STEFENELLO m@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2003-05-17 published
Forthcoming Marriage - ROBERTS / STEFENELLO
It is with great pride and joy that we announce the forthcoming marriage of our children Andrew Charles ROBERTS, son of Ms. Susan TAILOR/TAYLOR of London and Mr. Charles ROBERTS of Langley British Columbia and Sabrina Anna STEFENELLO, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mario and Marisa STEFENELLO of North Bay.
The wedding will take place on June 14, 2003 at 2: 00 p.m. at St. Rita's Church in North Bay, Ontario

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STEFOFF m@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2003-06-19 published
STEFOFF, Vasil and Evdokia - Congratulations on your 65th Anniversary - June 19th, from your children, your grandchildren and your great grandchildren.

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STEIMAN m@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2002-12-03 published
STERN / STARKMAN
-- Sylvia and Zanvel STERN, Sheila▼ STARKMAN and George TEMPLETON and David and Joyce STARKMAN are thrilled to announce the engagement of their children, CORINNE to BRETT. Proud▼ grandparent is Bronka STEIMAN. Excited▼ siblings, nieces and nephews are Jill, Derek, Zachary and Jared STERN; Andrea,▼ Steven, Alex and Charli STARKMAN and Debbie STARKMAN.

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STEINBERG m@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2002-11-30 published
LEADER- SHLAGBAUM -- Mel and Sharon LEADER, Jean WAGNER and David SHLAGBAUM are delighted to celebrate the engagement of their children, Regan and Daniel. Proud grandparents, Toby and Irving STEINBERG, Bronia SHLAGBAUM, Morris▼ and Ruth WAGNER.

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STEINBERG m@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2002-11-30 published
LEADER- SHLAGBAUM
Mel and Sharon LEADER, Jean WAGNER and David SHLAGBAUM are delighted to celebrate the engagement of their children, Regan and Daniel. Proud grandparents, Toby and Irving STEINBERG, Bronia SHLAGBAUM, Morris▲ and Ruth WAGNER.

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STEINBERG m@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2003-01-04 published
BLEZENSKY/ TURACK -- Joanie and Eric BLEZENSKY and Karen TURACK are thrilled to announce and celebrate the engagement of their children Michele BLEZENSKY and Matthew TURACK. Excited siblings are Laura BLEZENSKY and Brooke TURACK. Proud grandparents are Ruth Steinberg, Helen ZAWALSKY, Percy ROTMAN, Merle COLLIS. Sadly missed are grandparents Michael STEINBERG, Jack BLEZENSKY and Selma ROTMAN. Aunts, uncles, cousins and Friends are looking forward to sharing their special day.

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STEINMAN m@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-12-03 published
Airin Calder STEPHENS and Charles Zalman LEVKOE -- Match:
By Judith TENENBAUM, Saturday,▼ December▼ 3, 2005, Page M6
Airin STEPHENS and Charles LEVKOE swim with their own current of spiritual and environmental enlightenment. In November, 1997, Mr. LEVKOE was back from a three-month stint in Ghana with Youth Challenge International, an umbrella group dedicated to peace and the environment, and working in Toronto recruiting staff for another project. Candidates were to rough it at a weekend selection session where Ms. STEPHENS was a last-minute volunteer cook.
Friday evening, they broke the ice with a parlour game: Name your favourite scent. After other innocuous answers, Mr. LEVKOE proffered his choice: "Someone you love has stayed overnight, and left in the morning before you've woken up, leaving an article of clothing that smells like them." Intrigued by his candour, Ms. STEPHENS was anxious to meet him.
The next evening, "We were in tuques, mitts and warm layers around the campfire," she says. "I just started talking to this guy and we had a beautiful conversation under the moon. It was magical, but I never got his name." The next day, she saw that it was Mr. LEVKOE.
At the time, both were students and in other relationships, but remained Friends. In December, 1998, they celebrated winter solstice in the tradition of John Muir, founder of the Sierra Club: "Hiking from when the sun rises until it sets," Mr. LEVKOE says.
When their trek was over, as she drove him to his bus, an emotional arc supplanted platonic bliss. "We just looked at each other, and there was this intensity," she says. But six months later, he left for Israel on a two-year peace initiative project, and she left for an ecological study in Alberta.
Mr. LEVKOE briefly returned in February, 2000, and they snatched a week at a cabin north of Toronto. "We realized who we were, whom we wanted to live and grow old with, share and discover," she says. That summer, her visit to the Middle East reaffirmed their feelings and accelerated his return.
"We decided to prioritize our relationship and explore the rural East▼ Coast,▼" Ms.▼ STEPHENS says. There, they worked hands-on while explaining the benefits of organic farming and sustainable building.
"We were together 24/7, a beautiful, simple life living on this little island off the coast of New Brunswick," she says.
But the pull of graduate school in environmental studies for Mr. LEVKOE, and teachers college for Ms. STEPHENS, found them back in Toronto. In February, the couple -- whose Friends claimed they would never marry -- reflected in an isolated cabin, once again under winter's spell. They decided to declare their love publicly in a Brit Ahavah (Covenant of Love) ceremony before family and Friends.
A private City Hall marriage on May 27 led to a celebratory August 26 weekend at the Riverstone Retreat Centre in Durham. Many of the 260 guests camped, hiked, tubed, played volleyball and shared a potluck dinner.
The▼ ceremony, Mr. LEVKOE says, "was trying to find a way to bring together my Jewish and Airin's Ukrainian background."
After contemporary renderings of the seven blessings by Friends, co-officiants Carly STEINMAN and Suzanne GALLOWAY moved with the bridal party and the chuppah to an open field, where the entire group encircled them, holding hands. Guests planted native species in a stream restoration project before the commencement of festivities.
Ms. STEPHENS now teaches at George Harvey Collegiate Institute and Mr. LEVKOE is an urban agriculture co-ordinator at the Stop Community Food Centre.
The couple, both 30, live in a communal home.
"Recently, we invested in an organic farm where we will not be connected to the power grid," Mr. LEVKOE says. "We live our values and act on what we believe."

