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Home My WebLink AboutNA2014_02_20News Adver tiser / durhamregion.com / @newsdurham @newsdurham COMMUNITYNA Your Life: Indoor gardening Certified horticultural judge Ken Brown discusses overwintering and increasing geraniums. durhamregion.com TODAY’S ONLINE VIDEO P ICKER I NG Thurs. Feb. 20, 2014 / A publication of Pressrun 54,400 / 24 pages / Optional 3-week delivery $6 / $1 newsstand 264 Fa irall St.,Ajax 905-428-0950 BUMPER-TO -BUMPERSERVICE! PLUSALLMAJORTIRE BRANDSFORLESS! 1-800-465-0593 Visit lifestyleproducts.ca CALL TODAY FOR DETAILS! WINTERWORK PROGRAM PICKERING -- Durham Regional Police Inspector Bruce Townley looked over some information along with Staff Sergeant Vince D’Amico at the West Durham station. Inspector Townley is the new head of the DRPS West Station that covers Ajax and Pickering. Ron Pietroniro / Metroland New Durham police inspectortakes over in Ajax-Pickering Enhancing community safety Inspector Bruce Townley’s top priority Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- There’s a new top cop leading the Durham Regional Police in west Durham. Inspector Bruce Townley was appointed the inspector in charge of the division that covers Ajax and Pickering. It’s a return to the old neighbourhood for Insp. Townley, as he started with the DRPS as a uniformed patrol offi- cer in Ajax in 1987. Since joining the force, he’s worked his way up the organiza- tional ladder, having been made an inspector in 2004. This is Insp. Townley’s second time leading a division, as he was assigned to lead the North Durham Division in Port Perry in 2007. “My No. 1 priority is to enhance the level of community safety that already exists,” Insp. Townley said. He wants to work with commu- nity partners, hoping to “strike and build relationships. In polic- ing, we can’t do it alone any- more.” See NEW page 12 Pickering residents voice concerns about tax hike Council will vote on 2014 budget Feb. 24 Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Efforts to get more Pickering taxpayers involved in the budget process got off to a slow start Thursday morning, with just a handful of residents turning out for the City’s big budget meeting. Pickering council’s executive committee spent Feb. 13 hammer- ing out the 2014 budget, eventually approving a property tax increase of 3.75 per cent. Council still needs to pass the budget at its Feb. 24 meeting. Resident Andy McKinnon voiced concerns about the public engage- ment process, saying a 9 a.m. weekday meeting isn’t the best way to get feedback from taxpay- ers. “I’d like you to really try to engage the community, not just say you’re trying to engage the community,” he said, noting that the budget documents were released Feb. 7, which gave the public little time to digest 400-plus pages of dense financial information. See PICKERING page 15 Spring is the Time fo r Yo ur NEW Glasses! AJAX OPTICAL 145 Kingston Rd. E., Unit 7 Heritage Market Square 905-683-7235 AJAX OPTICAL 56 Harwood Av e.S.Ajax Plaza 905-683-2888 PICKERING OPTICAL 1360 Kingston Rd. Pickering Hub Centre 905-839-9244 SERVING THE CITIZENS OF AJAX AND DURHAM WEST FOR OV ER 20 YEARS! Share with yo ur loved ones during our 2 fo r 1 Sale on Now!* Look YOUR Best in the latest fashions by the TOP Designers! *2 for 1 applies to RX glasses only with selected frames. Black History Month celebrated DURHAM -- A celebration of the contribution made by blacks to Canada is being held this week- end. With the theme ‘Authentici- ty: Be True to Self’, the event will feature speakers, music, dancing and food. Organizer Esther Forde, owner of Cultural Expressions Art Gal- lery in Pickering Village, said, “The community is so diverse now. We want to educate the pub- lic about who we are and what we’re about. There’s so much of a contribution black Canadians have made to the country.” “It’s a great evening we have planned,” she said, adding it’s free and open to everyone. See the full story, page 16 du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 2 0 , 2 0 1 4 2 AP ® Make One Small Monthly Payment For all your DEBTS! Ajax 905-426-8400 Visit:GtaCredit.Com Stop Collection Calls Reduce Your Debts Stop Wage Garnishment Stop Interest Right Away Re-Establish Your Credit Contact us for a Private & Con dential meeting with one of our Govt. 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All content copyright Publication Sales Agreement #40052657Tim Whittaker - Publisher • Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief • Mike Johnston - Managing Editor • Fred Eismont - Director of Advertising • Deb McDonald - Sr. Sales Supervisor Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classiﬁ ed Advertising Manager • Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager • Lillian Hook - Ofﬁ ce Manager • Cheryl Haines - Composing Manager Editorial &&& OpinionsAP e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / letter writers are obliged to back up statements with verifiable facts / please include your full first and last name, city of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ durhamregion.com Three cheers for Durham’s Olympic competitors Not surprisingly, the colour of Olympic pride in Durham is red and white. Red is for the water-soluble paint being used to design messages of support throughout eastern Durham Region for Clarington’s Tara Watchorn, and white is for the snowbanks being used as the can- vas. But the messages are also a declaration of our pride and support for all of Cana- da’s athletes, including Pickering’s Jenni- fer Wakefield, a veteran forward who is a teammate of Tara and who plays for gold against the U.S. today, and snowboarder Matt Morison of Burketon. The idea by a local businessman to cre- ate the messages was done without fan- fare and away from the glare of the media spotlight, but beautifully captures the spirit of support that exists in communi- ties throughout Durham Region for our Olympic athletes as they compete for glory in these Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. We can already feel the tension and excitement building with the Canadian women’s hockey team as it awaits another showdown with its American archrivals. As a veteran player, Jennifer knows well the stakes and what is required of the ath- letes in this gold medal final. And she is no stranger to pressure: she a contributing team member on the World Championships Canadian team that edged the U.S. 5-4 in a bitterly contested game in 2012. And she is a wonderful ambassador for her hometown, quick to credit her days playing at the Pickering Rec Centre as a youngster developing the skills that led her to the Canadian Olympic women’s hockey team. Meanwhile, for those of us who find excitement in observing the action out- side of competition, we can even raise a cheer for Pickering resident Alex Broad, who has gained notoriety in recent days for clever tweets about the well-docu- mented problems associated with ven- ues, hotel rooms, and