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WEDNESDAYJANUARY 18, 2017 ONLINE AT durhamregion.com newsroom@durhamregion.com www.facebook/newsdurham @newsdurham newsdurham ONLINE at durhamregion.com News, events and information on your desktop, laptop and mobile device Events Calendar JANUARY 29 FEBRUARY 05 MARCH 11 APRIL 01 MAY 25 JUNE 14 JULY 08 AUGUST 21 SEPTEMBER 02 OCTOBER 13 NOVEMBER 27 DECEMBER 07 See what’s happening by visiting our online community calendar. www.durhamregion.com/ events Benjamin Priebe / Metroland AJAX -- From left, ‘The Bevy of Hope’ team members Noreen Finnigan, Gail Snyders, Jan Woods and Doreen Evans excitedly announced the donation of two new blanket warmers to the Ajax Pickering Hospital Foundation and the Diagnostic Imaging department of the Ajax Pickering hospital. For more than a decade, this volunteer group has supported funding for equipment used by breast cancer patients. Group provides warm, toasty feelingto Ajax-Pickering hospital patients Heated blankets keep patients warm, thanks to Bevy of Hope Keith Gilligan KGilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM - Being a patient in the hospital can be a stressful experience. Sitting around in a hospital gown isn’t viewed as ideal. How- ever, thanks to the Bevy of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation, some patients at the Ajax-Pickering hospital can keep warm with a heated blanket. The foundation donated the money to buy two blanket warm- ers, which have been placed in the mammography and MRI clin- ics. “It’s nice to have a warm blan- ket when you’re sitting here,” said Maria Hilts, the diagnostic imag- ing site manager. “The benefit is we’re able to provide some com- fort to a patient waiting for a post or pre-procedure.” Having a warm blanket on a cold day is therapeutic, she noted. 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Please greet your newspaper carrier with a smile and an optional payment for their service. uReport Reader-submitted news uReport enables our readers to submit photographs and videos from local events, written reports on things happening around durham Region, letters to the editor and event listings. share your event photos, write-ups and letters to the editor with our readers. Go to www.durhamregion.com/ ureport to register and upload your information. “It does exactly what it says. It’s a warm blanket,” Hilts said, adding it’s nice to have a warm blanket when sitting in a hospital gown. Each warmer costs about $5,000. “In the past, we gave them a blanket off the linen cart. Now, it’s a warm blanket,” Hilts added. She noted the blankets aren’t extremely hot and “it’s strictly for comfort.” Gail Snyders, the founder of the Bevy of Hope, noted when she was at the hospital recently for a procedure, “I froze.” When she got a call about fundraising for blanket warmers, “I said yes.” As for not having a warm blanket for her procedure, “I was just in a hospital gown and I wasn’t feeling happy,” Snyders said. She was joined by Bevy volunteers Doreen Evans, Jan Woods and Noreen Finnigan on Friday, Jan. 13 to see the warmers. When the foundation called, they said, “We really need these,’” Snyders said. “I decided to do this and raise the money.” Each year, the Bevy of Hope puts togeth- er about 20 baskets, filled with various items, and then sells raffle tickets. Tracy Paterson, CEO of the hospital’s foundation, noted when she was a patient at the hospital, receiving a warm blanket “makes you feel better.” She said the first warmer was put in the emergency department 15 years ago. “More departments are asking for them. For volunteers, it’s something they can come and get,” Paterson said. The baskets have items totalling between $200 and $500 and last year 22 baskets were raffled off. Each basket has a theme, such as jew- elry or kitchen, with the basket filled with kitchen utensils. “We have two wonderful volunteers who do the wrapping,” Snyders said. “What attracts people is the wrapping.” The group sets up a booth at various locations during October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Snyders battled breast cancer and creat- ed the Bevy of Hope Breast Cancer Founda- tion to support women diagnosed with the disease and local health care providers. Woods said, “We’re so well known in the community. Sponsors do the whole basket or they give us the money to fill it.” Snyders has been doing the fundraiser for 20 years. “I thought, ‘When I get better, I’ll raise money for breast cancer,’” she said. She noted when patients are coming to a hospital, “they are coming in with great fear.” To volunteer with Bevy of Hope, or for more information, call Gail Snyders at 905- 839-0690 or email gail_snyders8@hotmail. com. GROUP from page 1 Group donates blanket warmers to Ajax-Pickering hospital Benjamin Priebe / Metroland AJAX -- From left, ‘The Bevy of Hope’ team members Noreen Finnigan, Gail Snyders, Tom McHugh, executive vice president of Lakeridge Health, Jan Woods and Doreen Evans excitedly announced the donation of two new blanket warmers to the Ajax Pickering Hospital Foundation and the Diagnostic Imaging department of the Ajax Pickering hospital. 