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STELLER m@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2003-11-29 published
APPLETON / STELLER
Linda VANLONDERSELE and David APPLETON of London are proud to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter Gwendolyn APPLETON to Robert STELLER, son of Jim and Jane STELLER of Baden. The wedding will take place December 19th, 2003 at Forest City National Golf Club, London.

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STELPSTRA m@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-07-16 published
STELPSTRA, Keith and Margaret (DEVRIES) - 50th wedding anniversary
1955 July 16 2005
With joy and thanksgiving to God we, are celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary with our children Joanne and John HUITSING, Edmonton, Alberta; Teresa and Jeff LINKER, London, Ontario; Marjorie and Rick VANMEURS, Stratford, Ontario; Keith and Christina STELPSTRA, Kelowna, British Columbia and our 16 grandchildren.

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STELPSTRA m@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-22 published
BANNON / STELPSTRA
Dave and Mary Ann BANNON and Jack and Alice STELPSTRA are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their children: Jessica BANNON and Michael STELPSTRA The wedding will take place on June 7, 2008 at Saint Peter's Cathedral, London, Ontario. There will be a Stag and Doe for Jess and Mike on March 29th, 2008 at Medway Arena. Doors open at 7: 30pm.

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STENNETT m@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2003-07-26 published
FUNG / STENNETT -- Christina Po-Shan FUNG and Scott Paul STENNETT were united in marriage at Metropolitan United Church in Toronto on Saturday, June 14, 2003 at 2 p.m. The Reverend John Joseph MASTANDREA, minister of Metropolitan United Church officiated. The bride is the daughter of Ms. Lily CHAN of Toronto and Mr. Paul FUNG of Hong Kong. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ron STENNETT of Blenheim. Maid of honour was Elka LEUNG. Bridesmaids were Phyllis CHEUNG and Juliana LEUNG. Best man was Donald WATTS. Groomsmen were Devon MALTBY and Jason PARDO. Ryleigh VANNECK was the flower girl. Oliver CHAN, cousin of the bride, was the ring bearer. A dinner reception was held at Atlantis Pavilions in Toronto. The bride is a Senior Project Manager at TD Bank Financial Group in Toronto. The groom is a Vice President at Richardson Partners Financial Limited in Mississauga. Following their honeymoon trip to Italy, the couple now resides in Toronto.

