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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2014_09_04 Pickering politicians will pick up Durham Live debate next week after marathon meeting halted at 1 a.m. Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Pickering politicians finally had to call it a night on Tuesday, without voting on a much-anticipated report on the Durham Live proposal. The Sept. 2 meeting of council’s planning and development committee started at 7 p.m. and continued for a marathon six hours, before the City’s curfew kicked in. The hot topic on Tuesday’s agenda was a new City report that recommends endorsing an application to re-zone three pieces of land near Bayly and Church streets to pave the way for a $1.6 billion development dubbed “Durham Live.” Pickering Developments Inc. is proposing to build the project over 15 to 20 years and has offered up a long list of possible amenities for the site ranging from upscale hotels and a water park, to a film studio and casino. Mention of a casino has sparked intense debate in recent months. However, a spokeswoman for the developer told committee there has been a lot of “misin- formation” on that front. “The proposal is not just for a casino,” said Katarzyna Sliwa, a lawyer representing the developer. “We’re not denying that a casino would be an income generator, but it’s not the only part of this proposal.” / durhamregion.com / @newsdurham PICKERINGNews Adver tiser CommunityNA Thurs., Sept. 4, 2014 / A publication of Casino debate on hold TODAY’S ONLINE VIDEO @newsdurham Pressrun 54,400 / 20 pages / Optional 3-week delivery $6 / $1 newsstand PICKERING -- Dayna Gilbert, urban planner, and Katarzyna Sliwa, both representing Durham Live, spoke at Pickering Council Sept. 2 as the planning and development committee considered a new staff report regarding the proposed Durham Live development. Jason Liebregts / Metroland Your Life: Starting a small business Get information on government grants, wage subsidies and more durhamregion.com See DISCUSSION page 15 Hindus mark deity’s birthday in Ajax DURHAM -- Members of an Ajax-based Hindu temple will be gathering this weekend to cele- brate the birthday of Lord Gane- sha. The Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir and Cultural Centre will hold an ‘immersion celebration’ to mark the birth of Ganesha, a God in the Hindu faith, at Para- dise Park on Lakeview Boulevard in south Ajax, on Sunday, Sept. 7. A service at the temple starts at 2 p.m., followed by the immersion celebration and family activities from 3 to 5 p.m. at Paradise Park. The celebration involves the immersion of a clay statue of Ganesha in Lake Ontario, which is symbolic of cleansing and renew- al. For more information, visit sankatmochan.ca. 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It was a caterpillar -- smooth, grey, perfectly even except for where a pair of “toes” at one end clasped the bark. “Getting ready to pupate?” I won- dered aloud. Dennis suggested I look it up in our caterpillar book, so we carefully trans- ferred it to a chip of wood and I car- ried it inside, deciding it must be dead or close to it, as it wasn’t moving, just lying there like, yes, a stick. I put it on the desk in our entrance- way near a dead dragonfly Dennis was saving to show kids at the Thickson’s Woods nature festival on Sept. 13, and I went back to my kale. Half an hour later I happened by the desk again and halted in surprise. The dragonfly was there, and the chip of wood, but the caterpillar was miss- ing. I searched around, gingerly mov- ing mail, ball caps, other detritus that collects as we come and go. No cater- pillar. It had vanished. Intrigued, I went to the shelf for our Peterson First Guide to common cat- erpillars and soon found a close look- alike for my clever escapee -- the larva of a colourful red-orange moth. A large maple spanworm, which “mimics a twig in both colour and pos- ture” and walks by looping, like an inchworm. I pictured my caterpillar hightailing it off the desk as soon as my back was turned, hunting for a quiet corner to pupate for the winter. “I can’t find it,” I told Dennis after I’d searched a wider and wider circle. He said we’d likely come across it again when we least expected. I worried about the heat in the house affecting it; he told me dryness would be the real problem. And if it hatched out in midwinter, it obviously couldn’t mate and repro- duce. I’ll be keeping an eye out for a “stick” in my home, that’s for sure, for careful removal to the safety of the great out- doors. 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I’m officially hooked, and plan to continue chal- lenging myself there. How couldn’t I? I can now run five kilometres. I have gone from deadlift- ing 115 pounds to 135 pounds i n a matter of weeks. I can do dou-ble-unders, and wallballs -- my least favourite exercise of all time (besides planks and push- ups) -- are getting easier. But this doesn’t mean CrossFit will be a breeze from here on out. That’s the beauty of it: the continuous abil- ity to challenge one- self. Next, I’ll see if I can deadlift 140 pounds and up. I’ll aim to do 10 double-unders in a row, and I’ll see if I can do that five-kilo- metre run with fewer walking breaks. My diet has been worse in recent weeks than it has been all summer -- of course, right before the wedding. I have nothing against treating myself once in a while, but cheating once a week is probably better than once every couple of days when I’m about to walk down the aisle. I wish I could say over the summer, when I had a great goal like fitting into my wedding dress, I totally gave up my bad eating habits. I can, however, say that I have learned to control my food cravings, and I’ve lost weight and inch- es. My arms are more toned than before I joined CrossFit, my waist and hips are thinner and I’m in better shape. Although I didn’t lose as much weight as I had planned, I need to tell myself that the number on the scale isn’t as important as the way my clothes fit, the way I feel, or the fact that I am able to lift more weight or run longer distances. The coaches at CrossFit Pickering have been wonderful. Aware of my goal, they offered great eating tips, and they kept an eye on us to make sure we were doing the exercises correctly. When I was ready to give up some days, they encouraged me to keep going, along with the mem- bers working out alongside me. This has been a great summer. I felt fit and healthy, and if I didn’t spend three hours a week at CrossFit Pickering, I’m pretty sure my wedding dress wouldn’t have been taken in as much as it had to be. Now fingers crossed it fits nicely on the big day. Visit crossfitpickering.com for more information or to learn how to partici- pate in a free trial class. Read the whole series @ durhamregion.com For more information about crossfit: visit crossfitpickering.com CrossFit