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 • Ja n u a r y 1 8 , 2 0 1 7 3 AP *Must spend $100 or more,before taxes,atPickeringTown Centre. Receipts must be dated between January 19 to22, 2017. Redeemyour receiptsatGuestServices. One gift card per person, per day.Each receipt may only be redeemed once.Offer expires on Sunday,January 22, 2017 at6pm.A total of 250 Pickering Town Centre gift cards are available. Visit GuestServices for full details. †No purchase necessary. A total of 88 Pickering Town Centregift cards are available on Saturday,January 21, 2017.Gift cards valued between $5 and $100. AJAX - Several charges have been laid against a motorist after police stopped a car being driven on just three tires. A small quantity of marijuana and a bong were found inside the car after offi- cers made a traffic stop near Harwood Avenue and Bayly Street around 10:30 a.m. Jan. 11, Durham police said. Cops also found the car, which was being driv- en with a tire and rim missing, had caused damage to the roadway and a resident's driveway. Several callers alerted police about the 2011 Toyota and officers caught up to the vehicle as it was pulling away from a fast-food restaurant, police said. Cops arrested the motorist, who was found to be driving without insurance, and held him for a bail hearing. 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The Special Investigations Unit, which exam- ines incidents of death or injury involving police, launched an investigation because a police car had attempted to stop the suspect vehicle prior to the collision, the agency said in a news release at the time of the incident. The driver of the BMW "refused to stop" for police prior to the fatal collision, the SIU said at the time. A suspect was arrested last Friday, Jan. 6, Toronto police said. Jovon Henry, 28, of Pickering, faces charges including criminal negligence causing death; flight causing death; leaving the scene of an accident causing death; dangerous driving; and possession of property obtained by crime. Great New Comedy! 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Nominations must be received by Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 4:00 pm. 905.683.7575 pickering.ca/CivicAwards Notice of Public Open House TheCityisconsideringsellingpartofGlendalePark,and retainingaportionofsufficientsizetocontinueservingasa parkfortheenjoymentofresidents.GlendaleParkislocated betweenGlendaleDriveandLiverpoolRoad,asshownonthe locationmapbelow. WeinviteyoutoattendaPublicOpenHousemeetingtolearn moreabouttheproposal.Thepurposeofthemeetingisto allowthepublictoreviewandcomment.DetailsofthePublic OpenHouseareasfollows: Date: Thursday,January26,2017 Time: 7:00pmto9:00pm Location: PickeringCivicComplex Lobby OneTheEsplanade Pickering,ON Yourcommentsand/orquestions regardingthisproposal canbeforwardedto: PaulBigioni Director,CorporateServices&CitySolicitor CorporateServicesDepartment 905.420.4660,ext.2048 pbigioni@pickering.ca Personalinformationcollectedinresponsetothisnoticewill beusedtoassistCitystaffandCouncilinconsideringthis proposalandwillbemadepublic. LIV E R P O O L R O A D FINCH A V E N U E GL E N D A L E D R I V E EN C R E S C E N T MA P L E R I AN T ON S Q UA R E BOROUGH C R E S C E N T FOREST PARKD FA Y L E E C R E S C E N T BR I DG BO W L E R D R I V E SUBJECTPROPERTY FINCH AVENUE LI V E R P O O L R O A D GL E N D A L E R O A D CAN B O R O U G H C R E S C E N T BO W L E R D R I V E ThePickeringMuseumVillageAdvisoryCommittee,advisesstaffonthe goalsandobjectivesofthePickeringMuseumVillage.TheCommitteewill assistCitystaffwiththeimplementationofmuseumplans. MemberQualifications MembersmustresideinPickeringandrepresentabroadrangeof interestsandexperiencerelatedtooneormoreofthefollowingareas: livinghistorymuseums,localheritage,architecture,strategicplanning, humanresourcemanagement,volunteerism.Qualificationsincludethe skills,knowledge,andexperienceneededtocontributeeffectivelytothe Committee’sobjectives.Membershipwillbesoughtonthebasisofbroad interest,understandingandcommitmenttothedevelopmentofmuseum objectives.FormoreinformationonthedutiesofaCommitteemember, contactTanyaRyceat905.420.4620,oremailtryce@pickering.ca Ifyouareinterestedinbeingconsideredforappointmenttothis Committee,pleasesubmitanapplicationformwhichisavailableonthe City’swebsitetotheundersignedsettingoutabriefdescriptionofany joborcommunity-relatedexperience.Thedeadlineforsubmittingyour applicationisFebruary3,2017. emaillroberts@pickering.ca Applications Being Accepted for One Citizen Position on the Pickering MuseumVillage Advisory Committee Senior of the Year Award Nominiations Tellusaboutagreatpersonyouknowthathasimprovedthe social,cultural,and/orciviclifeofthecommunityina1page submission. Deadline is February9. NomineemustbeaPickeringresidentover65yearsofage. Mailordropoffyournominationto: SharonMilton Supervisor,RecreationServices,CityofPickering, OneTheEsplanade,Pickering,ON L1V6K7 905.420.4620 pickering.ca/greatevents 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 • Ja n u a r y 1 8 , 2 0 1 7 6 AP Agree? Disagree? 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Email: newsroom@durhamregion.comMember of the Canadian Circulations Audit Board, Ontario Community Newspaper Association, Canadian Commu-nity Newspaper Association, Local Media Association and the National News Council. Content is protected by copy-right. Publication Sales Agreement #40052657 column our opinion Didn’t we just have a federal election? Just more than a year after the last elec- tion, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has seemingly returned to the campaign trail, although an election is still in the distance. He’s currently in the early going of a cam- paign-style, cross-country, taxpayer-fund- ed tour, ostensibly to reconnect with the middle class in informal settings at coffee shops and town halls, presumably to get a feel for what’s on the minds of Canadians. The tour brought him close to Durham Region last Friday - to Northumberland County, in fact - where he sat down at a local restaurant in Bewdley, a village north of Port Hope, talking to locals for a few moments and, of course, allowing for selfies with whoever wanted one. By all accounts, Trudeau charmed his way through Bewdley, posing for photos and signing autographs for schoolchildren at the stopover, before being whisked off