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STEPHEN m@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-03-18 published
Victoria Mireille HOCKIN and Craig Arthur LAURENCE -- Match:
By Judith TENENBAUM, Page M6
After dating for five months, Victoria HOCKIN and Craig LAURENCE were still proceeding cautiously until a trip to Boston for a U2 concert propelled their romance to the next level. There, as they strolled through an outdoor market, past a coterie of buskers, she describes "a turning point for both of us. One busker was playing, All You Need Is Love, and a group of kids were clapping, singing along. As Craig and I walked by, he stopped, pointed and said, 'There's a couple in love, right there!' He said, 'Kiss her,' and the kids went, 'Kiss her! Kiss her!' Craig grabbed me, kissed me and did one of those little dips you do when you're dancing."
"It was a poignant moment. I'll never forget it," adds Mr. LAURENCE.
Each of them had recently become disentangled, when they met in January, 2005. Mutual Friends arranged a double date with the two, only to opt out at the last moment and leave the couple to their own devices. After a long revelatory evening "out for pints," Mr. LAWRENCE, who is a Chartered Accountant and a graduate of Queen's University and the University of Windsor, was enchanted -- in awe of Ms. HOCKIN's accomplishments and taken with her humour. "It left me wanting to get to know her more," he admits.
Sadly, the following morning she was spirited away to the Palm Springs Film Festival where her Last Mogul documentary on the legendary Lou Wasserman premiered as a smash hit. (It would later be featured in New York and Toronto, as well.) "Craig e-mailed for the whole weekend, checking in and taking a real interest in what I was doing, which was really nice," she recalls. "I gave him a call when I got back."
Products of an idyllic adolescence, the couple had grown up in Aurora, spending their summers at Muskoka camps and cottages. He was an accomplished guitarist and she was a pianist. Together, they saw music "as another language that we speak." She laughs as she shares Mr. LAURENCE's recurring fantasy: "He'd like to say 'rock star,' but he's not."
Their parents knew each other, and Mr. LAURENCE, now 36, had attended St. Andrews College, where Ms. HOCKIN's father had earlier been headmaster. "There aren't that many girls who can talk about what it's like to grow up in a boys' boarding school," she chuckles.
With a B.A. in English from University of Western Ontario's Huron College, Ms. HOCKIN, now 34, is the executive vice-president and a partner at Endeavour Marketing. There, over the past six years -- enlisting her business partner, Barry AVRICH, as a writer and director -- she has produced documentaries.
In September, 2005, Mr. LAURENCE, a new business-development corporate strategist at Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd., planned a Positano getaway for the two of them. Ms. HOCKIN's aspirations soared. But then, in a riveting performance (citing insufficient time to seek her parents' permission, let alone choose a ring,) Mr. LAURENCE provided the reality check: "I just need you to manage your expectations. It's not going to happen in Italy."
"I really bought it," Ms. HOCKIN admits, determined not to be disappointed. She was subsequently astonished, then, on the balcony of their villa in Amalfia -- as they chatted over wine and the dinner she'd just made -- when Mr. LAURENCE proffered the ring.
On February 4, 2006, at St. Paul's Anglican Church on Bloor Street, the Rev. Tim HAUGHTON officiated, as three-year-old Foxtyn STEPHEN, the bridegroom's nephew and ring bearer, performed flawlessly -- despite an unnerving left turn and his disappearance at the rehearsal. A gourmet reception followed at the Toronto Hunt Club, with grilled cheese sandwiches, chocolate chip cookies and milk shooters capping the evening.
"Craig is a mathematical guy, but creative when it comes to music. Doing very different things in our careers gives us a lot to talk about," Mrs. LAURENCE enthuses. Her husband adds, "Tori is a romantic, and it's great to be on the receiving end. I like to think I'm on the giving end, as well."

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STEPHENS m@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-09-17 published
WOLFE / STEPHENS -- Marriage Announcement
Pat and Tom WOLFE of Dorchester along with Ada and Angelo STEPHENS of Saint Thomas are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their children Adam WOLFE to Cynthia STEPHENS. The ceremony is taking place on Saturday, September 24, 2005 With love from your families.

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STEPHENS m@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-11-05 published
WOOD / STEPHENS
Theresa and Eric WOOD of London are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Karen WOOD to Ryan STEPHENS, son of Diane FAULDS and William STEPHENS. The winter wedding will be celebrated at St. George's Church in Byron with reception to follow at Riverbend Golf Community.

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STEPHENS m@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-03-18 published
STEPHENS / POLSON -- Marriage Announcement
Tom and Jackie STEPHENS are proud to welcome a new daughter to their family. Our son George Craig STEPHENS wed Meghan Suzanne POLSON, daughter of Sandra and Glenn in a candlelight ceremony at Windermere Manor on November 18, 2005. The happy couple honeymooned in Jamaica and have made London their home.