the general disarray that greeted international journalists and Games competitors when they arrived in Sochi. Durham’s Olympic contingent isn’t huge, but our competitors -- and they are ours -- have with them in Sochi the support of every single Durham Region resident who believes in the spirit of the Games and the fulfillment that comes with pushing oneself to the limit. We’ll be glued to our television sets, radi- os and smartphones over the next couple of days, cheering on Canada, but saving a little extra for our athletes as they charge for the podium. -- Metroland Media Group Ltd. Durham Region Division Patient care the focus in Ajax, Pickering hospital talks To the editor: Re: ‘Scarborough hospitals serving Dur- ham residents are outdated’, news, durham- region.com, Jan. 29, 2014. The proposed merger of Rouge Valley Health System (RVHS) and The Scarbor- ough Hospital (TSH) is all about delivering the best possible care to people in our com- munities. It has always included all four hospital campuses in both hospital corpo- rations: Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering in Ajax; Rouge Valley Centenary in Scarbor- ough; TSH General in Scarborough; and TSH Birchmount in Scarborough. While several options are presented for revitalizing facilities in both west Durham (Ajax, Pickering and Whitby) and Scar- borough in submissions made to the Cen- tral East Local Health Integration Network and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, all options involve ensuring that res- idents of west Durham and Scarborough receive high quality, consistent care. Should we receive approval for con- structing new hospital buildings, we will modernize our facilities in both west Dur- ham and in Scarborough. Until such a time new hospital buildings are approved, con- structed and open, we are maintaining our joint commitment to our four existing hospital buildings and their emergency departments. By integrating, our hospitals will be able to strengthen existing programs and devel- op new or enhanced services for the com- munities we serve in west Durham and Scarborough. The physicians of RVHS and of TSH sup- port the proposed merger and the health- care benefits it will bring to the communi- ties of Ajax, Pickering, Whitby and Scarbor- ough. Dr. Romas Stas Associate Chief of Staff, RVHS Ajax ‘Dismayed’ by airport support To the editor: Re: ‘Bring on Pickering airport, but keep residents in the loop’, editorial opinion, dur- hamregion.com Jan. 30, 2014. I’m shocked and dismayed by your edito- rial suggesting the Pickering airport would be good for the community. Mirabel cost taxpayers a billion dollars. An airport would be a disaster financially and, more importantly, environmentally. It would be a travesty for the inhabit- ants, human and animal (including fish and fowl). We need to preserve this last, best food land for our future. 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Your PersonalCar CareCentre du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 2 0 , 2 0 1 4 8 AP The people of Ajax and Pickering have shown yet again that they are national leaders in demonstrating kindness, compassion and generosity of spirit.We are most grateful to you all and are honoured and humbled by your support.We express thanks to one and all on behalf of the thousands of those in need who will call on us fo r help throughout 2014. Our ab ility to positively respond to each one is because yo u care. The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization which began its work in Canada in 1882. It gives hope and support to vulnerable people today and everyday in 400 communities throughout Canada and in more than 120 countries.We have been serving in Pickering and Ajax since 1955. Hope Community Church is The Salvation Army locally and carries out the compassionate work fo r which the organization is known.With the support of our own members and community volunteers we are thankful that we are able to provide a wide array of services: Major Mark Wa gner The Salvation Army, Hope Community Church 35 Kings Crescent, Ajax 905-683-0454 www.gethope.cc Th ank Yo u..... Pickering and Ajax residents!!! Pickering To wn Centre Administration Costco (Kingston Rd. & Salem) LCBO (Brock Rd. & Kingston Rd.) LCBO (Bayly St.) Re al Canadian Superstore (Kingston Rd) Metro (1822 Whites Rd) Wa lmart (Ajax & Pickering) LCBO (Taunton & Salem) Loblaws Supercentre (Liverpool & Kingston Rd.) Sobeys (Kingston Rd. & We stney) The Beer Store (Commercial Av e.) Metro ( Salem &Ta unton) LCBO (Whites & Kingston Rd.) To m’s No Fr ills (Bayly St.) Giant Tiger (Westney Rd.) The Beer Store (Kingston Rd.) Fo od Basics (Harwood Av e.) Sobeys (Westney Rd.) Fo od Bank Internet Café Hot Lunches Shower & Laundry Fa cilities Drop-In Coffee/Tea & Sweets Local Disaster Re sponse Clothing Give-away Jump-Start Program Christmas Assistance Vo lunteer Opportunities Support Groups Computer Assistance Advocacy Program Summer Camp Sponsorships Sports &Re creation Sponsorships Court Mandated Programs HopeCommunityChurchis TheSalvationArmyinAjax&Pickering Be assured of a warm welcome on Sundays at 10:00am at our worship location at Te rry Fo x Public School, 30 Kerrison Drive, Ajax (west off Harwood between Kingston Rd and Ro ssland). Thisnoticeistopublicly expressourgratitudetothepeopleof AjaxandPickering fortheir exceptional generosity in support of our recent 2013 Christmas Kettle Campaign. Through the kindness of our neighbours, $255,295.00 was realized. This wonderful result, once again,represents one of the highest amounts from local Kettle campaigns across Canada and is a clear testament to the warm heartedness of the residents of Pickering and Ajax. We recognize with deep gratitude, the total community effort which provided such a result.We are privileged to witness the outstanding way in which each aspect of our community; schools, daycare centres, local businesses, community service groups, churches and residents alike reached into their hearts to help others.We thank those, from the youngest to the eldest,who donated toys to CTV’s To y Mountain at the Pickering To wn Centre.Likewise, the faculty, staff and students of Dunbarton High School, Pickering High School, Ajax High School and the leadership and members of Amberlea Presbyterian Church deserve special recognition for their significant participation. We specifically thank the local merchants listed below fo r their tremendous partnership and assistance in hosting Kettles in their stores throughout the 2013 campaign.We simply could not achieve such a result without them: Recognizing excellence Durham’s outstanding caregivers sought DURHAM-- Outstanding caregivers in Dur- ham Region are eligible for an award recog- nizing the difference they’ve made in the lives of someone else. Nominations for the second annual Heroes in the Home Caregiver Recognition awards are being sought by the Central East Community Care Access Centre (CCAC). The award recognizes individuals who have