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Kristen Calis
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DURHAM -- When it comes to finding
employment after university, students in
Durham don’t have to look too far to dis-
cover some great options.
Students at the University of Ontar-
io Institute of Technology recently got
a unique chance to discover employ-
ment opportunities in Durham Region,
through an initiative called the Career
Bus.
It was made possible through a col-
laboration with the Region of Durham’s
planning and economic development
department. Heather McMillan of Dur-
ham Workforce Authority also helped
develop the event.
After hearing from speakers, under-
graduate students in UOIT’s faculty of
science boarded the Career Bus and vis-
ited two employers to learn more about
the value of their university degree, and
how they can apply the skills they’ve
acquired. The university’s career centre
hosted the event.
Donna Muirhead, UOIT career centre
manager, applauded the students who
participated.
“I would suggest to you your explora-
tion doesn’t really start here; it starts
with you,” she said.
She suggested students really think
about what they want to do, and how
they want to contribute after graduation.
“The career centre is here to help you
on that journey,” she said.
Kasia Chojecki, Durham Region man-
ager of strategic initiatives, spoke to stu-
dents and noted there are many sectors
in Durham for business, which include
science, agriculture, digital technolo-
gies, smart energy and tourism. She also
noted the benefits of Durham’s close
proximity to Toronto.
“We are seamlessly attached to it,” she
said.
The students got a tour of Purdue
Pharma Canada’s research and develop-
ment, quality control, and quality assur-
ance laboratories in Pickering with the
opportunity to learn about pharmaceu-
tical sales.
“I really enjoyed the Purdue Pharma
experience,” said second-year pharma-
ceutical chemistry student Max Kisil. “It
was very interesting.”
Mr, Kisil was especially impressed with
the research labs.
“The equipment there is like nothing
I’ve ever seen before,” he said.
A panel also spoke to the students and
answered questions.
Students also toured the York-Dur-
ham regional environmental laborato-
ry, where the Region tests organic and
inorganic material found in municipal
water.
“I just really liked to see the way that
labs actually function. I liked to see the
workplace setting of that because a lab
is ideally where I ideally see myself,” said
second-year student Mallory Frederick,
who is studying environmental toxicol-
ogy.
University students board Career Bus to learn about Durham jobs
Ron Pietroniro / Metroland
DURHAM -- Dozens of undergraduate students at UOIT got a chance to visit several
prospective employers during a ride on the Career Bus, an initiative of the univer-
sity’s career centre. Stephanie Dagg, a 5th year student in the biological chemistry
program, did her co-op at Purdue Pharma in Pickering which is one of the sites the
students visited.
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DURHAM -- One person is charged with
manslaughter after a Pickering man died of
injuries sustained in an assault in Toronto.
The death of 30-year-old Kenneth Oxley
was the “direct result” of injuries sus-
tained in an assault in Scarborough Feb. 22,
Toronto police said. Mr. Oxley died March
1, a week after the incident.
Andre Miller, 30, of Toronto, is charged
with manslaughter, aggravated assault and
carrying a concealed weapon.
No other details of the incident were
released.
Budget includes
major capital projects,
LED streetlight
replacement program
Kristen Calis
kcalis@durhamregion.com
PICKERING -- Property taxes are going up
in 2016 for Pickering homeowners.
Council approved a tax increase of 3.99
per cent on the City share of the property
tax bill when it passed the budget on Tues-
day night. Pickering residents will pay an
extra $56.62 per year or $1.08 per week on
an average home valued at $376,900.
“We value every dollar,” said treasurer Stan
Karwowski. “We try to maximize every dol-
lar. It’s like any other household. The asks
are greater than the funds.”
Mayor Dave Ryan thanked staff for hard
work on the budget.
“We’ve come up with a good document,”
he said. “It was a difficult document. Diffi-
cult decisions had to be made.”
Originally a greater number, the capi-
tal budget was reduced to $35.1 million by
gassing the Tillings Road operations centre
construction project. However, plans are in
place for a future operations centre on Cle-
ments Road.
“We’ll hopefully award tender in the early
part of 2017,” Mr. Karwowski said.
Data included in a staff report indicates
the City’s infrastructure is older than that
of its Durham neighbours and requires
additional funding. Therefore, the budget
includes a one per cent special levy for an
accelerated infrastructure program, as well
as a levy for roads and bridges of .39 per
cent.
An LED street light replacement program
is projected to cost $5.5 million. More than
7,000 street light fixtures are planned to be
retrofitted with LED fixtures throughout
Pickering. The LED units are expected to
save around 67 per cent in electricity use,
and lower utility costs by more than 50 per
cent.
“There’s a lot of projects that we think will
benefit many residents that have different
interests,” said Mr. Karwowski.
Major recreation projects include Dun-
barton pool deck repairs and reconstruction
and Don Beer Arena renovations,
Some roads projects include Third Con-
cession Road reconstruction, Timmins Gar-
dens and Boxworth Place reconstruction,
Glenanna Road asphalt resurfacing, and
Rossland Road resurfacing.
Also in the roads budget is the Mitchell
Bridge rehabilitation project. The bridge is
located on the Seventh Concession Road,
west of Sideline 32, over Duffins Creek.
To view the budget and more projects, visit
www.pickering.ca/en/cityhall/budgets.asp.
.
Manslaughter charge
laid after Pickering man
dies following assaultPickering City Council approves
3.99 per cent property tax hike
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There are students who breeze through
grade school without a lot of difficulty.
Then there are students who struggle
off and on with particular subjects. Math
is a common subject many have difficulty
understanding.
But for a growing number of students
their struggles are constant and their frus-
trations neverending. These are students
who, through no fault of their own, need
special education. Without this type of
help they fall behind and in some cases
give up.
Donna Edwards is the chairwoman of
the special education ad-hoc committee
and DDSB trustee for Ajax ward 3 and 4.
She said one in four students between kin-
dergarten to Grade 12 has special needs
requirements. That equates to about
15,000 students. No doubt the Durham
District School Board is not the only board
struggling with this problem.
Despite the increasing numbers of spe-
cial needs students provincial funding has
failed to keep pace. In fact, due to cost cut-
ting measures funding has been scaled
back.
“The number of students with special
needs is on the rise yet the funding we
receive for special education is declining,”
said Trustee Edwards. “We can’t see how
we are going to meet the increasing needs
without cuts to service.”
When a student is struggling it’s up to
an educator to give that student the help
required to succeed. When that help is not
available it behooves us to ask why?
We realize the Provincial Liberal gov-
ernment is grappling with a budget deficit
of $5.7 billion. However, Ontario Finance
Minister Charles Sousa announced last
month that deficit was down from what
he’d originally projected at $7.5 billion.
And the good news is the government is
on pace to return to a balanced budget by
2017-18.
Surely, when we’re talking about billions
of dollars, the government can find some
extra funding for special needs students?
But the DDSB isn’t taking anything for
granted. As a result it recently launched a
Fund the Need campaign at its March 21
board meeting. It’s sharing a video online
explaining the need for special education
funding and asking parents to sign a peti-
tion to be sent to the Ministry of Education
to ask for more help.
“We do have the support and hopefully
that support will impress the government
to make some changes.”
We would urge our local MPPs, of all
political stripes, to bring this issue to
Queen’s Park. While balancing the bud-
get is important doing so on the backs of
our most needy students is wrong. They
deserve help and we owe it to them to pro-
vide it.