to a town-hall meeting in Peterborough later that morning. The two-day trip through Ontario comes at a good time for the prime minister to get out of Ottawa for a while. He’s current- ly under siege from allegations of break- ing federal law and his own party’s rules on ministerial behaviour after he admitted to taking a helicopter ride provided by the Aga Khan, a spiritual leader, to his private island in the Bahamas where Trudeau was vaca- tioning with his family. This has prompted the federal ethics commissioner to launch a ‘preliminary review’ on whether it breached the Conflict of Interest Act, which disallows sponsored travel in private aircraft. And, this latest misstep follows on the heels of the ‘cash-for-access’ fundraisers and dinners that have drawn the wrath of opposition MPs who allege these fundrais- ers are charging donors in excess of the fed- eral individual contribution limits. In contrast, the prime minister listened at the Peterborough Town Hall meeting to a disabled single mother describe the dif- ficulties her life holds when trying to feed her children, pay a mortgage while also attempting to keep up with soaring Ontario hydro costs that have stretched her house- hold budget to the limit. The campaign-style tour is an unneces- sary junket that accomplishes little except to perhaps stroke the ego of our prime minister. But, if this dog-and-pony show gives Trudeau a renewed perspective of the struggles of the work-a-day people in Ontario and across Canada, then perhaps it will have been worth it. But, in light of his recent hobnobbing with the rich and pow- erful, we’re not holding out much hope. A misguided cross-country tour for Trudeau Politicians playing political game with tolls on Hwys. 412, 407 To the editor: Re: ‘Despite protests tolls a go on Hwys. 412 and 407’, news, Jan. 11 From what I read, the new connect- ing highways to Hwy. 407 - Hwy. 412 in Whitby and Hwy. 418 (Courtice Road) in Clarington - were to be tolled right from the start. So regional and municipal gov- ernments claiming surprise are playing politics of covering their ‘gluteus maxi- muses’ to local voters. As for not having tolls currently, Hwys. 410 and 427 existed before the original section of Hwy. 407 was built, so their argument for using the fairness card is weak at best. The time to request no tolls for Hwy. 412 should have been negotiated with the province before the highway was even built, which obviously was not done. Whitby Mayor Don Mitchell and coun- cils from the region and municipality are absolutely right about one thing - the traf- fic issues that Hwy. 412 will cause on sec- ondary roads once tolling begins will be like Hwy. 412 never existed. I know I will be only using it in emergencies and will be back to the same old crawl home from red light to red light. Akos Sandor Whitby letter to the editor A new academic term is an opportune time for post-secondary students to reflect on their learning goals and career aspirations. At Trent University Durham - GTA, we rec- ommend students start to explore the many work-integrated learning initiatives available as a means of doing this and prepare for next steps after graduation. Work-integrated learning includes field placements, research practicum placements, research projects, internships, community- service learning, and more. One example of Trent University Durham’s work-integrated learning opportunities is the internship program co-ordinated by the School of Business at Trent University, which is open to students across disciplines in their third or fourth-year. Placements are for aca- demic credit and designed so that students can balance hands-on workplace experience with other coursework. At Trent, placements are tailored as much as possible to student interests - part of the personalized learning approach the universi- ty embodies. Engaging in a placement helps to expose students to new career interests, hone broad professional skills and develop specialized job skills, expand their professional networks, spark reflection on competencies, and help deepen understanding of community. It can also be an important differentiating factor for a student when job-seeking or applying for further education. Community partnerships are the founda- tion for work-integrated learning and our goal at Trent University Durham-GTA is for place- ments to be beneficial for students, organi- zations, and the larger community. Organi- zations can benefit from fresh perspectives and student support, while mentors have the chance to learn with and from students. In turn, by organizations opening their doors, students have the opportunity to further con- tribute to the social, cultural, and economic fabric of the Durham Region. The 2016 Premier’s Highly Skilled Work- force Expert Panel Report called on Ontario to ensure all post-secondary students have at least one experiential learning opportunity before graduation. We continue to work with students and the Durham Region community to realize this vision. To learn more about the experiential learn- ing opportunities available at Trent, explore the Experiential Learning edition of Trent’s Showcase publication - trentu.ca/showcase/ -- Lori Buscher is the administrative and internship co-ordinator, School of Business for Trent University Durham-GTA Work-integrated learning provides an edge for Trent University students lori Buscher Guest columnist 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 • Ja n u a r y 1 8 , 2 0 1 7 7 AP 1355 Kingston Rd. • 905.492.7263 jinnys.ca/pandorapickering THE PANDORA STORE AT PICKERING TOWN CENTRE LocaLLy Manufactured •Custom Windows •Custom Doors •Patio Doors ORDERS PROCESSEDIN3TO7DAYS•SCREEN REPAIR•EMERGENCY GLASSSERVICES•GLASS REPAIR •Superior Quality •Vinyl Windows •Lifetime Warranty •Fiberglass and Steel Entrance Doors •Leading Patio Door Manufacturer All WindoWs And doors Are mAnufActuredin-house by cAnAdA WindoWs & doors Andyby our deAlers. 