made an impact in the life of a loved one, friend or neighbour, to help them live comfortably in their own homes while living with disability, illness or old age. Nominations for outstanding caregivers will be accepted until Feb. 28. Last year there were 128 caregivers recognized by the Cen- tral East CCAC. Caregivers can be a family member, a friend, or a professional such as a nurse, therapist or health care provider. The nominees will receive a certificate of recognition and will be honoured at cer- emonies in May and June. Nominations will be accepted online, by fax at 905-430-8682, e-mail at heroesinthehomes@ce.ccac-ont. ca or can be mailed to 920 Champlain Crt., Whitby, ON L1N 6K9. For more information and for nomination forms call 905-430-3308 or 1-800-263-3877 ext. 5826 or visit http:// healthcareathome.ca/centraleast/en. Pickering event will focus on fatherless children Black History Month event set for Feb. 22 DURHAM -- The issue of children in the black community growing up without fathers is the topic of a panel discussion this week- end. A View of Fatherlessness in Black Commu- nities is being held on Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Apostolic Pentecostal Church. Among the panelists are moderator Dr. Carl James, of York University, Eleanor McIntosh, vice-principal at Ajax High School, Brandon Hay of the Black Daddies Club, church Pastor Audley Castro, Victor Beausoleil, the founder of Redemption Reintegration Services, Pius Ilogu, an accoun- tant, and radio personality Spider Jones. Other features of the event include informa- tion booths, drama, poetry, spoken word and music. Psychologists have found a direct correla- tion between children without fathers and low income, lower academic achievements, difficulty delaying gratification, extreme hypertension and withdrawal, drug use and criminal activities. The event starts at 4 p.m. and the church is at 755 Oklahoma Dr., Pickering. 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For more information, call 905-420-4660 ext 6100. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 2 0 , 2 0 1 4 10 P In the 40 years Durham Region has been in existence, there has been a huge change in the size of communities. That’s not unsurprising, given Durham’s location in the GTA. 4DURHAM ANNIVERSARY AJAX POPULATION 20,774‘76 25,475‘81 36,550‘86 57,350‘91 64,430‘96 73,753‘01 90,167‘06 109,600‘11 URBAN 99.1% % 2006 RURAL 0.9% BROCK POPULATION 8,820‘76 9,259‘81 10,003‘86 11,057‘91 11,705‘96 12,110‘01 11,979‘06 11,341‘11 URBAN 51.3% RURAL 48.7% CLARINGTON POPULATION 31,928‘76 32,229‘81 34,073‘86 49,479‘91 60,615‘96 69,834‘01 77,820‘06 84,548‘11 URBAN 80.1% RURAL 19.9%% 2006 % 2006 SCUGOG POPULATION 11,899‘76 13,498‘81 15,229‘86 17,836‘91 18,837‘96 20,224‘01 21,511‘06 21,569‘11 RURAL 57.1% % 2006 URBAN 42.9% PICKERING POPULATION 27,879‘76 37,754‘81 48,959‘86 68,631‘91 78,989‘96 87,139‘01 87,838‘06 88,721‘11 URBAN 95.2% RURAL 4.8% OSHAWA POPULATION ‘76‘81‘86‘91‘96‘01 107,023117,519123,651129,344134,364139,051141,590‘06 149,607‘11 % 2006 UXBRIDGE POPULATION 10,977‘76 11,207‘81 11,895‘86 14,092‘91 15,882‘96 17,377‘01 19,169‘06 20,623‘11 URBAN 50.6% % 2006RURAL 49.4% WHITBY POPULATION ‘76‘81‘86‘91‘96‘01‘06 28,17336,69845,81961,28173,79487,413111,184122,022‘11 URBAN 97.1% RURAL 2.9% DURHAM POPULATION 247,473‘76 283,639‘81 326,179‘86 409,070‘91 458,616‘96 506,901‘01 561,258‘06 608,031‘11 URBAN 90.8% RURAL 9.2%% 2006% 2006 URBAN 99.1% % 2006 RURAL 0.9% Metroland Graphic/Nick Evelyn Nu m b e r s f o r t o t a l p o p u l a t i o n i n 2 0 1 1 a r e t h e m o s t u p t o d a t e i n f o r m a t i o n a v a i l a b l e . Ur b a n r u r a l p o p u l a t i o n i n 2 0 0 6 i s m o s t u p t o d a t e i n f o r m a t i o n a v a i l a b l e . Eight year old stricken with terminal disease is living out her dreams Kelly McDowell kmcdowell@durhamregion.com PICKERING-- Beth Craig, a Pickering res- ident, has co-authored two books with her daughter Lauren in benefit of Hailey’s Dreams, a foundation to help her nephew’s eight-year-old daughter, Hailey Fitzgerald. In 2012, Hailey was diagnosed with metachro- matic leukodystophy, a degenerative termi- nal disease that slows her mobility. Hailey’s Dreams is a charity created by Hai- ley’s parents, who have set out to achieve all of the dreams Hailey has her heart set on. Out of her 32 dreams, she has now fulfilled 30. The dreams include trips, such as Disney World and camping, and family bonding such as getting a puppy and “go to a dressy event and dance with daddy.” Donations are one of the biggest ways that the family is able to help Hailey achieve her dreams. “I was thinking of what I could do from a distance. Sure I have given money and gone to visit her in Fredericton (New Brunswick) but there is only so much that visits can do, so I thought about something that could keep on helping,” Ms. Craig said. “So I approached my daughter, who is a talented writer, to help me out.” Just over a year later, the two books Princess Pinch Me and The Princess of Freddy Beach were launched on Dec. 14, 2013. The stories take place in Fredericton, where Hailey lives. One of her dreams was fulfilled that day, a scavenger hunt. This was how Hailey and the rest of the guests got to the launch. “Each clue led to different businesses who supported Hailey and finally, everyone found their way to Fredericton Inn where we held a royal tea party,” Ms. Craig said. Another of Hailey’s dreams was to have a star named after her, and this dream has been fulfilled twice by community groups. Ms. Craig and Lauren hosted a Valentine’s star naming gift for the supporters of the books, with all proceeds to Hailey’s Dreams. “We designed this contest in the spirit of sharing the joyful side of Hailey’s life,” Ms. Craig said. “We hope that people appreciate the possibility to name a star for someone they love; it’ll be in the same constellation as Hailey’s so they can really connect with her.” The contest closed on Feb. 10 but a sec- ond draw may be held on Valentine’s Day, depending on the response. Readers can qualify by donating $10 or buying one of the books. Valentine’s is a large part of the books and Hailey’s life. The duo wanted that to reflect in the contest. Princess Pinch Me is an illustrated children’s book that gives a perspective on the disease through the eyes of Hailey’s friend, who sets out to help Hailey achieve her dreams as she loses her mobility. The character is based on Hailey’s best friend in real life. “It brings a light in a heavy version of Hai- ley’s story,” Ms. Craig said. “The second book tells her story by using facts and real people’s commitment to making Hailey’s dreams come true as well as how her family is react- ing to everything.” Metachromatic leukodystophy has no cure, and while Hailey was diagnosed in Septem- ber 2012, she is already in a wheelchair with no walking mobility and has lost most of her speech. That doesn’t stop her from being the happy little girl she’s always been, Ms. Craig said. “She loves to laugh and read,” Ms. Craig said. “She is energized by people, she loves being around people. The most astounding were her dreams to have a street named after her, to be a nurse for a day and to volunteer,” Ms. Craig said. “She has been able to achieve so much, it’s very rewarding to have people share in Hailey’s story.” More information and to register for the contest, visit http://www.benovel.ca/wp- content/uploads/Haileys-Valentine-Star.pdf. Pickering residents write books to help dying girl’s charity PICKERING -- Beth Craig reads aloud from her book ‘Princess Pinch Me’ at the book’s recent launch. She co-authoured the book with her daughter Lauren. All proceeds went towards Hailey’s Dreams. Hailey is seen here in her wheelchair. 