-- Metroland Media Group Ltd., Durham Region Division
Attitude is why I call my cat Emperor Huey
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They say cats have nine lives. If
so, then I’m fairly certain that
at some point in Huey’s past
he must have been some kind
of dictatorial monster. In fact I have
stopped calling him Huey. I now refer to
him in ways that I am sure have much
more resonance with him. I call him
Napoleon, Genghis or Mr. Stalin. Even
dripping with sarcasm, these names
please him. They conjure some deep
ancestral memory within him, some
longed-for remembrance of a reign of
terror. His eyes gleam ever so slightly
when he hears me utter them. This cat
has history.
How else to explain so much contempt
in an eight pound ball of fluff? And,
I’m not sure how many serfs, peons or
slaves he is used to having in his service
but he is clearly not happy with the two
inept vassals currently attending him.
He yells at us. He actually yells at us. I’ve
never had an animal yell at me before.
I’ve had lots of whining, growling, yelp-
ing and barking but never yelling. It’s
unnerving.
If we are tardy with the dogs’ dinner
or breakfast, it’s no biggie. They know
we will feed them. We always have and
we always will. If they get really hungry,
the biggest protest we might get is one
or both of them following us around the
kitchen. Not so for Attila. If food is not
in the dish when he is even remotely
peckish, the yelling begins. He usually
starts bellowing from wherever he hap-
pened to be sleeping when his growling
belly awakened him. He will keep this
up until someone actually brings him
his food or he has to, God forbid, grump
his way downstairs and into the kitchen
to find out just what exactly the hold-up
is. Once there, if the victuals are still not
forthcoming, he will park his imperious
ass in front of the fridge and yowl until
one of us places a platter before him
while the other fans him with a palm
frond. Bare in mind that this is often as
early as five in the morning.
Once his eminence has feasted he
will, inevitably, do one of two things:
either return to bed and fall into a sated
slumber or, should he be feeling mag-
nanimous, claw his way onto the chest
of the nearest seated human and allow
us to pet him. It’s remarkable. Emper-
or Huey wouldn’t want this tidbit get-
ting out, but he was actually a rescue, so
we’re not really sure how long he’s been
around. But judging from his attitude,
I’d say at least three or four centuries.
-- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer,
saves some of his best lines for this column.
our opinion
Special needs funding fails to
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possible.
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complete the work as quickly and efficiently as possible. Motorists are asked to exercise
additional caution for the safety of the pedestrians, cyclists and construction workers.
For more information, visit www.durham.ca/cdeap.
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PICKERING -- We use them every day
-- cellphones and WiFi signals -- but at
what cost?
That question’s been sparked by a pro-
posed wireless telecommunications
antenna installation slated to be con-
structed on 5295 Durham Road 30 in
Pickering.
Normally, it wouldn’t be an issue for
Stouffville residents, but the proposed
location of the cell tower is just across
from a new subdivision of houses on
Mantle Avenue, which is home to several
families.
The tower’s location has jolted unhap-
py residents into action, as they express
concern over the health risks associ-
ated with a high frequency radio sig-
nal in such close proximity to their
homes. Property values are also a con-
cern for residents, as the 31-metre tower
described as an “eyesore” stands in plain
view from many homes nearby.
The protests are reminiscent of other
campaigns in Whitchurch-Stouffville,
including one that stopped Rogers from
erecting a tower near the Stouffville train
station two years ago.
“We understand there are areas in
Stouffville that don’t have great cover-
age,” said resident Holly Freer, who lives
within 500 metres of the proposed tower.
“Because of the risks, we don’t think this
location is optimal.”
Ms. Freer and several other residents
cite the World Health Organization’s
International Agency for Research on
Cancer on the health risks associated
with living in close proximity to cell tow-
ers.
According to a 2009 WHO report, in
addition to an increased risk of cancer,
other health problems such as burning
and tingling sensations, fatigue, sleep
disturbance, dizziness, lack of concen-
tration and headaches are all possible
effects of radiation from cell towers.
But president Daniel Gibbons of
Shared Network Canada, the company
installing the tower, reassures against
any concerns citing Health Canada’s
Safety Code 6, the federal government’s
directive regarding health and safety
with radio frequency transmitting facili-
ties.
“Safety Code 6 itself is based on an
extensive review of all the literature
available in terms of long- or short-term
health implications to radio frequency,”
Mr. Gibbons said in an interview. “The
review had shown there is no demon-
strated connection -- for short-term or
long-term health -- on humans living
close to cell towers, using cellphones or
having a WiFi router in your home.”
Mr. Gibbons added that typical cell-
phone use emits a much higher level of
radio frequency energy than even living
next to the base of the tower.
“Your exposure from the tower is much
lower than it is from holding a cellphone
up against your head,” he said.
But that hasn’t convinced residents.
“It almost stinks,” said resident Rishi
Patel, who lives with his young family
within the 500-metre radius of the tower.
“Why would they put it in Pickering?
“No one there will know about it and
we can’t even talk to our councillors
because it’s not within town lines.”
“It’s another level of red tape we have
to fight,” Mr. Patel added.
Mr. Patel explained that he’s now part
of a group of residents with Ms. Freer try-
ing to raise awareness of the issue. He’s
canvassed door-to-door to gain support
in the neighbourhood and has received
200 signatures on a petition.
Both Mr. Patel and Ms. Freer, along
with any residents within a 500-metre
radius of the site, received notifications
from Shared Network Canada starting
the end of February as part of the com-
pany’s public consultations. The consul-
tations end March 31.
Shared Network Canada consulted
the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville in
March 2015 regarding the cell tower and
say the proposed location was selected
due to airport zoning restrictions of the
proposed Pickering airport.
At a council meeting on Tuesday after-
noon, Coun. Rob Hargrave supported
his constituents by agreeing the tower
should be moved.
“I’ve received over 100 e-mails on this,”
he said. “It’s a vast acreage of land and
they can tuck it farther away. At the end
of the day we don’t know 100 per cent (of
the health risks).”
Whitchurch-Stouffville council, how-
ever, took no position, as recommended
by its manager of planning services.
For now, the proposed tower remains
under scheduled construction, with res-
idents’ concerns still present and active.
“If those concerns are still there, there’s
probably no location for the tower that’s
acceptable,” Mr. Gibbons said.
Public commenting closes March 31.
Mantle Avenue residents urge others to
join their campaign by signing the peti-
tion at http://ow.ly/ZQX60 and send-
ing an e-mail to nostouffvillecelltower@
yahoo.ca for more information.
-- Ali Raza is a reporter for the Stouffville Sun-Tribune
Pickering cell tower draws the ire of
Stouffville residents
Shawna Petersen / Metroland
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Durham Region is a hot housing market.
Each week we will feature information on
homes which recently sold. The information
has been supplied by real estate agents from
the Durham area.
We’ll include the asking and selling price to
give you an idea of the market. Each home’s
description will include information about
the home, including size and taxes.
This beautiful home situated on a large prop-
erty with double-car attached garage and a
large workshop sold for full list price.
Municipality: Scugog
Address: 15 Williams Point Rd.
Asking price: $499,900
Selling price: $499,900
Previous selling price: $453,500
Days on the market: 7
Sq. footage: Not available
Lot: 235.43 ft frontage x depth unavailable
Taxes: $4,751.04/2015
Bedrooms: 3 + 1
Bathrooms: 3
Description:Three-plus-one-bedroom
raised bungalow perched above this lake-
front community. Ten minutes to Port Perry.