Confessions: I am a CrossFit woman Leeanna McLean lmclean@durhamregion.com My friends now call me CrossFit superstar. I’ve never talked so highly about working out and taking good care of my body because, let’s face it, I am only getting older. I celebrat- ed my birthday on Saturday over the long weekend and it felt great to be in my bath- ing suit. Considering this is my last column, I found it fitting to share an inspirational message I am greeted with each morning I walk into the change room at CrossFit Pickering. It’s called “The CrossFit Wom- an’s Creed.” It reads as follows: I am a CrossFit woman. I do not wear makeup to the gym. I wear chalk. I do not get manicures. I scrub the calluses off my hands. I do not glisten or smile while I’m working out. I sweat, grunt, and curse. I am a CrossFit woman. I am as proud of my muscles as I am of my scars. They are the evidence of my hard work and dedication. I am a CrossFit woman. Student. Trainer. Coach. Increased work capacity is my mission. Elite fitness is my goal. I am a CrossFit Woman. I may scale a WOD, but I will never quit or give up. I do what others won’t and I excel where others can’t. I am stronger mentally and physically because of it. I am a CrossFit Woman. I am invincible. And you could be too. This is what drives me to give it my all every day at the gym. I believe that half of weight loss and fitness is in diet and exer- cise, but the other half is in the mind. If you are looking for motivation to get off the couch, this is it. The first thing you have to do is change your thought process. If you aren’t happy with your body, do something about it but in order to start change you need acceptance. Love your body for what it is now. Don’t fight to be fit. First you have to accept, then start setting goals. CrossFit has truly inspired me to keep pushing. I am proud to say that even though I am five foot two and have a small frame, I can deadlift 135 pounds. I can hold a plank with 25 pounds on my back and can perform 10 front squats using a 45-pound bar without collapsing. I’ve reached big milestones along my get- fit journey. A smile in the gym is conta- gious. It’s great to celebrate my triumphs with others. Espe- cially when I hit my one-rep- max and I write it down on what I like to call the nev- erending whiteboard at CrossFit Pickering. Because ultimately, there is no end. I am going to keep striving to be a better athlete, I will continue writing awesome scores down. Thanks to coaches Marta, Glen, and Brock. It’s not over yet. PiCKeRiNG -- this Week’s videographer Leeanna McLean, left, and report- er Kristen Calis, right, with Marta Blaze (centre), owner and head coach of Cross Fit Pickering. Ms. McLean and Ms. Calis are taking part in a What it’s Like series on participating in Cross Fit. Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland 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 • Se p t e m b e r 4 , 2 0 1 4 4 AP 905.665.1506 Toll Free: 1.800.561.2176 119 Consumers Drive, Whitby www.canadawindowsanddoors.com Watch for Our Grand OpeningComing Soon! Canada Windows & Doors ProudlyServingDurhamSince1991 ORDERS PROCESSED IN 3 TO 7 DAYS • SCREEN REPAIR • EMERGENCY GLASS SERVICES • GLASS REPAIR •Architectural Window Design •Bay •Bow •Casement •Double Hung •Single Hung •Double Slider •Single Slider •Basement •Patio •Garden •Steel Entry Doors We’ve Expanded-New Location! 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A $20 passport will treat you to delectable appetizers from a selection of Oshawa’s downtown culinary hot spots. Then, Celina Street will close for traf- fic so pedestrians can enjoy outdoor musical and cultural performances and an art market, too. Visit OshawaSpaceInvaders.com for all the details. Hope to see you there. But that’s not all. From Sept. 26 through 28, creativity will pop up right across our community thanks to Culture Days. This national event raises awareness, accessibility, participation and engage- ment of Canadians in the arts and cul- tural life of their communities, and it is free to enjoy. There are already dozens of local events registered as part of Culture Days. To make sure you don’t miss a thing, head over to CultureDays.ca for exact dates, times and to plan your own itinerary. Here’s just a sampling of the diverse offerings you can enjoy for a unique and memorable weekend of culture: Whitby Central Library and Brook- lin Branch will transform part of their space into a happiness experience they call Project Happiness where you can relax, reflect, create and learn. Oshawa Public Libraries will have an equally happy workshop as you print on T-shirts with car parts. You can also join its Reading Flash Mob in Memorial Park. Swing by The LivingRoom Com- munity Art Studio and make Art on the Porch as well. Culture Days weekend coincides with Oshawa Doors Open, so while you’re there, you can take a glimpse inside many historic and fascinating build- ings. For example, enjoy a curator’s tour at the launch of the new Reflections of Oshawa Exhibit at Robinson House and Henry House at Lakeview Park. At Liviv hall, take part in The Ukraini- an Experience, learn to make delicious perogies, decorate an egg, embroider a bookmark and even high-kick a few dance steps. In Pickering, be delighted by the Writ- ers’ Community of Durham Region, which performs original works of poet- ry, prose and song. Or, you can see what it’s like to sing as part of a choral group, as The County Town Singers invite you to join them for a song or two in Oshawa. Connect with rural culture at the Learn about Honey Production and Beekeeping event in Bowmanville or head to Tyrone Mills for demonstra- tions in ground flour and bread produc- tion as well as blacksmithing. You could also try Horsing Around, in Clarington’s Kendal community as Patty Kingsley leads equine-related art activ- ities including painting, petting and admiring ponies and horses. Leave with a unique drawing after taking part in The RMG’s Conversa- tion Pieces: Collaborative Art Project. Be sure to catch one of Andrew Sisk’s 10-minute presentations of The Passing of the Buffalo, spoken passages of a rare antique book over rumbling guitar. At Station Gallery in Whitby, work with artist instructor Amber Buyting to design and construct a kid-sized city out of cardboard. Or head to Uxbridge to paint in plein air around beautiful historic and natu- ral sites. At the Whitby Seniors Activity Centre you can take part in a musical concert and workshop Story Lounge: What’s In A Name. What else can you do? You could meet artist and poet John Raynard, learn to build a blog, get some makeup tips, get moving with zumba or Riddim dance fitness ... the list goes on. Plan ahead for a truly unique weekend of culture. Head on over to www.Cul- tureDays.ca and enjoy. 