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But it seemed healthy when she wrapped it up and examined it, so when it had warmed up she took it to open water above the dam on Horseshoe Lake, where some mallards were wintering, and released it. The grebe, a stocky water bird slightly smaller than a mallard, “waddled to the lake and jumped in, flapped its wings and swam off,” Joan reported. Her e-mail went viral among birders, of course, and a few days later Ed Poro- pat of Haliburton drove over to Horse- shoe Lake and found the bird happily swimming about. He was able to identi- fy it as a red-necked grebe. “It was hunt- ing actively when I was there, including under the ice,” he related on the Ont- birds hotline. “That’s one lucky bird, to survive not only the crushing talons, but also the fall from a great height.” Not to mention an afternoon trying to swim out of a snowdrift, and heart palpitations from being captured in a blanket and handled by a human. The ongoing happy ending: the grebe wasn’t present at Horseshoe Lake a few days later, but one was seen 15 kilome- tres south, on open water at Moore Falls, busily diving and fishing. Surely the same bird, since most of its kind would still be along the Atlantic Coast in Feb- ruary, not yet starting their migration inland to the shallow lakes, ponds and bays across Canada where they build their floating nests on emergent vegeta- tion. Numbers of grebes show up in Lake Ontario in March, on their way north. So what this amazing individual was doing up in cottage country during this cold, snowy winter is a mystery. Perhaps a sign of spring was the pair of eagles circling together over the Grants’ backyard. These magnificent raptors start building and/or refurbishing their huge stick nests in mid-February, and incubating a clutch of two to three eggs in March. Videos of their acrobatic court- ship flights sometimes show them clasp- ing talons and free-falling together. Nature queries: mcarney@interlinks. net or 905-725-2116. -- Durham outdoors writer Margaret Car- ney has more than 3,000 species on her life list of birds, seen in far-flung corners of the planet. Margaret Carney The Great Outdoors See a video of Fae on Facebook Kristen’s Kritters Kristen Calis Reporter / kcalis@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2240 facebook.com/NewsDurhamKristensKritters Durham rescue world loses a hero I was saddened to learn that the animal res- cue world lost a hero this month. Kathy Blundell, director and co-founder of Homeward Bound Rescue, died Feb. 2 of a sudden illness at the age of 40. Not only is she leaving behind a family, including her husband and children, but also dogs that would find love from her in a world where many others might turn away. “She’ll always be here with us,” said Ms. Blundell’s best friend of 30 years and fellow Homeward Bound co-founder, Dale McGill. There’s been an outpouring of support on the rescue organization’s Facebook page, and I wanted to take the time to not only remem- ber Ms. Blundell for her tireless work to help dogs in need, but also to remind people of the Durham-based organization that she was so passionate about. I spoke to Ms. Blundell a couple of years ago when Homeward Bound was a recipi- ent of funds raised through the Global Pets Show Us Your Heart campaign. She told me Homeward Bound was opened to help flat- faced breeds such as boxers, bulldogs, pugs and mastiffs. Despite the focus on flat-faced breeds, Homeward Bound has been known to rescue other breeds as well. The dogs Homeward Bound rescues stay in foster homes until their forever home is found. Ms. Blundell told me 99.9 per cent of the rescue group’s costs are for vet care. “Everything is volunteer,” she said at the time. “None of us get paid to do what we do.” We wrote a story in 2010 when Ms. Blundell and Ms. McGill rescued four female dogs from an alleged backyard puppy mill outside of Toronto. The pair was able to rescue the dogs after reading an advertisement online for a “two for one deal” to trade English bulldogs. They responded to the ad and saw the deplorable conditions the dogs were in. I also recall when Ms. Blundell told me about the time she stumbled upon what appeared to be an abandoned puppy mill in Woodville. There were some remaining animals, including goats, ponies, a snake and two dogs, and her tip led to an associ- ated operation in Winnipeg where 79 dogs were rescued from a shed by the Winnipeg Humane Society. Ms. Blundell was a person whose actions were as strong as her words. Her heart was warm and her arms were open. She made this world a better place. “She’s never going to be forgotten for so many reasons,” said Ms. McGill, adding Homeward Bound will carry on. I read the following on the Homeward Bound Facebook page: “We will continue to rescue dogs at HBR in Kathy’s name and honour. She would have wanted us to continue on with her dream and the rescue that she put her heart and soul into.” The post did note that Homeward Bound’s intake “will remain closed to non-emergent cases for the time being as we work to pick up right where our beloved leader left off.” The Homeward Bound website says it will advise once this changes. For more information and updates on Homeward Bound, to donate, to foster, or to see the dogs up for adoption, visit home- wardboundrescue.ca. For those wishing to meet some of the Homeward Bound dogs in person, the ani- mals will be at Paulmac’s Pet Food Plus Cobourg on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It’s located at 1 Strathy Rd., Unit 2 in Cobourg. Fifteen dogs are currently in the care of Homeward Bound, and await their forever homes. Upcoming The Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary is hosting an indoor yard sale on Saturday, March 29 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the sanc- tuary, 2060 Concession Rd. 7 in Pickering. Items for sale include glassware, crockery, electronics, toys, art, furniture, and lighting. Donations can be left in the porch at the front of the sanctuary. For more information, visit second-chance.ws or call 905-649-8282. Kristen Calis Reporter A tireless advocate for animals DURHAM -- The animal rescue communi- ty lost a strong member of its community. Kathy Blundell, director and co-founder of Homeward Bound Rescue, died sud- denly on Feb. 2. Metroland file photo PI C K E R I N G AD V E R T I S I N G F E A T U R E When you hear about The UPS Store, you may think it’s just a place where you can go to get your packages shipped. 