Large kitchen and eating area with a bay win-
dow looking out to a private yard and peren-
nial gardens. Workshop, 16X25ft, with garage
door. Insulated two-car garage attached to
house with separate entrance to lower level.
There are three four-piece bathrooms in this
home. Master bedroom has his and hers
closets and a four-piece ensuite. Paved road
to property. Shingles ‘08, drilled well with UV
light, water softener, reverse osmosis.
Listing agent: Derek Baird, sales representa-
tive with The Derek Baird Team, MinCom
Millennium Realty Inc., Brokerage 905-720-
2004; www.CallDerekToday.com
This executive style four-plus-one-bedroom
home, finished top to bottom, sold for full
asking price.
Municipality: Oshawa
Address: 1015 Eagle Ridge Dr.
Asking price: $749,900
Selling price: $749,900
Previous selling price: $475,235
Days on the market: 10
Sq. footage: 3,800 sq.ft. plus full finished
basement
Lot: 52.82 ft x 118.11 ft
Taxes: $7,617.55/2015
Bedrooms: 4 + 1
Bathrooms: 4.5
Description: Midhaven 3,800-sq-ft execu-
tive four-plus-one-bedroom home. With
upgrades. Open concept layout with nine-
foot ceilings, crown moulding, hardwood
floors, oak staircase, three fireplaces and
California shutters. Kitchen features Corian
countertops and upgraded cabinets. Addi-
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walkout to balcony. Professionally finished
basement with fireplace, pot lights, separate
pool table room and additional bedroom
with ensuite. Backyard oasis with heated
inground pool, retractable awning, hot tub
with gazebo and professionally landscaped
with wrought iron fencing and large cedar
trees for privacy.
Listing agent: Derek Baird, sales representa-
tive with The Derek Baird Team, MinCom
Millennium Realty Inc., Brokerage 905-720-
2004; www.CallDerekToday.com
Houses still a hot commodity
throughout Durham Region
Submitted photo
SCUGOG -- This home at 15 Williams
Point Road in Scugog sold for $499,900 in
just seven days.
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OSHAWA -- This home at 1015 Eagle
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Playing and learning
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Mike Ruta
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DURHAM -- It’s after hours at an
Oshawa high school -- and noisy.
Students at Monsignor John Pereyma
Catholic Secondary School are gearing
up for their production of Annie. The
band is rehearsing in one room. Cast
members are getting their feet right for
the dance steps in another. And, in the
much-quieter gym, students are paint-
ing props.
“We all come together in the last
three-and-a-half weeks or so; that’s
when the magic happens,” says drama
teacher Johnny Soln.
Almost 60 students are involved,
from those who have roles to the sup-
port teams.
Soln established the school’s active
performing arts program around six
years ago. A community theatre veter-
an who’s on the Oshawa Little Theatre
board, Soln agrees when it’s suggested
that more learning, more important
learning, takes place in theatre than in
perhaps any other subject the students
will study: self-confidence, courage,
teamwork, commitment. And when
it’s over, the students will have made
new friends and have lasting memo-
ries.
“It’s a great life experience,” he says,
adding “it’s all complementary” to
what students learn in class.
“Drama provides our students with
the opportunity to ignite their cre-
ativity, to build their confidence and
to bring real world experiences to life
through acting and even writing,” says
Luigia Ayotte, superintendent of edu-
cation/programs at the Durham Dis-
trict School Board. “Being involved in
drama productions also gives our stu-
dents the chance to showcase their tal-
ents and to the opportunity to learn
how to effectively connect with differ-
ent audiences.”
Across Durham, hundreds of stu-
dents are involved in theatre at their
high schools, with spring the time
when many plays run, after months of
planning and rehearsals.
Annie takes the stage at Pereyma on
April 28 and 29 at 7 p.m.
Chelsea Nolan, in Grade 11, has the
title role and it’s her first time perform-
ing in a high school play or musical.
She expected a lot of rehearsals -- and
there are. Perhaps she didn’t antici-
pate the camaraderie that comes with
being part of a team in a production.
“We’re really close,” she says of her
castmates. “We see each other all the
Deciding what to do with Easter leftovers
can be a daunting task, especially when
faced with an overabundance of tur-
key, pork, ham or whatever type of main
course and other goodies one enjoyed.
I have always been challenged with
what to do with the ‘holiday’ food which
invariably ends up in the refrigerator.
Refrigeration, even with reheating,
seems to change the texture and/or fla-
vour of that ‘oven-fresh’ presentation.
In addition, I always refrain from freez-
ing the food since that it seems to alter
the texture even more so. I, thus, plan
a few ‘leftover food and wine pairing’
days during the week. Needless to say,
the same wine that I used for the origi-
nal meal is not the one I use for the pair-
ing, not that it was an unsuitable choice,
but, as I mentioned previously, the food
texture and flavour would have been
altered somewhat.
Rather than the Ascheri Barolo DOCG
(LCBO #34110, $26.95) with its full-bod-
ied flavour of cherry notes on the ‘nose’
and leather, dried fruit and nuts on the
palate, which went very well with the
original roast turkey, baked ham, filets of
venison, risotto, mash potatoes, mush-
rooms and cheese sauce, I decided to
use wines of a somewhat lighter body yet
still full in flavour.
The reheated turkey, mushrooms and
risotto were a nice accompaniment to
the Le Clairon de Anges Costieres des
Nimes 2014 Rhone (LCBO #441741,
$13.95). The wine, which was made from
Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre grapes,
was vaguely reminiscent of a lighter
Chateauneuf du Pape in style with a
‘nose’ of black fruit and spice with straw-
berry/raspberry and vanilla/pepper
spice on the palate. It went very well with
the turkey and mushroom leftovers. The
medium-bodied Ascheri Barbera d’Alba
(LCBO #219790, $16.30), made from the
Barbera grape, was also good with the
roast turkey but it went even better with
the leftover ham and venison.
I enjoyed this meal as much as the
original, though I must say the Barolo
was exquisite and of good value.
The dessert wine was a bottle of
Warre’s Vintage 1977 Port from my per-
sonal cellar. Felt like it and had it with
a chocolate mousse which it comple-
mented phenomenally!
In all, both meals were excellent and
the pairings were so decadent that they
must have been made in Heaven.
-- Chuck Byers is a wine writer and consul-
tant with over 35 years of experience in the
wine industry, and is a member of the Wine
Writers’ Circle of Canada.
A nice match: Easter leftovers and fine wine
4 things to do this weekend
DURHAM -- Music and variety are
the themes of this weekend’s list.1Start it off with Sustainable
Pickering Day on April 2 from 9:30
a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Pickering Town
Centre, 1355 Kingston Rd, Pickering.
This year’s theme is local food, gar-
dening and the natural environment.
The educational and interactive day
features many booths, including an
indoor farmers’ market, gardening
demonstrations and fun, free, fami-
ly activities. Visit www.pickering.ca/
en/sustainablepickering .2In Pickering, Whitby and Oshawa,
it’s spring open house time at Dur-
ham College on April 2 from 10 a.m.
and 2 p.m. The Oshawa and Whitby
campuses and Pickering Learning
Site will be open to explore and you
can learn about the more than 140
full-time programs. Visit www.dur-
hamcollege.ca/open-house to learn
more, e-mail recruitment@durham-
college.ca or call 905-721-3126. 3In Whitby, St. Mark’s United
Church, 201 Centre St. S., Whitby,
holds its annual progressive and
live auction on April 2 from 1 to 5
p.m. The live auction begins at 4:15
p.m. Look out for all kinds of things,
including personal services like
home-baking once a month, hand-
made items, gift cards and certifi-
cates for restaurants and local busi-
nesses. Hors d’oeuvres and mock-
tails will be served. Admission is
free. E-mail office@stmarkswhitby.
ca or call 905-668-3091 for informa-
tion.4Watch martial artists do their
thing at World Kobudo Day, an
international simultaneous event,
happening in Durham at the Team
Canada Black Belt Institute, 2795
Ritson Rd. N., Oshawa, on April 3
from noon to 2 p.m. While it’s not
a formal demonstration, the pub-
lic is welcome to observe the par-
ticipants in the free, outdoor event.