905-665-1506 Toll Free: 1.800.561.2176 119 Consumers Drive, Whitby www.canadawindowsanddoors.com in-house by cAnAdA Windosupported locAlly by our de 905-665-1506119 Consumers Drive,Whitby CanadaWindows&Doors ProudlyServingDurhamSince1991 It’s Coming... 1/2 PRICE DAY • SAT. JAN. 21 st ne w s d u r h a m ne w s d u r h a m ne w s d u r h a m Strike averted at Durham's Blaisdale Montessori schools DURHAM - Staff and management at Blaisdale Montessori schools have reached a tentative first collective agree- ment, averting school closures. Mediation talks took place Jan. 13 between CUPE 5257, which represents 127 Blaisdale staff, and the school's management. One key issue is wages that have been frozen for the past two years, which the union says is especially challenging for the 33 per cent of members who earn $13.50 an hour or less. "This has been a long journey and we are glad that we were able to reach a tentative first collective agreement," says Katie Massie, president of CUPE 5257. "We want to thank our members and the parents for supporting us dur- ing this process to improve working and learning conditions at our schools. Our members will continue to offer excep- tional educational and child care ser- vices to the 931 students attending Blaisdale." 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Speaking to Durham Regional Council's committee of the whole, Mirka Januszkie- wicz, the director of waste management for the region, said: "2017 is a transition year that will present a lot of challenges, but also a lot of opportunities." Changes in waste management include Bill 151, The Waste-Free Ontario Act and Bill 172, The Climate Change Mitigation and Low Carbon Economy Act. The waste- free act was approved on Nov. 30, but the regulations aren't expected for one to two years. In December, the provincial government also released its 'Strategy for a Waste-Free Ontario: Building the Circular Economy,' which aims to reduce the use of raw materi- als and maximize the life of resources. In a report to councillors, Januszkiewicz noted the aim of the waste-free act is to shift responsibility for diversion materials from municipalities to producers. How that will happen won't be known until the regu- lations are released. Januszkiewicz added the changes are going to take three to five years to complete. Durham currently diverts about 55 per cent of waste and has a target of 70 per cent. Januszkiewicz noted 60 per cent of waste is diverted from single-family homes, but only 14 per cent is diverted from multi-resi- dential units, such as apartments. "It's very low and where we must con- centrate," she said. While changes are coming, Janusz- kiewicz noted the region needs to spend money to continue its current operations. One such item is $2 million to enhance the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) on Gar- rard Road in Whitby. The facility is 10 years old and needs upgrades to handle different recyclable materials. “We need to invest more money into the MRF and we see this as money well spent,” she said. Clarington Councillor Joe Neal ques- tioned spending money on MRF when changes are coming. “We don’t know what’s going to happen and yet we want to invest a couple million dollars. Shouldn’t we wait?” he asked. “If we don’t pay for it, we’ll pay Mill- er more to process our waste. It’s the right decision at the right time,” Januszkiewicz said. When the changes are made, Janusz- kiewicz noted: “The programs I’ll bring to you will get us to 70 to 80 per cent (diver- sion).” Metroland file photo DURHAM -- Misplaced material is sorted at the Durham Region-run Ritson Road trans- fer station in Oshawa. 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Durham Real Estate, Wednesday, January 18, 2017 Durham ends 2016 leading GTA in average selling price growth Durham Region Association of REALTORS® (DRAR) President Roger Bouma reported 528 residential transactions in December 2016, a 4 per cent decrease from the same time last year. “Real estate transactions tend to slow down around the holidays,” stated Bouma. There were 411 new listings in December 2016 compared to 512 in December 2015. The average selling price in Durham reached $570,957 last month. In comparison, the average selling price was $451,671 during the same pe- riod last year; a 26 per cent increase. “Our current housing market fore- casts effects of financial conditions and changes in the economy,” added Bouma. Homes have continued to sell quickly in an average of 14 days compared to 21 days last year. “We’ve seen substantial growth of the average selling price in Dur- ham Region,” said Bouma. “In December 2016, Durham Region led the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) with a 26 per cent year-over-year percentage change on the MLS home price index.” Comparably, during the same time last year, Durham Region’s year-over-year percentage change was midpoint in the GTA. The 2016 year-to-date value of all home sales in Durham Region to- talled over $6.7 billion in dollar volume, a 29 per cent increase from 2015. “This is a direct reflection of the overall health of Durham Region’s econo- my,” said Bouma. “Rising house prices are an optimistic demonstration of consumer confidence.” Uxbridge had the highest increase in year-to-date average selling price growth with a 31 per cent increase from 2015. The second highest increase was Oshawa at 27 per cent, and third highest was Brock and Clarington at 21 per cent. Durham Region is also selling the quickest in the GTA with a year-to-date average of 12 days-on-market, 3 days quicker