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All content copyright 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 OVERT needs your help Local volunteers are ready at a moment’s notice to provide valuable help in the search for a missing person in Durham. And the community should be just as quick to respond when OVERT needs our assistance to do its job. The Ontario Volunteer Emergen- cy Response Team has to come up with $20,000 to replace the 16-year-old mobile trailer that is its command post. OVERT coordinator Glen Turpin tells us despite a number of “Band-Aid” fixes, the trailer is simply no longer safe enough to be used. In operation since 1996, OVERT began by offering ground search-and-rescue opera- tions and that remains its primary role. But it has expanded and also responds to large-scale emergencies such as floods, power failures and public health emer- gencies, including the December 2013 ice storm. And OVERT staff can be seen at many community events, working with local agencies such as Durham Regional Police and letting people know who they are and what they do. As Mr. Turpin says, “we’re a quiet safe- ty net,” providing “those extra resources when disaster strikes.” We are very fortunate to have the trained people of OVERT, a registered charity based in Durham, available to assist our local emergency services, and those else- where, when it’s required. And remember, it’s generally at the worst of times, when we are most in need of their help, that OVERT gets the call. In the past two decades, OVERT mem- bers have been a part of more than 100 search-and-rescue operations in the prov- ince. Integral to any search operation is a command post, a central location where the efforts of all of the people involved in the search are co-ordinated and tracked. These people have different responsibili- ties in the field during an operation and for efficiency’s sake and other reasons, espe- cially when time is of the essence, keeping tabs on their activities and getting updated information is essential. If a family member or other loved one went missing, you would want as much done as possible to find them. And the odds of a successful end to the search are vastly increased by having OVERT mem- bers on the ground taking part. This “quiet safety net” will have a big hole in it without a command post. Supporting OVERT in its effort to pur- chase a new one must be a priority for Dur- ham residents. Visit www.overt.ca to make a donation. -- Metroland Media Group Ltd., Durham Region Division Taxing a tax is criminal To the editor: So, I buy a new computer printer. No big deal, but I notice that the Eco Fee is includ- ed in the total cost before HST is applied. So, I paid HST on the Eco Fee (read tax). What kind of government rip off is this? I am so glad that the Liberals got a major- ity. Now they can rip me off with impunity. Liberal MPPSi, how about bringing this issue up with our dear premier? Or, as she is wont to say, let’s have a ‘conversation’ about this problem. A tax on a tax is criminal. John Bell Non-celebrities can be exploited by nude photo leaks, too Right now there’s a great deal of atten- tion on the celebrity hacking case where nude images of actress Jennifer Lawrence and others were stolen and distributed on the Internet. As these women use their sometimes considerable resources to deal with the issue it’s important to remember that it’s not just celebrities who fall victim to this type of thing. The Internet can be a sleazy place and it doesn’t take much to find so-called revenge porn sites where intimate photos, mostly of women, are posted. These pho- tos can be posted by exes, friends or even strangers who hack a person’s account. In some cases these types of photos aren’t posted on a website but circulated privately through text messaging and social media. While hacking is illegal, if a person sends an intimate image to a part- ner or the partner snaps one of that per- son, the partner can distribute that image at will with no repercussions. The only exception is if the photo is of a minor, in which case it would be deemed child pornography. Bill C-13, popularly dubbed a cyber bullying bill, seeks to change that and is making its way through Parliament. The bill would make it illegal to distribute intimate images of a person without consent. It has been mired in some controversy regarding the powers it gives to police or peace officers to request information from Internet service providers without a war- rant and whether the powers contained in the bill would violate people’s right to pri- vacy. But although there are a lot of ques- tions about the enforcement of the bill, the fact remains that it’s desperately needed. Having an intimate photo splashed all over the Internet is deeply traumatizing. If we can’t count on common decency to prevent this type of exploitation then it’s time there were laws in place to punish those who engage in it. Reka Szekely Reporter Social Media 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 • Se p t e m b e r 4 , 2 0 1 4 7 P Arts events Monday, SepteMber 15 SpiritS and Splatters mobile painting party 7 p.m. 10 p.m. the Stone Corner pub, 1900 dixie road Unit 7, pickering. talented paint slinger artists, 16” X 20” can- vas, and all the supplies needed for you to create your own unique masterpiece. advanced registration is required.. $45.00 www.spiritsandsplatters.com Fundraisers SatUrday, September 6 WreSting for grandview with Bret Hart 1 p.m. 9 p.m. pickering recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm rd., pickering. the Canadian progress Club durham South hosts its inaugural wrestling event featuring bret “the Hitman” Hart. He’ll sign autographs from 1 to 4 p.m. and answer questions in a VIp session at 4 p.m. (ticket required.) the wrestling at 6 p.m. features wrestlers from Squared Circle Live. pro- ceeds from this event will be donated to Grandview Children’s Centre.. $15 general, $40 VIp www.clubrunner.ca/cpcds SUnday, SepteMber 14 indoor craft and trade show 10 a.m. 6 p.m. pickering recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm rd. S., pickering. a Survivor’s Hope for Humanity: Indoor Craft and trade Show is a fundraiser for Hearth place Cancer Support Centre’s pediatric programs. Vendors, crafters and artisans showcase their creations, plus a bake sale, raffle and tons of door prizes.. Free Meetings FrIday, September 5 Canadian Federation of University Women 7:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Viva retirement Centre, 1880 Glengrove rd, pickering. Canadian Federation of University Women – ajax/pickering Chapter meets, featuring guest speaker John Sabean, president of pickering township Historical Society.. Free tUeSday, SepteMber 9 piCkering township Historical Society meeting 7:30 p.m. 9 p.m. east Shore Community Centre, 910 Liver- pool road, pickering. Speaker tom Mohr talks about Mr. duffin, who lean his name to duffin’s Creek. Leg- end has it the ‘genial King’s County Irish- man’ came to a bad end, and he is