada should place of residence; the prime minister’s THIS WEEK’S Just 3% to 4% thought $30 to $50 have an internationally recognizable home work is carried out by the Office of the NEW POLL for its first family. million should do nicely. Prime Minister in Langevin Block, near Are you looking forward to the According to the National Capital According to Wikipedia, “the house at 24 Parliament Hill, though informal meetings Sussex Drive was originally commissioned Canadian Food & Wine Institute's Commission, the cost to repair is closer to between the prime minister and other arrival in Aurora this fall? $38 million. in 1866 by lumberman and Member of government or foreign officials may take Yes No Unsure For many years we have been reading Parliament Joseph Merrill Currier as a place in the residence (foreign heads of stories about how inadequate the Prime wedding gift for his wife-to-be. state on state visits are officially hosted Previous poll results “In 1943, the federal Crown-in-Council Will the SNC-Lavalin affair be a factor in how you vote in the Minister’s residence is at 24 Sussex Drive. by the monarch or Governor General of upcoming Federal election?

According to Maclean’s story some time used its power of expropriation to divest Canada at Rideau Hall). One consequence ago, “it is a 34-room, 12,000-sq.-foot home the (then owner) of his title to the house, to of the building’s lack of official bureaucratic YES NO UNSURE with an indoor pool and sauna (famously consolidate public ownership of the lands functions is that 24 Sussex Drive has never installed by former Prime Minister Pierre along the Ottawa River. After several years been widely used as a metonym for the 47% 53% 0% RESULTS RESULTS TO DATE Trudeau). The 145-year-old, three-storey of uncertainty, in 1950 the government Continued on page 17 2019 20, AUGUST Page 6 THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 Page 7 Big Brothers Big Sisters tackles waitlist after funding cuts Sisters of York (BBBSY) hopes to make a By Brock Weir dent in their backlog with a cash infusion from the 2019 Magna Hoedown. Sometimes it’s hard to say no, and this is BBBSY, in partnership with Epilepsy certainly the case for local non-profits like York Region, is one of 20 community Big Brothers Big Sisters of York. partners in this year’s party, which raises in The Aurora-based charity which the neighbourhood of $500,000 each year provides mentorship programs and split between the partners, and the timing opportunities for children and young is fortuitous for the group. adults, had to turn away 60 families waiting While the Region of York has provided to apply for a place earlier this year when transitional funding to help them make faced with an $80,000 funding shortfall ends meet while they await word on a due to Regional cuts. new funding application, BBBSY has This fall, however, Big Brothers Big Sarah Dame, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of York, left, with Fundraising had to tighten its purse strings and, in the & Events Coordinator Suzanne Boucher. Auroran photo by Brock Weir meantime, they have had to make tough “That’s everything from a summer Special Guest decisions according to Executive Director barbecue where the funds can help Tom Mrakas - Mayor of Aurora Sarah Dame. towards a program they choose,” says Ms. “We have really streamlined a lot,” says Boucher. “We’re really trying to encourage Ms. Dame. “We will serve less children, but people who are already having events to one program we’re not running right now raise funds for BBBSY.” because we have no funding is recreational A group holding an event can even have mentoring. Some would say that is not our a representative from the organization PLEASE focus, but there was a need for that and we come in for lunch and learn sessions about filled that gap because there was a need what their needs are and the volunteer JOIN US for school-based programming. Our core opportunities currently on the table, adds programming remains our community- Ms. Dame. Some people don’t have the based Big Brother Big Sister program, time to make a two-to-three hour weekly At Our New which is one-to-one mentoring and while commitment, but there are many other our school-based group is one-to-one, we options to get involved. Sun Life have had to cut the number of programs. These options, she says, along with the Office Aurora “What we’ve had to do was very tough. needs faced by “littles” in York Region We are focusing on our current waitlist often fall off people’s radars because York SEPT and that is what the Hoedown dollars will Region is seen as removed from “being a FINANCIAL 7th 2019 help us continue to do. We have also had metropolitan centre” where homelessness 11 AM - 2PM to send away 60 families who were waiting and other challenges are more visible and PLANNING to apply – and that was hard to do. We seem more prevalent. SERVICES have so many tremendous programs in the “We’re very blessed in York Region, but 70 Wellington St East, Aurora, ON L4G 1H8 Region, yet the lineups continue.” we still have lots of pockets of poverty,” says To that end, Ms. Dame says they Ms. Dame. “You still have broken homes in Contact us: (905) 503 7077 are trying to do more “intentional wealthy neighbourhoods. Broken homes, Local Food and souvenirs for all attendees recruiting” in areas currently underserved illness, mental health and cancer are not by volunteers, along with “intentional” driven by income. Sometimes I think there enrollment – enrollment which is more or isn’t as much awareness because social less suspended until the current wait list is service agencies in particular do not have matched. dollars to spend on splashy marketing and She estimates there are about 30 communications. families currently on the wait list and “Our own private personal bandwidth BBBSY’s share of the Hoedown proceeds in each of our heads is full and our kids are so much worry... so much time... will help drive this number down and open being asked to do so much so young, and so much to do! up more spaces for those who have been deal with so much. It is no wonder mental turned away. health is a rising challenge and has been for “We would really like to do some focused some time. It is the whole cycle of poverty. • Care at home and in other residential settings recruiting for Big Brothers, potentially It is about eating well, about being healthy, • Live in/out: 3-24 hours care and 24/7 care working with some of the organizations about being engaged in your community. • RN supervised like 100 Men Who Give a Damn, and we One of the things we do very well with our • Chronic disease care: Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer Care, etc. have had some support from them in the group programming and our one to one… • Personal care: hygiene, bathing, and dressing past,” she adds. “They have given us some is provide a role model that encourages • Meal planning and preparation ideas and we’re in discussions with other community engagement, demonstrates in • Light housekeeping; laundry charities that we’re potentially going to their own life what that path can look like, • Escorting to appointments; shopping pilot a new project, but we have to find the and opens the doors to opportunities. It • Joyful companionship…and so much more funding to do that.” doesn’t mean they have to spend money, In order to find the funding, BBBSY is but there are so many choices for kids to deploying some out-of-the-box thinking. make and one wrong choice doesn’t have Contact Brian Porter, Director, for advice In addition to their Classic Car Show to lead to ten wrong choices.” and care at 416.483.0070(office) and 905.758.2486(cell). organized by the Highway 11 Cruisers next month, Fundraising & Events Coordinator For more on Big Brothers Big Sisters of York, :Helen Huang :416.880.6889 [email protected] Suzanne Boucher says BBBSY would including how to purchase Hoedown event and 19 years of the best care for seniors encourage groups to consider third-party raffle tickets through the organization, visit York. fundraising events – big and small. bigbrothersbigsisters.ca.

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I work with This is why Ms. Kelly, who represented Since making the decision to throw families and students in our school system. the Newmarket-Aurora Federal NDP in her hat back into the political arena, Ms. We see how people struggle and are not the 2015 General Election, has decided to Kelly has been knocking on doors. As she able to stay where they are, so there is a lot carry the orange banner once again in the moves through the community listening of mobility amongst families who aren’t community. to residents, the primary issues she hears able to maintain rent, and that is a lot of hardship for those students. I feel that if RBC Dominion Securities Inc. we don’t take this issue absolutely seriously and start investing the way we were prior to the nineties in building affordable housing stock, then we aren’t ever going to Concerned about be able to address the problem.” There has been increasing talk about Newmarket-Aurora Federal NDP candidate market volatility? addressing homelessness, something Ms. Yvonne Kelly. Contributed photo Get a professional second opinion Kelly finds encouraging and productive, on your investment portfolio but this has not led to concrete investments. Compounding the issue, she says, is genders. It’s not about giving families a tax the “rampant increase” of precarious credit; it’s about “creating spaces” through employment over the last few years; that is, an investment in infrastructure. Brendan Black In volatile markets, there are three questions every investor people who are working more jobs, more should ask themselves: “The [conversation over the last four MBA, CPA, CMA hours, but are “not making any headway Investment Advisor years] has changed in a number of ways,” 1. Do I know the downside risks in my portfolio? in terms of the actual income they are 905-841-8754 she says. “I think there has been a lot of 2. Does my financial plan account for uncontrollable risk like [email protected] bringing in.” frustration with the current government market corrections? Recent studies, she says, have indicated when it comes to things like promises RBC Dominion Securities 3. 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As fair and inclusive and progressive, because Brendan Black today for a complimentary consultation on your such, income inequality is on the rise. investment portfolio and financial plan. that was a keystone promise of the Liberals “We don’t want to just create more in the 2015 election, that we would never services to meet the needs of people who have another election that was first past the happen to fall into those categories, we post, and that obviously isn’t happening. want to attack the root causes of those There is some disillusionment with those problems,” she says. “For housing, it is RBC Dominion Securities Inc.* and Royal Bank of Canada are separate corporate entities which are affiliated. *Member-Canadian Investor kinds of big ideas that people believed Protection Fund. RBC Dominion Securities Inc. is a member company of RBC Wealth Management, a business segment of Royal Bank of Canada. something that people can afford, can ®/™ Trademark(s) of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under licence. ©2018 RBC Dominion Securities Inc. All rights reserved. 18_90409_H7L_001 in and I think were good ideas that didn’t afford to have a job that can have a living come to fruition. As a result, if you don’t wage, or at least one job with a decent tackle some of these bigger structural and AURORA CHAMBER wage, then there would be a fighting institutional issues, people on the ground chance to make ends meet and I think ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING end up feeling the pinch every step of the right now a lot of people feel like they are way. being hit on all fronts, and that’s just not “We continue to have a government okay. That is not a vision for the future I and a society that supports large want.” corporations over small people, or The vision for the future she and the ordinary average Canadians. That can President & CEO, NDP want includes putting more money only continue for so long before people into affordable housing with the expressed in the middle and lower- and working- goal of creating more stock. It’s essential, class groups continue to lose ground. We she says, because if you don’t do it now the have seen, for example, a huge spike in country is not going to be able to meet the the numbers of seniors and families that people’s needs. It is a vision that includes are going to food banks, which is really expanded pharmacare and overall alarming because food banks, as much as improvements to the health care system. they are a solution, they were brought in “We stand behind our legacy of as a temporary mainstay during the 80s universal health care, but we do know, in the recession. They are still here but for example, for seniors and lower they are actually being accessed more and income families, the cost of medication is more. When families are going to food precluding them from being able to take banks, not just individuals who happen to what they need to stay healthy,” she says. be unable to find a job, but whole families, “There are more and more seniors falling when shelters are having to turn away below the poverty line and medication is a families because they are underhoused, huge issue for them.” been evicted, or haven’t been able to Don't Forget About Our Upcoming Summits! Their vision for child care, she says, maintain the cost of housing, that is really is “bold and progressive” and will help concerning. We see people really losing address “the main income gap between ground on those things.”

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Aurora’s popular Concerts in the Park Summer Series drew to a close on Wednesday night. Abbamania, a tribute to the 1970s Swedish pop sensation Abba, drew a packed house to Town Park eager to hear all their timeless favorites. The evening also offered a showcase of young local dancers and a chance for Mayor Tom Mrakas, and Councillors Wendy Gaertner and Sandra Humfryes to say thanks to event sponsors. Auroran photos by Glenn Rodger Page 14 THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 Page 15 THAT'S A WRAP ON MOVIES IN THE PARK

Aurora’s Movies in the Park program wrapped Thursday nigh at Hickson Park with a screening of Ralph Breaks the Internet, the sequel to the popular Wreck-It Ralph animated feature. (TOP, CENTRE AND RIGHT) The previous week, Anne-Marie and Maddison, along with Julia, Lachlan, Jonah and Addison, gathered for Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. BOTTOM LEFT: Mayor Tom Mrakas greets young performers at Hickson Park ahead of Ralph Breaks the Internet. BOTTOM RIGHT: Mars checks out some of the pre-show activities.

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Camilla Gibb novel is of amazed you can take such a big, sprawling book and make a movie 2019’s One Book One out of it. Obviously you can’t bring everything from the book into the Aurora selection movie, but I think they have really captured the essence, the spirit, the By Brock Weir mood of it – and the sadness of it, too.” Over the course of this year, Aurora “It just feels so close to me in so readers have come to know Lilly and many ways I can’t really be objective Aziz, the central lovers in Camilla about it. I hope the world is kind Gibb’s bestselling novel Sweetness and receives it in the spirit in which in the Belly. it has been created. It sounds hokey, As the Aurora Public Library’s but there has been a tremendous selection for the 2019 One Book amount of love for this project, and One Aurora Campaign, which it does feel like a labour of love on aims to have the whole community the part of everyone involved. It is reading from the same book and not easy to go to Ethiopia and make passing copies from one to another, a feature film, but they did it and it this vivid depiction of an English- is amazing.” born orphan living and working in It is also a labour of love that has Ethiopia during the final years of been a long time in the making. Film Haile Selassie’s reign and falling in producers first bought the rights to love with an idealistic young doctor Ms. Gibb’s book more than ten years has captivated many readers. ago. The interested parties, she said, Author Camilla Gibb’s novel, the centrepiece of the 2019 One Book One Aurora campaign, This Saturday, however, the story shared they related very personally gets the big screen treatment at TIFF this weekend. will reach a whole new audience to the story and offered a “very Auroran photo by Brock Weir when the film adaptation of the personal appeal” for the rights, novel has its world premiere at the sharing insights from their own lives necessarily arrive at by choice?” had been to Africa. He’s from New Toronto International Film Festival and why the story resonated so much She saw this heart beating when Orleans, he’s a Muslim, his family (TIFF). with them. she visited the set last fall. She was converted, and it really meant Starring Dakota Fanning (Once “That was one of those times in “awe” of the whole process, something for him to come to Africa, Upon a Time…in America) and when I realised that this is a much particularly by how Fanning and come to a Muslim community in Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Aquaman), more universal story than, perhaps, Abdul-Mateen captured the spirit of Africa and see a story that was the film was shot on location in I even knew at the time,” she says. her characters, and how the behind- originating from this place, that was Ethiopia. Ms. Gibb had a chance Until she read the final script, the-scenes crew worked tirelessly to going to be broadcast to the world to see parts of the film being made however, she wasn’t sure what capture the perfect looks to bring and be a part of that. It really meant at the very locations which helped would ultimately be at the heart of them to life. By her own admission, something to him and I was touched inspire the story. Having recently the cinematic version of her story. how a character looks in a story he had a personal investment in the seen a rough cut of the film, she In the end, however, the love story is often secondary in Ms. Gibb’s story. was tremendously moved by how is its beating heart, along with the creative process, but what they “They have done something director Zeresenay Berhane Mehari questions it raises about where we, accomplished in the film perfectly beautiful.” interpreted her story, and she is as a people, belong in the world, hit the mark. For more information on One eager to see the finished product “especially in a world where there is “I was really interested in knowing Book One Aurora 2019, including along with the rest of the audience so much dislocation and separation what the work meant to the actors where in the community to find this weekend. – where do we truly belong and how and what the story meant to actors,” your own copy of Sweetness in the “It is tremendously exciting,” Ms. can we build a sense of belonging she says. “I talked to Abdul-Mateen Belly to borrow and pass on, visit Gibb tells The Auroran. “I hope the for ourselves in a new place that and I don’t want to put words in his onebookoneaurora.com or visit the world is kind to my child! I am kind we have just arrived, that we didn’t mouth, but it was the first time he Aurora Public Library.