than Peel Re- gion and 4 days quicker than York Region. Ajax, Oshawa, and Whitby sold the quickest in Durham Region with an average of 10 days-on-market. “The housing market is an economic driver that strengthens our econ- omy,” said Bouma. “Ultimately, the rise in house prices is creating an in- crease in wealth for homeowners.” DURHAM ENDS 2016 LEADING GTA IN AVERAGE SELLING PRICE GROWTH DURHAM REGION, January 9, 2017 - Durham Region Association of REALTORS® (DRAR) President Roger Bouma reported 528 residential transactions in December 2016, a 4 per cent decrease from the same time last year. “Real estate transactions tend to slow down around the holidays,” stated Bouma. There were 411 new listings in December 2016 compared to 512 in December 2015. The average selling price in Durham reached $570,957 last month. In comparison, the average selling price was $451,671 during the same period last year; a 26 per cent increase. “Our current housing market forecasts effects of financial conditions and changes in the economy,” added Bouma. Homes have continued to sell quickly in an average of 14 days compared to 21 days last year. “We’ve seen substantial growth of the average selling price in Durham Region,” said Bouma. “In December 2016, Durham Region led the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) with a 26 per cent year-over-year percentage change on the MLS home price index.” Comparably, during the same time last year, Durham Region’s year-over-year percentage change was midpoint in the GTA. The 2016 year-to-date value of all home sales in Durham Region totalled over $6.7 billion in dollar volume, a 29 per cent increase from 2015. “This is a direct reflection of the overall health of Durham Region’s economy,” said Bouma. “Rising house prices are an optimistic demonstration of consumer confidence.” Uxbridge had the highest increase in year-to-date average selling price growth with a 31 per cent increase from 2015. The second highest increase was Oshawa at 27 per cent, and third highest was Brock and Clarington at 21 per cent. Durham Region is also selling the quickest in the GTA with a year-to-date average of 12 days-on-market, 3 days quicker than Peel Region and 4 days quicker than York Region. Ajax, Oshawa, and Whitby sold the quickest in Durham Region with an average of 10 days-on-market. “The housing market is an economic driver that strengthens our economy,” said Bouma. “Ultimately, the rise in house prices is creating an increase in wealth for homeowners.” Durham REALTORS®, We Work Where You Live. To contact a local Durham Association REALTOR® or to search for a weekend open house or listings in your neighbourhood, please visit www.DurhamRealEstate.org December Average Selling Price Area Avg. Price Single Detached Semi-Detached Condo/Townhouse Condo Apt. Link Attached Row Durham $570,957 $640,663 $458,957 $374,089 $315,398 $514,928 $497,004 Ajax $582,205 $685,652 $577,714 $393,100 $313,950 $535,000 $540,447 Brock $509,871 $544,683 - - - - $301,000 Clarington $514,562 $572,130 $423,167 $305,000 $289,252 $491,875 $414,308 Oshawa $471,349 $518,455 $347,500 $307,985 $281,280 $415,000 $443,208 Pickering $700,692 $863,518 $553,000 $457,000 $380,000 $565,888 $574,217 Scugog $527,446 $540,158 $374,900 - - - - Uxbridge $1,188,357 $1,188,357 - - - - - Whitby $595,590 $654,170 $493,929 $400,833 $384,000 $551,767 $505,669 COMMITTED TO HELPING MEMBERS EXCEL AS REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS F DRAR54 T @DurhamREnewswww.DurhamRealEstate.org *Salesperson **Broker ***Broker of Record PAGE 3 Family Fun Skate FREE ADMISSION Saturday January 29 2pm -3:45pm Luther Vipond Memorial Arena 67 Winchester Rd. East Whitby,ON Everyone is welcome to my FREE Client Appreciation Skating Event at Luther Vipond Arena. 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The Start of Something Amazing cam- paign will see more than 50 anniversary events and activities take place over the course of the year. They include spring and fall open hous- es planned for March 25 and Nov. 18 and the third annual Harvest Dinner slated for Sept. 21. "DC has come a long way since we first opened our doors in 1967 to 205 stu- dents learning in 16 portable classrooms," says DC President Don Lovisa. "For five decades we have been committed to meet- ing the needs of students, business and industry and we can't wait to celebrate all that we've accomplished together, in Dur- ham Region and beyond, while looking ahead to what we will achieve next." Two signature 50th anniversary events are also planned for 2017 - a two-day homecoming celebration on Sept. 8 and 9 and a skating party scheduled for Decem- ber 2017. The anniversary year recognizes the impact that more than 76,000 DC alumni have made in the community, and looks to the college's vision for the future; includ- ing construction of the new Centre for Col- laborative Education at the Oshawa cam- pus, a legacy project tied to the 50th anni- versary. Visit www.durhamcollege.ca/50th for more information, including a complete list of events. It’s Coming... 