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STEPHENS m@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-12-03 published
Airin Calder STEPHENS and Charles Zalman LEVKOE -- Match:
By Judith TENENBAUM, Saturday,▲▼ December▲▼ 3, 2005, Page M6
Airin STEPHENS and Charles LEVKOE swim with their own current of spiritual and environmental enlightenment. In November, 1997, Mr. LEVKOE was back from a three-month stint in Ghana with Youth Challenge International, an umbrella group dedicated to peace and the environment, and working in Toronto recruiting staff for another project. Candidates were to rough it at a weekend selection session where Ms. STEPHENS was a last-minute volunteer cook.
Friday evening, they broke the ice with a parlour game: Name your favourite scent. After other innocuous answers, Mr. LEVKOE proffered his choice: "Someone you love has stayed overnight, and left in the morning before you've woken up, leaving an article of clothing that smells like them." Intrigued by his candour, Ms. STEPHENS was anxious to meet him.
The next evening, "We were in tuques, mitts and warm layers around the campfire," she says. "I just started talking to this guy and we had a beautiful conversation under the moon. It was magical, but I never got his name." The next day, she saw that it was Mr. LEVKOE.
At the time, both were students and in other relationships, but remained Friends. In December, 1998, they celebrated winter solstice in the tradition of John Muir, founder of the Sierra Club: "Hiking from when the sun rises until it sets," Mr. LEVKOE says.
When their trek was over, as she drove him to his bus, an emotional arc supplanted platonic bliss. "We just looked at each other, and there was this intensity," she says. But six months later, he left for Israel on a two-year peace initiative project, and she left for an ecological study in Alberta.
Mr. LEVKOE briefly returned in February, 2000, and they snatched a week at a cabin north of Toronto. "We realized who we were, whom we wanted to live and grow old with, share and discover," she says. That summer, her visit to the Middle East reaffirmed their feelings and accelerated his return.
"We decided to prioritize our relationship and explore the rural East▲ Coast,▲" Ms.▲ STEPHENS says. There, they worked hands-on while explaining the benefits of organic farming and sustainable building.
"We were together 24/7, a beautiful, simple life living on this little island off the coast of New Brunswick," she says.
But the pull of graduate school in environmental studies for Mr. LEVKOE, and teachers college for Ms. STEPHENS, found them back in Toronto. In February, the couple -- whose Friends claimed they would never marry -- reflected in an isolated cabin, once again under winter's spell. They decided to declare their love publicly in a Brit Ahavah (Covenant of Love) ceremony before family and Friends.
A private City Hall marriage on May 27 led to a celebratory August 26 weekend at the Riverstone Retreat Centre in Durham. Many of the 260 guests camped, hiked, tubed, played volleyball and shared a potluck dinner.
The▲ ceremony, Mr. LEVKOE says, "was trying to find a way to bring together my Jewish and Airin's Ukrainian background."
After contemporary renderings of the seven blessings by Friends, co-officiants Carly STEINMAN and Suzanne GALLOWAY moved with the bridal party and the chuppah to an open field, where the entire group encircled them, holding hands. Guests planted native species in a stream restoration project before the commencement of festivities.
Ms. STEPHENS now teaches at George Harvey Collegiate Institute and Mr. LEVKOE is an urban agriculture co-ordinator at the Stop Community Food Centre.
The couple, both 30, live in a communal home.
"Recently, we invested in an organic farm where we will not be connected to the power grid," Mr. LEVKOE says. "We live our values and act on what we believe."

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STEPHENSON m@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2007-09-12 published
McINTYRE / STEPHENSON -- Buck and Doe
Buck and Doe for Dustin McINTYRE and Lindsay STEPHENSON
Feversham Hall, Saturday September 22, 2007 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
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STEPHENSON m@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2007-09-19 published
McINTYRE / STEPHENSON -- Buck and Doe
Buck and Doe for Dustin McINTYRE and Lindsay STEPHENSON
Feversham Hall, Saturday September 22, 2007, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
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STEPHENSON m@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2007-10-03 published
McINTYRE / STEPHENSON
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- Lindsay and Dustin.
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STEPHENSON m@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-03-05 published
WALCH / STEPHENSON
Patricia WALCH and William STEPHENSON are happy to announce their marriage, which took place in the presence of dear family and Friends on the evening of October 23, 2004 at Colborne Street United Church, London. A reception followed at Michael's Off Bradley. Pat and Bill wish to thank all those who shared in their special day.

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STEPHENSON m@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-01-06 published
SALSBURY / STEPHENSON
Mrs. Marjorie STEPHENSON of Toronto is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter, Jaqueline Frances, to Doctor Peter SALSBURY of Clinton, Ontario.

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STEPHENSON m@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2003-05-03 published
Happy 60th Anniversary Dorothy and Jim STEPHENSON May 7, 1943 Love and best wishes, from Sheila, Sharon and Grant, Heather, Jeff & Sandra

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STERLING m@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2003-05-10 published
Happy 1st Anniversary, Jeff and Colleen COLLINS, May 11, 2003
Jeff and Colleen were married at the Elsie Perrin Estate May Wishing you both happiness.
Love from Pat and Denis COLLINS and John and Wilma STERLING

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STERLING m@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2003-06-14 published
STERLING / SHABLEY - Forthcoming Marriage
Bill and Bonnie STERLING of London and Rick and Nancy SHABLEY of Ridgetown are very pleased to announce the marriage of their children Melissa Anne and Darryn Michael. The wedding will take place on Saturday, July 5, 2003 at 1: 00pm at St. Lukes-in-the-Garden, London.