some- times cited as pickering’s first murder vic- tim. Mr. Mohr looks at the facts about Mr. duffin. admission is free and all are wel- come.. Free Registration tHUrSday, SepteMber 18 piCkering Skating Club registration 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. delaney rink- pickering recreation Cen- tre, 1867 Valley Farm rd., pickering. registration is being held for the pickering Skating club learn to skate programs which start Sept. 29. Visit www.skatecanada-pick- ering.com. Free Walks Runs and Rides SUnday, SepteMber 14 piCkering terry Fox run 8 a.m. 12:30 p.m. pickering recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm rd. S., pickering. the annual terry Fox run is a non-compet- itive, 1-10 kilometre event. participants can walk, jog, wheel or bike to raise money for the terry Fox Foundation. no pre-registra- tion is required.. Free Things To Do SepteMber 5 and 6 a Family Story 10 a.m. 4 p.m. pickering Museum Village, 2365 Conces- sion road 6, pickering. Following the 1837 rebellion, thousands of men were imprisoned across Upper Canada, to await trial as traitors. rebel- lion boxes were carved by these prison- ers as mementos for wives, mothers, and daughters by the prisoners at the toronto Gaol only. a box made by asahel Scott of pickering for his 5-year old daughte is the highlight of this rebellion-themed exhibit. exhibit free with admission to the site.. Free SatUrday, September 6 HiStory in action - Spirit of rebellion 10 a.m. 4 p.m. pickering Museum Village, 2365 Conces- sion road 6, pickering. every September, pMV presents its dra- matic play, “a Spirit Walk: Call to rebel- lion” about pickering’s part in the 1837 rebellion. Come out and learn more about how this march changed government in Canada forever.. general admission SepteMber 10, 11, 12 a Family Story 10 a.m. 4 p.m. pickering Museum Village, 2365 Conces- sion road 6, pickering. Following the 1837 rebellion, thousands of men were imprisoned across Upper Canada, to await trial as traitors. rebel- lion boxes were carved by these prison- ers as mementos for wives, mothers, and daughters by the prisoners at the toronto Gaol only. a box made by asahel Scott of pickering for his 5-year old daughte is the highlight of this rebellion-themed exhibit. exhibit free with admission to the site.. Free tHUrSday, September 11 piCkering army Cadets marching band 6 p.m. 9 p.m. pickering recreation Complex, 1867 Val- ley Farm rd. S., pickering. Free to join, including uniforms and instru- ments. For ages 12-18. play snare and bass drums, trumpet, flute, clarinet, glock- enspiel, saxophone. earn community ser- vice hours for high school. take part in summer camps and band competitions.. Free Q: How do I submit my event to the newspaper? A: When you input your Event informa- tion at durhamregion.com it can be seen by as many as 500,000 unique visitors every month so it’s a great way for you to spread the word about your event. A selection of those events are reverse published to appear in our print editions every week. (Whitby This Week, Oshawa This Week, Clarington This Week, Ajax & Pickering News Advertiser, Uxbridge Times- Journal, Port Perry Star, Brooklin Citizen, Clar- ington East Citizen, Durham Parent) Here’s how you get set up: 1. 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In 2007, the first Blue Sky supermarket was opened in North York Toronto with focus on serving the need of growing number of ethnic Canadians, as well as those seeking for universal food tastes. Upon its great success, the Corporation decided to expand its business and opened its second store in the city of Pickering, offering a store of a much larger scale, and carrying an even broader selection of Asian groceries. The Corporation has a simple but clear mission – to bring back the home town food experience to as many people as possible in their new Canadian homes, allowing an ease of transition and keeping the home town food culture alive, and making them more enjoyable to live in a foreign land. Freshness and customer satisfaction are the two major building blocks of the Corporation. The focus is quality, innovation and the strive for continuous improvement in attaining the ever changing shopping standards of the customers. 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If I Fight This Ticket Will It Save My Premiums?A&Q INSURANCE 905-427-5888 Ext. 122 b.yetman@firstdurham.comFIRSTDURHAM INSURANCE &FINANCIAL DINING OUT ADVERTISING FEATURE In Ajax & Pickering Over the last twenty years or so, Durham Region residents have received a variety of benefits from the various cultures that have become part of our community. One of those benefits is the cuisine. And one of the most successful cuisines to make its mark in the area is that of sushi or Japanese food. One of the best examples of sushi restaurants in the area are the two locations of Makimono Japanese Restaurant with locations in Ajax and Pickering. Updated with a more modern style recently, Makimono Pickering maintains an ambience that appeals to a younger crowd as well as families and more mature cus- tomers. Their menu offers a variety of raw and cooked dishes including such favorites as Sushi, Sashimi, Tempura and Bento Boxes. And as many of their staff has lived in Japan, they bring an authentic Japanese style of cooking to every dish. Makimono Pickering and Ajax both offer All-You-Can Eat and a-la-carte dining, take-out, delivery and party trays. Makimono Pickering can accommodate groups of up to 60 people and functions for up to 130 people. In November 2010, Makimono opened a new restaurant in Oshawa called Kake- mono. Located at 1300 Harmony Road North on the south-west corner of Harmony and Taunton Roads, Kakemono features All-You-Can-Eat Sushi, Sashimi, Tempura and Bento Boxes. Kakemono offers a real taste of Japan for lunch or dinner! And what’s more; a new location named Tatemono opened just over a year ago in Whitby in the Empire-Whitby Entertainment Centrum on Consumers Drive, just west of Thickson! Both locations of Makimono are open Monday through Thursday from 11:30am to 10:30pm, Fridays and Saturdays from 11:30am to 11pm and Sundays Noon to 10:30pm. All-You-Can-Eat lunches start at $13.99 per adult while All-You-Can-Eat dinners are $20.99 per adult. Some restrictions apply. Visit www.makimono.ca or one of their locations for details. Makimono Ajax is located at 50 Kingston Road East (RioCan Durham Centre), just east of Harwood Avenue (905-427-2726) while the Pickering location is at 1790 Liv- erpool Road on the west side between the 401 and Kingston Road (905-831-0355). Makimono offers a variety of raw and cooked dishes ADVICEMETROLAND DURHAM REGION MEDIA PRESENTSExpert PUT TRUST IN A LOCAL PROFESSIONAL ... THEY’RE HERE TO HELP YOU ! This feature will be published monthly, if you would like to be featured please contact 416.798.7259 ext. 2210 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 • Se p t e m b e r 4 , 2 0 1 4 10 AP 11 Critical Home Inspection Traps to be Aware of Before Listing Your Home for Sale According to industry experts, there are over 33 physical problems that will come under scrutiny during a home inspection when your home is for sale.A new report has been prepared which identifies the eleven most common of these problems, and what you should know about them before you list your home for sale. Whether you own an old home or a brand new one, there are a number of things that can fall short of requirements during a home inspection. If not identified and dealt with, any of these 11 items could cost you dearly in terms of repair.That’s why it’s critical that you read this report before you list your home. If you wait until the building inspector flags these issues for you, you will almost certainly experience costly delays in the close of your home sale or, worse, turn prospective buyers away altogether. In most cases, you can make a reasonable pre-inspection yourself if you know what you’re looking for, and knowing what you’re looking for can help you prevent little problems from growing into costly and unmanageable ones. To help homesellers deal with this issue before their homes are listed, a free report entitled “11 Things You Need to Know to Pass Your Home Inspection” has been compiled which explains the issues involved. To hear a brief recorded message about how to order your FREE copy of this report call toll-free 1-800-823-3532 and enter 1003.You can call any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Get your free special report NOW to learn how to ensure a home inspection doesn’t cost you the sale of your home. This report is courtesy of Raya Virji, Broker, Homelife Champions Realty Inc., Brokerage. Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract. Advertorial On Now at The Brick! For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com. Summer Fun contest winners Photos of families enjoying summer win big DURHAM -- Two lucky people are fin- ishing their summers on a high note. They are the winners in our Facebook Summer Fun photo contest. The prizes are two prize packs to Treetop Adven- ture Park and the readers’ choice prize includes the zipline. People posted photos of their fami- lies enjoying summer on our Facebook contest page and people voted for their favourites. The photo with the most votes, Sum- mer Camping by Missy Miller , won a set of passes for two (children’s course and zipline. The photo selected by our photog- raphers, First Time by Stacey Hadden, won a set of passes for two (children’s course.) Congratulations to our winners and thanks to everyone for entering and voting. DURHAM -- The readers’ choice win- ner, is Summer Camping, above, by Missy Miller. The photographers’ choice, was First Time, left at top, by Stacey Madden. Honourable mentions go to Morgan Family Fun by Terri Morgan, bot- tom left, and Summer at the Beach by Jen Leitner. Submitted photos Scugog Island casino, employees head to bargaining Chris Hall chall@durhamregion.com SCUGOG ISLAND -- Contract talks between the Great Blue Heron Charity Casi- no and its employees are scheduled to begin in late September, just days before the cur- rent labour agreement expires. The three-year pact between the casino and the 800 or so members of Unifor Local 1090 will expire on Sept. 30, said Steve Batch- elor, the Local president. 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The popular event was sold out weeks in advance. “Our annual golf tournament is a good opportunity for people in the building industry to network together, build relationships and help support a good cause in Durham Region,” said committee chairperson Marianne Tracey. Ms. Tracey has organized the event for the past eight years. “It is an honour to help raise awareness and funds for worthwhile organizations,” she said. This year the DRHBA will be donating much of the proceeds to BIDD (Building Industry Durham Deeds) which provides funds to WindReach Therapeutic Riding Program and Hearth Place, a cancer support centre in Oshawa. WindReach’s riding program is the catalyst for many personal triumphs, and life-changing accomplishments as people with special needs are given the amazing opportunity to ride horses, which strengthens their core muscles, improves their balance and gives them a feeling of empowerment as they connect with a powerful horse. Hearth Place is a support centre in Oshawa where cancer patients and their families can come and share their experiences, find resources and discover new ways to care for themselves and each other. Durham Region Chair Roger Anderson and Whitby Mayor Pat Perkins were welcomed by DRHBA President Jennifer Hurd at the sold out event. One highlight for the golfers was the spiffed up golf cart donated by CRS Rental Supply, which was raffled off just before the golfers headed out. It was won by Brenda Colvin of Sensational Signs and her golf partner Ken Russell of Coughlan Homes. They enjoyed the smooth ride and satellite radio all day. The winning foursome with a score of 63 was earned by DFP team Fred Petrich, Sharon Dionne, Kevin Holmes, and Tom Scanlon. The ladies longest drive was captured by Chrissy Callery of the Callery Group, while men’s longest drive went to Yves Mageau. Ladies closest to the pin was won by Michelle Vestergaard and men’s closest to the pin was awarded to Scott Hicks. The putting contest was won by DFP team members Dave Dupuis, Chris Musclow, Ben Davies, and Drew Petrich. DRHBA is an association composed of home builders and related companies in Durham Region. They have been an active voice for housing choice, affordability, green initiatives and innovation for 61 years. For more information, visit www.drhba.com. Durham Region Home Builders Association Hosts Golf Tournament SAVE $ 9 , 0 0 0 ON PHASE ONE I N V E N T O R Y AND MOVE I N THIS Y E A R ! 