1/2 PRICE DAY • SAT. JAN. 21 st ne w s d u r h a m ne w s d u r h a m ne w s d u r h a m Durham College ready for 50th anniversary celebration Brand names going local, less hoppy craft beers are trends for 2017 BY JOSH RUBIN With new breweries opening up seem- ingly every week, and more new beers on the shelf every time you turn around, it’s easy for the brewing picture to get a little blurry. But there are some trends shaping up, and some things which should just hap- pen anyway. Here are some things that will and should happen in Ontario in 2017. Brand-name invasion: It used to be that going into a brew pub meant supporting a small, independent local business. That’s no longer necessarily the case. A few years ago, Toronto saw the arrival of Three Brew- ers, a brew pub/restaurant chain based in Quebec. Last year, Alberta-based Big Rock Brewery opened up in Liberty Village. In 2017, the trend will continue with the open- ing of a Goose Island brew pub in down- town Toronto. Goose Island, which began as a brew pub in Chicago and then became one of the best known independent craft beer brands in the U.S., is now owned by AB-InBev, which makes one out of every three pints of beer sold on the planet. Big Rock marketing boss Suzanne Fox points out that the company’s brew pub and its brewery in Etobicoke add up to locally produced beer and local jobs. Keep it simple: Amidst the flood of extra-hoppy, extra-strong, or extra-funky beers created by craft brewers over the past few years, the simple classics have often been overshadowed. That’s starting to change. Last year, Collingwood’s Side Launch Brewery released its Mountain Lager, a Bavarian- style helles lager. There’s a gentle, malty sweetness to the brew. Simple? Yes. Refresh- ing and delicious? Indisputably. In the Ottawa area, Tooth and Nail Brew- ing Co., run by husband-and-wife team Matthew Tweedy and Dayna Guy, makes Vim and Vigor, one of the best German-style pilsners I’ve had in a long, long time. (Does that keep them from making an excellent Belgian-style double, or a very respectable double IPA?) This spring, Luc “Bim” Lafontaine, for- merly of Quebec’s much-lauded Dieu du Ciel!, opens up his long-awaited Godspeed Brewing at 242 Coxwell Ave. While he’s more than capable of making world-class imperial stouts, sour beers and double IPAs, big beers won’t be the focus. “I’m going to be brewing the same way I did at Dieu du Ciel. I was always doing lower alcohol beers, and classic styles. JF was more the wild one,” Lafontaine said, referring to Dieu du Ciel co-founder Jean- François Gravel. Lighten up: Listen, I love rich foods as much as the next guy. Give me some foie gras, and I’m a happy camper. House-made charcuterie? Yes, please. But most beer din- ners I’ve been to over the last few years were at risk of giving attendees gout right on the spot: Pulled pork? Check? Cheese plate that could clog your arteries in 30 seconds? Check. Something deep fried? You know it. It would be awfully nice to have a little bit more balance. Or heck, why not have the pendulum swing completely the other way? I’d go to a vegan beer dinner, or at least one which was vegetable-focused. Or maybe one with only seafood pairings (no, that doesn’t have to mean butter-poached fish or lobster, either). Sours done right: There are plenty of reasons to be impressed by Bellwoods Brewing’s glitzy new brewhouse. (No, the scenery in an industrial park near Eglinton and Caledonia isn’t one of them). There’s the sheer size of it, for one thing: Almost 17,000 square feet, with enough gleaming metal to fill an auto showroom. There’s also the cute little white picket fence combined with industrial chic in the retail area, which gives a visual reminder of Bell- woods’ original Ossington Ave. location. But what’s most impressive — both visu- ally and in terms of their beer potential — are the foeders. The giant wooden vessels, which can hold up to 6,000 litres, are being used to age beers with semi-wild yeasts and bacteria to produce complex, funky and tart brews. That aging process, honed to an art in Bel- gium, can take years. “We might see some of it released this fall, but some of it will be longer than that. It’s a blending process too. ‘What will the beer from this foeder add to the final fla- vour?’ ” Bellwoods co-founder Mike Clark said. It’s the antithesis of the so-called “kettle sour” process, which has driven much of the sour beer craze over the last few years. 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They take a large bite in the middle of the deep- fried pastry in order to enjoy the runny egg inside. Whether stuffed with tuna, potatoes, lamb or beef, the must-ingredient is the egg that is broken into the fill- ing. Breeks should be eaten imme- diately while hot. Try a little hot sauce (in Tunisia they use haree- sa) on them for an explosion of taste. Malsouqa is the ideal dough for Tunisian breeks. It can be purchased in some grocery stores that specialise in Middle Eastern and North African ingredients. However, for this recipe, we used filo dough as it is similar in tex- ture to malsouqa and filo is easy to find in any supermarket. No matter what dough you use, ‘take a break for breek’. Tunisian Meat and Egg Pies Makes 12 individual pies • 1 large egg • 4 tablespoons butter • 1/2-pound lean ground beef or lamb • 1 medium onion, finely chopped • 2 cloves garlic, crushed • 4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander leaves (cilantro) • 1 small hot pepper, seeded and finely chopped • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon cumin • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon allspice • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese • 24 sheets of filo dough • Oil for frying • 1/4 cup butter, melted • 12 small eggs Beat the large egg in a small bowl then set aside. Prepare filling by melting the 4 tablespoons of butter in a fry- ing pan, then sauté meat over medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir in onion, garlic, coriander leaves, hot pepper, salt, cumin, cinna- mon, allspice and black pep- per, then stir-fry for 10 minutes or until meat is cooked. Remove from heat, then stir in cheese and set aside to cool. Divide into 12 equal portions. Place oil in frying pan to about 1/2-inch deep then heat over medium. Take a sheet of filo dough, brush edges lightly with the melt- ed butter then place another sheet of filo dough on top. Fold twice then slightly fold the ends in on 2 sides to make a square. Place 1 portion of the filling in the centre and make a well in the filling. Lightly brush edges of square with beaten egg then break one egg into the well. Fold 2 ends of the square to make a triangle then press the edges together to seal. Carefully slide breek into hot oil and fry for about 30 seconds or until gold- en on one side. Turn over gen- tly using 2 spatulas and cook on other side until golden, about 30 seconds. Carefully lift breek from oil and place on paper towel to drain excess oil. Let rest for a minute then transfer to serving platter. Repeat the process until all the breeks are done. 