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STERLING m@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-01-29 published
PHELPS / STERLING
Mike and Patty PHELPS and John and Wilma STERLING are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Allison PHELPS and David STERLING.
A summer 2005 wedding is planned.

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STERLING m@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-10-01 published
STERLING, Jim and Maxine - Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary
October 1, 1955 - 2005 Congratulations Mom and Dad on your Golden Wedding Anniversary! With love and best wishes from your family.

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STERLING m@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-07-22 published
STERLING, John and Wilma - Happy 35th Anniversary
July 24th, 2006
Love and best wishes from Mom and Dad, Colleen, Jeff and Grace, Dave and Allison.

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STERLING m@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2003-06-11 published
Same-sex married couples rejoice
Ruling recognizes union of couples married in 2001; others rush to wed
By Estanislao OZIEWICZ Wednesday, June 11, 2003 - Page A4
Toronto -- For Kevin BOURASSA, 45, and Joe VARNELL, 33, becoming Canada's first same-sex married couple is bittersweet, even as advocates call their union a world first.
"Gee, I wish my mom could have seen this," Mr. VARNELL said. "Because of what the court did in Ontario today no mother will ever again not be able to dance at her son's wedding. That's a wonderful thing."
With his "lawfully wedded husband" at his side, Mr. VARNELL said they planned to celebrate by going home, popping a bottle of champagne and cuddling with their cat.
"If you forgive me, I never want to see any of you in my living room again," he said.
The pioneering couple, who were wed on January 14, 2001, and other same-sex couples seeking to be married in civil ceremonies were speaking at a news conference after a historic Ontario Court of Appeal ruling that they have a constitutional right to marriage.
"Canada gets the gold medal for same-sex marriage around the world," said Trent MORRIS, lawyer for the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto.
"I would like to congratulate them for being the first same-sex couple married not only in Canada but, as Mr. MORRIS indicated, the first same-sex couple in the world," said Cynthia PETERSON, lawyer for Equality for Gays And Lesbians Everywhere, a national advocacy organization for gays and lesbians.
The Netherlands became the first country in the world to legalize marriage for gays and lesbians on April 1, 2001. This year, Belgium became the second country to open marriage to same-sex couples. Unlike its northern neighbour, Belgium did not allow such couples to adopt children.
Mr. VARNELL, an e-commerce consultant, and Mr. BOURASSA, a former bank manager who is now a full-time advocate for marriage equality, were wed at the Metropolitan Community Church before the Dutch law was changed, using an ancient -- and legally valid -- Christian tradition of publication of banns, which amount to a notice of intent to marry. This allowed them to avoid having to get a marriage licence issued by the city.
The hitch, however, has been that whether a marriage in Ontario is preceded by civil licence or by banns, it has to be registered by the province's registrar-general.
Yesterday's court ruling not only ordered the City of Toronto to issue licences to same-sex couples but also told the province to register same-sex marriages. The city complied immediately, and by late yesterday morning had issued licences to several couples, including Ontario Crown attorney Michael LESHNER, 55, who a few hours later married his partner of two decades, Michael STARK, 45, in front of Mr. Justice John HAMILTON of the Ontario Superior Court.
"This is first and foremost a Canadian love story," said Mr. LESHNER, who has been a thorn in the side of the Ontario government for years.
"This is why people come to Canada, because they marvel at our values, and we've sent an unmistakable message that love can conquer all, the love of two good men can defeat everything.... It [homophobia] is dead legally as of today."
The joy and optimism of homosexual groups was tempered by the Ontario government's reluctance to embrace the ruling immediately without reservation.
Attorney-General Norman STERLING told the legislature that he was waiting to hear whether the federal government would appeal the decision to the Supreme Court. Although municipalities and provinces administer marriages, the federal government is responsible for defining marriage.
"We will, of course, follow what the court says in the decision and follow that to the letter of the law," Mr. STERLING said.
Among those celebrating yesterday were Joyce BARNETT and Alison KEMPER, who also picked up their marriage licences at Toronto City Hall and will marry in July, 2004. The women, both of whom are ordained in the Anglican Church, have been together since Their two children were delighted. "I knew that nobody could say I didn't have a family," said Robbie, 11, who was born to Ms. KEMPER. " Canada has finally figured out it's unfair to deny this to anybody."
His sister Hannah, 17, said she has grown up to find that she is heterosexual. She said she is indebted to her parents for bringing her up "where it's okay to be what you want to be."
The court ruling did not sit well with some religious organizations, including the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada.
Evangelical Fellowship of Canada president Bruce CELEMENGER said the court has fundamentally redefined marriage.
"It is not an appropriate use of the Charter to redefine pre-existing social, cultural and religious institutions," he said.