Or take part in the Kata Chal-
lenge. If you don’t have a bo (long
staff), take a mop/broom handle
or a sturdy dowel, two inches tall-
er than yourself. Register by April 2
at 3 p.m. at https://www.facebook.
com/events/1729095017304818/. A
food-drive donation box will collect
items to support Simcoe Hall Settle-
ment House, and you can eat there
yourself, courtesy of Horn Dawgs
Smokin BBQ in Pickering. Check-in
starts at 11:15 a.m.
See more events
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Jason Liebregts / Metroland
OSHAWA -- Liam van den Wildenberg and Chelsea Nolan rehearsed for the
Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School musical production of
Annie.
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at Oshawa opera concert
DURHAM -- Oshawa Opera is wrapping
up its season with an interactive after-
noon.
Durham Region’s opera company pres-
ents Opera 101: What The Fach? on April
10 at 3 p.m.
In addition to showcasing a number of
Durham vocalists, the audience will be
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ers.
Kristine Dandavino, Oshawa Opera
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“Opera 101 will
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“To keep the after-
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will be able to participate and win priz-
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to vote for their favourite singer.”
As well, the 2016/2017 lineup will be
announced at the concert.
Among the local singers are north Dur-
ham’s Karina Bray, soprano, and Oshawa
trebles Kalista Wilson and Annie Foy.
The concert is at The Arts Resource
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Tickets are $25 for adults and it’s free
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Win tickets to a night of The Boss
AJAX -- Are you a Bruce Springsteen fan? We have two pairs of tickets to the Tommy
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Durham artists the key
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OSHAWA -- Oshawa is looking for creative
people to turn pianos into art.
The City’s piano public art project will see
three pianos placed throughout Oshawa
-- and three artists will be chosen and
assigned a piano to work on. Once installed,
the public can play them.
Artists will have free reign to change the
pianos as they see fit, but “are encouraged
to draw inspiration from the surrounding
community.” The selected artists will each
be awarded $1,500. The submission dead-
line is April 15. Learn more and make a sub-
mission at www.oshawa.ca/publicart.
PICKERING -- Have some fun while rais-
ing funds for the Durham West Blues Fest.
The festival is set for May 28, happen-
ing simultaneously with the PineRidge
Arts Council’s Artfest on The Esplanade
in Pickering’s Esplanade Park.
But on April 9 at 7 p.m., get creative
yourself at a blues festival fundraiser
organized by Music By the Bay Live.
“You’re invited to create your own work
of art as you’re guided by accomplished
artist Monique Ra Brent,” states a press
release.
“There’s no experience necessary and
all the supplies are provided, so you don’t
have to worry about a thing (except hav-
ing a great time!). You just bring your fun-
loving friends and have a few cocktails to
keep the spirits high and inhibitions to a
minimum and we’ll make sure your inner
Picasso is unleashed.”
The 19-and-over event is at Creative
Math and Music, 1064 Salk Rd., Pickering.
Visit www.musicbythebaylive.com for
tickets ($40).
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Margaret at work
AJAX -- Ajax artist Margaret Brackley painted with alcohol ink on tile. She is one of
the many Durham artists taking part in the Oshawa Art Association’s third annual
Spring Art Festival show and sale in the Camp Samac Council Hall in Oshawa from
April 8 to 10. Admission to the show is free.
time in the halls. We have this really close
bond.”
She wanted to be involved in drama
ever since she got the bug in Grade 5,
but couldn’t find the time, since playing
music with her sister, Saleen, in 2 Cute 4
Country keeps her pretty busy.
Student Liam van den Wildenburg,
Daddy Warbucks in Annie, wants to
inspire other students, to show them that
roles, even the big ones, are within reach.
“When I was in Grade 9, I always looked
up to the people playing the lead roles,”
he says.
His brother got him interested in musi-
cal theatre and, when he heard his young-
er sibling wanted to try it out, he offered
some important advice: “show that your
confident,” he told him, and, “if you don’t
think you’re good, other people won’t.”
He took the advice to heart and has been
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been a student there. He replies “definite-
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become a performer.
Annie tickets are $10 for adults and $8
for students and kids, available at the
door on show nights at the school, 316
Conant St.
Here are some of the upcoming produc-
tions at other Durham high schools:
Clarington -- Bowmanville High School,
Office Hours, April 13 to 16
Whitby -- Henry Street High School, A
Midsummer Night’s Dream, May 25 to 27
Ajax -- Pickering High School, Hair-
spray. June 1 to 4
STUDENTS from page 19
Students inspired by theatre,
and aim to encourage others
Jason Liebregts / Metroland
OSHAWA -- Students from Monsignor John
Pereyma Catholic Secondary School
rehearsed Annie.
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Spring is finally here, and the weather will continue to improve
steadily. As the weather warms up, more and more bikes will be
pulled out of the basement and garage to prepare for riding sea-
son.
Northern Cycle has already been hit with a huge influx of traf-
fic. Customers are taking advantage of spring pricing and new
bikes have been steadily rolling out the door. Those keeping
their rides are bringing them in for tune-ups and Northern Cycle’s
experienced and knowledgeable
staff have been working hard on
dozens of bikes, getting them ready
for the season.
As everyone prepares to get out on
their bikes, they should be thinking
about cycling safety.
“Always make sure you are wearing a proper fitting helmet,”
advises Ron Boehm, owner of Northern Cycle. “Parents can be
charged if they allow their children to ride without a helmet.”
Bells or horns are also a mandatory item
for riding, and you can be fined if you don’t
have one. Lights and reflectors are essential
in helping drivers see you on the road. You
must have a front and rear reflector on your
bike, and if you are riding in the dark you
should have a front light and a rear flashing
light. Not only will these lights help keep you
safe, you can also be fined for improper lighting.
“Did you know that we now have rear flashing lights that can
be seen from as far as two kilometres away?” asks Ron. “Come
in and see the Bontrager Flare R and you’ll be amazed at the dif-
ference it will make out there on the road.”
It is also a good idea to be wearing bright clothing, and reflec-
tive clothing is even better at making you more visible to motor-
ists.
Other safety checks you should be performing include ensur-
ing that your tires are properly inflated and that your brakes work.
If you are in need of any assistance with any of the above, the
great staff at Northern Cycle would be happy to assist you. They
carry a good selection of bicycle lighting, bright clothing, bells,
helmets and other cycling accessories you may need. Give your-
self some extra time if you come in on a busy spring Saturday!
Their Trekfest Spring Sale is still going - stop by and save!
Northern Cycle is located at 889 Westney Road South (just
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visit www.northerncycle.com. Enjoy the ride!
Northern Cycle helps you stay safe on the road
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This spring Ontario Hyundai will be awarding another 10 scholarships to graduating Grade 12 students from Durham Region. The scholarships are $1000.00 per student per year and are renewable
each year for up to four years.