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Other residents at the Feb. 13 meeting raised concerns about the proposed 3.75- per cent tax increase, which translates to an extra $47.40 per year for the average home valued at $358,400. “I’m here to speak on behalf of the not-so- average people,” said David Sim, who wor- ries he may not be able to afford his house if Pickering’s increases continue at this pace. “I want you to understand the impact of your decisions on people like me.” He said his property taxes have risen fast- er than his salary and urged council mem- bers to be “more prudent” with spending. Also concerned was Peter Fenske, a local senior who says his pension payments only go up by 0.9 per cent a year. “I can’t afford that kind of increase,” he said. “We voted you people in to set an example, we put you here as leaders. As far as I’m concerned we should all cut back.” Mayor Dave Ryan said even if there were no service increases and no new buildings, taxes would still go up due to the “economic reality” of inflation. “I believe that we have a well-run munici- pality,” he said. “At the same time, we recog- nize that there has to be a balance and it’s a difficult balance to maintain. We don’t take this responsibility lightly.” The biggest project on tap for 2014 is a new operations centre on Clements Road. It will replace the existing centre on Till- ings Road, which was built in 1975 and is being squeezed by space limitations and encroaching residential development. With a price tag of $27 million, the new operations centre is the largest project the City has ever undertaken. Several sources of funding will cover the cost, including $11 million in debt to be paid back over 20 years. Councillors questioned whether it was an option to delay building the operations cen- tre. City staff said putting it off for a year would tack an extra $1.3 million on the price tag, due to higher interest rates and construc- tion costs. Other noteworthy projects included in this year’s budget are a $7.1-million indoor soccer dome and $1.3 million in improve- ments at Beverley Morgan Park. Pickering’s debt currently sits at $21.7 mil- lion. It costs $4.8 million a year to service the principal and interest. “We’re well within our borrowing guide- lines, we’re actually well below the guide- lines set by the Province,” said City CAO Tony Prevedel. The Province limits the amount of debt a municipality can issue to 25 per cent of its revenues. Pickering council has adopted a cap of 15 per cent of total tax revenue. Members of the public can also speak on the budget at the Feb. 24 council meeting. Visit www.pickering.ca/budget for more information. Fast facts Some highlights from Pickering’s 2014 budget • $27 million for a new operations centre, $11 million of which will be debt paid back over 20 years. • $7.1 million for an indoor soccer dome built in part- nership with the Pickering Soc- cer Club. • $1.8 million for tree canopy replacement as a result of ice storm dam- age. • $1.3 million to improve Bev- erley Morgan Park including an artificial turf field, electronic scoreboard and new fences and pathways. • $242,000 in additional funding for emer- gency management in light of the recent ice storm. • $2,000 for a skateboard park at East Woodlands Park, next to Petticoat Creek Community Centre. • $23,000 for new lighting at the baseball diamond at Kinsmen Park. • $1.6 million to reconstruct William Jackson Drive from east of Urfe Creek to Taunton Road. • $359,000 to install street- lights and sidewalks on the south side of Kingston Road from Walnut Lane to Glen- dale Drive. • $470,000 to repair Mitchell Bridge on Seventh Concession Road; this project will only go forward if a Provincial grant is received. • $575,000 to upgrade a stretch of Salem Road from gravel to hard surface between Hwy. 7 and Seventh Concession Road. 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Basicskills for starting on the ski slopes Your Life video series with Brimacombe on durhamregion.com DURHAM -- In next week’s video series on durhamre- gion.com, we are at Brima- combe with level 2 ski instruc- tor Shawn Hamilton. We have basic ski skills for you first-tim- ers, with a new ski tip every day of the week. Join us as we discuss every- thing from how to dress and put on equipment, to turning, stop- ping and how to get up from a fall. Series breakdown: • Monday, Feb. 24: What to wear This video will give a general idea of what to wear with key points like not wearing jeans and ensur- ing you wear appropriate gloves/ mitts for maximum comfort and enjoyment. • Tuesday, Feb. 25: Sizing boots and skis Getting a feel for your equipment is key to enjoying your day. Start out by walking around in your boots. Ms. Hamilton shows you how they should fit, as well as how to size your skis. Learn how to pop skis off by using your ski pole. • Wednesday, Feb. 26: Walking, turning and stopping It sounds easy, but walking with your skis can be a bit of a chal- lenge, even before you put them on. This video will break down the two most important things you need to learn as a beginner on skis. Turning and stopping are Leeanna McLean Videographer Videos @ durhamregion.com important to your safety as well as to the safety of those around you. • Thursday, Feb. 27: How to get up from a fall Inevitably, as a skier, you will fall. Everybody does, even the most experienced. But the key is to know how to collect your things and get back up. This episode will cover collecting your stuff, resetting your bindings and getting back on the hills. • Friday, Feb. 28: How to get on and off the ski lift You’ve covered the bunny hill, now what? This episode will cover how to ride a chairlift. Ms. Hamilton will also discuss proper chairlift eti- quette. • Saturday, March 1: First run on a bigger slope Learn how to navigate on bigger slopes in this video with key tips like going from side to side across steeper terrain, remembering to turn, keeping weight on your down- hill ski, and maintaining balance. Is there a project or topic you would like to see us cover? Let us know what you want to learn. Drop us a line or post your information on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook. com/newsdurham. CLARINGTON -- Learn how to navigate on bigger slopes in this video with key tips like going from side to side across steeper terrain, remembering to turn, keeping weight on your down hill ski, and maintaining balance. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland Things To Do Saturday, February 22 Progressive euchre 4 p.m. royal Canadian Legion Br. 606, 1555 Bayly St., Pickering. royal Canadian Legion Br. 606 Ladies’ auxiliary holds progressive euchre. regis- tration time: 3:45 p.m. 15 games, door prizes, buf- fet. - tickets avail- able at bar 905- 839-2990 - Susan 905-831-3158 or Beth 647-401- 9771. $20 per person Authenticity: Be your true self. 5 p.m. 8 p.m. J. Clarke rich- ardson Collegiate, 1355 Harwood ave N., ajax. this event is host- ed by Cultural Expressions art Gallery Inc., located in the city of ajax, for a 7th annual Black His- tory celebration program. this year’s theme is authenticity: Be true to yourself. Interactive infor- mation fair, keynote presentation, and cultural performances. Free. SuNday, February 23 nAPA ontario invitational 8 Ball tournament. 11 a.m. Petri- na’s Billiards, 21 Harwood ave S., ajax. this is an exhibition tourna- ment and is not an official North american Poolshooters associa- tion tournament that affects hand- icaps or stats. Open to all players from any league. Handicapped pool tournament using NaPa handicapping. double elimination - call pocket rules, restricted to first 48 players. Players who mis- represent their skill level will be removed for sake of integrity. No pros. Calcutta before tournament play commences. NaPa Players: $25 - Others: $40 songwriters oPen Mic 1 tO 3 P.m. Fionn macCool’s ajax, 36 Kingston rd. E., ajax. Songwriters music Festival of dur- ham hosts a Songwriters’ Open mic. Free. tuESday, FEBruary 25 LittLeAce-tennis by music 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Father Fenel- on Catholic school, 747 Liverpool rd, Pickering. Littleace-tennis by music is an innovative pro- gressive tennis program for kids 4-10. through a combination of music, pictures, tennis specific drills and age appropriate equip- ment, participants are introduced to the magnificent world of tennis. Equipment is provided free and the cost to participate is $10 per lesson with no long-term commit- ment required. Space is limited. $10 per lesson Whats On FrIday, FEBruary 21 evening of theatre 7 p.m. St. George’s anglican Church - ajax, 77 randall drive, ajax. St. George’s Players pres- ent an Evening of One act Plays.. $6/person or $20/family tHurSday, FEBruary 27 FAshion Fun February 9:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. royal Canadian Legion, 111 Hunt St., ajax. matti young will be showing her lat- est creations in a fashion show. Ethel Wright will provide an inspi- rational message. Special music too. $8.50 at the door first-time guests $6.50. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 2 0 , 2 0 1 4 18 AP What’s On Mike Ruta Entertainment Editor / mruta@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2243 Ontario Writers’ Conference to be held in Ajax The conference aims to benefit writers of all levels Kelly McDowell kmcdowell@durhamregion.com AJAX-- Whether you’re an experienced writer or a beginner, anyone interested in writing is invited to attend the Ontario Writers’ conference. It will be held May 2 and 3 at the Deer Creek Golf Club in Ajax. President and co-chair of the conference, Barbara Hunt, is expecting this year’s con- ference to be another hit, with returning speakers. “We have a huge writing community in Durham and this is a way to showcase what we have,” Ms. Hunt said. “It’s an event that blows the minds of new writers and is an outlet for beginner and experienced writ- ers to grow and network.” This conference will mark the second year of the Story Starter’s Contest. A piece of artwork from a local artist is displayed on the conference’s website in January, February and March, and writers of all ages and levels are invited to write a 100-word piece about the artwork. It could be poetry, a story or dialogue, whatever the writer is inspired to do. Writers do not need to reg- ister for the conference to take part in the contest and there is no charge. “Visual arts is important for writers because it gets them thinking outside the box,” Ms. Hunt said. “The talent of artists we have here in Durham is also astound- ing.” The submissions are narrowed down and the top three for each month will be dis- played at the Festival of Writers on the Fri- day of the conference. Festival-goers then vote on the winner, who will receive a piece of artwork from the artist their submis- sion was inspired by. Last year there were 150 submissions for all months, which was narrowed down to six. “This is for the wannabe closet writers who desire to get involved but are not brave enough,” Ms. Hunt said. “They can get their feet wet and get into the writing commu- nity without having to get up in front of a room of people.” The Festival of Authors will kick-start the weekend, as per tradition. Authors will speak, read excerpts from their books and mingle with the festival-goers. This event is open to the public for $20 and space can be pre-booked online or tickets can be bought at the door. “By the end of each day, the whole build- ing is levitating on the energy of every per- son,” Ms. Hunt said. There are three levels of the four- hour classes offered Saturday. Beginner, advanced, and master classes offer differ- ent topics that attendees can choose from. The day requires registration ($240 until March 31 when registration closes) and includes three class workshops, lunch and networking breaks to mingle with authors. The conference is non-profit, and fees will pay for food, drink and an honorarium for speakers and workshop instructors. A returning inspiration is Wayson Choy, a 74-year-old Chinese Canadian who has written best-selling novels and memoirs. He will be teaching a master class this year. Teachers from local high schools can also nominate a student for free attendance to the conference. The winner will be announced on the conference’s website. “We are growing every year, and its because of word of mouth,” Ms. Hunt said. “I hope the conference continues to grow, just like the writers that attend it.” OSHAWA -- The Durham Youth Orches- tra is holding its 5th annual Concerto Competition for Durham Region music students on May 3 in Oshawa. The winner receives a $100 prize and the chance to perform as a soloist with the DYO in a concert during its 2014/15 season. At the DYO’s Fall Concert in late November, Oshawa violinist Meagan Turner, the winner of the previous con- certo contest, performed Mendelssohn with the orchestra. The application deadline is April 11. Among the eligibility requirements, candidates must live permanently in Durham Region or, for university music students, must have received a large por- tion of their pre-secondary school edu- cation in Durham Region. Instrumen- talists must be 21 years of age or young- er, singers must have been 24 years or younger on Jan. 1, 2014. As well, candidates must audition on piano, voice or on a standard orchestral instrument such as violin, cello, flute or trumpet. Instrumentalists at their audition will be required to perform the first move- ment of a concerto by an 18th- or 19th- century composer. Singers must sing two arias from the sacred and/or orato- rio and/or operatic repertoire of the 17th and/or 18th centuries. The pieces must be sung in the original