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STERN m@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2002-12-03 published
STERN / STARKMAN
-- Sylvia and Zanvel STERN, Sheila▲ STARKMAN and George TEMPLETON and David and Joyce STARKMAN are thrilled to announce the engagement of their children, CORINNE to BRETT. Proud▲ grandparent is Bronka STEIMAN. Excited▲ siblings, nieces and nephews are Jill, Derek, Zachary and Jared STERN; Andrea,▲ Steven, Alex and Charli STARKMAN and Debbie STARKMAN.

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STEVEN m@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2003-05-10 published
Helen and Donald STEVEN Happy 50th Anniversary, May 16, 2003 Congratulations as you celebrate 50 years of treasured memories, your dreams for the future, and a love and commitment that has inspired us all. With love from your family and Friends.

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STEVENS m@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2008-06-04 published
STEVENS / LANTZ -- Buck and Doe
Shannon STEVENS and Brady LANTZ
Durham Community Centre, Saturday, June 14, 2008, 9: 00 p.m. to 1.00 a.m.
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STEVENS / LANTZ -- Buck and Doe
Shannon STEVENS and Brady LANTZ
Durham Community Centre, Saturday, June 14, 2008, 9.00 p.m. to 1: 00 a.m.
Age of Majority - DJ -- Door Prizes - Food Provided
Tickets: $8.00 advance / $10.00 at the door
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STEVENS m@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2003-03-01 published
Engagement Announcement, STEVENS / JIBB
Lee and Shirley STEVENS, Dresden, are very pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Carrie Elizabeth STEVENS to Douglas Edward JIBB, Wyoming, son of Douglas and Joan JIBB, Brampton. Carrie and Doug will be married at 2pm, April 26, 2003, at The Trinity United Church in Wallaceburg.

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STEVENS m@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2003-08-23 published
STEVENS, Lillian and Dick - Congratulations
On your 60th Wedding Anniversary
Friends are invited to an Open House on Saturday, August 30th at the Belmont Arena, between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Elevator available.
Best Wishes Only Please.

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STEVENSON m@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2006-06-28 published
STEVENSON, Brian and Bonnie - Wedding Announcement
Brian and Bonnie STEVENSON are pleased to announce their marriage on May 20, 2006. The wedding took place at their home at R.R.#2, Holstein, Ontario.
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STEVENSON m@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-11-04 published
STEVENSON, Ila and Doug - 50th Wedding Anniversary
October 6, 2006
Thank you to all our family, Jane, Paul and Kenna and grand_son Riley, Friends and neighbours for helping us celebrate this special day.

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STEWARDSON m@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2003-08-09 published
STEWARDSON, Amy / HENDERSON, Bradley
Wayne and Jane STEWARDSON of Camlachie and Don and Vera HENDERSON of Ilderton are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their children, Amy Lynn STEWARDSON to Bradley Craig HENDERSON. The wedding will take place August 23, 2003 in Ilderton.

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STEWARD/STEWART/STUART m@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2005-10-26 published
Rob Roy
Members of the Rob Roy United Church joined with their sister church at Nottawa on Saturday morning October 22 to discuss the needs of the church and how to improve ways to reach out to the community. The 3-hour session was led by Reverend Ian STEWARD/STEWART/STUART, who also supplied the Timbits for the coffee break.
Congratulations to Alan and Kim BULLOCK who celebrated their 25th anniversary on October 18. Family members and Friends surprised them at their home on Saturday evening to help them celebrate.
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STEWARD/STEWART/STUART m@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2006-07-05 published
INKSTER / STEWARD/STEWART/STUART -- Forthcoming Marriage
Cheryl INKSTER and Chris STEWARD/STEWART/STUART invite you to share in the celebration of their marriage at their wedding reception Saturday July 8, 2006, 8: 00 p.m. at the Dundalk Legion.
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STEWARD/STEWART/STUART m@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2008-07-02 published
STEWARD/STEWART/STUART / MONTGOMERY -- Buck and Doe
Dale STEWARD/STEWART/STUART and Amy MONTGOMERY
Saturday, July 12, 8: 30-1:00, Dundalk Arena
$10 (Tickets Available at the Door). Age of Majority
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STEWARD/STEWART/STUART m@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2008-07-09 published
STEWARD/STEWART/STUART / MONTGOMERY -- Buck and Doe
Dale STEWARD/STEWART/STUART and Amy MONTGOMERY
Saturday, July 12, 8: 30-1:00, Dundalk Arena
$10 (Tickets Available at the Door). Age of Majority
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STEWARD/STEWART/STUART m@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2003-07-12 published
65th Wedding Anniversary, Bill and Jean TRUDELL
St. Peter's Basilica was the setting 65 years ago, July 16 for the marriage of Jean Marie STEWARD/STEWART/STUART and W.K. (Bill) TRUDELL. Our love and best wishes, Mom and Dad from your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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STEWARD/STEWART/STUART m@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2003-08-23 published
STEWARD/STEWART/STUART, Gordon and Mary - 50th Wedding Anniversary
Friends may drop by for a Surprise visit to 20 Ridge Street, Strathroy, on Sunday, August 24th, 2003 from 1: 00pm - 4:00pm.
Best wishes only.