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On top of a hectic recording and per- forming schedule, the 17-year Pickering resident, who often goes by Jay Harmony or Jay Harmony Davis since there are so many Jay Davises, also teaches account- ing at Centennial and Seneca colleges. But for the last five years Davis says she’s made a big commitment to her music career. “I was always doing singing on the side,” she says. “Now, I want to sing for a full- time career. That’s where I’m heading. “Singing is what I was meant to do.” Davis recently made the semi-finals of the Scotiabank CHIN International Pic- nic Rising Star singing competition. She only heard about it a few days before the submission period ended, sending in her song All Gone. The song has been a hit on ReverbNation Canada’s R and B chart, occupying the top spot for months. Fea- turing a reggae beat, the song showcases Davis’s powerful, soulful voice. She says All Gone and another recent single, Lip Therapy, have made her known to many new fans and received international radio airplay. Davis has taken the stage at Massey Hall in Toronto, at the Jambana One World Festival in Markham and regularly plays weddings, dances and charity events. “It’s all over the map,” Davis says of where she performs. An award-winning artist, including a Reggae Music Achievement Award for Most Promising New Artist in 2010, Davis performs alone or with her band of one year, Groove Sharks. Born in Jamaica, Davis says she found her voice in church, noting “there has never been a time” when she wasn’t sing- ing. Some of the artists who inspired her to be a singer are Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight and the Pips and Barbara Streisand. But Davis, realizing that a career in music is a long-shot at best, became a teacher “to have something as a back- up.” She’s even sung for her college stu- dents. See Davis perform on Sept. 13 at the Oshawa Italian Club’s Sunrise Cancer Benefit Dinner and Dance, in support of the Oshawa Hospital Foundation, che- motherapy unit. She’s also taking the stage on Sept. 27 at Club Seven 44 (formerly the Chicken Deli), 744 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Toronto. Davis is the only Durham performer in the Spectra Talent Contest. Online voting for the Mysteriously Yours Grand Slam ends at noon on Sept. 5. To vote for her, visit www.spectrashowcase.com/online_ voting.php. Look for her music on CD Baby and iTunes. PICKERING -- Singer/songwriter Jay Davis of Pickering is a teacher by day and a per- former by night. facebook.com Walking with spirits PICKERING -- The Pickering Museum Village’s Backwoods Players present A Spirit Walk, an award-winning dramatic play of the events that led to the Rebellion of 1837 and how Pickering took part, Sept. 12, 13, 19 and 20. Pictured, from left, are Mark Kalzer from Whitby, Daniel Gelbard from Ajax, and Jenna McCrum from Whitby. Tickets are available online at the City of Pickering and by calling the museum at 905-683-8401. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland Ajax filmmaker’s short screened at festival TORONTO -- Michael Heuthe’s film, The Night, will be screened on Sept. 10 as part of the Toronto Independent Film Fes- tival. The film is in a block of eight short films at the Carlton Cinemas, 20 Carlton St., Toronto, at 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $8 and available at the Carlton Cinemas Box Office. Or get tickets online at carlton.rain- bowcinemastickets.com/boxoffice/ Heuthe, of Ajax, produced the 11-min- ute film and The Night is directed by Greg Speiser. “In this coming of age drama, Leo is running away from his father,” states a synopsis. “After a run-in with a group of teen- age bullies he meets Frances, a Toronto ‘street kid’, as they are thrown together on a cold winter’s night. Alone in the big city, Leo has little choice but to follow the rebellious teen as she moves into an underground world he cannot fully com- prehend. Over the course of one night, they both begin to break down the stereo- types that separate them. While Leo and Frances experience the city, Mr. Scott, Leo’s father, is not far behind them, furi- ous at his son. Will he find Leo? And if he does what will Leo do?” Learn more at www.oceanfogproduc- tions.com/thenight/home.html. First solo exhibition for Ajax artist Rajib Saha DURHAM -- An Ajax artist's first solo show is running in Pickering. Co-ordinated through the PineRidge Arts Council, Rajib Saha’s exhibition is at Reed’s Florists in the Pickering Town Centre. A graduate of the University of Cal- cutta, Saha works mainly in acrylic and oil paints and his favorite subjects are outdoor scenes, portraits, old cars and abstracts. The show runs to Oct. 27. 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Full Qualified and Dedicated Faculty JSOD’s teachers are trained and qualified under the BATD, Acrobatic Arts,York University, Ryerson, Randolph Academy of the Performing Arts, Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy TM and The Paula Morgan Technique. Customer Service Our reception staff is available to assist during all studio hours. Our costumes are hassle-free. Spacious Dance Studios Our studios are equipped with professional sound systems, mirrors to floor and wood sprung, Rosco covered flooring to ensure the safety of our students. Family Oriented Environment Parents and siblings are welcome to view live feed videos of all classes while waiting in the reception area. Convenient Options Our schedule allows students the opportunity to take several disciplines back to back and accommodates families with multiple children. register noW for fall danCeClasses 905-420-7399 www.jacquelines-schoolofdance.com •Ballet •tap •jazz •Hip Hop •lyrical •angelinaBallerinatM •conteMporary •acro •Musical tHeatre •recreational & coMpetitive •classes forall ages 1735 Bayly Street #18 SE Corner of Bayly & Brock jacqueline’s school of Dance All 3-6 programs are based on the beloved Angelina Ballerina character, a quality dance education in a caring & fun environment. The Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy curriculum is designed by internationally renowned master teachers.Your child will be inspired to pursue their dreams of dance, just like Angelina Ballerina! it’s fun being angelina Ballerina tM acqueline’ TM registration: September 3rd and 4th 5:00 - 8:00 and Saturday 6th 12:00 - 2:00 or by email jsod5678@gmail.com Pickering Skating Club www.skatecanada-pickering.com (info@skatecanada-pickering.com) Thurs. September 18, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Sat. September 20, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm REGISTRATIONREGISTRATIONREGISTRATION SKATING LESSONS BEGIN Sept. 29thForAll Ages & Skating Sports! Pickering Recreation Centre (East Arena Entrance; Delaney Rink Lobby) WE’RERECRUITING NOW !!SKIERS & BOARDERS JOIN US AT OUR 2014 RECRUITMENT NIGHT THURSDAY SEPT. 4 TH. 7:00PM – 9:30PM WHITBY REAL CANADIAN SUPERSTORE 200 Taunton Rd. West (NW CORNER OF BROCK ANDTAUNTON – upstairs) VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.kawartha.skipatrol.ca For further information and to register online FIRST-AID COURSES START (EVENINGS) Sept. 9 th inWhitby HENRY STREET HIGH SCHOOL (7-10 PM) JOIN THESKI PATROL Registration 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 • Se p t e m b e r 4 , 2 0 1 4 18 AP Veridian is a progressive, municipally owned energy company that provides electricity distribution services to more than 117,000 residential and business customers in the cities of Pickering and Belleville, the towns of Ajax and Gravenhurst,the municipalities of Clarington and Port Hope,and the townships of Brock,Scugog and Uxbridge.Veridian operates under the authority of the Province of Ontario’s Electricity Act. The company focuses on providing reliable, efficient and sustainable energy solutions and services.Veridian sets a