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Registered Practical Nurses Dave to make a mobile display trailer Thank you! which he drove to the end of their The views expressed in the publication are the views of the Service Provider and do not necessarily reflect those of the Province. The Government of Ontario and its agencies are in no way bound by the recommendations contained in this document. driveway on weekends to display and See you at the Market! Page 16 THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 Page 17 Upcoming summits focused on helping business owners lead and grow South will feature an opening keynote their successes and their failures. For Harvey, the CEO & Founder of Dig By Brock Weir from Jan Kestle, President & CEO the Summit, we have put together a It Apparel. Her story is inspirational of Environics, who will discuss how dynamic group of local business leaders to many entrepreneurs. She took her The Aurora Chamber of Commerce to use data to drive decision-making, to discuss their journeys on the Business idea to Dragon’s Den, made a deal is looking to help local business owners target customers, and make meaningful Growth & Sustainability Panel. On the with Kevin O’Leary, grew her business, lead and grow through a series of connections. panel is Steve Falk, President of Prime bought it back from Kevin and is now summits this fall. “Data is a key component when you Data, Michelle Risi, Broker/Owner a very successful businesswoman who Organizers are putting the finishing think about where and when to spend of Royal LePage Connect Realty; Anu invests in other start-ups. She will leave touches on the annual Business & your precious dollars,” says Ms. Ferri. Bidani, Founder & CEO of STEM the audience feeling anything is possible Technology Summit on September 25, “I’ve seen many businesses struggle Minds; Eleisha Stevens, Founder of in their journey.” which will be followed by the Chamber with decisions on where to spend their InspireWorx; Deborah Clark, Owner Registration for the 2019 Aurora Women’s Summit on October 9, with marketing budget and, in many cases, of Oakridge’s Fashion Inc; and the Chamber Business & Technology a renewed sense of energy, as well as a they spend too much on marketing in panel moderator is Nikki Pett, Owner Summit is open now. Early Bird renewed focus on local success stories. the first few years, leaving them short of of Sigma Productions. As you can registration is open until September 13, “Last year, we had a lot of small cash.” see, there is a mix of long-standing and includes a hot breakfast, attendee business at the Business & Technology In addition to Kestle, local business businesses and newer businesses and grab bag, educational sessions and expo, as well as entrepreneurs and a owner Andrew Fogliato of Just Sell the panel will discuss how they built networking. Early Bird tickets are $50 mixture of other people, and I think the Homes, will discuss digital marketing their businesses and kept them growing, for Chamber members ($60 for non- feeling last year was it really elevated strategies. discussing strategies and outcomes. members) at aurorachamber.on.ca. the experience,” says Sandra Ferri, “Tied into everything that a business “In line with learning from each Next Week: The Aurora Chamber Executive Director of the Aurora does is a business plan.” Ms. Ferri other, our closing keynote is Claudia Women’s Summit. Chamber of Commerce, who helped continues. “Many businesses struggle steer the Summit away from its early with the development of a business days as a narrowly-focused trade show plan when they first start out. It can to more of a forum with engaging guest be daunting. We’ve invited Heather BPS speakers who are leaders in their fields. 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FREE Week of September 5, 2019 CMCA Vol. 19 No. 47 905-727-3300 theauroran.com AUDITED Size, physicality the key to the NHL for Aurora’s Frost “I’m taking it day by day, and we’ll see By Jake Courtepatte where it goes from there,” said Frost from the team’s development camp. Morgan Frost just left his teenage years Described by his EliteProspects page as behind in May: yet this week already finds a “playmaking pivot, agile on his skates,” himself in his third NHL development Frost admitted he will have to pack more camp with the Philadelphia Flyers. pounds onto his five-foot-eleven frame to And this time, perhaps for the first hang with the big boys. time, he is genuinely expected to find “I still have to perform; nothing is handed to himself in the orange and black in a long- you. I have worked on my acceleration for my first anticipated debut. step,” said Frost. “I weigh 187 now, I’m trying The Aurora native was drafted 27th to get up to 190 before camp ends.” overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the It’s a story of deja-vu for the up-and- 2017 NHL Entry Draft, picked in the coming star: he was able to pack on ten shadows on Nolan Patrick, the teenager pounds prior to last year’s development picked second overall in the same draft camp, yet was still sent down to the who has spent both seasons with the NHL Greyhounds before the start of the season club since the draft. after a lackluster camp showing. But for Frost, who is spending this This time, however, he feels he has week at the Flyers’ development camp Aurora’s Morgan Frost is expected to finally crack the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers’ roster out of rounded out his game to that of an NHL training camp this season. alongside other NHL hopefuls, he thinks caliber. Photo courtesy of NHL Media Communications his second year with the OHL’s Sault Ste. “There is always room to improve in every stronger on the puck, as well as my shooting and considerably last year, posting 109 points Marie Greyhounds last season may push area of your game. I have tried to improve on my skating abilities. in just 58 games played, finishing with the him over the final hump. defensive play first and foremost, but also being “I am a hardworking player and person. I second highest point-per-game rating in think my hockey sense is my best asset. I like to the OHL. be a playmaker and an offensive threat but at the Frost is well aware there are open jobs Under-11 AKBA Jays reign same time a responsible player in the defensive available on the Flyers’ roster: an injury to zone. I know I can be better, and hopefully, it all veteran forward Tyler Pitlick leaves a spot as OBA champions comes together this year. Nothing is handed to you open on the top nine for the rookie, one in this league.” of a handful of first year players who will Playing at almost a point-per-game be battling to fill the position. pace in the OHL prior to his draft, the For now, the talented young forward newly-drafted Frost upped his offensive will take it one day at a time, whether game immensely in the 2017-18 season, he finds himself with the big club or the putting up 112 points in 67 games to AHL-affiliated Lehigh Valley Phantoms. finish second in league scoring. “I know I will get my chance. I’ve just He advanced his game even more got to prove it.”

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The Under-11 AA Aurora King Jays won the 2019 OBA Championship held in Vaughan over Labour Day Weekend. Photo courtesy of Michael Burdo

By Jake Courtepatte double-knockout round. An 11 – 4 loss in the first game The Under-11 Aurora King Jays stalled Aurora King’s tournament are tops in the province. title, yet a 15 – 5 mercy rule win The AA squad took to the fields in Game Seven of the tournament in Vaughan over Labour Day secured the championship and the Weekend for the annual Ontario coveted OBA ring. Baseball Association (OBA) The championship win is just championships, one of thousands the latest in a long list of accolades of teams across the province for the U-11 Jays after a successful competing in their respective end season, having taken home gold t h i s year ’ s i n d u c t e e s : of year tournament. at the Newmarket Silver Bat Reg Chappell | Jim Clark|Dave Gardner/Ryan Gardner|Travis Romagnoli A successful start in an 8 – 5 tournament just over a month ago. THURSDAY NOVEMBER 7th, 2019 win over the Oakville A’s to open Congratulations go out to the tournament Friday was the Noah Glenn, Noah Sutchy, Cale St. Andrew’s College TICKETS: $125 Cocktails: 6pm | Dinner: 7pm start of five straight wins for the Williams, Parker Bifolchi, Matthew BUY YOUR TICKETS AT: Aurora King squad, the only team Master of Ceremony: Rod Black Burdo, Luciano Montanaro, Luca aurorashof.ca in the tournament to accomplish Cutajar, Colin Ellsworth, Romeo Live Fantasy Auction the feat. They took down Oakville, Waghmare, Lincoln Glover, Tyson Northumberland, Kitchener, Royal Kushnir, as well as coaches Raj York, and Halton Hills on route to Waghmare, Mark Cutajar, Tim a finals berth against the Niagara Glenn, Richard Glover, and Peter Falls Falcons, in what would be a Bifolchi. Auroran Sports Page Base Bar 2018.qxp_Layout 1 2019-04-15 12:11 PM Page 2

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overall in last June’s NHL Entry By Jake Courtepatte Draft, Hillis’ rise up the Canadiens’ depth charts was meteoric in just his York-Simcoe Express and St. few months with the club: a gamble Andrew’s College alumni Cam Hillis that has paid off since changing his has been chosen to weather the Storm path three years prior. through the 2019-20 OHL season. During the midpoint of the The 19-year-old centre was 2015-16 Express season, Hillis recently handed the captaincy in had committed to a scholarship at what will be his third season with the Providence College in the NCAA’s Guelph Storm, the 29th to wear the top division, a common route these ‘C’ on his chest for the hockey club. days for elite Canadian athletes. “Cam’s commitment to improve It was after putting up an each day both on and off the ice, astonishing 72 points in just 33 combined with his desire to lead and games with the Minor Midget AAA set the example within our community Express that he put his academic make him a most deserving choice to goals on hold to follow his dream, lead the Storm hockey club,” said going the traditional route in joining General Manager and Head Coach the Guelph Storm of the OHL. George Burnett in a press release. A highly-successful following Drafted in the third round, 66th season with the St. Andrew’s College Saints in Aurora, leading the varsity program in scoring, landed him a full-time role with the Storm. Fifty-nine points in sixty games as a seventeen-year old was all Montreal needed to see to put a jersey on the 5’10” centreman, who then went on to add 22 points in an injury- shortened season last year, though his leadership both on the ice and in the room were enough to earn him the captaincy. “Cam is the natural choice to lead our program moving forward,” said Burnett. “Despite all of the adversity he faced, enduring and rehabbing from three major injuries during this past season, Cam contributed Ex-varsity Saint Cam Hillis has been named the captain of the OHL’s Guelph Storm for the significantly to our leadership group 2019-20 season. DAMIR VRANCIC Photo courtesy of SAC Athletics and provided tremendous inspiration LAW OFFICE to our team throughout the season since my early time in Guelph and credit to Hillis’ rehab cam be given BUSINESS LAW, and playoff run.” I’m grateful to have been alongside to his work in the offseason training REAL ESTATE, Hillis added that it was “a huge many great leaders in the past. at St. Andrew’s College, under the WILLS & ESTATES honour” to be given the responsibility. “I’m looking forward to leading tutelage of ex-NHLer Gary Roberts. “There have been a lot of a young team and I have high “It was a strange year…It came 905-841-6411 great leaders to pass through this expectations for our group next with a lot of frustration and I’ve organization and I’m thankful to year.” worked hard to put myself in a Providing valued and trusted now be a part of that history,” said Battling three different injuries in position to move forward and be legal advice since 1983 Hillis. “It has been a goal of mine the 2018-19 season, plenty of the ready to go for the season.”

Mayor’s Breakfast of Champions

Spotlight: Global Gymnastics

Our athletes have been training with us for three to five years. They are hard-working individuals that show dedication and respect to sport and coaches. Their families have great support for girls’ choice of sport, that requires 16 - 25 hours of training per week. Since very young age athletes worked hard to perfect their skills and rise to be high level gymnasts.

International Gymnix 2019: Siena Vavala Level 9 - Gold on Beam Mya Graham Level 8 - Gold All Around Danielle Baio Level 7 - Gold All Around Alexis Sgro Level 6 - Gold All Around Katelynne Godden Level 6 - Silver All Around, Silver on Beam and Bronze on Vault and Floor. Mikayla Wolfe Level 8 - Bronze on Vault and Beam Abigail Smith Level 7 - Bronze on Floor

National Championships 2019: Lily Sihapanya National Novice - Silver on Beam and 6th All Around

Eastern Championship 2019: Portia Dryden Level 8 - Gold with Team Ontario and Gold on Vault

Provincial Championships 2019: Portia Dryden Level 8 - Gold All Around Keira Kriense Lokker level 6 - Gold on Vault Lily Sihapanya National Novice - 3rd All Around and Silver on Beam Jessica Armstrong Level 7 - Bronze on Floor Katerina Kravtchenko Level 6 - Silver on Floor Page 20 THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 Page 21 York Pride urges members of the public to report hateful messages From page 1 to us,” she said. “These type of incidents people, some people just don’t understand to tell people that this is about building on their Youth Line. The profanity-laced and hateful expressions are incredibly that not everybody has the ability to be meaningful relationships. When we get voicemail, which was posted to social hurtful, certainly to everyone that was open and be able to express themselves messages like this, it worries us because we media by the group in its entirety, not only targeted here, but also, to all of us working as easily as someone else does and doesn’t don’t know what the threats out there. We ridiculed the group for the work they were or living in York Region that are proud of see the true meaning of why we have can’t live in isolation or fear, but we know doing in York Region for the LGBTQ+ how inclusive this region is. This incident organizations that are constantly working there are people out there who sometimes community, but threatened violence in the serves as a further reminder that the work with youth and adults to move forward don’t generally agree with the community. workplace. being by, and with, our partners in all and provide education, resources, social How far are they going to go to showcase “This person made several attempts, of our diverse communities is crucial to resources and essential health resources. their hate? That was a really concerning seven in total, [to leave a message],” ensure that the message is clear, there is no “We have quite a bit of work to do thing.” says Jacob Gal of York Pride, noting the place for any expressions of hate in York individual first tried to leave a message Region.” around 10.30 p.m. on their Media “We sometimes wonder how intense Relations line, before bouncing around people are going to go with their to their Youth Line. “When the message homophobia,” adds Mr. Gal. “We can came in, I had a quick talk with our core respect we have freedom of speech here in member, Brianne, who also coordinates the Canada and people are absolutely willing Youth Group with me, before we decided to have their own opinion. We know that to report this. Obviously with calls like that, people don’t have to be friends with the and the number of incidents that happen people they don’t like and they don’t mean in Downtown Toronto with people being to necessarily be around people they don’t www.tholiver.com beat up on transit or walking the streets like, but I think one thing we do strive holding hands, we do see physical violence to do is create some education for some 905.727.4258 happen throughout, whether it is in our sharing that people would at least have Region or just around the world. the decency to be respectful, meaning that 1924 - 95 Years Serving York Region - 2019 “When someone can hate so much, we’re not physically hurting people, we’re there are physical consequences that come not emotionally hurting people, we’re from that. When a message like this, when keeping the things that hurt people to of Lighting ideas from someone is suggesting people should be ourselves and just living our lives. of shot or pissed on, the factNew that someone hours “People have some very strong views is [threatening to] come into an office, about this (LGBTQ) community. It is ofS that definitely raised some eyebrows and very important that even though we have 1000LIGHTINGAURORA’SIDEAS #1 LIGHTING STORE was something that shouldn’t be ignored. Mona government Tue Wed Fri that 10am speaks -6pm about being When we ignore things like this, that is inclusiveThurs and 10am- we’re 8pm a country built on when we miss opportunities to potentially peopleSat that 10am respect -5pm people, there areLIGHTING a lot AURORA’SIDEAS #1 LIGHTING STORE stop something from happening. of people that have very strict views on the “We didn’t know what to interpret from fact they Sun.are not Closed cool with this and the hate this, but we thought the first step was trying is there – it is just very hidden.” to ensure that people can still feel safe and By coming forward with what they comfortable, and know our. core members experienced last week, York Pride is with 1000’s of styles to choose from! hoping to break the stigma that keeps this HOURS Mo Fr 1 weren’t going to be in harm’s way.” a 1 1 York Pride reported Ththe call anksto York hateyou hidden, discouraging possible victims A maor re ar aepe Yonge Street Aurora On Regional Police last TuesdayDoug and they from reporting their experience to the quickly sprang into action. authorities. of styles to Lampshades Police say after the incident was “There is a bit of a challenge in ourwith 1000’s of styles to choose& we from! can arrange system when people don’t report hate reported, it was investigated by trained HOURS Mochoose Fr from! 1 for installation hate crime investigators. While the suspect crimes or things that can be seen as barriers a 1 1 to the community,” says Mr. Gal. “This is A maor re ar aepe was identified, no charges have been laid YongeNEW Street HOURS Aurora: Mon On Tue Wed Fri 10am - 6pm, Thurs 10am- 8pm at this time, said Constable Laura Nicolle. an opportunity to educate people. The Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun. Closed “York Regional Police will not tolerate reason why we have the Pride Festival and hate in any form and we will thoroughly some people just see it as people wanting 15570 Yonge Street Aurora | 905-727-7347 | www.thelightspot.ca investigate any incidents that are reported to wave flags in people’s faces and agitate ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED Page 22 THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 Page 23 Full roster of Canadian Food & Wine Institute offerings expected next week