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STEWARD/STEWART/STUART m@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2003-09-14 published
McCOLL, Don and Mildred - 60th Anniversary
Don, Mildred and family would like to invite relatives and Friends to an Open House on Sunday, September 21st from 1 to 5 pm, at the home of Ron and Jan STEWARD/STEWART/STUART, 46 Beechnut Street, Kilworth Heights.
Best wishes only, please.

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STEWARD/STEWART/STUART m@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2003-09-20 published
McCOLL - 60th Anniversary
Don, Mildred and family would like to invite relatives and Friends to an Open House on Sunday, September 21st from 1 to 5 pm, at the home of Ron and Jan STEWARD/STEWART/STUART, 46 Beechnut Street, Kilworth Heights. Best wishes only, please.

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STEWARD/STEWART/STUART m@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-08-13 published
WILKINSON / STEWARD/STEWART/STUART -- Forthcoming Marriage
Phillip and Lucy UPTGROVE, Philip and Tracy STEWARD/STEWART/STUART and Dennis and Sandra CURE are delighted to announce the forthcoming marriage of their children, Amy STEWARD/STEWART/STUART and Daemon WILKINSON.
Their wedding celebration will take place October 1, 2005 in London.
Much love to you always.

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STEWARD/STEWART/STUART m@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-12-03 published
STEWARD/STEWART/STUART, Jeff and Karla - Happy 1st Anniversary
Two very special angels watching from above saw you light candles, ring the bell with love. Watching over you each day with Love, Guidance too. This day is very special, you both said "I Do!" With congratulations - Love Mom

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STEWARD/STEWART/STUART m@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-07-08 published
ROGERS / HAMMELL -- Engagement
Miss Cathy ROGERS and Mr. Peter STEWARD/STEWART/STUART are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Meagan ROGERS to Mr. Derek HAMMELL son of Mr. Don and Mrs. Margaret HAMMELL of London. The wedding is planned for Fall 2007.

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STEWARD/STEWART/STUART m@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-12-16 published
STEWARD/STEWART/STUART, Jack and Blanche - Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary
December 21, 2006 Love from your family, 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Our close family is a testament of your love.

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STEWARD/STEWART/STUART m@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.collingwood.the_connection 2008-05-09 published
STEWARD/STEWART/STUART / KOOPMANS -- Buck and Doe
Shawn STEWARD/STEWART/STUART and Nicole KOOPMANS
May 10th, 2008, Duntroon Hall, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
Call Sandra 705-445-7161 or tickets $10.00 at the door
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STEYAERT m@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2003-01-11 published
Engagement Notice
STEYAERT - DANIEL
Howard and Judy DANIEL are very happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Marcia DANIEL
to Michael STEYAERT of Tillsonburg, son of Tony STEYAERT and Suzanne STEYAERT.
The couple will be married on June 21, 2003 in Ilderton, Ontario.

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STILLER m@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-26 published
STILLER / LOFGREN -- Engagement
She Said " Yes" Rod and Michele STILLER along with Ken and Patti LOFGREN are so excited to announce the engagement of their children Kayla STILLER and Brendan LOFGREN The wedding will take place in May of 2009.

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STILLITANO m@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2003-06-01 published
Happy 25th Anniversary, Caterina and Frank STILLITANO
June 1, 1978 - 2003
and Happy 19th Birthday to brother John.
Best wishes Mom and Dad.
Love Maria, Eris, Joe and John.

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STILLWAUGH m@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2003-12-17 published
STILLWAUGH - PIRES
Eric and Liz STILLWAUGH of South Baymouth are pleased to announce the marriage of their son Jason Thane
to Marie Nazare daughter of Narciso and Amelia PIRES of Portugal
The wedding took place October 25th, 2003 in Sioux Lookout, Ontario
The couple will reside in Sioux Lookout.