languages, the original keys and in two contrasting lan- guages. For more information, visit www. dyomusic.com or contact John Beaton at jbeaton@dyomusic.com or 905-579- 2401. Concerto competition brings out the best talent Juried photo exhibition in Ajax DURHAM -- Durham photographers take note: the PineRidge Arts Council, in part- nership with the Town of Ajax, presents a Juried Photography Exhibition from April 17 to May 24. While the PRAC has included photog- raphy in its annual Juried Art Show, this is the first exhibition devoted solely to pho- tography. The show is at Ajax’s McLean Commu- nity Centre and will have two categories of entrants: adult (19 years of age and older) and youth (18 years of age and younger). A maximum of five entries will be accepted from each entrant and images will be submitted electronically. Roughly 50 photographs will be in the show with a maximum of two from any entrant. More than $1,000 in cash awards will be presented. An opening reception will be held on April 17 starting at 7 p.m. An expression of interest is due no later than Feb. 28. Visit pineridgearts.org, where you can learn more and download the required form. Seniors’ writing workshop in Pickering PICKERING -- Writing specifically for kids is the topic of a Feb. 27 workshop for seniors. Writing for Children is offered at The Petticoat Creek Community Centre. “Join instructor Anna Leber for this introductory workshop where you will learn how to take your ideas for children’s writ- ing and put them to paper,” states a press release. “You will be encouraged to partici- pate in fun writing exercises and share your work with others in a positive environment. No experience required. Pen and paper is all you need.” The workshop runs from 10 a.m. to noon. The Petticoat Creek Community Cen- tre is at 470 Kingston Rd. Call 905-420-4660, ext. 6100. AJAX-- Award-winning author Susan Swan read from her new book “The Western Light” at the 2013 Festival of Authors. This event is the opening of the conference and will take place on May 2 at 7-10 p.m. this year. It is open to the public for $20. More information at thewritersconference.com. Durham West Jr. Lightning up winning streak to six Close out PWHL season this weekend AJAX -- After enduring one of their tough- est stretches, the Durham West Jr. Light- ning are back on track with a full head of steam. The Lightning has made a three-game losing streak a distant memory after rack- ing up six wins in a row during their cur- rent streak, including a pair of home-ice victories on the weekend of 5-2 over Blue- water and 3-1 against Barrie in Provincial Women’s Hockey League play. Alysha Burris held the hot hand in Sat- urday’s win over Bluewater, helping the Lightning overcome a 2-1 second-period deficit with four unanswered goals in the third period. Burriss scored in the second period, and then completed a hat trick with a power play and shorthanded goal in the third period. Lindsay Johnston also scored in the third period, as did Alyssa Gee into an empty net. Specialty teams played a huge role in Sunday’s victory against Barrie. Megan Quinn and Katrina Manoukarakis had power-play goals in the second period and Burriss added a shorthanded goal in the third in building a 3-0 lead for the Lightning. The winning streak has the Lightning in fifth place in the standings with a 24-6- 2-3 record, three points back of fourth- place Whitby, with the Lightning holding a game in hand. The Lightning are seven points ahead of sixth-place Stoney Creek. The Lightning will close out the regu- lar season with an eastern road trip this weekend, landing in Nepean on Fri- day, Ottawa on Saturday and finish up in Kingston on Sunday. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 2 0 , 2 0 1 4 19 APSports Brad Kelly Sports Editor / bkelly@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2254 Oshawa ball hockey grads going for Olympic gold on the ice in Sochi OSHAWA -- Tara Watchorn, Jennifer Wakefield and Natalie Spooner have more in common than being members of Canada’s national women’s hockey team that went for Olympic gold earlier today in Russia. All three have also played for two local sports organizations, the Durham West Lightning junior ice hockey team and a co-ed ball hockey program in Oshawa. Ice and ball hockey are so closely allied that improved skills in one sport strengthen the other. When the men’s Olympic ice hockey team went to Cal- gary for a training camp, they played ball hockey because of high insurance costs if they had played on the ice. Back in 2007, Oshawa sent a girls’ under-18 ball hockey team to compete in a pre-season tournament in Toronto, and all three local Olympians were on that team. Oshawa defeated the United States national team in double overtime en route to winning the event. Women’s teams from Oshawa have won a Canadian national ball hockey title, plus silver and bronze medals at other national events. Many players from the Oshawa league have also represented Canada at international events. Visit oshawaballhockey.com for more information on the league. Spooner, who’s from Scarborough, scored twice in Canada’s 3-1 semifi- nal win over Switzerland in Sochi Mon- day. Watchorn hails from Newcastle and Wakefield from Pickering. Canada attempted to win its fourth straight Olympic gold medal today at noon against the United States. SOCHI -- Olympic hockey players Natalie Spooner, Jennifer Wakefield and Tara Watchorn in Sochi. AJAX -- Durham West Lightning Sam McKenzie and Barrie Sharks Desiree Robitaille battled for position in front of the net in Provincial Women’s Hockey League action at the Ajax Community Centre. The Lightning won 3-1. Jason Liebregts / Metroland Wrestler heads to Cuba to train Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com AJAX -- Dillon Williams is hoping that a month of intense training in Cuba with that country’s national wrestling team will serve him well when he returns to face Canada’s best. The 18 year old from Ajax left for Cuba recently to concentrate solely on wrestling, hoping to pick up some new techniques and vastly improve on his own. The idea of heading to Cuba started to form when that country’s senior men’s national team was in Canada for a tournament. “They really liked my style of wrestling because it’s a lot like the Cuban style,” said Williams before departing. “My coach start- ed to talk to them a bit and they invited me to come out and train.” His first passion growing up was basketball, but at the urging of his dad, who wrestled in high school, he followed the same path and began wrestling in high school, joining Team Impact. When he made huge strides early on the mat, basketball was dropped. The decision turned out to be a good one. The Pickering High School graduate won the provincial championships three years in a row, and a national title in 2011 in the 54-kilogram weight class. The Canadian title advanced him to the world championships, where he finished fifth. Not a bad finish for the biggest tournament of his young career to that point. “Our coaches prepared us really well,” he said of being focused and able to block out any distractions associated with an inter- national competition. “It was my first major international tournament and they told me what to expect, to keep calm and maintain my weight. Just to execute the game plan and do the best I could. They took a lot of the pressure off of me.” Williams hasn’t missed a beat having moved up to the 60-kg class, winning three matches to become the provincial champi- on at a tournament held in Kingston recent- ly. That victory qualifies him for the nation- al championships in March to be held in Edmonton. A victory there would book him a ticket to the world championships, while a second place finish would send him to the Pan Ams. “It’s looking great for me,” to garner one of those top two spots, he said of the expecta- tions. Pine Ridge faces J. 