high standard for integrity,employee development, the health and safety of its employees and members of the public, social responsibility and value creation for shareholders. This is an opportunity for candidates with vision,leadership and commitment to serve on the Boards of Directors for Veridian Corporation and Veridian Connections Inc. Candidates should possess skill sets that are important to the strategic direction of the companies, which include: • Integrity • Business experience • Legal, financial and marketing skills • Regulatory compliance • Industry knowledge • Independence of judgement • Generation and conservation experience • Knowledge of public policy issues relating to local distribution companies • Knowledge and experience concerning environmental matters, labour relations, and occupational health and safety issues • Computer literacy Preference will be given to applicants that are residents or taxpayers of Veridian’s shareholder communities –the City of Pickering, the Town of Ajax, the Municipality of Clarington and the City of Belleville. Selection of successful applicants for appointment to the Veridian Corporation Board will be made by the shareholders at their respective inaugural Council meetings in December 2014. Selection of successful applicants for appointment to the Veridian Connections Inc. Board will be made by the Board of Veridian Corporation in January 2015.Appointments are being considered for the four-year period commencing January 1, 2015. Resumes can be forwarded to the personal attention of: Ms. Diana Hills-Milligan, Manager, Public Affairs,Veridian Connections Inc., 55 Taunton Rd. E., Ajax, ON L1T 3V3 or emailed to boardrecruitment@veridian.on.ca. Please submit resumes by 4 p.m. on Friday, September 26, 2014. Note to Applicants: We thank all candidates for their interest. However, only those under consideration will be contacted. Veridian and its shareholders are subject to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.Veridian and its shareholders will receive resumes in confidence. However,applicants should be aware that it is possible that resumes submitted may be ruled as information that is accessible to the public. To learn more about Veridian and the benefits it brings to its community partners, visit www.veridian.on.ca. VERIDIAN CORPORATION RECRUITMENT FORBOARD OF DIRECTORS CallToll Free1-800-465-0593 100% ON ALL CSA &ENERGY STAR CERTIFIEDDOORS&WINDOWS GOVERNMENT ENERGYREBATEEQUIVALENT *$350ENERGYAUDITFEENOTREQUIRED *LIMITEDTIMEOFFER www.lifestyleproducts.ca In The Zone blitz targets traffic near Durham schools DURHAM -- It’s September, and Dur- ham police are getting back In The Zone. Officers fanned out across the region Tuesday morning for the beginning of a week-long safety blitz targeting unsafe driving in school zones. Police are taking a zero-tolerance approach to infractions including speeding and distracted driving. In The Zone blitzes regularly coin- cide with the return of stu-dents to local schools. During last year’s cam- paign officers issued 2,070 tickets, the majority -- 1,502 -- for speeding. Another 50 tick- ets were issued for distracted driving, police said. 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 • Se p t e m b e r 4 , 2 0 1 4 20 P Sports Brad Kelly Sports Editor / bkelly@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2254 Marchment to be a Saint at St. Lawrence Durham West player earns hockey scholarship to NCAA school Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com COURTICE -- The first impression left a lasting one on Kennedy Marchment. When the Courtice resident began her tour of visits to NCAA schools while enter- taining scholarship offers for hockey, the first stop was in New York to inspect the facilities and see what kind of vibe ema- nated from St. Lawrence University. While subsequent visits followed to Mercyhurst, Harvard, Northeastern and Maine, noth- ing compared to St. Lawrence. “St. Lawrence was the first school I visit- ed. Every school I went to I compared it to St. Lawrence, and it was just my favourite,” says the 17 year old. So for the next four years, Marchment will strive to be a mainstay on the right wing for the Saints women’s hockey pro- gram. “I wanted a small school. I’m not much on a big kind of school like Ohio State or anything like that,” says Marchment, who was contacted by 13 schools with vary- ing degrees of interest. “When I went to St. Lawrence, I just found everyone was very welcoming. People walking by would say ‘Hi’. The coaches offered me everything I wanted. It was a perfect fit.” Marchment closed out three stellar sea- sons with the Durham West Lightning of the Provincial Women’s Hockey League. This past season was her best in terms of production, finishing second in league scoring with 29-37-66 points in just 37 games. Over her three seasons, she played 101 regular season games, putting up 70-79-149 numbers. She also exhibited leadership qualities, serving as captain of the team this past season. The idea of heading to the United States to play NCAA hockey intrigued her when older sister Carly earned a scholarship to Oswego. “That’s when I first started thinking about it,” says the Holy Trinity Catholic School graduate. “I thought it was sweet how she could go down and play hockey somewhere not in Canada.” Problems with the program at Oswego resulted in scholarships being pulled from Canadian players, forcing Carly to come back home and play a season with her younger sister with the Lightning, before settling in to Nipissing University in North Bay. The Marchments are a true hockey fami- ly. Dad Wayne coached a number of junior teams, including time as an assistant with the Oshawa Generals. He also coached the Oshawa Legionaires, Bowmanville Eagles and Cobourg Cougars to name a few. Mom Christine also played hockey, but spent most of her time in an administrative role on her kids’ teams. An older sister, Melis- sa, played some senior. And the only boy, Jake, is a member of the Belleville Bulls and was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in June. An uncle, Bryan, played 926 games in the NHL with a number of different teams. With an interest to get into psychology as her university experience progresses, Marchment has mixed emotions about packing up and leaving home, but none of them negative. “I’m nervous because it’s a whole differ- ent scene,” she says. “It can be busy and a big commitment. But I’m excited. I think it’s going to be fun and well worth it.” Marchment has an exhibition game against McGill on Sept. 25. League play begins Oct. 3 against Clarkson. COURTICE -- Kennedy Marchment is at St. Lawrence University in New York state on a hockey scholarship. Jason Liebregts / Metroland Pickering Panthers ready for home opener Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Friday’s home opener for the Pickering Panthers carries a little more excitement