From page 1 Youdale. that month. But, construction continues “They are already starting to plan and October is now being eyed, says Mr. the building operations and to get things Youdale. rolling as soon as we get in there,” he says. In the meantime, the CFWI has already “We don’t want to plan anything and not filled two new permanent positions – an have everything ready, but we do have Operations & Chef Manager and an some plans to have things going almost Event Administrator – who have been right away, so definitely at some point on the job for about three weeks, put up in October, right through to the fall and in space “thanks to the Town of Aurora winter. We will have classes and events until the building is complete,” says Mr. planned in the space pretty much every

weekend and during the week as well.” happening in the Town as well.” Some of the upcoming plans, he says, BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS The biggest challenge, he adds, is “so include Christmas- and Holiday-themed many people are excited about the space” classes in the lead up to the winter on that it is a challenge to accommodate how to bake everything from breads to everyone – but they’re trying. “The space Christmas cookies, and courses on how is only so big and there are only so many allanlaw.ca to plan the perfect Christmas dinner. As square feet, so hopefully we will be able to an added attraction, programs will be have enough variety so that everyone gets offered which will allow patrons to order a a chance to be there.” full Christmas dinner, prepared by CFWI Looking to what has already been Real Estate Law staff, to take home to enjoy during the completed, Mr. Youdale says he thinks Estate Administration festive season. people will be taken with the renovations and Probate On the beverage side of the Canadian as soon as they walk through the Food & Wine Institute Programming, Armoury’s doors. The integration of Wills and Power of Attorney upcoming classes will include courses on the building’s history, such as the former pairing food and wine, tasting classes for drill shed’s original beamed ceilings, with Family Law wine, beer and cider, and much more. modern amenities, like the floor to ceiling and Divorces “Niagara College is very excited,” roll-up glass doors that will facilitate Notarizations says Mr. Youdale on becoming the first a seamless connection between the Jason Allan and Leslie Allan permanent post-secondary presence in Armoury building and Town Park will Aurora. “This is new ground for us, too. be a unique and interactive landmark in 15393 Yonge Street, Aurora, Ontario L4G 1P1 ⎜ Tel: (905) 726-3188 Fax: (905) 726-3098 It is a new opportunity, it is a new style Aurora, he says. www.allanlaw.ca ⎜ [email protected] of bringing education to a Region and “The main event space is the centre a Town. This is something that is really point of the building and that is going to different and I know our staff is really be a really impressive space for people,” excited.” he says. “You will walk into the building Since Aurora struck a lease agreement and see right up to the 40 foot beamed with Niagara College in the last term roof of the original barn with all the of Council, representatives from the original timbers and the original ceilings CFWI have been a steady presence in still in place, but integrated into that is community events, including the Aurora a full culinary theatre with video display Farmers’ Market and the now-annual and high tech cameras with cooking Christmas Markets. These and other equipment almost like your own tv show events have allowed Niagara College right in the middle of the event space. to give the public a flavour of what’s to Another [exciting space] is the teaching come, as well as offered educators to get kitchen, which is on one side of the an idea of what the community would building that faces the entire park. With like to see from the institution. the glass floor to ceiling, not only will you “We have seen some fantastic input be able to take in and see the entire park and engagement from the Town and the when you’re working right in the kitchen surrounding region,” says Mr. Youdale. and learning, but people in the park will “Businesses, private individuals, groups be able to look inside and see classes and organizations have all been in contact taking place. with us constantly since the project was “We are as excited to get started as the announced about being able to partner community is to get in there and use the with us, connect with us, how to use the space. I think that the community will space, and what opportunities they have find that there is going to be something when the space is opened. It has been for everyone and that is what our goal was really positive and we have been able to from the beginning, from a simple class have great relationships with [the business on how to bake breads, to a VIP dinner community], with the Chamber of or wedding or social event. There will be Commerce, the Historical Society, and something for everyone in the space, an different community outreach groups. opportunity to use the space, and that “There have been a variety of groups was a goal to the design – to bring a wide that are looking to connect with us and variety of opportunity.” not only use that space, but partner on For more information on Niagara events and other activities that happen College’s Canadian Food & Wine Institute, in the Town. We want to not just be a as well as the full roster of classes and courses singular operation in the Town, but we when it goes live the week of September 9, want to be able to be a part of what is visit canadianfoodandwineinstitute.ca. Page 22 THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 Page 23 Armory rental fees will How do ou want Y go to Niagara College: to be emembered? Each one of us is unique with our own story to tell. At Thompson Funeral Home we understand this CAO and that’s why you can rely on us to capture a person’s essence with a service that’s both a fi tting questioned why potential rental fees refl ection and a memorable tribute. Take the emotional By Brock Weir were not in the extensive new list of and fi nancial stress from your family, and guarantee revised fees for community programs todays costs with affordable monthly payment options. Money for renting the historic and facilities. 530 Industrial Parkway S., Aurora Aurora Armoury once it becomes home “The Armoury is subject to an HOMPSO Funeral Home 905-727-5421 to the Canadian Food & Wine Institute agreement with Niagara College, so T N www.thompsonfh-aurora.com (CFWI) later this year will go directly to we will be establishing rates with them Niagara College, according to Aurora once the build is complete and their CAO Doug Nadorozny. operation plan is completed,” said Mr. While Niagara College, Council, Nadorozny, when the Armoury was community organizations and members originally anticipated to open in June. CROSSWORD of the public alike have said they This detail seemed to come as are excited for the Town’s incoming a surprise to Councillor Gaertner post-secondary institution, some local who sought further clarification that lawmakers have lingering questions members of the public looking to rent about operations once the CFWI is up the Armoury would be paying Niagara and running. College. At a Council meeting earlier this “Correct,” responded Mr. Nadorozny, year, Mr. Nadorozny said that while “but there would be a preferential rate the fees themselves have yet to be for Town events and so on, and we are hammered out with the tenant college, working with Niagara College [on that] The Town will get a “preferential rate” now.” when the community facility within “Then I completely misunderstood the renovated Armoury is booked for part of the agreement,” replied municipal programming. Councillor Gaertner. “I thought Aurora The money generated by the would be receiving those fees to help Armoury was touched upon at Council offset the cost of giving this to Niagara after Councillor Wendy Gaertner College, but okay.”

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• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age • Employees/Board members of APL and their immediate families are ineligible to win. • Photos must be high-res for print

In Sweetness in the Belly, Lilly is sent to live with a poor family where she earns her keep teaching local children the Qur’an. Throughout the novel, children are featured in the book. This year’s OBOA photography contest features photographs of children: Capture children in the act of discovery!

Please send submissions to: [email protected] Submission Deadline: Friday, September 27

WINNING ENTRY RECEIVES A GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR A MOVIE DATE NIGHT. RUNNER UP RECEIVES A $25 GIFT CARD

The winner will be announced at APL’s Ontario Public Library Week Open House

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New neighbourhood it would be an interest p.m. at Town Park. Featuring authentic food from various Members Welcome! Call Gary Gilbert at 905-895-2849 or be in the day prior to the Council meeting, local chefs representing world travel like John Cosentino (Italy our guest at the meeting. to me. A few years ago, we said schools raised the issue with them, and invited with Food & Motion), Wendy Wenjing Li Huang (Chinese SEPTEMBER 12 – 14 with Wendy’s Dim Sum Place), Lennox Hunt (Barbados with Free Introduction to Tai Chi Classes & Open House – were not our jurisdiction, but with some them to attend the meeting to respond to Bajan Shakk) and Persian cuisine. Chef Creig Greenidge will Through gentle stretching, turning and weight bearing, these influence, we were able to…help change be making his debut direct from Barbados alongside world are some of the benefits of our Full Extension Tai Chi at the residents’ concerns, an invitation that was renowned mixologist Jamaal Bowen. While you savour fabulous Canadian Tai Chi Academy: stress reduction; pain management; that (with the future relocation of Dr. G.W. food, sit back and enjoy the sweet sounds of live music with cardio workout; improved balance, focus, and healing; and an declined. internationally renowned RPB and Elan Trotman, Canada’s overall sense of well-being Thursday, September 12, 7 to 8:30 Williams Secondary School to the Bayview “I mentioned that I am in opposition, very own Carly Manley & Roger Gibbs, and local band De pm. Friday, September 13, 9 to 8:30 am, Saturday, September Aurora Admission is free. Sample food and drink tickets are $30 14, 9 to 8:30 am. Have fun learning this ancient art in a positive, Avenue corridor), so I am optimistic we personally, to these lines being proposed online or $35 at the gate. Cash only. non-competitive environment. For more information, email can weigh in here.” SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 [email protected] or call 289-366- and put into this specific area,” said Aurora’s annual Multicultural Festival will take place today 9956. Location: 1220 Stellar Dr., Unit 203B, Newmarket. Councillor Michael Thompson Mayor Mrakas. “They have shown that from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Town Park. Focusing on celebrating our SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 agreed, noting it is a “challenge” that will community’s roots while embracing new cultures, lively music, PARTAGEZ LE FRANCAIS – A free French language willingness to sit down and work with us. vibrant traditional clothing and wonderful dancing from around conversation group will take place this afternoon at Country have a big impact on the Pinnacle Trail the world, this event will take you on a one-of-a-kind cultural Style Deli/Bistro, 14980 Yonge Street, from 3 – 4.30 p.m. This They said it is still in very early stages that tour; all in one location, all in the same day. Be dazzled and awed free group welcomes adults (from francophone to beginners with neighbourhood. they are looking at multiple options. They as you experience how other cultures celebrate song and dance a good base) looking to put their French-language conversation with a fully-packed entertainment line-up. Take your palate on skills into action. Francophones and stronger speakers are “But, as we have seen in the past with still have not come up with all the options, a tour, sampling tastes from all over the world, attend a cooking encouraged to share their French language skills with less strong demo and learn how to make a new dish at this free festival. speakers. For more information, visit bit.ly/partagez-fr. Canada Post, cell towers, they don’t and, once they do, they will sit down with Participate in fun activities you may not have experienced before, abide by the Town’s municipal laws and such as jousting or archery. Be sure to take part in the cultural WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 us and have those conversations and see activities and games available, such as an inflatable jousting ring, Garden Aurora September monthly meeting features Nick zoning regulations. They are above us, archery, Sapo, bocce, cricket and more. McGowan presenting on: Growing Cannabis. Join us at 8:00 obviously what works best not only for p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 105 Industrial Parkway so they can just push through certain SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 North for tips and tricks on gardening, refreshments, and the them but for the community as a whole. The Parkinson Canada SuperWalk will take place today at opportunity to join our club as a member. More info at www. projects, but we have been able, in the “I can assure you and the residents that Fairy Lake, Newmarket from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. With the same gardenaurora.com or 905-713-6660. strength of spirit people living with Parkinson’s demonstrate past, to be successful in engaging them to we as a Council, and myself as the Mayor, daily, we will not stop walking until there is a cure. No Matter SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 What. To register yourself or a team, or to volunteer, visit online PARTAGEZ LE FRANCAIS – A free French language ensure there is a solution that works for will do whatever we can to make sure at www.superwalk.ca or call Parkinson Canada at 1-800-565- conversation group will take place this afternoon at Country 3000. Style Deli/Bistro, 14980 Yonge Street, from 3 – 4.30 p.m. This everybody. What I have seen from Hydro that it is in the best interests of the Town free group welcomes adults (from francophone to beginners with One is their commitment to work with the WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 a good base) looking to put their French-language conversation and residents. I will keep you and all the The PROBUS Club of Aurora holds their monthly skills into action. Francophones and stronger speakers are community and certainly, to hold them to residents informed, as soon as anything meeting today from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Royal encouraged to share their French language skills with less strong Canadian Legion, 105 Industrial Parkway North, Aurora. The speakers. For more information, visit bit.ly/partagez-fr. it, hopefully we will be able to come up comes up with regards to this issue.” URORAN LASSIFIEDS AAURORANURORAN HELPCC WANTEDLASSIFIEDSLASSIFIEDS Registered PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR: King City, Ontario. Early Childhood Position start date immediately. 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By Neil Moore Newmarket/East Gwillimbury. Get a polished This expansion recognized just how many customers were coming from Newmarket, Bradford, Holland Landing, Keswick, and other points north. “We felt there was a need to open another store to make it more convenient, and reach out to this growing area. Already we are seeing customers who LOOK are fi nding out about us for the fi rst time.” And it doesn’t hurt that Omars is located near Costco. at Omars They also share the plaza with George Richards Big & Tall Menswear and Addition Elle, which sells plus-size women’s clothing. Shoes & Because Omars carries hard-to-fi nd shoe sizing, Raz receives referrals from both outlets, whose customers often need properly fi tted, Clothing larger footwear. “It’s a win-win relationship,” he added. Research shows that although choice is The new store is smaller than their Aurora good, having too much makes us less happy, location, but contains a “best of” selection not more. Add to this a lack of time, thanks to in both footwear and clothing. Both stores, our hectic work and home schedules, and you however, are fi rst class in terms of presentation, have the recipe for a stressed-out consumer. with a showroom that is as bright and well- Which is why many shoppers are staged as any large corporate outlet. swapping the big-box experience for one that The displays of clothing for both men and is simpler – and more curated. A real time women are as colourful as they are chic, with saver, when you consider that sorting through pieces that refl ect a balance of sophistication multiple aisles of shoes and racks of clothing and casual elegance. – not to mention trying them on – can test both Raz pointed to a men’s clothing line from your patience, and your relationship. Turkey. “High quality, cotton, long-sleeve and “We are still predominantly a shoe store, short-sleeve shirts, blazers and jeans. With But they do offer sale items as well. but with a hand-picked selection of clothing,” these, you can put together a very nice look.” “Overall, we carry well made, good-quality products said Raz Khamissa of Omars. “At both our Indeed, putting it together is part of the at a mid price point,” he added. locations, we provide one-stop shopping. We service, one which this family-run business Not only that, but you walk out of the store looking offer the convenience of co-ordinating entire takes seriously. The Omars team is well-versed sharp in clothing and shoes that fi t – and make a lasting outfi ts from the ground up, so that you can in co-ordinating shoes and clothing – in impression. leave here with an integrated, polished look.” particular the Aurora store where dedicated Raz, along with wife Mae, own the sales consultants have been trained to help popular store, which has been a fi xture on you fi nd the right pieces. Visit Omars Shoes Aurora at 14800 Yonge St., Yonge Street in Aurora since 1970. Daughter Raz reminds shoppers that they follow the in the Aurora Shopping Centre., Saarah recently joined the team, and even more suggested MSRP for major brands, putting or Omars Shoes Newmarket/EG recently, they opened a second location in them at the same price point as the mall stores. at 18166 Yonge St., in the Costco plaza. Page 28 THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 PROGRESS EDITION THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 Page 29