“The Ontario Hyundai Scholarships’ main mission is to help financially assist Durham Region students. For over 30 years Ontario Hyundai has supported many causes and charities in Durham Region.
The establishment of The Ontario Hyundai Scholarships is a natural progression for us and one we felt was important. We believe we have to promote the value of education to our youth. Education is
their passport to the future and without it they may be left behind. We are proud and honoured to offer our support to the exemplary young men and women of Durham Region”.
- Greg Mason, Founder, The Ontario Hyundai Scholarships
The Ontario Hyundai Scholarships
For more information on applying for one of the Ontario Hyundai Scholarships
please visit our web site at www.ontariohyundaischolarships.ca
Art and Galleries
Wednesday, april 6
Arts in Harmony
6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
OpG -info Centre, 1675 Montgomery park
road, pickering.
This annual general meeting is a fundraiser
for the arts council.in addition to a very short
business meeting, there will be a members’
art display, raffle for an original watercolour
by Hal Bilz and music by Gary Faulkner and
Cathy schnippering, accompanists Will Tay-
lor and Glenda Varty, production manager
susan reed.The meeting is open to the
public and you are welcome to take a friend..
Free
Fundraisers
saTurday, april 9
Let’s Paint the town Blues
7 p.m. 10 p.m.
Creative Math and Music, 1064 salk rd,
pickering.
Fundraiser for the 3rd annual durham West
Blues Fest.you’re invited to create your own
work-of-art over cocktails as you’re guided
by accomplished artist Monique ra Brent.
Grab your friends and spend two hours
drinking, laughing, and flexing your creative
muscles. There’s no experience necessary
and all the supplies are provided. Must be
19+.. $40 www.durhamwestbluesfest.com
Kids stuff
Friday, april 1
Pickering after school drop-in
3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
petticoat Creek Community Centre, 470
Kingston rd., pickering.
For pickering kids aged seven to 10, the
after-school program will feature foosball,
air hockey, ps4 and more. The room will be
open Monday to Friday, with staff supervi-
sion.it’s located in the youth room at the
petticoat Creek Community Centre.. $4
Wednesday, april 6
Pickering after school drop-in
3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
petticoat Creek Community Centre, 470
Kingston rd., pickering.
For pickering kids aged seven to 10, the
after-school program will feature foosball,
air hockey, ps4 and more. The room will be
open Monday to Friday, with staff supervi-
sion.it’s located in the youth room at the
petticoat Creek Community Centre.. $4
Luncheons and
dinners
sunday, april 3
PotLuck oyster supper
5 p.m.
Greenwood united Church, 2430 Conces-
sion rd. 6, pickering.
Take along a favorite dish to share with oth-
ers and the oyster soup will be provided.
Freewill offering.. Freewill offering
Meetings
MOnday, april 4
Pickering toastmasters weekly meet-
ings
7 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
pickering public library, One The espla-
nade, pickering.
pickering powerhouse Toastmasters will
hold weekly meetings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at
the pickering Central library in the audito-
rium. learn how to strengthen your speak-
ing and leadership skills. Guests are always
welcome. Visit http://6809.toastmaster-
sclubs.org for more info.. Free
MOnday, april 11
Pickering toastmasters weekly meet-
ings
7 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
pickering public library, One The espla-
nade, pickering.
pickering powerhouse Toastmasters will
hold weekly meetings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at
the pickering Central library in the audito-
rium. learn how to strengthen your speak-
ing and leadership skills. Guests are always
welcome. Visit http://6809.toastmaster-
sclubs.org for more info.. Free
Tuesday, april 12
Pickering Horticultural society Meeting
7 p.m. 9:30 p.m.
pickering recreation Complex, 1867 Valley
Farm rd., pickering.
Monthly meetings are held in O’Brien room.
doors open at 7 p.m. for social and refresh-
ment time. Flower show and guest speaker
each month. Visitors welcome. Topic this
month is “ look at How easy Floral designs
can be “. Free www.pickeringhorticulturalso-
ciety.com
Sporting Events
saTurday, april 2
registrAtion/court opening
10 a.m. 1 p.m.
Maple ridge Tennis Club, 2010 Bushmill
street, pickering.
The club will be opening the courts for the
season. information about the club and reg-
istration will also be available.. Free
saTurday, april 9
Pickering skating club ice show
2 p.m. 4 p.m.
delaney rink pickering recreation Centre,
1867 Valley Farm rd., pickering.
let The show Begin features performances
from club skaters and special guests piper
Gilles and paul poirier, ice dance silver
medalists from the 2016 Canadian champi-
onships. Tickets can be purchased at office
during office hours. Visit www.pickerings-
katingclub.ca for office hours. second show
runs from 7 to 9 p.m.. $25 or $20 for adults,
$15 or $10 children, 12 & under http://pick-
eringskatingclub.ca/piper-paul-to-be-fea-
tured-in-pickering-ice-show/
Teens
Wednesday, april 6
FootPrints 4 Autism teen and youth
program
4 p.m. 6 p.m.
pickering Central library, One The espla-
nade, pickering.
social program for teens and youth on the
autism spectrum. peers (14-21 years) chat,
play games, listen to music and have fun
in a social gathering, fostering inclusion,
acceptance and friendship. space is limited.
register for free. e-mail: melissa@footprint-
s4autism.org. Free www.footprints4autism.
org
Things To Do
MOnday, april 4
rAise the Flag for World Autism Aware-
ness Day
8:45 a.m. 9:15 a.m.
pickering City Hall, One The esplanade,
pickering.
autism Ontario’s raise the Flag campaign,
through the simple act of raising a flag,
unites families, schools, communities, gov-
ernment and professionals in recognizing
World autism awareness day, and brings to
light to struggles and triumphs of people on
the autism spectrum. Through this initiative,
the organization is building stronger, more
inclusive communities for people with autism
spectrum disorder.. Free http://www.rais-
etheflagforautism.com
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Making an
impression at
minor hockey
tryouts
With the arrival of April comes every-
one’s favourite time ... minor hockey
tryouts.
Selecting a team is a tough job for
any coach and one not made any eas-
ier with the volume of bodies on the
ice and the short timeframe in which
to evaluate. All the more reason these
aspiring young skaters need to take
every opportunity to make a positive
impression by following these simple
guidelines to ensure they stand out for
all the right reasons.
Don’t try to reinvent yourself at tryout
time. If you are a stay-at-home defence-
man who excels at looking after your
own end, then don’t all of a sudden try
to become an offensive defenceman
overnight. A good coach will recognize
the different talents players bring to the
table.
Every coach wants players on their
team who are willing to work hard at
all times. Attend each tryout with the
intention that you will work as hard as
you possibly can, and right to the end
of each session.
The easiest way to get noticed for the
wrong reasons is to be lazy on the ice
and not give a full effort.
Pay attention at all times during try-
outs and listen to what your coaches
are saying. Make sure you are up front
when the coaches are speaking so you
can hear the instructions. Be one of the
first skaters to start each drill and don’t
hide at the back of the line. Coaches are
always on the lookout for those players
who are fooling around and not taking
things seriously.
This is often overlooked but I believe
it is important. Look like a player. Make
sure your socks match and your equip-
ment isn’t in poor condition. Above
all, don’t forget you are not only being
evaluated on the ice but also in how
you carry yourself off the ice. Come to
the rink dressed respectfully. How a
player looks and carries her/himself
can definitely impact a coach’s impres-
sion. You only have one shot at a first
impression. Make sure it’s the one you
want.