and anticipation than most for GM/head coach Mike Galati. While every team is anxious to see what they have when the puck drops on a new Ontario Junior Hockey League season, for the Panthers, it will mark the first time the team has been able to ice a full lineup. Due to other commitments and a couple of injuries, the Panthers dressed what amounted to a split squad for six exhibition games, finishing with three wins and three losses. Friday’s home game against the Ham- ilton Red Wings will mark the first time Galati will get a good look at what he’s got. “We didn’t really have a chance to ice a full team in any of those games. With so many guys away at OHL and Quebec league camps, a couple of minor injuries that we wanted to keep them off. “We played a lot of the young guys and a lot of the kids we wanted to see and hope to AP one day.” Among those who missed time away at major junior camps included Chris Sekelyk (Owen Sound), Stefano Pezzetta (Saint John), Blake Coffey (Windsor) and Michael Morgan (Peterborough). The Panthers made some significant strides toward respectability last season, finishing 22-25-4-2 overall, grabbing the eighth and final playoff spot in the East- ern Conference. With as many as 15 play- ers returning from that team, Galati is looking to build on the success. “I think we’ll be the same as last year, a hard-working type of team that finishes a lot of checks and tough to play against. “We don’t have a high skill level. We didn’t have that last year. Everyone is a year older. We do have a lot of returning players. You hope with them being a year older and a year better, they can step in and take over.” One of the surprises of training camp was supplied by local product Jonathon Kudgin, who managed to crack the ros- ter. “He showed us a lot of everything,” said Galati. “A lot of grit, played well in his own end, contributed defensively.” Friday’s home opener against Ham- ilton begins at 7:30 p.m. The Panthers also host the Burlington Cougars on Sun- day at 6:30 p.m. Both games are at the Pickering Recreation Complex. 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 • Se p t e m b e r 4 , 2 0 1 4 21 AP NEW!NEW!DISCOVER IMPROVE ACHIEVE Oshawa: 200 John St. W. oshawatrucking.com � �� 4-month internship with leading-edge transportation companies � �� Introduction to Supply Chain & Logistics � �� Commercial Driver Improvement (Defensive Driving) Course Certificate � Air Brake Training � 50 hours of one-on-one in-cab instruction � Training on state-of-the-art 3D simulators 40WEEKS PROFESSIONAL TRANSPORT OPERATOR � �� Air Brake Training � Commercial Driver Improvement (Defensive Driving) Course Certificate � Preparation for AZ Class license � Training on state-of-the-art 3D simulators 8WEEKS TRACTOR-TRAILER (AZ) Member of:Delivered inPartnership with: Courses include a diploma from theTruck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO). 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Assistant Administrator • Senior management position overseeing 75+ staff at Lakeview Manor, Beaverton Reporting to the administrator, you will ensure quality services for our residents while leading the multidisciplinary team, which includes Food Services, Environmental Services, the Business Office, Recreation & Therapy Services, and the Adult Day Program. Your degree in health administration, business administration or a related discipline (or an equivalent combination of experience/education) is coupled with your progressive management experience in senior-level positions within a long-term care setting. You have chaired and participated in various Home and external committees and have knowledge of Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care standards, as well as many related quality, safety, and labour regulations. You have exceptional communication, analytical, and organizational skills. Certification as a Long-Term Care Administrator from the OLTCA or OANHSS is preferred. To learn more about this opportunity, please visit us online and refer to Job ID 6125 at www.durham.ca. We thank all applicants; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. An Equal Opportunity Employer Financial Services Manager Needed! Why do the downtown commute? Owasco is a progressive and growing Automotive Dealership group located in the Durham Region and is currently seeking a proven F&I professional to join our expanding team. group located in the Durham Region and is currently seeking a proven F&I professional to join our expanding team. This position offers: Competitive Compensation Plan High Volume! Expect 40—50 Turnovers Per Month Join An Award Winning Sales Team This is not a job…. IT’S A CAREER! 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He died peacefully at home on September 3, 2014, surrounded by the love of his family. He was a devoted and beloved Husband to Janet, his wife of 40 years, caring and loving Father to son Ryan of Pickering, ON and son Conrad and his wife Charlene of Toronto, ON and a superstar and devoted Opa to "Princess Avaya", his one and only granddaughter. He was a dear Brother to Josef, Konrad, Franz and Annemarie in Germany and a Brother-in-Law to Janet's large and extended family. Toni enjoyed every minute of his 30 years in business as the owner of Rockwood Furniture Ltd. in the local Pickering area, but especially enjoyed the many new people he met each year at his annual Factory Sale. He will always be remembered for his witty sense of humour, his great determination and his positive and light hearted outlook on life. A visitation will be held at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME in Pickering Village, Ajax, ON on Saturday, Sept. 6 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm A private memorial service will be held for immediate family on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014 Death Notices Looking to sell your stuff online? Free Online Upgrades! ENTER NOW at YourClassifieds.ca WIN A $100 GIFT CARD 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 • Se p t e m b e r 4 , 2 0 1 4 24 AP Ajax Convention Centre • Belaggio’s • Best Buy Witty Insurance Brokers • Black & McDonald Limited • Boyer Pontiac Buick GMC LTD • Brookfield Homes Limited BuffaloWildWings•DorsayDevelopments•EastsideMarios-Pickering•FrantasticTreats&Events•FieldgateHomes•GervaisPartyandTentRentals•GHDCanada Guidelines Advertising • Mr. Glenn Healy • Heathwood /Heron Homes • Horndawg’s • Jack Astor’s - Pickering • John Boddy Homes • Malone Given Parsons Ltd. 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Pictured from left to right: ROGER ANDERSON Chair, Region of Durham COLLEEN JORDAN Ajax Regional Councillor JIMWITTY Co-Chair SHAUN COLLIER Ajax Regional Councillor JUDITH BARKER Foundation Chair JOANWIDEMAN RVHS Chair DAVE RYAN Mayor, City of Pickering BILL COLLIER Co-Chair CHAD HANNA Foundation President & CEO. group themetrontario