Your Neighbourhood Health Food Market for over 25 Years

Nature’s Emporium was founded Their dream found fertile more than 25 years ago with ground in Newmarket, where a simple dream: to nourish customers connected with the and support a vibrant, healthy simple goodness of real whole foods, shared by a down-to- lifestyle based on natural and earth group helping each other organic foods for the community. along the road to good health. Back then, it was just a small, They grew steadily, expanding SQUARE family-driven team - lead by the from their original 5,000 square FEET late Angelo D’Addario - with a foot location into the nearly strong desire to do things a little 50,000 square foot facility they 50,000 call home today. Then came NEARLY differently. several additional locations, fi rst in Vaughan’s Maple community in 2014, their customers eat well and live better. followed by Burlington in 2017 and Woodbridge this past winter. That This month, the team at Nature’s will once small team has now grown to nearly 500, and Nature’s Emporium has celebrate another long-standing tradition: established itself as Ontario’s premier health food retailer. their annual Customer Appreciation Days Their success has been nourished by a commitment to giving back to the event, which returns Friday, September community. The annual Nature’s Emporium Run for Southlake, for instance, 20th to all Nature’s Emporium locations. has generated well over $1,000,000 in NET funds for Southlake Foundation. This event offers an opportunity for the They also work closely with local conservation groups through year-round team to thank their customers with the best environmental initiatives, including their recently launched compostable bag deals of the year on hundreds of products program (a fi rst in Ontario). throughout the store, plus giveaways, It’s been further reinforced by their focus on customer education, made product demos and much more. Whether possible thanks to an expert wellness team that includes naturopaths, you’ve been a customer since the homeopaths and dozens of holistic nutritionists. They offer complimentary beginning, or are just now getting to health-focused store tours, host regular wellness events featuring renowned know their stores, it’s the perfect time to health experts in their ‘Living Room’ seminar halls, and provide helpful discover a world of wellness that’s more guidance to customers in-store. than 25 years in the making. While the past two decades have brought a lot of change to the community, there are some things that haven’t changed. The team at Nature’s Emporium is just as dedicated to sharing the world’s best natural and organic fresh foods, vitamins & supplements and whole body care with To learn more about families across the York Region. They’re still family owned, independent and Nature’s Emporium, proudly Canadian. And, in their four locations in Burlington, Newmarket, and to fi nd a location near you, Maple and Woodbridge, they’re still every bit as passionate about helping visit: www.naturesemporium.com

Oliver Heating & Cooling is still cutting edge after 95 YEARS

By Neil Moore

Oliver Heating & Cooling owner Steve Desjardins holds the Daikin One digital thermostat.

– a step up both in effi ciency, and home comfort. everything can be managed with your smart phone. It will “With traditional, non-inverter systems, the even provide service warnings if there are any issues.” furnace (or air conditioner) is either fully on or fully off,” He added that the unit provides information on energy Steve explained. “It operates at 100 percent until the management, cycle times and more. “It also gives you the temperature rises to the heating set point, or falls to the local weather, so that the system can better manage your cooling set point. Then it shuts off.” indoor climate.” And the cycle continues – on again, off again For older homes that may not have forced air – and – waiting for temps to either cool down or heat up enough have been retrofi tted with ductless systems – Oliver to trigger the unit. Which means your indoor temperature Heating & Cooling offer other inverter systems that (and energy use) will “yo-yo” throughout the day. provide similar benefi ts. t is rare for an Auroran business to be celebrating An inverter system, however, uses variable speeds Steve noted that although his business has a long its 95th year. It is rarer yet when it’s a technology to maintain heating or cooling very close to these set history, heating and cooling systems have come a company. points. It’s on much of the time, but is quieter, as the unit long way in just the last few years. “If you’re looking to Oliver Heating & Cooling, founded by Thomas doesn’t typically need to run full-blast in dealing with the replace your furnace or air conditioner, it pays to do your Howard Oliver – an inventor and tinkerer – has been serving fl uctuations. homework,” he added. “And give us a call, so that we local residents and businesses since 1924. Mr. Oliver was a Running continuously, at low-energy levels, has other can fi nd the best fi t for your home and budget.” pioneer not only in electrical storage batteries and commercial advantages. For example, the air is constantly fi ltered radios, but in heating and refrigeration. (great for allergies), and because it passes over the coils, T.H. OLIVER HEATING & COOLING According to Steve Desjardins, the current owner, moisture is condensed out – providing less humid, more is celebrating its 95th anniversary, Oliver developed one of the fi rst oil burners in this area, not to comfortable air through the summer. and would like to thank customers mention one of the fi rst portable refrigeration units. “The system uses certain algorithms as well and the community for their support. “All these years later, our business is still trying to stay ahead that allow other sensing points, like humidity of the curve in this industry,” added Steve, pointing to a Daikin sensing,” Steve added. “And it tries to even out the unit, a popular brand now at the forefront of heating and cooling temperatures throughout the home – including multiple They are located at 136 Wellington St. E, technologies. “This company is not interested in just matching the stories.” Aurora: 905-727-4258, www.tholiver.com competition, they want to anticipate and create what the Working alongside, is the Daikin One market will be demanding.” digital thermostat, which allows the components not It’s a forward-thinking approach that merges the latest only to communicate with each other, but with the technologies from Asia and Europe with the established forced homeowner, using wireless technology. air systems we have in North America. “It is ideal for people who travel,” said Steve. “You One of these is the Daikin ‘Fit’ inverter/compressor system can fully control the fan, temperature set points, basically www.tholiver.com 905.727.4258 1924 - 95 Years Serving York Region - 2019 Page 28 THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 PROGRESS EDITION THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 Page 29

HOLY CHIC! Oakridge’s Fashions Hits Cityline!

Then, he studio audience sat in the Oakridge’s their seats waiting for the magic to happen. team heard it: They felt the heat of the T lights, heard the patter the “ping” on the fl oors while cameras got into position. of the fi rst Cityline

Excitement built as the crew Collection order. counted down. The audience was eager to see what was in store for them but, This fi rst ping was behind the scenes, there was a fl urry of activity as the team made sure everything followed by another. was just right before models went out wearing the season’s latest – and, in just And another. a matter of seconds, and right on cue, a bold new future began for Aurora’s And elation grew Oakridge’s Fashions. For over twenty years, Oakridge’s with each and has been a destination for local women looking to fi nd that perfect outfi t. Since every ping! Deborah Clark took over the boutique just over three years ago, the store has been guided by the principle of “styling the body you have today.” “Style does not have a size”, says Ms. Clark, “nor does it have an age. Style is individual. So, it’s up to us to apply these principles and our collective skill to uniquely dress every the lucky audience member chosen for their weekly woman that walks in. We aim to earn makeover segment. her trust so that we can style her in a “We didn’t know whether the woman would be way that will be right for her lifestyle, a size six or a size sixteen, but that’s what we’re right for her budget, both practical, about – and so we were ready, able and happy fashionable and, moreover, make her to accommodate the request,” says Ms. Clark. unique person and silhouette look her “We were really excited to be able to dress and very best.” gift the woman from the audience with a beautiful This is a philosophy Ms. Clark and Canadian designer dress.” Oakridge’s share with Canadian Once in studio, Ms. Clark says the experience Fashion Expert Lynn Spence, who was “fun, exciting and fast.” is also the resident Style Expert on While they had some time to prepare the fi rst television’s City TV’s Cityline. The two few models to go out with Ms. Spence, what women came together on the twen- followed was a whirlwind as the team tieth anniversary of the Yonge Street worked quickly to dress models in new outfi ts and Murray Drive boutique when before they returned in front of the cameras once Ms. Clark wanted to celebrate the again. milestone in a special way. Sensing “How many women does it take to dress a shared vision, Ms. Clark invited Ms. a model in 20 seconds? Two or three!” Spence to be a part of the anniversary Once the dust settled and the episode was event. Since then, their relationship has recorded, Oakridge’s had a week to prepare fl ourished with regular collaborations on before the show went live. Social media outreach, fashion-focused charitable events as special inventory orders, and a photo session for well as special fashion consultation the Cityline Collection were all part of that busy sessions for customers. week. “Lynn is a great teacher,” says Ms. Welcoming loyal customers into the shop at 8.30 Clark. “During these occasions we that morning to watch the show, the team waited have not only enjoyed her presence patiently to push the button and make the collection and been able to give our customers the available for online customers. In due time, Ms. opportunity to shop with Lynn, but we Spence introduced the fi rst outfi t and the fi rst model have the also had the chance to watch, came out to applause from the audience. Then, the listen and learn. Lynn has been a great Oakridge’s team heard it: the “ping” of the fi rst mentor to us.” Cityline Collection order. This relationship took a signifi - This fi rst ping was followed by another. And cant step forward earlier this summer another. And elation grew with each and every ping. when Ms. Clark and Ms. Spence were “It was a moment of great excitement,” says Ms. discussing possible new initiatives. Clark. “We had been doing very well online, but Oakridge’s online shopping site, we had never seen anything like this. Instantly, we oakridgefashions.com, launched were run off our feet – in a really lovely way. We last September with great success had to call in extra staff to handle the orders and, from customers, but Ms. Clark knew at one point, I thought I was going to have to call there were more opportunities out in my husband!” there. She discussed her ideas and Since then, Oakridge’s web presence has aspirations with Ms. Spence and continued to grow, as have online sales. Orders the next thing she knew, she and her are coming in not just from the Greater Toronto team were invited to come down to Area, but across North America, shedding light on Toronto to be featured on Cityline’s what was once one of Aurora’s best-kept secrets. Fashion Friday. “We’re excited to have new customers from One week before their July air- across North America connecting with us,” says date, the team headed to the city Ms. Clark, noting that her in-store offi ce will likely laden down with dozens of items carefully have to be converted into a shipping room in pretty curated for their online Cityline Collection. short order to meet online demand for their upcom- Ms. Clark chuckles recalling the sight ing fall season. “We really get a big charge out of they must have been trying to wheel dressing women for life and making them happy. racks of clothes, ironing boards and We want to do right by them. It matters a lot to us other essentials through Yonge-Dundas and it’s what makes us so excited and happy to Square’s heavy foot traffi c in the early arrive at the store every day.” morning rush, but their excitement kept them focused. Also fi guring into their excitement was a call from producers the previous afternoon asking Oakridge’s to dress O For more, visit oakridgefashions.com. Page 30 THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 PROGRESS EDITION THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 Page 31

is community within community

By Brock Weir

or over sixty years, nearby parks and green spaces in a very pedestrian- friendly community, away from much of the hustle and Fieldgate has been bustle of Yonge Street. dedicated to building The residence overlooks ample parkland while, on site, the property offers a number of opportunities places that people for residents to take in nature and fresh air, whether relaxing in gardens located on the ground level, or can call home. kicking back on an expertly appointed balcony patio for a barbecue, to get some sun, or enjoy a glass of wine with their neighbours. For over sixty years, Fieldgate has been dedicated to The word on what Kingsway Place offers is quickly building places that people can call home. spreading and there has been signifi cant interest from The family-run company has built a strong reputation people in the surrounding neighbourhood – individuals building residences across Ontario from the ground-up, who are not residents of Kingsway Place – in taking but here in Aurora, they are doing something different: advantage of some of their programs and services. they are creating communities within communities for Live entertainment, such as a recent visit from a local seniors. Toronto-based banjo band, was a big draw, as was a Over the past two years, Fieldgate Retirement Living recent theatre trip to Penetanguishene. has been focused on transforming Kingsway Place, “We get a lot of buy-in from the community,” says located on Murray Drive, just west of Yonge Street, from Mr. Barlow. “People are dropping into Kingsway a two-storey residence into a multi-storey, state-of-the-art Place and we have created an environment where community that seniors can call home – and it’s a success people can come and just check out our events and story told not only within its walls, but around the wider be very comfortable here. It is a community within a community as well. community.” “When we came into Kingsway Place, it had great Looking ahead over the next twelve months, both Mr. staff, people were very happy with the property, but it Barlow and Ms. Bennett see nothing but opportunities needed a facelift, as any property does,” says Ray to grow and evolve. They hope to expand tours and Barlow, Director of Operations, Fieldgate Retirement other events to keep strengthening their community Living. bonds, including the start of a neighbourhood walking The fi rst task, he said, was making sure the “facelift” club and spearheading a speakers’ series on senior would result in a residence that meets the ever-evolving health and wellness. needs of seniors looking for a new lifestyle. “Our next year is really focused on the resident experience in this building,” says Mr. Barlow. “There are a tremendous number of things that provide advantages for seniors and we have made some great connections, including ease of access to Care with our own on-site telemedicine terminal allowing our residents to connect with their physician and specialist without having to leave our community. We’re continuing to branch out within the Aurora community and look at ways to better improve the experience for everyone.”

