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The Regional Municipality onork reminds you that electronic waste, such as cellphones, computers, printers and game systems can be dropped off free of charge at four public waste depots throughout York Region. All companies that recycle electronic materials on behalf of York Region comply with the Basal Convention, an international agreement signed by Canada that ensures hazardous waste, including electronics, will not be exported to non-developed nations. “We're still negotiating," she said. “We have a good relationship with the union and we’re now waiting for a date with the Labour Rela- tions Board. BY CHRIS TRABER Staff Writer Is your electronic waste getting to the right place? Electronic materials can contain harmful substances such as mercury, lead and cadâ€" mium. Taking e-waste to one of the region’s depots rather than dropping it at the curb ensures materials will be recycled, reused or responsibly disposed of, all while diverting unnecessary waste from landfill. Over 536 tonnes of electronic waste was collected at York Region depots in 2007. Drop 03 depots include: - 23068Warden Ave, Town of Georgina, - 225 Garfield Wright Blvd, Town of East Gwillimbury » 0 West side of Rodick Road between 14 Avenue and Miller Avenue, Town of Markham o 2840 Rutherford Rd., City of Vaughan “TWO main issues are in dispute; salary harmonization and benefits.” Central CCAC executive director Cathy Szabo said she could not comment on issues. We want to negotiate a settlement. I’m absolutely confident, as is our bargaining The two sides, negotiating a deal since 2007, will go to a last-ditch arbitration with the {about Ministry in December, she added. Case managers and support staff are look- ing for a collective agreement that offers respect and recognition of their skills and expertise in providing care to their clients, Ms Haslam-Stroud said. “They have been negotiating in good faith and are anxious to secure a collective agree- ment so that their clients will not sufler if these health care workers are forced to with- draw their services and go on strike,” she said. “A strike is the only option if .a settlement is not reached. The nurses and the employer are speak- ing now to arrange a mediation session in an attempt to reach an agreement. BY CHRIS TRADER _Staff Writer Central Community Care Access Centre and Ontario Nurses Association representa- tives are hopeful mediation will stem a strike that could jeopardize home health care for 23,000 York Region clients. Last week, the union’s 645 members work- ing for the central CCAC overwhelmingly rejected a final offer, association president Linda Haslam-Stroud said. If a provincial niediator can't reach a com- promise, the union can walk off the job next month. CCAC has an ofiice in Stoufiville. Regionwide drop-0]?r depots ensure items diverted from landfill Community Access provides care for 23,000 York Region clients Home health care workers could strike in new year â€"waste diversion tops 500 tonnes While all depots accept eâ€"waste free of charge, certain volume limits do apply. Visit www.york.ca/waste to view complete details along with hours of operation for each facil- “Y For information on the CCAC ahd union, visit ccac-ont.ca or ona.org 0 Computers, including modems, attach- ments, cables and software Disks, CDs and DVDs - Monitors, printers, scanners, electronic video games 0 Telephones, pagers, fax machines 0 VCRs, DVD players, radios, stereos withâ€" out audio speakers, For more information on York Region pub- lic depots or any other regional waste man- agement initiatives, call 1-877-464-9675 or visit www.york.ca on line. The CCAC was formed when five sepa- rate bargaining units were merged as part of the realignment of health care services when Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) were created. “We hope that the employer will remember who matters most; our clients," Ms Haslam- Stroud said. “It’s time to negotiate a collective agree- ment that provides the respect and recogni- tion case managers and allied health pro- fessionals deserve so they can continue to provide the services our clients count on." DNA is the union representing 54,000 reg- istered nurses and allied health professionals working in hospitals, long-term care, public health, the community and industry. mobiles 0 Conventional cameras These items can be picked up at the curb. Contact your local municipality for pickup details. They help ensure residents live indepen- dently at home or assist them in making the transition from hospital to home or long-term care homes. The CCAC also co-ordinates ser- vices available in the community and assists residents in accessing the appropriate ser- Materials accepted at York Region depots include: 0 Digital cameras, automobile computer modules and camcorders Materials not accepted include: - Televisions 0 Audio speakers 0 Electric typewriters 0 Electric calculators 0 Audio speakers from stereos and auto- team, that we can negotiate a fair agree- ment." CCAC workers provide a local point of access to community-based health care and personal support services for more than 1.6 million people in their catchment area. Bargaining began for a first collective agreement one year ago. ‘Two main issues are in dispute; salary harmonization and benefits! Linda Haslam-Stroud union president Pre-registration is required. BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Wednesday, December 3 7:00-8:00 pm. Open Discussion New Members Welcome! Mondays 8K Wednesdays, January 5-April 27 Age 4 1:30-2:30 pm. Age 5-6 4:00-5:00 pm. Cost 35/29 classes Vluse JOLLY PHONICS M732 Woomine Avenue in Vandorf (including taxes) One month FREE when you buy any 3 month or 12 month membership. TICKETS: Trid'ay, Wovemlier 28:13 (ResmeJSeatingsâ€"W’EW 1705' MAR 11:30 am, 1:00pm, GI 2:30pm Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum 285% @706; eum $10. 00 fldflt $4.00 Cfiillfren Starting on November 26, at 6:00 pm. for residents and November 27, 6:00 p.rn. for non residents. You can register online at WSPLAY... ONUNE link found on the town homepage, or in person at the Lebovic Leisure Centre. All programs can be viewed on the town web- site under the Leisure Services tab or directly through the WSPLAY... ONUNE link. Pre-register with the Latcham Gallery Movie 1:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. “Star wars - The Clone wars” Rated PG PA DAY PROGRAMS Ages 7-11 Cost $l4/child Friday, November 28 Art Program with the 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 mm. Tuesdays and/or Saturdays 10:30-11:00 am. Ages 3-6 yrs Latcham Gallery Free Admission Stoufl‘ville Sun-Tribune I Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008 Join our costumed staff on this enchanting evening tour! Explore the development of Christmas traditions while sampling 19th century foods, entertainment, and decorations in our Pioneer Log Cabin and Victorian Farmhouse. Enjoy a horse-drawn hay ride and then warm up with hot apple cider, traditional baking, and maybe even some Christmas carols. Due to limited space, advance ticket purchase is required. Thursday, November 27 7:00 p.m. “Darjeeling Limited" Three American brothers who have not spoken to each other in a year set off on a train voyage across India with a plan to find themselves and bond with each other Rated R for language. Free admission. Laboka 7’ "Centre.- Adults: $15.00, Children: $10.00 Saturday, December 13 6:30 OR 8:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required! St. John Ambulance Babysitting Course Saturday, December 13 9:45 mm. - 4:45 p.m. Age II”2 + Cost $55 2:30 - 4:30 pan.