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STILSON m@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-11-25 published
STILSON / SCHMIDT -- Engagement
It is with great pleasure that the parents of Terra Gayle STILSON and Ryan Keith SCHMIDT announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The wedding will take place in May 2007. Congratulations and Best Wishes for a happy future!

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STILSON m@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-10 published
SCHMIDT, Ryan and Terra (STILSON) - Happy 1st Anniversary
May 12, 2008 Lots of Love and Best Wishes! Your Family

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STINCHCOMBE m@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2003-10-25 published
HANSEN, Jeremy and Jennifer (STINCHCOMBE)
Married October 23, 1993
Congratulations on your Tenth Anniversary and Welcome back to London. Love, Muz, Bradley and Eve

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STIRLING m@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2003-04-19 published
Mike and Shannon STIRLING, Happy 1st Anniversary
April 20, 2003
Love your family and Friends.

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STIRLING m@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2003-12-20 published
KAY / STIRLING
Rick and Dorothy KAY are very happy to announce the marriage of their daughter, Erin KAY to Jamey STIRLING son of Bob and Shirley JONES. The beautiful wedding took place Oct.18, 2003 at Saint Anne's Parish in Saint Thomas.
We wish you both lots of love and happiness.

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STOKES m@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-12-17 published
Pamela Kaur SINGH and Darren Graham Henry STOKES -- Match
By Judith TENENBAUM, Saturday,▲ December▲ 17, 2005, Page M5
Pamela SINGH and Darren STOKES met in Charlottetown, so it isn't surprising that this quote from Anne Shirley, in Anne of Avonlea, seems so prophetic: "Romance may not come into one's life with pomp and blare... perhaps it crept to one's side like an old friend."
In May 1999, the two were attending Show Canada, the annual Canadian motion picture industry convention, and film was their common parlance. She was there to accept awards for excellence as a Cineplex theatre manager. He was representing his employer, MIJO Corp., a distributor of video, audio and print media.
When invited by a former employer to join some colleagues for cocktails, he eased in beside Ms. SINGH. "We clicked from the get-go. He was funny, charming and smart," says Ms. SINGH, who found herself sharing every unscheduled moment at the convention with Mr. STOKES, joking around and taking in island attractions like Green Gables.
Appropriately, it was Confederation Bridge that brought the duo together. Her reluctance to descend a rocky slope at the edge of the bridge drew a challenge from Mr. STOKES. "I was a phobia queen, afraid of heights, dogs, the dark, bugs and water," she confesses. "I said, 'I can't!' Darren said, 'You can!' He grabbed my hand, I got to the bottom, and was screaming, ecstatic, hugged him and said thank you." Back in Toronto, on a first date at Just Desserts, they exchanged photos, reminisced and considered the prospect of future nocturnal meetings, since Ms. SINGH worked most nights until 2 a.m.
Despite the awkward schedule, Mr. STOKES, a hopeless romantic under his macho façade, could not resist -- coming to meet Ms. SINGH for late-night coffee dates. Likewise, on her single day off, she would get up after three hours of sleep and meet him for breakfast.
Over the next couple of years, Mr. STOKES helped Ms. SINGH grapple with her demons: He converted her to snorkelling, tempered her fear of dogs and the dark and introduced her to squash. "Darren has been extremely supportive of my career and work ethic... and showed me there is more to life than work," she asserts.
But Mr. STOKES is quick to return the compliments. Ms. SINGH "has a wealth of knowledge," he says. "She meticulously plans events and it's great to sit on the sidelines and watch."
On December 18, 2004, he booked a corner table at Thornhill's Octagon Restaurant. Recuperating from her company Christmas party and the stress of just beginning her holiday shopping, Ms. SINGH felt bedraggled. As they toasted his imminent promotion, she wasn't prepared for what came next: "Sweetheart, I love you," he said, holding out a blue box. She didn't need to ask what was inside.
The wedding took place outdoors on September 10 at the Richmond Hill Country Club, with pastor Dale BOLTON officiating. The ceremony melded the bride's Hindu and Sikh traditions, including the lighting of a deeya [clay pot] in tribute to Lord Ganesh, with the groom's Anglican background.
Today, Ms. SINGH, 31, is a senior consultant with the GCI Group and Mr. STOKES, 30, is a vice-president at MIJO Corp. And, according to their friend Jason BORK, they're the perfect Toronto couple: "Each from different cultural backgrounds, they are social butterflies, love Toronto, and most importantly love and are dedicated to each other."

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