ereeThe residence overlooks ample parkland while, on site, the property offers a number of It was much more than just a 70-room “facelift” with opportunities for residents to take in wireless call bells and completely redesigned bathrooms That, at the end of the day, is what it’s all about, says with all the latest safety and accessibility features in each nature and fresh air, whether Ms. Bennett. suite, but a complete re-think of what a seniors community relaxing in gardens located on “It’s seeing the difference you’re making in needs. the ground level, or kicking back somebody’s life,” she says. “It is a family coming in The renovation was designed for a seamless transition distress because mom isn’t managing well and you between the two phases of construction, and intended on an expertly appointed balcony work with those families, support them, and they see to have everything a senior might need – from top fl ight patio for a barbecue, to get some the difference when mom is here now. It gives me dining experiences in the new dining room with our sun, or enjoy a glass of wine with satisfaction because I am helping families, informing brand new kitchen to an advanced care program, which them, and, when you see the results, it is gratifying.” allows residents to have face to face communication with their neighbours. a doctor via an on-screen terminal, resulting in faster care and avoiding trips to busy waiting rooms. “We spent a lot of time looking at the retirement sector for things Renovations have also included the renovation and that could be done better and I think Kingsway Place is a very addition of an impressive suite of amenities, including good start of showing that commitment by the company. Our an in-house cinema featuring art from classic Hollywood company is very committed to providing a place that people fi lms, a craft kitchen, piano lounge, Billiard room and, at can call home.” Mr. Barlow agrees: the heart of Kingsway, its Bistro and patio deck, which Residents who already called Kingsway Place home prior to has become the social gathering area of the building. the renovation have also been impressed, according to Valerie The bold transformation was fi nished in June of 2019 Bennett, Director of Community Relations for Kingsway Place, “There is nothing better than and Kingsway Place has heard nothing but praise for the noting that they “love the small little touches.” fi nished product. Beyond those “small little touches,” however, is a wider working with a group of “Fieldgate has a very strong reputation for quality and picture, one that places Kingsway Place in the heart of a service, and they took on this project with that philosophy bucolic corner of Aurora. people who continuously behind them,” says Mr. Barlow, noting the company’s “Serenity” is a watchword for many residents, says Mr. additional projects in Whitby, Milton and Burlington. Barlow, and they enjoy being able to go out for a stroll through strive to make people happy.” Page 30 THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 PROGRESS EDITION THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 Page 31

the customer valuable time in receiving the fi nished product. Dean has the skills and tools available to assess, treat, and create the product right at his Aurora location, creating a custom fabrication for each individual customer regardless of their need. “Ankles, knees, feet…everything,” said Dean, who can create custom orthotics and braces. “Everything I make is made by hand.” Dean’s lab provides a range of services rarely seen in the orthotics business. He keeps the entire product in shop, and has a simple one-on-one communication with the customer throughout the entire process without outside sources. Dean uses a variety of casting techniques such as plaster, wax, and foam, allowing for a hand-crafted and unique orthotic for each patient. “It’s a lot of ‘thinking outside of the box’ with what I make,” said Dean. “There is a lot of creativity in what I do as each customer is unique and needs a solution uniquely built for them, not a one size fi ts all.” Dean has over eighteen years of experience in the custom orthotic Dean Woodcock business, and he specializes in rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, partial foot amputations, diabetes, as well as other common foot ailments. “I see patients as they need, until they are pain free. If I don’t like what I see, I’ll redesign the orthotics and fi x the problem until its right.” Outside of his Aurora clinic, Dean also perfects his craft at his second location at the Orthopedic Sports Institute in Collingwood, working with an orthopedic surgeon as a consultant. He has also served as Director and York Foot Orthotics provides Treasurer on the College of Pedorthists of Canada Board from 2009 to 2015. Those credentials, along with a unique customer service, is what separates a comfortable, homemade feel Dean and York Foot Orthotics and Bracing from the rest.

By Jake Courtepatte

Comfort of the foot is so important, regardless of your “walk” of life.

Comfort of the foot is so important, regardless of your “walk” of life. That’s why Dean Woodcock, Canadian Certifi ed Pedorthist and Registered Technical Orthotist, of York Foot Orthotics and Braces, is willing to go the extra mile to help you live a pain-free lifestyle by handcrafting each product for his customer right in his own lab, providing a customizability and that is hard to fi nd in York Region. To fi nd out more about what Dean can do for you, At York Foot Orthotics and call 905-841-3838, Bracing, all foot orthotic molds are visit www.yorkfootorthoticsandbracing.com, created in house at the lab, saving or email Dean at [email protected].

CAROLINE BAILE

SUSIE STROM Together to serve you better

By Brock Weir

Susie Strom and Caroline Baile the way technology is now, it made “We’re all striving to give our clients the are known across York Region for more sense to expand our business best in customer service and everybody They want to exceed their clients’ expectations at each and every step, and their commitment to their clients, to two offi ces – in York Region and feels the same way,” says Ms. Strom. “For give back to their community along the way, their dedication to their community, me, I just felt it was going to be amazing. Vancouver. I was looking at getting a philosophy that was close to their individual and for their success stories You don’t know in the beginning how it is in both realms. someone to partner and run with it and hearts and one that beats strong in the core of going to go with personalities, and that Key Advantage. On their own, they have become I asked myself, if my clients didn’t have was the moment I knew.” Prime examples of this dedication are Ms. leaders in their fi eld, reaching the top tier me right there, who is somebody they Ms. Baile agrees, adding: “It was Strom’s recent participation in Dancing with of realtors across Canada; but, earlier would feel comfortable with, who I know would get the job done in all aspects almost like an instant family where the Easter Seals Stars, which raised nearly this year, Baile and Strom began a new $100,000 for the charity, and Ms. Baile’s from start to fi nish?” chapter in this success story, a story that everybody felt the support. The teams got upcoming trek across the Sahara Desert in aid is stronger together. That answer, she says, was Susie along great and our clients just resonated so of area women’s shelters supported by Royal “Together to Serve You Better” is Strom. seamlessly. Our long-time clients haven’t LePage. the mantra of Strom and Baile’s newly “Both of us have a similar work ethic blinked an eye, which shows that our “Living and working in the community, we -minted Key Advantage Team, which came and we conduct our businesses very commitment to them has been number are passionate about it,” says Ms. Baile. “As together this past May. Forging a new much in the same way: clients come fi rst,” one. They have been so happy with our realtors, we are helping individuals fi nd their team was not only a meeting of the minds, says Ms. Strom. “What has been most dream homes, where happy memories are partnership and, instead of losing, they made. Sadly, that is not the case for everybody but a plan forward, one they believe will surprising is how seamless everything feel like they are getting the benefi t of came together, and I think that speaks in York Region, so together, as a team, that better serve both York Region and an all of us.” is something we are really committed to: volumes about how well we get along. ever-expanding Canadian market. As Ms. Baile divides her time fi nancially contributing to the wellbeing of those In recent years, Ms. Baile says she We’re all like-minded on the team and between their York Region and Vancouver less fortunate in our community. has seen an increase in business from we’re like a family.” offi ces with Ms. Strom taking the helm of the Toronto to Vancouver and back. This Fittingly for a family, both Ms. Strom and York Region team, they are dedicated to market shift has resulted in her spending Ms. Baile agree they knew they had made Key Advantage Team - Royal LePage RCR Realty more time in Vancouver and here she saw the the right decision when they brought their maintaining the high level of service, Caroline Baile, Broker opportunity to expand. teams together for dinner. Breaking bread, expertise and results that clients have Susie Strom, Sales Representative “We have been doing a lot of Ms. Baile says they both knew in that come to know, and that same service level [email protected] | 905-836-1212 corporate transfers and there was a moment they had achieved a perfect prospective clients know they will fi nd www.KeyAdvantage.ca lot of business going back and forth,” blend of individuals with similar energies, with the women of the Key Advantage explains Ms. Baile. “We realized, with ethics and goals. Team. Page 32 THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 PROGRESS EDITION THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 Page 33

iestleWINDOWS INC. OasisHOME PRODUCTS

By Neil Moore

No shortage of options for backyard Backyard living, and staycations – where you create This can be upgraded easily with zip-on screens, a resort-like environment to ‘holiday’ in your own yard which provide some wind protection, while allowing living – can easily be sabotaged by the weather: wind, breezes to fi lter through. blazing sun, and rain. Not to mention the shoulder “Screen rooms are popular,” added George. seasons when temps are still to chilly to really enjoy the “Screens at the top and bottom keep out the insects, or concrete slabs, or large patio stones – but not No matter how much time outdoors. dirt and leaves.” interlock. George explained they need a proper Some of this can be alleviated with umbrellas, These systems can also be ordered with tempered foundation, which can be supplied if needed. we spend on landscaping awnings and gazebos. But a more effective approach glass at the bottom, not to mention four-track window Installers can also work with multi-level decks, as is the three-season sunroom. systems for complete fl exibility. He demonstrated the each is a custom build. our backyards, the “Even in the summer, it gets to be too hot – you’re vertical arrangement of stacked ‘panes’ that glide past Lifestyle has designed projects that range in dying out there,” said George Hughes, owner of one another to provide as much, or as little, protection size from small porch enclosures to 65 x 20-foot Canadian climate Lifestyle Oasis, a window, door, and enclosure as needed. sunrooms. specialist in Aurora. “Or you get up in the morning and “This stops the wind and rain, giving you that three- Indeed, going big isn’t a problem, and for those signifi cantly limits the it’s a beautiful day, so you grab a cup of coffee and season quality,” George explained. “And this is not seeking to appropriately scale their doorways, time we spend enjoying go to sit down at the patio – and everything’s covered glass, it’s a ‘window vinyl’ so it’s very light – lasts about Lifestyle offers a retractable ‘door screen’ that will in dew.” 25 years.” cover openings up to 20 feet wide and 11 feet them. And no, this isn’t Solutions can start as simply as a rigid, acrylic roof He poked the fl exible, yet clear material, and it high. George also demonstrated a three-panel (or cover) to block the sun, dew and rain. immediately returned to shape. sliding door. an excuse to cheer for “The material is extruded in Germany and has a 30- “It has memory,” he noted. “But it’s not thermal – you “Backyard living is really catching on, and we year warranty,” he continued. “It just covers the deck, can sit outside in the fall or spring, and use a small are trying to offer custom solutions that meet our global warming! lets in the light, and gives you UV protection. You can sit heater to take off the chill. This is a three-season kind customers’ needs,” said George. “Drop by our out in the rain or mid-day sun. And in the morning, not of solution.” showroom – bring your imagination – and let’s see have to worry about moisture on the cushions.” These systems can be installed over existing decks what we can do for you.”

Dedicated to helping clients successfully navigate todays real estate market

market. That doesn’t always mean adding items to a home. Often it means packing away personal treasures, refreshing décor, fi nishing the small repairs homeowners often put off, perhaps an occasional fresh coat of paint, and even some minor landscaping”. In Lexie’s experience, the current market demands that a property show at its absolute best. “Almost 100% of buyers view a property online, through professional photos, before they even consider booking a viewing”, she observes. “I assist and support my clients to achieve their goals. It’s a team effort!” It is through Real Estate that Lexie became involved with the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation, a corporate charity that benefi ts local women’s shelters. Lexie raised over $6,000.00 when she participated in the RLP Shelter Foundation Iceland Trek Charity Challenge. This November Lexie will once again be trekking to raise funds, at print Lexie Badali time she has personally raised $5,000.00 for the RLP Sahara Desert Challenge. Lexie will be trekking over 100km across the Sahara desert to raise funds and awareness for shelters that support woman and children fl eeing domestic violence. 80% of the funds she raises are directed to Yellow Brick House while the remaining 20% is allocated for domestic violence prevention programs and underfunded shelters in other areas. Lexie is passionate about this charity, “When RLP Corporate covers all the administration costs I know that the money I help raise goes directly to those who need it. Being a realtor, I understand the importance of having a safe place to call home. It is important he last few years have proven unpredictable in residential real estate. to me to support those in my community where home is not a safe haven. Lexie is proud Changing market conditions have made buyers, sellers and investors to be associated with and to support the Shelter Foundation. cautious; mortgage stress tests and government legislation have both infl uenced this position. There are many variables and much research to analyze in real estate, and wise participants understand that professional advice and Texperience can make all the difference. As a long standing professional Realtor based in Aurora, Lexie Badali has steered her clients through this challenging market. In her professional opinion, Lexie views the town of Aurora and York Region market to have experienced some ”concrete stabilization” at this time. To fi nd our more about the RLP Shelter foundation As a consistent top producing agent with Royal LePage Your Community and Lexie’s Sahara trek Realty, Lexie has a proven record of accomplishment, helping her clients to visit www.saharachallenge.ca achieve successful results in their real estate transactions. and search participant Lexie Badali. Lexie explains a subtle but important point. “There is a difference between a house being priced to be ‘in’ the market or ‘on’ the market” she shares. “Properly priced homes that show well are selling.” Lexie is passionate about helping her clients purchase and sell what is for most, one of their largest fi nancial possessions. Her dedication and proven track record have resulted in a loyal client base, many of whom have used her professional market expertise for multiple transactions. The majority of her new clientele contract Lexie through client referrals. Her ‘roll up her sleeves’ approach to real estate is evident in Lexie’s complimentary staging services. “I’m a strong advocate of staging my clients’ homes before they reach the RECIPIENT OF THE RLP DIAMOND AWARD TOP 3% OF REALTORS IN CANADA Page 32 THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 PROGRESS EDITION THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 Page 33

Customer service and transparency defi ne Aurora Hyundai It is superior customer service and a growing public confi dence in Hyundai vehicles that bring customers back to Aurora Hyundai.

By Brian Lockhart

he Aurora Hyundai dealership consistently ranks high in Google and new possibilities,” Mr. Widdess said. “We’ve increased our staff. We ratings where customers submit their personal reviews and comments have used car manager, a new car manager, assistant sales manager, assistant T and voice their overall satisfaction with both their auto purchase and business manager and full-time business manager. We tripled the inventory. You the level of service in the showroom and in the service department. don’t have to shop from an empty shelf at our dealership.” Aurora Hyundai was purchased by new owners in October of 2018, and Keeping customers satisfi ed and happy is the top priority and many they have brought a fresh approach to the way they deal with customers and customers who have moved from the area still return to Aurora Hyundai for the community that they are part of. service or to purchase a new vehicle. Community minded and eager to engage with people and the business “We’ve had customers from Barrie, Ottawa, Niagara - customer from all community, the staff at Aurora Hyundai are welcoming, open, and enjoy over who return to our dealership. It’s not always just about the price, it’s about meeting visitors at the dealership. the service. Our business plan is to be transparent and to give customers full The staff is knowledgeable and experienced and can answer any questions knowledge. We’re not a pressure sales dealership. We’re a soft sell here. At you have when it comes to purchasing a vehicle. the end of the day we want people to be comfortable and enjoy the whole car There is a full line-up of brand new Hyundai cars and SUVs on the lot as buying process.” well as a large complement of quality certifi ed pre-owned vehicles available. Hyundai is now Canada’s fastest growing mainstream auto brand with “Our staff are local talent that have really been chosen for their sales increasing 11.3 per cent in 2019. Confi dence in the quality of Hyundai customer oriented service,” explains Aurora Hyundai General Manager and products as well as a full range of electric, compact, sedans, and SUVs operating partner, Carman Widdess. “We’re in the top three in Ontario as far as to choose from means more people are turning to Hyundai when looking customer ratings go. We have joined the Chamber of Commerce and we for a new vehicle. attend Business After Five supporting our local community effort and we are involved with the golf committee. The Chamber is really connected to the community and it gives us a real opportunity to meet people and other business owners.” Aurora Hyundai is located in the heart of Aurora at Business After Five is an opportunity for local businesses to engage with 305 Wellington Street E., east of Younge Street. each other and promote events within the community. You can visit on-line at www.hyundaiofaurora.ca, “We have a new ownership and with that comes a new way of thinking or call at 905-841-8190.