Curtis Hodgins is the head coach of the UOIT men’s
hockey team. Contact him at Curtis.Hodgins@uoit.ca
Curtis Hodgins
Guest columnist
Durham Lords
basketball
player Lindsay
Panchan earns
back-to-back
all-Canadian
nods
Ajax native led the
OCAA in points,
rebounding this past
hoops season
Al Rivett
arivett@durhamregion.com
OSHAWA -- It was somewhat unreal to
Lindsay Panchan who, in consecutive
seasons, was named as one of the pre-
mier female basketball players in col-
lege hoops in the country.
“Honestly, it was kind of shocking
to me, because some people never
get one,” the point guard said of being
named a Canadian College Athlet-
ic Association all-Canadian player in
back-to-back seasons. “Coming into
the school to achieve these awards for
myself and the school is pretty exciting.”
She received the accolade award at
the recent CCAA national champi-
onships hosted at St. Clair College in
Windsor.
Panchan was also named an Ontar-
io College Athletic Association first-
team all-star and presented the OCAA
league-scoring champion award at the
provincial championship hosted by
Niagara College recently.
She was the first Durham College
Lords women’s basketball player to ever
achieve all-Canadian status in back-to-
back seasons.
“I’m at a loss for words; I didn’t know
that,” when told her accomplishment
was a first for the Durham College
Lords women’s basketball program.
“It’s just exciting; it hasn’t really
kicked in yet.”
Durham College athletic director Ken
Babcock noted earned all-Canadian
accolades twice in a row was a major
feat for her and for the college’s wom-
en’s basketball program. The last Lord
to be named a CCAA all-Canadian from
women’s basketball, prior to Panchan,
was Bonnie Slaughter in 2002-03.
“We’re extremely proud of Lindsay’s
hard work on and off the court and are
excited to have her receive this award
for the second straight year,” said Bab-
cock.
The five-foot-eight-inch point guard
from Ajax, a graduate of Notre Dame
Catholic Secondary School, was a tour
de force on the court this season. She
finished the season first in the OCAA
and second in the CCAA in scoring with
24.6 point per game.
More surprisingly, however, is the
guard finished first in the OCAA and
second in the CCAA in rebounding,
with 12.5 boards per game.
She notes that she accepted it as a
personal challenge prior to the start of
the season to be better on the offensive
and defensive boards.
“I felt that last year I didn’t use all the
tools I had. We don’t have many bigs on
our team, so I had to work harder and
hit the boards more. I had to help more
defensively,” she said.
Not only did Panchan achieve these
feats at the provincial and national lev-
els, but she also broke Durham’s sin-
gle-game scoring record with 41 points
against the Algonquin Thunder on Nov.
20.
The previous record was set at 38
points by Jenn Hevey in Barrie on Oct.
16, 1998 against Georgian College.
Panchan notes she and her team-
mates have been allowed to thrive with-
in the context of the Lords’ program
under head coach Heather LaFontaine.
“Definitely, the coaching staff has
given me confidence to do more, to
think more, to attack and distribute on
the court. The coaches have given me
the freedom to do that.”
In her second year in the sports
administration program at Durham
College, Panchan has one more year of
eligibility on the basketball court. She
is, however, unsure if she will return to
college next year.
“I don’t know my future plans. I’m
looking at school programs. If I do come
back, it will definitely be to Durham.”
OSHAWA -- Two Canadian interna-
tional darts heavyweights will show
their dead-eye skills at an exhibition in
Oshawa next month.
John Part, aka Darth Maple, an
Oshawa native and three-times world
darts champion, as well as New Bruns-
wick native Jeff Smith, aka The Silencer,
who’s currently playing in British Darts
Organization events, will be in Oshawa
at the Canadian Corps Oshawa, 142
Athol St., for the exhibition on Saturday,
April 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Part and Smith will be joined by guest
Maria Mason, of Bowmanville, a two-
time national darts champ.
There will be draw tickets ($10 each)
for the chance to play either John, Jeff or
Maria during the evening. There will be
other prizes available, too.
Advance tickets are available ($5) or
they will be available at the door ($10).
For advance tickets, call Pamela Stolk
at 289-991-0682.
DURHAM -- Durham College Lords basketball player Lindsay Panchan, of Ajax,
earned back-to-back CCAA all-Canadian awards at the national champion-
ships at Windsor’s St. Clair College recently.
Heavyweight dart players ready to make a point
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Workplace Wellness
and Health Promotion
Pickering Learning Site
centennialcollege.ca
Become a wellness expert
A growing field
Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion
enjoys a respected national and international
reputation, and is recognized by leading
employers.
Health promotion has become vital in any
organization, meaning every company has
use for you, from corporations to the health
sector to everything in between.
Now offered at our Pickering Learning Site,
located beside the Pickering Town Centre,
accessible directly from the Pickering GO
station. If you live east of the GTA, it’s a
close, convenient way to get your education
in a space that’s quiet and personal.
Learn to promote people’s well being
in the community and corporations.
Develop a business case for wellness,
and manage and promoting workplace
wellness programs.
Strengthen your skills and explore career
opportunities with a field placement.
SportS
Ajax woman eager to
get back on the pitch
Rakeisha Sealey eyeing a career
in medicine after college
tristan Garnett
newsroom@durhamregion.com
St. Leo, Fla. – When Rakeisha Sealey’s college soccer
career is over, she wants to work towards a career in med-
icine, with aspirations of someday becoming a general
practitioner.
The Ajax resident is a senior on the Saint Leo Lions, a
Division Two program in central Florida.
Sealey’s favorite subject is biology and her interest in
medicine can be attributed to a lecture about the digestive
system during a biology class at her alma mater, All Saints
Catholic Secondary School, in Whitby.
“(I was) sitting there thinking that I just ate lunch and
I’m learning what’s happening to that food that I just ate,”
said Sealey, on the pitch at Saint Leo. “From starches, to
carbohydrates, to fats, to proteins. ... I thought that was
crazy phenomenal.”
Originally intending to be a surgeon, the 22 year old
recently changed her mind, opting now for a field of medi-
cine that is non-invasive.
Last season, she competed in only three games before
tearing her meniscus and being medically red-shirted,
allowing her one more year of eligibility.
The third-year Lion has battled injuries throughout her
career, including tearing her ACL, MCL and lateral menis-
cus in high school, and also fracturing her ankle when she
previously played for Grand Canyon University, in Arizo-
na.
Lions’ spring exhibition season has begun, but Sealey
has not yet been cleared by the school’s training staff to
resume contact.
In the classroom, the upperclassman has worked hard to
maintain a high grade-point average, something she will
need along with a good MCAT score when applying to
medical schools. She will consider schools in both Can-
ada and the USA but prefers to do an internship abroad
first.
Her preferred destination to work and study would be
Spain because of the possibility to participate in the Atlan-
tis Project, a highly regarded medical shadowing program.
photo by Joseph Marranca
DURHAM -- Rakeisha Sealey of Ajax is playing for the Saint Leo University Lions womens’ soccer team.
Pickering Athletic Centre
picks up wins in trampoline
competitions
Sean Heeger
sheeger@durhamregion.com
PICKERING - The Pickering Athletic Cen-
tre sent 13 of their best to compete in the
third Ontario Cup and the 2016 Elite Ontar-
io Championships for trampolining held in
Oshawa from March 4 to 6.
The Ontario Cup is the second of two
qualifiers for the Eastern Canadian Cham-
pionships that will be held in early May at
Laval University, Quebec City.