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With a manifesto to “Eat thoughtfully, live joyfully,” Food52 invites its members to submit and share recipes, sell artisanal wares and use their cooking hotline to answer burning questions about tech- niques, trials and errors. The Jackfruit recipe was submitted by health coach Brooke Letterle, who claims you won’t miss the pork after nailing this recipe. The Quote: “We believe that if you want to eat better and you want to help change our food system, you need to cook,” say the founders of Food52. “We’re not extremists in a cult of purity, slow-foodness or ‘locavorosity.’ We’re realists who believe in applying the best aspects of those food movements to our everyday lives.” The tester: Prefers to mix drinks and lives off a diet of fruit, snacks and sand- wiches. Recipes I’m dying to make: The Fet- tuccine Romano, Shaoxing Roast Chick- en and Turkey Pot Pie. Jackfruit ‘Pulled Pork’ The mighty Jackfruit is not in sea- son right now but can be found in cans at specialty supermarkets. While the original recipe calls for an entire bottle of barbecue sauce, I used less in order to taste the actual Jackfruit, which was a surprisingly good pork substitute. If you’re feeling really fruity, the recipe suggests garnishing this sandwich with a slice of fresh pineapple. Pulled Pork: 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 1/2 small yellow onion, peeled and minced 1/2 jalapeno, minced 2 cans (398 mL each) young green Jackfruit, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup (125 mL) water 1-1/4 cups (310 mL) barbecue sauce Red cabbage slaw: 1/4 head red cabbage, cored and sliced into strips 1/4 cup (60 mL) each canola oil, apple cider vinegar, mayonnaise (vegan or reg- ular), Dijon mustard 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt and black pepper, or to taste 4 kaiser buns 1-2 dill pickles, sliced In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat oil. Add garlic, onion and jala- peno. Stir and sauté until the onions are translucent about 5 minutes. Add Jack- fruit and sauté for another 3 minutes until it breaks apart easily, resembling shredded pulled pork. Stir in water and barbecue sauce. Cover. Simmer over medium-low heat for 45 minutes, stirring every 8 to 10 minutes or until Jackfruit is complete- ly broken up and surrounded by barbe- cue sauce. If Jackfruit looks dry or sticks to bottom of saucepan, add another 1/4 cup water and 1/4 cup barbecue sauce. Meanwhile for the slaw, put chopped cabbage in a large bowl. In a separate, smaller bowl, combine oil, vinegar, mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk for 1 or 2 minutes, until creamy. Pour dressing over cabbage and toss until coated. Add salt and pepper to taste. To build the sandwich, slice Kaiser buns in half. Add a generous scoop of jackfruit mixture to bottom half. Garnish with cabbage and pickles. Makes 4 servings. Rene Johnston/Toronto Star TORONTO -- Jackfruit is a 2017 food trend to make yummy faux pulled pork. 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The successful candidate will have a law clerk diploma and the proven ability to complete a residential real estate file from start to finish; working closely with our real estate team to ensure our clients receive top quality service. Applicants should have 5 or more years of experience as a residential real estate clerk with the proven ability to complete a transaction from client intake to reporting. This position requires a mature, independent thinker who excels in a fast-paced environment. Extensive experience with the software programs related to this legal practice is also required (Conveyancer, Teraview and PC Law). In keeping with our work-life balance, we have an onsite fitness studio for employee use as well as conditioning classes by personal trainers. Interested applicants may forward their cover letter and resume including salary expectations to: anne Johncox ajohncox@whitbylawyers.com Thank you to all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 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 • Ja n u a r y 1 8 , 2 0 1 7 22 AP CONDO STYLE LIVING Brand new rental apartment in the heart of Oshawa complete with stainless steel appliances and more. Experience condo style living. Call 877-415-5446 or visit 100bond.ca Aspen SpringsBowmanville Available immediately 2-bdrm, ground floor, walkout to patio, ensuite laundry,5 appliances, mint condition, credit check, landlord references, 1 yr lease, non-smokers, no pets. $1200+ utilities 905-442-6415, marytfennessey@gmail.com STUDIOAPARTMENT Impeccably renovated ideally located, affordable studio apartment. Parking, laundry, hydro included. Suitable for 1 person. $950, First/last. Leave message 905-436-6333 1 Bedroom Apartment for rent, Whitby, Brock & Dundas area. Available Immediately/February 1st Call Darlene (289)600-2965or John (416)902-7081 NEWLY RENOVATED three bedroom townhouse, laminate floors, carpet, ceramics, stainless steel appliances, large backyards. $1475.00/month plus utilities. For a limited time half month free incentive. For more info or to arrange a viewing please call Cindy (905) 579-7649or email simcoelane@hotmail.com AJAX 3-BEDROOMTOWNHOUSE Close to parks, schools, amenities. $850 plusCall 905-683-6203 FREEHOLD LUXURY TOWNHOME 1422 Glaspell Cres., Oshawa.3 bdrms+study. 