Their goal is to provide the families they serve with affordable and practical alternatives and options to the escalating costs found in many traditional funeral homes. Peaceful Transition is changing the face of traditional funeral homes. Onlook around the facilities on Yonge Street in Aurora and you’ll fi nd a rustic, welcoming atmosphere, not unlike many family cottages or cabins. The decor is warm and Peaceful immediately puts you at ease. Transition Peaceful Transition provides the gamut of traditional services, from burial and cremation to help ease celebration and memorial services.

the process They also have the most extensive aftercare program in the funeral industry. They help of saying families apply for the death benefi t; survivor’s farewell death benefi t; notify government departments and help close off SIN and health cards. peaceful Susanne explained they even deal with private or company insurance plans. All of these vital and sometimes exhaustive chores are done free of charge, potentially saving customers thousands of TRANSITION dollars as well as undo stress and anxiety. By Mark Pavilons The Aurora location can comfortably accommodate families and friends in a relaxing Everyone’s story must end one day. The beauty is in how we turn the and intimate space for visitations, funeral services, page and make the transition. clergy/priest blessings, memorial services, Peaceful Transition, family owned and operated by Susanne and celebrations of life all of which can be followed by Jeffrey Scott, helps families write those important last chapters. They help a reception onsite. people celebrate the lives of lost loved ones and bring solace to families. Peaceful Transition does not charge exorbitant They’ve been serving Simcoe County and beyond since 1995 and fees. now provide York residents with an alternative. They acknowledge Many people today opt to pre-plan a funeral and that during these most challenging times, families need support and staff at Peaceful Transition are ready to answer the professional services. call. Peaceful Transition is a fully licenced funeral establishment that can Helping you to write the fi nal chapter of offer all the products and services of a traditional funeral home, at a “Our business is a loved one’s life, they offer fl exible payment options; fraction of the cost. a guaranteed cost of services; documented last “Our business is appealing for those of us who prefer alternative appealing for those of us wishes and pre-paid funds can be transferred choices to the customary services offered by most funeral homes, such who prefer alternative or cancelled. as embalming, long visitations, over-priced caskets, concrete vaults, choices to the customary urns, funeral coaches and other expensive vehicles,” Susanne said. services offered by most “Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. “At Peaceful Transition, we are not afraid of being different – we are A legacy is etched into the minds of others afraid of being the same.” funeral homes, and the stories they share about you.” Susanne pointed out that for years, traditional funeral service has done such as embalming, long visitations, over-priced an excellent job in serving the public and continues to do so today for – Shannon Alder caskets, concrete vaults, urns, families who wish to stay with older traditions. However, the world and funeral coaches and other all of the families in it have dramatically changed. “The old cookie-cutter expensive vehicles, funerals simply don’t work anymore. We at Peaceful Transition honour ” Susanne said. For more, visit them at 2-15236 Yonge Street, and respect all perceptions, ideas and beliefs. “At Peaceful Transition, or contact them at 1-833-739-0139 “We are fl exible, less expensive, open-minded and serve you based we are not afraid of being or visit www.peacefultransition.ca on your wishes. We will help you create more meaningful, personalized different – we are afraid of celebrations while helping your family reinvent tradition, in a peaceful being the same.” manner.” Page 34 THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 PROGRESS EDITION THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 Page 35

of starting her career. “Learning the theory behind the practice has been insightful and personally rewarding allowing me to establish my own business as a qualifi ed Interior Decorator, here in Aurora.” Her personal approach to interior decoration focuses on her attention to detail, high standards of customer service and experience, ensuring good communication throughout. “I truly care about each and every project I do, from sourcing the right products through to fruition of a project.” She listens to her clients, offering suggestions and direction when needed, working with them to create a custom look for their space whilst working within varying budgets. “Every client has a different budget, and I like to work within that budget,” Ms. Cleary explained. “I always say ‘interior decoration is for everyone.’ My focus, where possible, is to source the best quality options for the client’s budget.” The theory behind interior decorating is complex but at the same time follows some basic rules. A qualifi ed interior decorator can guide you through decisions that not only improve the appearance of your home but will help you with future decisions if you decide it’s time for a change. “The direction I like to take with clients is with a timeless style,” Ms. Cleary provided as an example of how she works. “It is a refl ection of the client whilst balancing functionality and a lasting style offering longevity to any space. If you achieve a timeless style with the larger pieces you can always switch up the accessories in the future By Neil Moore Lisa Cleary if you choose to.” Certifi ed Interior Decorator Since entering the world of interior decorating at a professional level, Ms. Style, quality, and Cleary quickly gained the trust of her clients HAMNETT personal service for who were thrilled with the results and your home interior enthusiastically refer her services to friends Clients come decorating experience and family. INTERIORS Clients come to her for advice and to rely to her for on her expertise. Decorating your home is a matter of style, colour, fi nishes and furnishings along with “Some clients contact me because they advice the addition of those fi nal touches that make your personal space a unique refl ection of really don’t know how to put the room you and your lifestyle. together or what they want in the room. and to rely However, many home owners lack the time to spend on redecorating or simply don’t One common question I hear is ‘why isn’t have the creative fl air needed to achieve a cohesive look while creating a fl ow in the this room working for me? It could be for on her room that is natural and inviting. many reasons for example, the fl ow within expertise. Lisa Cleary of Hamnett Interiors is a Certifi ed Interior Decorator who specializes in the room or the scale of furniture in relation helping home owners achieve the look they want in their home that will refl ect both their to the size of a room. Whenever I choose taste and lifestyle needs. items for a room my main focus is always on Ms. Cleary has always had an intuitive decorating and creative ability to coordinate what the client wants to achieve within their Testimonials and her portfolio spaces. space. I focus on many factors including can be seen on her website at: She is now bringing her services on a professional level to residents in York Region. budget, style, size, colour, and fi nish. This www.hamnettinteriors.ca. She studied at the International Career School of Canada and graduated with highest ensures a balanced approach and interest, Lisa Cleary can be reached via honours, receiving a diploma in Interior Decorating. in a uniquely created space for each and e-mail at [email protected], “It has always been something inherent in me that I’ve enjoyed doing,” Ms. Cleary said every client.” or by telephone at 289-338-4696. Sun Life in Aurora A leading international fi nancial services organization providing a diverse range of protection and wealth products to individuals and corporate customers.

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This celebration Aurora will be the start CELEBRATING Home Hardware of a brand-new Serving the chapter for community for 50 Aurora Home Hardware.

Aurora Home Hardware By Brock Weir Y1 9 69e -a 201r9 s

By Brian Lockhart

hen the Barfi tt family moved Aurora Home recalls. “The store seemed huge and everyone thought Hardware to its present location on Wellington we might have been a little crazy to move here. Now Street East, they relocated from a busy storefront at we’re in the middle of Town and the store doesn’t seem Yonge and Wellington to what was once the middle of so huge anymore. It’s a busy store, which is great, and nowhere. now we’re trying to make the most out of the space we 33 years later, Home Hardware is in the heart of have, whereas when we fi rst moved here it seemed like Aurora – but it has always been the heart of local we had all the space in the world.” homeowners looking to make their dream houses a To maximize their footprint, Aurora Home Hardware reality. has been spearheading renovations of their own for First founded by Stuart Barfi tt in 1969, the store is the past two years. While John says there are still a preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary this October few things left to fi nish, they are excited to throw open with a grand re-opening celebration, showcasing not their doors October 3 – 12 for a grand re-opening only its roots as a family-run company, but its continuing celebration, which will feature door prizes, deeply evolution to meet the needs of an ever-evolving discounted products and more. community. This celebration will be the start of a brand-new A family-run company since its inception, Aurora chapter for Aurora Home Hardware. Home Hardware is now operated by the third generation With a portfolio that now includes operations in of the Barfi tt family, and still watched closely by the now- Schomberg in addition to Aurora, they are looking at all retired Stuart. The fact that it is one of the very few multi- options to continue serving the community – and meeting generation family-run businesses in Aurora is a fact not the community’s needs – for another three generations. lost on his grandson, John, who says it is not something “We certainly plan to keep it going,” says John. “There they take lightly. are still some plans for updates and renovations to the “It is a big source of pride,” says John, son of Stuart’s store that will hopefully end up with us generating some son Russ. “My grandfather started the whole thing, then more space. We’re changing our layout to be a little my dad and his two brothers (Randy and Robert) really more shopper-friendly and more focused on giving the built it. For myself and my cousins, Rob and Carly, it’s customers the best experience possible coming through an opportunity to carry on something that has taken two the door. We continue to add good value, high-quality generations to build.” products to our mix, including Stihl power equipment, to John’s own involvement in Aurora Home Hardware the line. began delivering catalogues at the age of eight or nine. We have a great selection of vanities and bathroom He started working at the store when he was 13 as his fi xtures, great suppliers for kitchens, windows and doors, fi rst summer job and he hasn’t looked back. locally-manufactured products, and we like to be able to “When we moved here (from Yonge Street) a little over buy it from people who are local and transfer that to local thirty years ago, we were in the middle of nowhere,” he homeowners.”

Aurora Home Hardware Building Centre 289 Wellington St. East 905-727-4751 Page 36 THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 PROGRESS EDITION THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 Page 37

student needs. That way, students can make those necessary connections and fi gure out things for themselves – a skill that will take them far in life. The beauty of this, Sandeep pointed out, is that they identify differences in each student and fi nd strategies that work for them. It’s a holistic approach, one that sets goals at the outset. “Meeting goals is a big part of what we do,” he said, noting they break down subjects into component parts so students can better understand the whole subject. This cognitive learning approach discovers the most effective way for a child to learn, whether it’s visual, auditory or kinesthetic. Oxford’s methods teach a child to take a “big picture” approach to learning, which helps them retain and apply new concepts easily. With this learning style, your child will have a stronger and longer-lasting understanding of educational concepts in subjects such as Math, English, Science and French. The bulk of students at Oxford tend to be in the Grades 1-8 category, but they do offer pre-school and high school programs. Parents approach Oxford hoping to help their children succeed, which is the mandate of the Oxford program. TAPS INTO STUDENT POTENTIAL

In today’s ever-changing career “Oxford”, he says, “provides an ideal There are a lot of steps in the process, Your child’s education is landscape, young people need every space that encourages students.” Their Sandeep pointed out, but it’s well worth it tool they can muster to succeed. Oxford programs don’t merely teach subjects, in the long run. He gets a huge amount of a journey, one that will Learning in Aurora doesn’t just instruct but rather provide unique methods and satisfaction watching the students excel and hopefully open up students, it engages them and helps them opportunities to help students gain self- evolve and build self-confi dence. Pulling it all many doors in the future. tap into their unique strengths. confi dence. “We want to be that place together is the qualifi ed and dedicated staff Centre director Sandeep Sharma where students get extra attention,” that Sandeep has assembled. is an experienced educator whose he said. “We want to be that bridge” Teachers, he said, all want to help kids learn By Mark Pavilons mission is to help students succeed. along a student’s education journey. and they all bring a lot of passion for what they Oxford Learning offers a balanced More than just helping with subjects, do. Many are part-time teachers in the school approach to learning and provides Oxford Learning® helps how system and the Oxford role gives them a whole individual instruction, something children feel about the entire concept of new set of skills they can take with them. that’s lacking in today’s mainstream school and learning. Aside from the impact on children’s lives, education system. He stresses it’s not Motivation is key to school the Oxford team wants to be a part of the about grades, but providing students with success, and they help students fi nd community. strategies that work for them. what motivates them, so they are on It seems everyone at Oxford is really Oxford tailor-makes their programs track and looking ahead to success engaged. so they really “matter” and resonate down the road. Classes balance with the individual. “Subjects” one-on-one time with self-directed Sandeep said, “have to be work, and improved school habits. relevant to the kids and they excel when The low teacher-student ratio of 3:1 is something’s important to them.” key. Before students even crack open For more, visit Sandeep, who also operates the the books, Oxford staff administer Oxford Learning on Pedersen Drive. Newmarket centre, is extremely comprehensive assessments and Call 905-503-0678 passionate and focused. match the programs to the individual or email [email protected]

Aurora Sports Hall of Fame by Meave Mastracci

2018 Inductees Celebrating the 2018 Induction Class into the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame.From Left to Right: Claire Dolittle (brother of Loring Dolittle) & Loring's daugher Cathy, Robert Bain, Paolina Allan, and David Mooreland IV

ASHOF on the wall –The Aurora Sports Hall of Fame is proudly displayed at the hall located at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (SARC) at 1400 Wellington Street East in Aurora.

he Aurora Sports Hall of Fame (ASHoF) was founded in 2013 by Sport Aurora and has fl ourished thanks to the hard work of volunteers, support from local businesses, the Town of Aurora and our community. Over the last 6 years ASHoF has successfully evolved into an independent, volunteer driven organization and brand that has celebrated 29 inductees with outstanding sports achievements and contributions, with 5 more (Jim Clark Rod Black EMCEE – TSN's very own Rod Black entertained the celebration Contributor/Builder: Golf, Reg Chappell Coach: Swimming, Travis Romagnoli dinner attendees so much he is returning to EMCEE the 2019 Celebration Dinner. Athlete: Gymnastics, along with Dave & Ryan Gardner Athlete(s): Hockey) to be offi cially welcomed at our 7th Annual Celebration Induction Dinner this Photos by Karen Merk Photography TNovember. In 2018 our status as a charitable organization was approved, allowing us to further “The commitment and dedication of our inductees cultivate our programs such as “Sport History Alive” and “Moments in Sports”, which are completely dependent on the support of the community and our charter donors (The Mayor’s to their sport and their generosity to give back Charity Golf Classic, Magna, Seneca, PACE Credit Union, St. Andrew’s College and to our community exemplifi es Aurora’s the Town of Aurora). These programs bring elements of the Hall into schools, groups and organizations for the purpose of educating and inspiring Aurora’s youth. rich history of sport” Located at the West end of the Stronach Arena Recreation Complex, visitors can enjoy (for –David Thom, Chair, Aurora Sports Hall of Fame free) a fun, fascinating and educational experience rich in Aurora’s sports history and culture. On November 7th, the “Who’s Who” of sports in Aurora (past and present) will be attending our Celebration ceremonies, which includes dinner, opportunity to meet and mingle with inductees and other community leaders & members, induction ceremony and fundraising To purchase tickets or to learn more about the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame, auction. visit us online at http://aurorashof.ca/ Page 36 THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 PROGRESS EDITION THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 Page 37 Retirement Residences – Active living for seniors

njoying life as a senior citizen can present new opportunities for many people who have left their working years behind them or have children that have grown up and now have families of their own. Many look forward to meeting new friends and engaging in new activities. eWhile some prefer to live in the place they have called home for years, many seniors prefer to seek other options without the responsibility of regular maintenance, yard work, and cleaning that comes with home ownership. Chartwell Retirement Residences provide an atmosphere that strives to make retirement living a place where convenient services enhance your freedom and independence while providing engaging activities and programs. Together with support and wellness services and exceptional dining, Chartwell Residences offers an opportunity for a well rounded lifestyle in a welcoming community. Considering a move to a retirement residence is a big decision for anyone. There are many questions about lifestyle, independence, privacy, and of course the amenities and activities that will be available. At Chartwell Retirement Residences, a Retirement Living Consultant is the fi rst person you will meet. Retirement Living Consultants are professional, caring individuals who provide answers and will guide you through the process of moving to a Chartwell Residence.