Here are the results.
Individual Trampoline
Level 1
Emily Bakler – 10th, Age 11 and 12 Women
Noelle Puhacz – 10th, Age 13 & 14 Women
Brent Farnsworth – 1st, Age 13+ Men
Level 2
Kassidy Spittal – 3rd, Age 9-12 Women
Natalie Bangs – 6th, Age 9-12 Women
Elizabeth Bakler – 5th, Age 13 Women
Trystan Harper – 6th, Age 13 Women
Cassandra Kustec – 13th, Age 16+ Women
Level 4
Misti Worden – 10th, All Women
Nicholas Hasson – 3rd, All Men
Derek Thompson – 11th, All Men
Level 5
Veronica Large – 2nd, Age 17+ Women
Synchronized Trampoline
Level 2
Natalie Bangs & Kassidy Spittal – 23rd
Trystan Harper & Elizabeth Bakler – 27th
Level 4
Nicholas Hasson & Derek Thompson – 1st
Level 5
Veronica Large & Kennedy White – 6th
Double-Mini Trampoline
Level 1
Kassidy Spittal – 1st, Age 9-12 Women
Noelle Puhacz – 11th, Age 13 & 14 Women
Level 2
Natalie Bangs – 3rd, Age 9-12 Women
Trystan Harper – 3rd, Age 13 & 14 Women
Misti Worden – 3rd, Age 15+ Women
Level 3
Derek Thompson – 3rd, All Men
Level 4
Nicholas Hasson – 4th, All Men
Level 5
Veronica Large – 1st, Age 17+ Women
Congratulations also go out to Veronica
Large who competed in the 2016 Canada
Cup held in Kamloops, B.C., from March
16-21. This was her first Canadian Cup
where she competed in individual and
double-mini, placing 14th and 7th respec-
tively.
Veronica is now preparing for the 2016
Canadian Championships to be held in
Edmonton, Alta., in early June.
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Durham
volleyball players
hit the courts
in Oshawa
for SickKids
Tabitha Reddekop
treddekop@durhamregion.com
OSHAWA -- Volleyball players raised more
than $1,500 for childhood cancer research
in Oshawa earlier this month.
The charitable tournament took place at
Kingsway College in Oshawa on March 20,
to raise money for the Sick Kids hospital.
The money will go to the James Fund, a
Peterborough-based fund that goes toward
fighting the childhood cancer called neu-
roblastoma.
The James Fund supports research lab-
oratories at Sick Kids as well as families
dealing with neuroblastoma.
The event was run by Invado Volleyball,
which is an organization that runs chari-
table volleyball tournaments in Durham
Region.
Invado Volleyball has raised more than
$10,000 for the James Fund since it was
founded in 2003. Invado Volleyball’s next
event will be Sunday May 1, at Kingsway
College, to raise money for the Grandview
Children’s Centre. For more information
or to register head to www.invado.ca, call
1-877-9-INVADO (468236) or email info@
invado.ca.
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COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
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NEW JOBS!
• Office Admin jobs, Oshawa, $12.50 - $15.00
• Cleaning Tech, Whitby, TBD
• Material Handler, Whitby, $14.50
• Store Manager, Uxbridge, $16.00
• Electrical Supplies Retail, Oshawa, $12.00
• Landscaper, Bowmanville, $14-$19
• Stonework/Carpentry, Whitby, $14.00
• Nanny/Caregiver, Durham Region $12-$14
• Experienced Pool Builder, Oshawa, $20-$30
• Mechanical CAD Operator, Markham, $18-$20
• Jr. Programmer/Software, Oshawa, $40,000+
• Channel Sales Associate, Oshawa, TBD.
• Customer Service/Office, Whitby,$13.
• 310T Mechanic, Bowmanville & Port Perry
• ECE, Ajax & Whitby, $14-$15
• Cook/Line cook, Whitby & Newcastle
• Staffing Coordinator, Whitby, $13.00
• Nanny/Childcare, Durham Region $12-$14
• CSR, Whitby, $13.00
• Duct Cleaner/Labour, Pickering, TBD
• Golf Course Landscaper, Pickering, $15.
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• Technical Website writer
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NEW JOBS!
• Office Admin jobs, Oshawa, $12.50 - $15.00
• Cleaning Tech, Whitby, TBD
• Material Handler, Whitby, $14.50
• Store Manager, Uxbridge, $16.00
• Electrical Supplies Retail, Oshawa, $12.00
• Landscaper, Bowmanville, $14-$19
• Stonework/Carpentry, Whitby, $14.00
• Nanny/Caregiver, Durham Region $12-$14
• Experienced Pool Builder, Oshawa, $20-$30
• Mechanical CAD Operator, Markham, $18-$20
• Jr. Programmer/Software, Oshawa, $40,000+
• Channel Sales Associate, Oshawa, TBD.
• Customer Service/Office, Whitby,$13.
• 310T Mechanic, Bowmanville & Port Perry
• ECE, Ajax & Whitby, $14-$15
• Cook/Line cook, Whitby & Newcastle
• Staffing Coordinator, Whitby, $13.00
• Nanny/Childcare, Durham Region $12-$14
• CSR, Whitby, $13.00
• Duct Cleaner/Labour, Pickering, TBD
• Golf Course Landscaper, Pickering, $15.
LOOK - Student Jobs Available:
• Summer Soccer Camp staff
• Technical Website writer
• Residential Window Cleaner
• Swim Instructor
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NEW JOBS!
• Office Admin jobs, Oshawa, $12.50 - $15.00
• Cleaning Tech, Whitby, TBD
• Material Handler, Whitby, $14.50
• Store Manager, Uxbridge, $16.00
• Electrical Supplies Retail, Oshawa, $12.00
• Landscaper, Bowmanville, $14-$19
• Stonework/Carpentry, Whitby, $14.00
• Nanny/Caregiver, Durham Region $12-$14
• Experienced Pool Builder, Oshawa, $20-$30
• Mechanical CAD Operator, Markham, $18-$20
• Jr. Programmer/Software, Oshawa, $40,000+
• Channel Sales Associate, Oshawa, TBD.
• Customer Service/Office, Whitby,$13.
• 310T Mechanic, Bowmanville & Port Perry
• ECE, Ajax & Whitby, $14-$15
• Cook/Line cook, Whitby & Newcastle
• Staffing Coordinator, Whitby, $13.00
• Nanny/Childcare, Durham Region $12-$14
• CSR, Whitby, $13.00
• Duct Cleaner/Labour, Pickering, TBD
• Golf Course Landscaper, Pickering, $15.
LOOK - Student Jobs Available:
• Summer Soccer Camp staff
• Technical Website writer
• Residential Window Cleaner
• Swim Instructor
TO APPLY VISIT OSHAWA / BOWMANVILLE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES!
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NEW JOBS!
• Office Admin jobs, Oshawa, $12.50 - $15.00
• Cleaning Tech, Whitby, TBD
• Material Handler, Whitby, $14.50
• Store Manager, Uxbridge, $16.00
• Electrical Supplies Retail, Oshawa, $12.00
• Landscaper, Bowmanville, $14-$19
• Stonework/Carpentry, Whitby, $14.00
• Nanny/Caregiver, Durham Region $12-$14
• Experienced Pool Builder, Oshawa, $20-$30
• Mechanical CAD Operator, Markham, $18-$20
• Jr. Programmer/Software, Oshawa, $40,000+
• Channel Sales Associate, Oshawa, TBD.