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Not intended to solicit proper�es currently listed for sale orindividuals under contract with a Broker. #1#1Dan Plowman* /danplowman /danplowmanteam 905-668-1511 905-723-6111 Adam Farr* Susan Forsyth** Rachel Plowman*** Vanessa Jeffery* Lesley-Ann Browne* Heather Gibson** Kathleen Black* Jeff Montaigue* Tammy Napier* Joselyn Burgess* Stephen Tedford* Miranda Fox* Dan Plowman* Theo Alempakis* Shannon Smith* Jennifer Kelloway* Heather Duke* TOUR 1000’S OF HOMES @ DANPLOWMAN.COM SOLD 100% OF LIST SOL D SOLD 101% OF LIST SOL D Has It All!!! Gorgeous 4 bed John Body Home.Huge eat in kitchen. Family room w/gas fireplace.Call To day!$520,000 SOLD 109% OF LIST SOL D SOLD 103% OF LIST High Demand Area Fu lly detached home w/detached garage.On deep lot. Main floor laundry.Call To day!$213,000 Breathtaking Lakefront Executive Stone & Stucco home. Over $300,000 spent on this custom-designed entertainers backyard. Gorgeous landscaping &Dura-Deck w/inground pool & overlooking amazing Lake views. Open concept gourmet kitchen over looks great room w/vaulted ceilings &tons of natural light.Call To day!$1,399,900 Immaculate Bungalow 4 bed, 3 bath, fully detached 2,300 sq.ft.bungalow in prime location.Call To day!$549,900 Bring The In-Laws Renovated kitchen w/granite tops, centre island &walk-out to sunroom.Call To day!$389,900 SOL D O P E N H O U S E S U N D A Y, 2- 4 P M OPPORTUNITY IS KNOCKING! In a prime location. Detached garage. This one won’t last long.Ca ll To day! $229,900 O P E N H O U S E S A T. - S U N . , 2 - 4 P M Brooklin, Brooklin, Brooklin Located in an executive neighbour.To o many updates to mention.Call To day!$549,900 du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 2 0 , 2 0 1 4 23 AP Includes Variable Throwback Pricing Incentive. $78 bi-weekly payments include the $640 Throwback Pricing Incentive. Payments are based on 2014 Forte LX MT (FO541E), financing for 84 months. After 15 months, bi-weekly payments increase to $98. Throwback Pricing Incentive may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce the financed amount. � hwy / city 100km � 5.3L/8.0L THE ALL-NEW 2014 financing0%� WA S$98 THROWBACK PRICING Forte SX shown � BI-WEEKLY for the first 15 MONTHS. $78 � financing0%� Includes Variable Throwback Pricing Incentive. $88 bi-weekly payments include $1,280 Throwback Pricing Incentive. Payments are based on 2014 Rondo LX MT (RN551E), financing for 84 months. Offer includes $750 loan credit ‡. After 15 months, bi-weekly payments increase to $128. Throwback Pricing Incentive may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce financed amount. � hwy / city 100km � 6.2L/9.4L THE ALL -NEW 2014 WA S $12 8 THROWBACK PRICING Rondo EX Luxury shown � $88� BI-WEEKLY for the first 15 MONTHS. financing 1.49%�WA S$14 6 THROWBACK PRICING Includes Variable Throwback Pricing Incentive. $99 bi-weekly payments include $1,504 Throwback Pricing Incentive. Payments are based on 2014 Sportage LX MT FWD (SP551E), financing for 84 months. After 15 months, bi-weekly payments increase to $146. Throwback Pricing Incentive may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce financed amount. � THE NEW 2014 hwy / city 100km � 7.0L/10.0L Sportage SX Luxury shown � BI-WEEKLY for the first 15 MONTHS. $99� Sportage SX Luxury shownSportage SX Luxury shownSportage SX Luxury shownSportage SX Luxury shown� "BEST ECONOMY CAR" nwohX se StroF nwohX se StroF � �� TH ANNIVERSARY SALE Offer(s) available on select new 2013/2014 models through participating dealers to qualified retail customers who take delivery by February 28, 2014.Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply.See dealer for complete details.Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers are subject to change without notice.All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,665,$34 OMVIC fee,environmental fee, variable dealer administration fees (up to $399) and $100 A/C charge (where applicable) and excludes licensing,registration, insurance, other taxes and down payment (if applicable and unless otherwise specified). Other lease and financing options also available.�Throwback Pricing available O.A.C. on financing offers on new 2013/2014 models. Financing for 84 months example: 2014 Forte LX MT (FO541E)/2014 Rondo LX MT (RN551E)/2014 Sportage LX MT FWD (SP551E) with a purchase price of $17,913/$23,993/$25,193 (including $1,485/$1,665/$1,665 freight/PDI and $399 administration fee)financed at 0%/0%/1.49%for 84-month period equals 32 reduced bi-weekly payments of $78/$88/$99 followed by 150 bi-weekly payments of $98/$128/$146.Cost of borrowing is $0/$0/$1,343.86 and total obligation is $17,913/$23,993/$26,536.86. Throwback Pricing Incentive varies by model and trim level and may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce the financed amount. The Throwback Pricing Incentive for the 2014 Forte LX MT (FO541E)/2014 Rondo LX MT (RN551E)/2014 Sportage LX MT (SP551E) shown is $640/$1,280/$1,504 (a $20/$40/$47 reduction in 32 bi-weekly payments). Limited time offer.See retailer for complete details. Throwback Pricing is a trademark of Kia Canada Inc. ‡Loan credit for 2014 Rondo LX MT (RN551E) is $750 and is available on purchase financing only on approved credit (OAC).Loan savings vary by model and trim and are deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. 0% purchase financing is available on select new 2013/2014 Kia models O.A.C.Terms vary by model and trim, see dealer for complete details.�Model shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2014 Forte SX (FO748E)/2014 Sportage SX AT Luxury AWD (SP759E)/2014 Rondo EX Luxury (RN756E) is $26,195/$38,295/$32,195.�Highway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2014 Forte 1.8L MPI 4-cyl (M/T)/2014 Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl (A/T)/2014 Rondo 2.0L GDI 4-cyl (M/T). These updated estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods.Refer to the EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. 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