Whether you are eager to make the move, or just considering a future possibility, they understand your needs and concerns By Brian Lockhart

Chartwell maintains over 200 residences across C a n a d a including several in York Region and the surrounding area, each with their own unique features and options.

“We offer three different levels of care in our community,” At the Hollandview Trail Community, Retirement Living explained Leanne Stevens Chartwell’s Oak Ridges Retirement Consultant, Patty Butler, said their goal is to provide a lifestyle that keeps Residence Consultant. “All of us offer something a little different. people busy and active. At Oak Ridges we have independent living and independent living with “We offer independent living as well as a fully staffed assisted living care for those who need a little support. We have a lot of amenities. fl oor for those needing more care. We promote a vibrant active lifestyle We call it resort style living. There is a pool, fi tness centre, theatre, fi ne with fi tness classes each morning – you can take part in any exercise dining, a bistro, spa, a garden room, and a rooftop terrace.” class. We have a salt water swimming pool with aqua-fi t three days a A unique feature that defi nes the fl exibility of Chartwell Residences week.” is the ability of Retirement Living Consultants to communicate with each other to fi nd a residence that suits each client. Working together they can fi nd the best option that meets the needs and lifestyle of someone who would like explore retirement living.

Retirement Living Consultants at Chartwell Residences reach out to people who have expressed an interest in retirement living by inviting them to visit and take part in some activities and see all there is to offer. They also enjoy meeting senior’s families who want At Chartwell Park Place in central Aurora there are 90 suites that provide independent, as well independent with supportive the best for their care services. loved ones. Patti Smith is the Park Place Consultant who helps seniors transition to a retirement living residence. “We try to involve “Our residents age in place here,” Ms. Smith explained. “As care is them in the lifestyle required, care is put into place.” of the community Park Place a has a variety of activities on site as well as many extra excursions. so they understand “We have a movie theatre, a hair stylist, and we have a pub. We At Chartwell’s Alexander Muir and Barton Retirement it all prior to making do bingo, and outings. We go to Concerts in the Park every week. Residences in Newmarket, ‘It’s all about providing a balanced a commitment,” Many of our residents have been here for quite a while. We have lifestyle,” explained Consultant Lesley Thompson. Ms. Smith explained. some residents here that actually went to kindergarten together.” “We have 82 suites at Chartwell Barton. We’re are independent “We want people to Having lifelong friends in the residence creates a very enjoyable supportive living. Someone may come to us who are completely independent or they may come in just needing a little bit of help. feel the vibe of what and friendly atmosphere, especially in the bistro which is a common meeting place at Park Place. We have services as needed as they age in place.” it will be like to live here. We really know them All Chartwell Residences maintain a philosophy of maintaining You and your family are always by the time an active lifestyle for seniors. With a blend of physical fi tness, social they move in.” interaction, mental fi tness, art, music, culture, philanthropy, and welcome to call or visit to leisure activities, time is always well spent. experience retirement living With retirement living you will enjoy fl exible dining options first hand. featuring delicious and nutritious meals, daily homemade specials and fresh, locally-sourced food. Chartwell’s accommodating dining programs have everyone’s unique tastes in mind. Though some seniors who move into Chartwell residences do not necessarily require care services in the beginning, it gives many individuals and their families’ peace of mind knowing that support is available as their needs change. Visit on-line at www.chartwell.com Besides the ability to age in place, you can also benefi t from to explore retirement living and learn more a variety of health and wellness services, including spa and salon about what retirement residences services, medication monitoring and staff onsite 24-hours a day. in your community offer. Page 38 THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 PROGRESS EDITION THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 Page 39

The Aurora Chamber of Commerce opening keynote from Jan Kestle, President has been on a tear as of late, welcoming & CEO of Environics Analytics, who will AURORA 84 new members this year, bringing the be interviewed by Arthur Berrill, head total to 600. In an economy where of Location Intelligence, RBC. “They will businesses are questioning every dollar discuss how data can support targeted CHAMBER spent, Executive Director Sandra Ferri marketing and sales efforts,” she said. “It notes that it’s about providing value for can also help you decide where to locate the membership fee – offering Chamber – there is a lot that data can do for a OF members opportunities and services that business.” exceed their expectations. The Closing Keynote Speaker is “Our numbers are the highest we’ve Claudia Harvey, CEO and co-founder COMMERCE been in quite a while, but we’ve also seen of DigIt Apparel. Claudia struck a deal a resurgence in engagement,” she with Kevin O’Leary on Dragon’s Den, continued. “This is due to the approach successfully grew her business and then we’ve taken spotlighting our members. bought it back from him. We help to get their word out through “She will discuss her journey and provide social media, our e-newsletters, and the insight to those who are starting businesses, MOVING members’ calendar on our website. New or who want to take theirs to the next level. this past year are member videos, where It’s a great entrepreneurship story.” businesses are featured on our website and The event also includes a panel of local BUSINESS social media platforms for a month.” business people, discussing sustainability The Chamber has also been researching and growth, and sessions on digital new ways to support start-up companies marketing and a start-up business plan FORWARD and fl edgling businesses. “Start-ups model. are the backbone of business growth in The Women’s Summit will follow on our economy. Government of Canada October 9. This annual event features stats show that 1.15 million of the 1.18 Andi Petrillo, the fi rst full-time female million businesses in Canada are small in-studio personality on Hockey Night in By Neil Moore businesses with 1-99 employees. As the Canada, host of Leaf’s Lunch, and host of voice of local business, we feel that there Road to Olympics on TSN/CBC. is so much more that we could be doing to “She’s a trailblazer in sports broadcasting, support start-ups and help them grow into and will be telling her story about being the next great businesses of our Town,” a woman in a male dominated industry,” noted Sandra. “Watch for more information noted Sandra. in the coming months on how we plan to The agenda for the Summit includes an provide more fl exible options for start-ups interactive Elevator Pitch Bootcamp, and and new businesses.” a “Power Hour” featuring local business Events play a signifi cant role in the leaders speaking on key topics of interest, Chamber experience, with the next one and offering concrete suggestions and being their Business and Technology takeaways. Closing out the day is Hailey Top row Summit on September 25th. Patry, master coach and trainer at the Lifted (from left): Sandra This is the second year for the Summit, Lid. She will talk about happiness and Ferri, executive director and although the ACOC has hosted business resilience, and how to live your best life. Nancy Lehmkhul, bookkeeper. expos in the past – which were much Ever popular is the Aurora Chamber of smaller in scope. Commerce Business Excellence Awards, Front row: “When I came on board, we decided taking place this year on November 14. Sandra Watson, events manager; to look at the ways we could support Themed “A Night at the Oscars”, the Seanna Murray, member our members through education,” she evening will be an elegant celebration of relations ambassador; and continued. “And I knew we could do more business excellence. All these events will Darrell Evans, marketing with this event.” take place at the Royal Venetian Mansion. and communications specialist. The half-day agenda begins with an See the Chamber website for more details.

The Aurora Chamber of Commerce 14483 Yonge St. Aurora: 905-727-7262, www.aurorachamber.on.ca

didn’t feel like work. I am fortunate I get paid to do stuff I would anyway just for enjoyment.” While David enjoys what he and his team are creating in the kitchen, the community has been eager to give their creations an all-important seal of approval. This week, the fl avours David and John have created together, this time with an Italian fl are, will be tasted by large audiences at the inaugural Aurora Intercultural Festival – and it’s a busy time of year as they put the fi nishing touches on their brand-new fall menu, due out next week, and shift focus to their popular Thanksgiving and Christmas offerings. Now with more time to focus on business growth, John has been working on simplifying things for patrons, creating menu packages to streamline the customer experience for individuals ordering online. He is also focusing on rolling out a new offering: an in-house dining experience for the Christmas season, with chefs and servers coming out to clients’ homes for small, intimate dinners during the holiday season. “September 14 will be our fourth anniversary,” says John. “If you would have walked in here A fresh, September 14, 2016, it was a lot different. It hasn’t been a sprint, we’ve been treating this new spin as a marathon, and the growth is defi nitely happening. We’re very thankful to the Aurora community. on local We want to stay on the track we’re on because, at the end of the day, I love coming to favourites work, I love everything about the business, and seeing this growth happening and that makes me feel good.”

By Brock Weir

David Crocombe is taking classic hands of someone with a unique, but IN MOTION fl avours and “kicking them up a notch.” complimentary culinary philosophy. After years of running a Schomberg “Our recipe has been proven, but feed mill with his father and brother, what if we just tweaked it a little and David eventually realized his passions put a new spin on it?” says John, seated lay elsewhere. At the age of 34, he in their Vata Court kitchen. “David has embarked on an entirely new path, put his own spin on a lot of things we studying the culinary arts, and this path have done for our fi rst three years, and has led him to managing the kitchen at the reception from customers and the Food in Motion, one of Aurora’s most community has been massive.” popular catering companies. The menu itself is so varied that Founded in 2015 by Chef John David says it is sometimes weeks Cosentino, Food in Motion has before they repeat the same item but, planted deep roots in the community, when he does, it’s about “adding a little David Crocombe is taking becoming a steady presence at extra layer of fl avour.” many local events and in countless “I never set out to run a feed mill in classic fl avours and kitchens across York Region. This year, my mind when I was younger, I didn’t “kicking them up a notch.” however, John decided to step back set out to be a chef either, but I have from the kitchen to focus on growing always enjoyed cooking at home and the business – leaving the fresh fl avours one day I just decided to give it a go 905-503-FIMC (3462) that have become their signature in the and went back to school,” he says. “It [email protected] FOOD 4 Vata Court, Unit #4, Aurora, Ontario L4G 4B6 Page 38 THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 PROGRESS EDITION THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 Page 39 Neighbourhood Network magnaExperience neighbourhood as n etworkshown | Three-YearNeighbourhood SucceSSMap™ 2019-2021 Network that many of these non-profi ts Connecting A new blueprint for often do not have the resources to pursue learning opportunities that will allow them Community multiplying community giving to maximize their success, so they have Three-Year SuccessMap™ 2019-2021 stepped up to the plate to make it happen. “This ties into our third pillar, which is when you get home earlier than your training and knowledge transfer,” says Ms. neighbour – these little things, when we Cerenzia. “For the past fi ve years, we have all make a conscious choice, make a been working on developing a program for difference that has a large impact on the our charitable partners. We have a full-day community. Neighbourhood Network is conference, a half-day workshop, and a about celebrating these small things that networking breakfast. For us, the education people are doing and then encouraging piece in helping our partners be the most them to take the next step and get involved.”

By Brock Weir student, a senior, or anyone in between, with renewed focus on casting a wider net. For the past ten years, Neighbourhood With a mission statement of “we multiply Network has been dedicated to connecting community giving and creating vibrant volunteers with opportunities across York and caring neighbourhoods through Region. promoting volunteerism, linking resources, Benefi ting non-profi ts, charities and and supporting local charities and individuals in need, Neighbourhood agencies that enrich our neighbourhoods,” Network, a key component of Magna Neighbourhood Network has broken this International’s commitment to social mission down into three key pillars: Volunteer magna neighbourhood network | Three-Year SucceSSMap™ 2019-2021 responsibility, has been nothing short of a Connections, Revenue Generations success story; but, as they prepare to enter & Grants, and Training & Knowledge their eleventh year, they have unveiled a Transfer. effective agencies that they can be is really Magna neighbourhood new three-year strategic plan which will Volunteer Connections has been the a key component of what we have been allow them to have a much broader impact driving force since Neighbourhood doing and what we want to enhance in network’s value Chain on the local community. Network’s inception, but Revenue the future. “We’re very fortunate to have built a Generations & Grants is something they “All of that just ties into our overall very strong brand and organization over have built and developed, according to strategic sweet spot – we are multiplying NN

the past ten years,” says Neighbourhood clients’ needs, over the last few years. acts of community giving by doing all these STEERING STAFF Ecosys COMMITTEE TEAM

Network Manager Erin Cerenzia. “We’re A prime example of this is this month’s things. That has led to our revised mission te mN always looking to improve things and do Magna Hoedown, which works with 20 statement and we are implementing it into 20 NON PROFITS COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TOWN AND CITIES things better. We felt it was appropriate local charities and non-profi ts, as well as everything we are doing moving forward. we take on a strategic plan. We Magna’s Give Back Awards scholarship “At its core, I think Neighbourhood REVENUE TRAINING & VOLUNTEER GENERATION KNOWLEDGE N Cor wanted to identify the core strategies we program, which rewards York Region Network has been so successful because CONNECTIONS & GRANTS TRANSFER are offering to the community and look how secondary school students who are making the concept is so simple: it is helping e Stra te

we can enhance those to make them even a difference in their communities. your neighbour. Whether you do that by MULTIPLYING gy COMMUNITY GIVING stronger.” Through this pillar, Neighbourhood becoming a volunteer through us, or you Strategic Sweet Spot At the core of their new strategic plan Network is putting increased focus on incorporate it into your daily life, multiplying NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS ENABLING THEIR MISSION is an unchanged philosophy of facilitating helping their community partners hit new an act of giving – paying it forward by meaningful volunteer connections with heights by giving them the tools they need buying someone’s coffee, shovelling your VIBRANT NEIGHBOURHOODS ENGAGED CITIZENS

NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORK organizations and individuals who need it to successfully write grants and sponsorship neighbour’s snow in the winter, bringing MISSION REALIZATION – whether that volunteer is a high school letters. their garbage cans up to their front door CIVIL SOCIETY  ENRICHED LIVES FOR YORK REGION RESIDENTS

