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Stouffville Sun-Tribune (Stouffville, ON), 2 Dec 2010, p. 9

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While winter seems to be getting off to a slow start, you can expect a good amount of “We need to be reminded what season we’re in. Everyone usually adapts to learning to drive in the winter and having all our win- ter gear ready by the first snowfall." A normal season is great for everyone, he said. “Consumers were postponing decisions then cancelling decisions. We got to about January without inconvenience, so we could survive the rest. Retailers were off the wall.” While there was more productivity at work, fewer commuting headaches and fewer school closures as a result of the limited snow we had last year, it did throw retailers into a frenzy. Consumers were confused about whether or not to buy winter clothing or other items, such as snow tires, Mr. Phillips said. “It’s not a winter of our youth," he said. “But if] was ordering winter for neighbours, I would always go with a normal one. This winter will be textbookish." And average is What we want, Mr. Phillips said. Last year, we only had about 70 cm of snow during the entire winter, which is about half the seasonal average. Weather experts are expecting 35 to 40 centimetres of snow by the end of the year and we have a 60-per-cent chance of a white Christmas. December days are showing near normal temperatures, with a high hovering around the freezing mark and a low of about -7C, Mr. Phillips said. “Last year, we cancelled winter. This year, we’ll experience winter. But it won’t be a win- ter from hell." “Don’t write an obituary on winter like we did last year," Environment Canada senior Climatologist and Aurora resident Dave Phi]- lips said. Weather predictions for the winter months show a stormy and cold winter ahead. BY AMANDA PERSICO apersico@yrmg. cam You may not' have used your shovel much last year, but you will soon need it. Area expert predicts textbook winter NOT ‘WINTER FROM HELL’ York Regional Police are reminding you to drive according to road conditions, be cau- tious around snow removal equipment and remember any amount of snow or ice on our roads can make driving difficult. While the region can experience varying winter weather patterns, it’s is important you give yourself extra time to get to your destina- tion. “You could be heading into a big storm system and not know about it." “The weather might be quiet in (York Region), but don't expect similar situations elsewhere," Mr. Coulson said. But the varying temperatures of the past weekend serve as a good reminder for those on the roads â€" check your current location forecast and your destination forecast. “For them, it brings a more intense and colder winter that’s already started," he said. “For central Canada, in particular Ontan'o, it’s less of a signal. It’s a crapshoot or roll of the dice.” But the West Coast will feél the bulk of the La Nina efiect. So far, Vancouver has received more snow than Ottawa, Toronto and Monâ€" cornbined, Mr. Phillips said. This year, a colder of water, about the size of North America, caused by the La Nina system bring cooler temperatures. “We were lacking in big systems 'with severe punches. It was brush-by snowfall," he “Winter never really showed its face." Storms that usually track up through the Great Lakes and hit southern Ontario passed through the United States and travâ€" eled eastward, Environment Canada warn- ing preparedness meteorologist Geoff Coul- son said. “We haven’t had any major snowfall yet, but winter can’t hold off much longer." Last year’s mild winter was a result of El Nino, a large body of above-normal water temperatures in the Pacific Ocean, which means the northern United States took most of the snow hit. “We’re fortunate not to see it on the front end,” Mr. Phillips said. “But winter will stay a little later. snowfall in the new few weeks. COOLER TEMPS VIA I.A NINA Sandy Hammond, Secretary-Treasurer Committee of Adjustment DATED at Stouffville this 2nd day of December, 2010. The Committee of Adjustment has appointed the above-noted date, time and place for the public hearing of all persons who desire to be heard in ‘support of or in opposition to this application. Any person may attend the hearing and make oral submission and/or make a signed written submission together with reasons for support or opposition. if you are unable to attend, any signed written submission must be received by the Secretary-Treasurer prior to the hearing. If you wish to be notified of the Decision of the Committee of Adjustment in respect of this application, you must submit a written request to the Committee of Adjustment. This will also entitle you to be advised of a possible Ontario Municipal Board Hearing. Even if you are the successful party, you should request a copy of the Decision since the Committee of Adjustment Decision may be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board by the Applicant of another member of the public. Additional information regarding the application will be available to the public , for inspection at the Planning and Building Services Department, Municipal Offices, 4th Floor, 37 Sandiford Drive, Stouffville, during regular business hours, except on the day of the hearing. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO OWNER(S): if you do not attend or are not represented at this hearing, the Committee may proceed in your absence and make a decision. YORKLEIGH CIRCLE HEARING DATE: TIME: PLACE: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING [ TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE 37 Sandiford Dtive, 4th Floor, Stouffville, ON LM 7X5 Thursday, December 16, 2010 2:00 pm. Council Chambers, Municipal Offices 4th Floor, 37 Sandiford Drive, Stouffville Stl «08.950: Qanm Automated Line: 905-640-1910 Operator: {DOS-6404900 9056954423 Fax: 9056404957 wwwxownofwsxom Commandmm

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