• Customer Service/Office, Whitby,$13.
• 310T Mechanic, Bowmanville & Port Perry
• ECE, Ajax & Whitby, $14-$15
• Cook/Line cook, Whitby & Newcastle
• Staffing Coordinator, Whitby, $13.00
• Nanny/Childcare, Durham Region $12-$14
• CSR, Whitby, $13.00
• Duct Cleaner/Labour, Pickering, TBD
• Golf Course Landscaper, Pickering, $15.
LOOK - Student Jobs Available:
• Summer Soccer Camp staff
• Technical Website writer
• Residential Window Cleaner
• Swim Instructor
TO APPLY VISIT OSHAWA / BOWMANVILLE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES!
300 Taunton Rd. E. Oshawa or 219 King St. E. Bowmanville
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
WWW.EMPLOYMENTHELP.CA
NEW JOBS!
• Office Admin jobs, Oshawa, $12.50 - $15.00
• Cleaning Tech, Whitby, TBD
• Material Handler, Whitby, $14.50
• Store Manager, Uxbridge, $16.00
• Electrical Supplies Retail, Oshawa, $12.00
• Landscaper, Bowmanville, $14-$19
• Stonework/Carpentry, Whitby, $14.00
• Nanny/Caregiver, Durham Region $12-$14
• Experienced Pool Builder, Oshawa, $20-$30
• Mechanical CAD Operator, Markham, $18-$20
• Jr. Programmer/Software, Oshawa, $40,000+
• Channel Sales Associate, Oshawa, TBD.
• Customer Service/Office, Whitby,$13.
• 310T Mechanic, Bowmanville & Port Perry
• ECE, Ajax & Whitby, $14-$15
• Cook/Line cook, Whitby & Newcastle
• Staffing Coordinator, Whitby, $13.00
• Nanny/Childcare, Durham Region $12-$14
• CSR, Whitby, $13.00
• Duct Cleaner/Labour, Pickering, TBD
• Golf Course Landscaper, Pickering, $15.
LOOK - Student Jobs Available:
• Summer Soccer Camp staff
• Technical Website writer
• Residential Window Cleaner
• Swim Instructor
TO APPLY VISIT OSHAWA / BOWMANVILLE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES!
300 Taunton Rd. E. Oshawa or 219 King St. E. Bowmanville
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
WWW.EMPLOYMENTHELP.CA
NEW JOBS!
• Office Admin jobs, Oshawa, $12.50 - $15.00
• Cleaning Tech, Whitby, TBD
• Material Handler, Whitby, $14.50
• Store Manager, Uxbridge, $16.00
• Electrical Supplies Retail, Oshawa, $12.00
• Landscaper, Bowmanville, $14-$19
• Stonework/Carpentry, Whitby, $14.00
• Nanny/Caregiver, Durham Region $12-$14
• Experienced Pool Builder, Oshawa, $20-$30
• Mechanical CAD Operator, Markham, $18-$20
• Jr. Programmer/Software, Oshawa, $40,000+
• Channel Sales Associate, Oshawa, TBD.
• Customer Service/Office, Whitby,$13.
• 310T Mechanic, Bowmanville & Port Perry
• ECE, Ajax & Whitby, $14-$15
• Cook/Line cook, Whitby & Newcastle
• Staffing Coordinator, Whitby, $13.00
• Nanny/Childcare, Durham Region $12-$14
• CSR, Whitby, $13.00
• Duct Cleaner/Labour, Pickering, TBD
• Golf Course Landscaper, Pickering, $15.
LOOK - Student Jobs Available:
• Summer Soccer Camp staff
• Technical Website writer
• Residential Window Cleaner
• Swim Instructor
TO APPLY VISIT OSHAWA / BOWMANVILLE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES!
300 Taunton Rd. E. Oshawa or 219 King St. E. Bowmanville
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
WWW.EMPLOYMENTHELP.CA
NEW JOBS!
• Office Admin jobs, Oshawa, $12.50 - $15.00
• Cleaning Tech, Whitby, TBD
• Material Handler, Whitby, $14.50
• Store Manager, Uxbridge, $16.00
• Electrical Supplies Retail, Oshawa, $12.00
• Landscaper, Bowmanville, $14-$19
• Stonework/Carpentry, Whitby, $14.00
• Nanny/Caregiver, Durham Region $12-$14
• Experienced Pool Builder, Oshawa, $20-$30
• Mechanical CAD Operator, Markham, $18-$20
• Jr. Programmer/Software, Oshawa, $40,000+
• Channel Sales Associate, Oshawa, TBD.
• Customer Service/Office, Whitby,$13.
• 310T Mechanic, Bowmanville & Port Perry
• ECE, Ajax & Whitby, $14-$15
• Cook/Line cook, Whitby & Newcastle
• Staffing Coordinator, Whitby, $13.00
• Nanny/Childcare, Durham Region $12-$14
• CSR, Whitby, $13.00
• Duct Cleaner/Labour, Pickering, TBD
• Golf Course Landscaper, Pickering, $15.
LOOK - Student Jobs Available:
• Summer Soccer Camp staff
• Technical Website writer
• Residential Window Cleaner
• Swim Instructor
TO APPLY VISIT OSHAWA / BOWMANVILLE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES!
300 Taunton Rd. E. Oshawa or 219 King St. E. Bowmanville
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
WWW.EMPLOYMENTHELP.CA
NEW JOBS!
• Office Admin jobs, Oshawa, $12.50 - $15.00
• Cleaning Tech, Whitby, TBD
• Material Handler, Whitby, $14.50
• Store Manager, Uxbridge, $16.00
• Electrical Supplies Retail, Oshawa, $12.00
• Landscaper, Bowmanville, $14-$19
• Stonework/Carpentry, Whitby, $14.00
• Nanny/Caregiver, Durham Region $12-$14
• Experienced Pool Builder, Oshawa, $20-$30
• Mechanical CAD Operator, Markham, $18-$20
• Jr. Programmer/Software, Oshawa, $40,000+
• Channel Sales Associate, Oshawa, TBD.
• Customer Service/Office, Whitby,$13.
• 310T Mechanic, Bowmanville & Port Perry
• ECE, Ajax & Whitby, $14-$15
• Cook/Line cook, Whitby & Newcastle
• Staffing Coordinator, Whitby, $13.00
• Nanny/Childcare, Durham Region $12-$14
• CSR, Whitby, $13.00
• Duct Cleaner/Labour, Pickering, TBD
• Golf Course Landscaper, Pickering, $15.
LOOK - Student Jobs Available:
• Summer Soccer Camp staff
• Technical Website writer
• Residential Window Cleaner
• Swim Instructor
TO APPLY VISIT OSHAWA / BOWMANVILLE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES!
300 Taunton Rd. E. Oshawa or 219 King St. E. Bowmanville
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Saturday, April 2, 2016
9:30 am - 6:00 pm at Centre Court, PickeringTown Centre
Join us for an indoor farmers’market, demonstrations, family activities, giveaways, and more!
• trees Q&A, what to plant, where, and how to maintain them
• gardening demos and Q&A with expert Durham Master Gardeners
• learn about pollinators and the environment
• sign up for the Celebrating Sustainable
Neighbourhoods program
• shop at the indoor farmers’market
• learn how to grow vegetables from seed,
and to create a garden in any size space
• get your picture taken at the Green Screen
• interactive educational displays
• visitors are encouraged to bring a non-perishable
food item for donation to our local food bank