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By Brock Weir

Future of tradition destination for clientele sensitive to gluten. They have also added menu items such as pizzas, buns, and even ice cream sandwiches made, leads to bold steps appropriately enough, with charcoal-infused fl our for those who see the health benefi ts of charcoal. But Casa Carbone is ready to roll out a series forward at Casa Carbone of changes that will further position themselves as a destination in York Region. Vince Sposito and chef Chris This fall, they will launch a Sunday brunch menu Thompson opened the doors to Casa featuring a variety of traditional dishes prepared Carbone last year with a simple mission: And this grill is not simply serving up regular clientele have noticed these layers infused with unique and modern twists long-time to deliver the future of tradition to Aurora. a ribeye steak or a traditional porkchop. becoming richer and more complex clients have come to expect. In addition to brunch, If you’ve come through the doors of Instead, customers are enjoying as Chris has built his team. Each team Casa Carbone, which has traditionally focused on Aurora’s only Italian steakhouse, you’ve a variety of beef offerings, along with member has their strengths and these an evening crowd, is preparing to unveil plans to sampled that tradition, one defi ned by venison shops, wild boar, and, in what strengths are translating into rave reviews open their dining room up for lunchtime meetings, simple and bold fl avours, fresh-made is fast becoming a bestselling signature and customer satisfaction. business meals and parties. ingredients, and locally sourced products. menu item, bison short ribs. In fact, the response has been such A set Sunday dinner menu is also in the works, But the future of twelve months ago is “We’ve been pleasantly surprised by that customers are offering suggestions as are theme nights with menus focusing on now the past and Casa Carbone is not the response,” says Vince. “You can’t just on what they would like to see the chef specifi c regions of Italy to highlight the culinary content to rest on their laurels; they’re open up a steakhouse and expect people and his team try out, leading to an ever- diversity the country has to offer – a rich and ready to take another step forward and to walk in. You have to make it quality rotating seasonal menu of new dishes to eclectic tradition that has becoming a defi ning redefi ne the future of tradition once again. and I think we have done that. I believe tempt regulars and fi rst-timers alike. signature for Casa Carbone, and one that will This tradition started with a unique we make some of the best steaks north “We understand what the fuel future success. principle: evoking the tastes of home by of the city. clientele around creating each and every dish in charcoal “I have had the pleasure of working us wants and and wood-burning ovens and grills to in some of the best restaurants and what they impart the intense fl avours that are hotels while working in Europe, but the appreciate,” says hallmarks of Italian cooking. clientele from Aurora, Newmarket and Chris. “Whenever Their open grill was a cornerstone of the surrounding area has been the best I build a menu, their foundation, and it is an integral part and more than accepting of what we do. it is built around of their vision for the road ahead. They don’t try to change your dish; they knowing that we Chris has been honing his craft in the taste it, enjoy the simplicity, and that’s the will be the only kitchen over the past year, perfecting key. You have to taste the layers of the people in the his popular scratch-made pasta dishes food.” area that do these like their signature tagliatelle with lamb Chris agrees, adding: “Our biggest kinds of dishes.” ragout and squid ink linguini with baby success has been having our clientele The success octopus and fresh lobster, along with their understand what we do and how we do of the grill, adds award-winning pizzas, but customers it,” says Chris. Vince, has helped have been clamoring for the meat from If customers have been savouring the position Casa their grill. layers of fl avours imparted to each dish, Carbone as a Page 40 THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 PROGRESS EDITION THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 Page 41 MR MENSWEAR Helping you make the right clothing choices

Mike Rathke, owner of MR Menswear, has been As a businessman, he works hard to do his part in helping gentlemen build fashionable and functional ensuring success stories for others. In addition to helping wardrobes for over 35 years gentlemen look their best, MR Menswear and Mike focus on the community in which he lives, and make donations The store has all your necessities from clothing for to Southlake Regional Health Centre, the Stronach formal events to business casual, weekend apparel, Regional Cancer Centre, the MS Society of Canada, outerwear, and accessories. and many other local charities. In 1993, while living in Brampton, Mike was In 2017, weeks after celebrating thirty-plus years, and thinking of opening up an espresso bar in an old bragging about how fortunate he was in beating “IT” at gas station. He and a real estate agent drove up his annual fashion/ fundraiser event, he was diagnosed from Brampton and looked at the old Petro Canada with cancer once again. station on the corner of Yonge Street and Church Street. When the community found out, they quickly spread the word to save “Mike’s treasure”. He and his family still Twenty years later, he moved into the exact location, can’t thank everyone enough. which is now home to a beautiful new building with ample parking – and a popular espresso machine available to MR Menswear’s fl ourishing clientele. Full circle. The tradition continues this fall. His Fashion Show will be held on November 14, with tickets on sale in mid “Aurora is a great little community,” says Rathke, September. Keep your eyes and ears open for details. MENSWEAR who has lived here with his wife and two daughters Cheers! MR since 1996. “In today’s business world, it is hard enough to fi nd time for lunch, and just about impossible to focus your time on updating, replacing or even adding to your wardrobe,” he continues. “Unfortunately, few men have the time to build such a wardrobe.”

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“We’ve always got specials on furniture, from dining room sets to tables, coffee and end tables, sofas.” One such item currently prominently displayed at BARRON’S the front of the store is a BenchMaster top grain is your one-stop-shop leather recliner, complete with a storage ottoman, for the price of $999: in Aurora comparable at the price of $1,600-plus in other shops, available in red, grey, and brown. For those who are a fan of the bean, Barron’s is a paradise: a selection of over 150 K-Cups are available through the Keurig brand, while Timothy’s coffee is currently on sale at $11.99 for a box of 24 from now until Thanksgiving. When it comes down to business, Jamie has one such catchphrase: By Jake Courtepatte

Home décor, knick knacks, gifts, best price possible. Go ahead and souvenirs…you name it, Jamie shop and compare, we rarely fi nd Barron is selling it. anyone that matches our pricing. Barron’s Warehouse in Aurora When it comes to decorating the “Shop the is a treasure trove of fi ndings, with home or cottage, Jamie understands policies and prices to match the the importance of seeing how quality of the products. an item looks in the appropriate warehouse Hundreds of framed prints line the setting. That’s why Barron’s offers a walls of the large building, where seven day cash refund policy. one can spend a considerable “Take it home, see how it looks,” difference.” amount of time getting to know said Jamie. “That’s with everything every item on sale. we do. People get a chance to see One beaming quality one fi nds how an item fi ts in their home.” Hours are 10am-5pm upon entering the store is the The kitchen counter and bar Monday through Saturday, enormous candle display, which stool selections in the back are while staying open until Jamie boasts is the largest available quite vast: Barron’s sells all sorts of 6pm on Thursdays. selection in the region. brands ranging from Sunpan, to Local delivery is available. “Flameless, real candles, soy Amisco, to Trica, to Ruffsawn, all candles, we’ve got a full selection.” on display, with the last three all The available pre-wrapped gifts customizable according to colour. to go are the perfect solution for “Over one hundred different are Visit us at barronshome.net any hosting, wedding, or cottage on display,” said Jamie. “Again, 905-751-0533 duties. take one home, see how it looks in [email protected] “We have so many different your kitchen.” 40 Engelhard Dr., gift and decorating ideas for the When it comes to prices, it’s Aurora Ont home,” said Jamie. “Always at the hard to beat the sales. At Ind. Pkway S. Page 40 THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 Full team at Highland PROGRESS EDITION THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 Page 41 Many staff have been with the dealership for two, three and even four decades.

By Neil Moore

Business Profi le 2019

Unlike most purchases, when you buy a vehicle, you’re starting a long-term relationship. Which can be daunting when you think about not only the cost of a car, truck, SUV or crossover, but navigating the worlds of fi nancing, warranties, rustproofi ng, maintenance and other extras.

There’s no question customers do their homework the usual departments you’d expect at a large dealership “For us, the words ‘family’ and ‘community’ are in selecting a vehicle. Jennifer Copley, general sales – new and used sales, service and parts – they also offer interchangeable, so we do everything we can to give manager of Highland GM, agrees this has made them a full collision centre with computerized colour matching. back to the communities we serve,” said Jennifer. “We better informed than ever before. “But it’s ultimately about While their car is being serviced, customers can wait are proud to sponsor and actively contribute to numerous people,” she adds. “Who you do business with can be in the bright, airy lounge with large fl at screen TV, or charitable organizations and causes.” as important as what you purchase. You want to feel they catch up on work using the convenient desk space, with These include Aurora Soccer Club, Highland Park, have your best interests at heart.” wireless internet throughout the building. the Highland GM Aurora Tigers Junior A hockey club, Which can be diffi cult in an industry where high Some also choose to grab a bite at the Caddy Shack and Central York Girls Hockey Association as Platinum turnover is often the norm. Customers want to know that Café, which serves a selection of fresh sandwiches and Sponsor. those involved in their second biggest investment aren’t salads. Highland GM also provides signifi cant contribu- newcomers to the business, and will be around to handle Another distinct feature is Highland National Leasing tions to Southlake Regional Health Centre. Some of this any future challenges. (HNL), which unlike GM Financial, goes beyond the includes being Pace Car Sponsor for the annual Run “What makes us special is the longevity of our staff. traditional dealership leasing model. or Walk for Southlake, Vehicle Sponsor for the annual It’s a great place to work,” says Jennifer, citing a focus “If you are a contractor and buy a truck here, you can Southlake Golf Tournament, and sponsor of the LiPS (Ladies in on work/life balance – and proper training – as keys to also lease a backhoe or another piece of heavy equip- Philanthropy for Southlake) spring fashion show. employee retention. ment,” said Jennifer. All of which demonstrates a commitment to service, recognizing that looking after both their customers and “We look after our people so that they “We have leased cranes, tractor-trailers, the community has been a sound business strategy when look after our customers very well.” a pumpcrete truck – we can help clients you’re in it for the long game. with their whole business package.” As Highland GM has been doing for 50 years. Which includes many staff who have been with the dealership HNL also looks after luxury vehicles like for two, three and even four decades. “That same sense of loyalty applies to many of our Porsche, Range Rover and Cadillac. Highland GM is located at customers, adds Jennifer. “We have generations of 15783 Yonge St, Aurora: Community outreach is another area where Highland families coming back here.” 905-727-9444 Highland GM’s lineup includes a full range of scores high marks. Like many dealerships, they sponsor www.highlandgm.com Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac models. Aside from local sports teams, but have a larger philanthropic vision.

While your car is being serviced, you can wait in the bright, airy lounge with large You may choose to grab a bite fl at screen TV, or catch up on work using the at the Caddy Shack Café, which serves convenient desk space, with wireless a selection of fresh sandwiches and salads. internet throughout the building.

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Highland GM is located at 15783 Yonge Street in Aurora. Visit highlandgm.com for more information. Page 42 THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 PROGRESS EDITION THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 5, 2019 Page PB

Pickering College: Strategic partnerships open up new opportunities for students

success story for him, it is also a story of success for the ground-breaking model of programs and international partnerships spearheaded by the school that have opened up possibilities for their students around the world. “For over 175 years, Pickering College has been developing ethical leaders, and these partnerships are a new way of expanding the opportunities that are available to our students and deepening what they are learning,” says Ms. Bartlett. Pickering College began the new school year this month with an equally new designation: full member status with UNESCO’s Associated Schools Project Network. After more than a year as a candidate school, Pickering College is the only independent school in Ontario to secure a spot in the coveted program. “About seven or eight years ago when we started our Global Leadership Program, we looked at different frameworks and the best ways we thought we could teach students about the world,” says Ms. Bartlett. “We used a lot of UNESCO’s principles when we were building the program, intentionally and unintentionally. For the last few years we have been a candidate school, and we have just been granted full membership status, which is really exciting for us. Within the network, there are over 180 countries [represented] from around the world. We feel this is a really nice fi t for us because of the fact our school is essentially the United Nations. Their principles of Intercultural, Dialogue, Peace, and Sustainability have long been pillars of our school.” This year’s UNESCO goal focuses on Reconciliation, a topic which Pickering College students have been tackling in various ways since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada released 94 Calls to Action in 2015. Pickering College has been carrying out this work through their partnership with Facing History & Ourselves, a non-profi t international education and professional development organization. The purpose of the program is to have students look at history and events around the world keeping in mind that any decisions they make will impact what happens down the line, says Ms. Bartlett. “They combine moral and ethical behaviour and analysis, thinking about themselves as human beings, with their own morals, their own judgements, and putting it into context with what is happening around the world,” she says. “As an international school, sometimes we’re talking about diffi cult issues from different perspectives, and it just helps students understand other people’s perspectives around the world.” Pickering College is Facing History & Ourselves’ only partner school in Canada and, as such, teachers have been trained to use different techniques to foster “caring classrooms” when tackling diffi cult subject matter – including reconciliation, which Ms. Bartlett says dovetails into the moral and ethical pillars of their Global Leadership Program. This program recently caught the eye of the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, and the schools are now partnered and working together towards student success. For many years, Pickering College students have been members of the Global Ideas Institute, part of the Munk School of Global Affairs. Students were down in Toronto working on their projects when they were noticed by impressed professors who wanted to learn more about what the students were doing and how the school was preparing them for the future. They shared with professors the work they have been doing within the Global Leadership Program and what they have accomplished under the guiding principles of “Integrative Thinking.” These principles were developed at the Rotman School of Management while trying to pin down how the world’s top problem solvers thought, and how their thought processes and approaches differed from others. “It was essentially the way they could hold different opposable ideas and integrate these ideas to create a new solution,” says Ms. Bartlett. “Integrative thinking is not a compromise; it is not thinking out of the box. In fact, you need By Brock Weir to think about the constraints and creatively look, analyze and create a new solution by thinking in a structured manner. All of our teachers have been trained in Integrative Thinking. We have a Grade 12 course in business that is completely aligned with Integrative Thinking, which is fantastic. They are doing the same skills that students at Rotman are doing and, in fact, we have become a centre now for Nico Macias professional development for teachers.” Rotman offi cials, she adds, love the idea that important issues are being tackled by students from Kindergarten all the way up through Grade 12, whether in the My knew he had Key Idea projects of Grade 5 or the Capstone in Grade 12. “The Rotman School of Management can watch a kindergarten student who a problem to solve learns integrative thinking and see how they progress all the way up to Grade 12,” says Ms. Bartlett. “It is fabulous because you can really see the thinking that is visible and happening in the classrooms, and our students are tackling problems without the teacher always prompting things. They can do things on their own, Sprinkles, a micro-nutrient treatment was successfully they’re independent and they’re excited about it. being used by children all over the world to control and treat “For our teachers, it has really raised the level of teaching in the classroom iron defi ciency, but, as they were distributed in packets, and students are showing confi dence in tackling problems they never would have maintaining proper dosage was proving a tricky business. thought about before. I think they believe they can make a difference in that they Macias, then a Grade 11 student at Newmarket’s can think of great solutions, and that is something they probably haven’t considered Pickering College, and his team brainstormed the before.” possibilities and developed an innovative bottle that, with a For proof, students only need to look as far as Nico Macias, whose rapid simple rotation in-hand, had the ability to not only dispense success has, quite literally, broken through the stratosphere – and, for students a consistent dose of Sprinkles, but track dosage as well. coming into these programs and partnerships today, there is no telling where their It was a practical solution to a common problem and horizons lie. a lesson which stood him in good stead as he pursued his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at Northeastern University. Now, fi ve years after he and his peers helped pitch the container, Nico is tackling solutions Independent Co-educational Day and Boarding School to space exploration as a structures engineer for Elon Musk’s Since 1842 | JK to University Preparatory SpaceX. Kim Bartlett, Senior Director of Teaching, Learning & 16945 Bayview Avenue, Newmarket, ON Strategic Partnerships for Pickering College, takes great 905-895-1700 ext. 259 | [email protected] pride in Nico’s achievements; it is not just a personal Visit us at www.pickeringcollege.on.ca/Auroranwwwww.pickeringcollege.on.ca/Auroranw.pickeringcollege.on.ca/discoverPC

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