3 Parking. All appliances. $1650/mo + utilitiesSuits professional or retired persons. Available February 1st. Call 647-886-4590 SENTINEL SELF-STORAGE CORP. 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DURNO, DURNO & SHEA, Professional Corporation,Barristers & Solicitors, Suite 3, 505 Ellesmere RoadToronto, Ontario, M1R 4E5 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARNFriday, Jan 20th at 4:30pmLocated 3 miles East of Little Britainon Kawartha Lakes Rd 4Selling the Contents of a Fenelon Falls home plus others - oak roll top desk - tilt top table - oak curio stand - refinished oak 3 drawer dresser - depression glass - mahogany dining room set - area rugs - carved trunk - wicker chairs - small step back cupboard - parlor tables - depression glass - walnut china cabinet - 2 walnut spool beds - Pearl drum set - Woods chest freezer - Hobart Airforce 12ci plasma cutter - Snap On 75th Anniversary Award socket set - Snap On 75 Years Commerative wrench set - Snap On socket set - Snap On Collector wrench set - Trademaster 10" tablesaw - Mastercraft 10" compound miter saw - Yardworks 10.5HP 29" cut snowblower - Firearms: #1 Gamo "Ducks Unlimited" 177 pellet gun, #2 pellet hand gun (.22), #3 Remington "The ScoreMaster" mod 511-B 22 Cal rifle, #4 Stevens "Favorite" 32 Cal rifle, #5 Voere 22 Cal rifle (semi-auto, with scope, bipod), #6 Remington Fieldmaster 572 pump 22 Cal, #7 Remington 870 Express Magnum pump 12GA (4 interchangeable chokes), #8 12 GA slug barrel (fits 870 Express) - (Firearms available for viewing at 10am Friday morning, PAL required to purchase a firearm) - 2001 Ford Mustang (as is 106766 miles, American car, 6 cyl, auto) - Qty of china, glass, household and collectable items GREG CORNEIL AUCTIONEER1241 Salem Rd Little Britain 705-786-2183 for more info or pictures go to www.corneilauctions.com(terms cash, debit, cheque 10% buyers premium visa, mastercard 13% buyers premium)Open for viewing Thursday from 9am to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm and Friday at 9am WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25th: 4:30 PM A U C T I O N S A L EAuction Sale of Furniture, Antiques, & Collectables, and Sewing Machines for a Whitby Estate selling at Neil Ba- con Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica. To Include: 9 Sewing machines by Husq- varna, Ellageo, Bernina and Kenmore, studio knitting machine, large quantity of yarn and thread, office filing systems, an- tique furniture, collectables and glass- ware, plus many other interesting items. Sale Managed and Sold by:NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD.905-985-1068 GAS SAVER! 2006 Pontiac WaveGray, hatchback, auto, a/c, power windows, power locks, low mileage 135,000km Only $3500+HSTUNITED AUTO SALES349 King St. West, Oshawa 905-433-3768 Thanks to St. Jude and the sacred heart of Jesus for favours received. May the sacred heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us. St. Jude, healer of the sick, pray for us. Say this prayer nine times per day for nine days. This prayer has never failed, and your prayers will be answered. Publication must be promised.K. J. COME & WORSHIPTo advertise your Church Services in our Worship Directory Call Erin Jackson Direct Line: 905.215.0458or Email: ejackson@durhamregion.com Apartments & Flats For RentA Houses for Rent Townhousesfor RentT Apartments & Flats For RentA Houses for Rent Townhousesfor RentT LegalNotices Skilled &Technical Help EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIANSNEEDED Positions available for a Service Electrician and a Commercial Electrician (new con- struction/renovation). Resumes can be uploaded on our website at www.mooreelectric.ca Email to: resumes4moore@gmail.com or fax to 905-983-9548. SKILLED CONSTRUCTION LABOUR, NewcastleMinimum 5 years experience. Hard hat and safety boots required. Full-time position, start work immediately. Preference will be given to those who can operate machinery and tools under minimal supervision. $23.57/hour with opportunity to advance.Send resumes: brian@wilkinsonconstruction.caor call 647-938-4497 LegalNotices Office Help P/T RECEPTIONISTBusy real estate office. 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Call Maureen at 905-767-5312 $1,750 Per Month Articlesfor SaleA **LEATHER JACKETS UP TOO 1/2 PRICE, purses from $9.99; lug- gage from $19.99; wal- lets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728-9830, Scarbo- rough (416)439-1177, (416)335-7007. CarsC Novenas N Places ofWorship Articlesfor SaleA CarpetI have several1000 yds. of new Stainmaster and100% Nylon carpet.Will do livingroom and hallfor $389. Includescarpet, pad andinstallation(25 sq. yards)Steve289.274.5759CarpetDeals.ca HOT TUB COVERS All Custom covers, all sizes and all shapes, $375.00 plus tax Free delivery. Let us come to your house & measure your tub! Pool safety covers. 905-259-4514. www.durhamcovers.com MOVING SALE tools, etc. Call 905-576-5456 Articlesfor SaleA SNOW TIRES, 4 used, on rims, for Chevy Impa- la. Nexen Win Guard 231. 225/60R16-98T. $500 cash. 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DO IT QUICKLY AND EASILY BY PLACING YOUR AD IN THECLASSIFIEDS 905-683-0707 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 • Ja n u a r y 1 8 , 2 0 1 7 23 AP DALEY, Isaac (Luther) passed away on Friday November 25, 2016. A loving husband to Olive for 53 years. Father of 3 sons Tony, Richard and Christopher. Grandfather to 9 grandchildren, Keysha, Jerone, Richard, Gavin (predeceased), Siera, Joseph, Sydney, Zack, Mackenna and 2 great grandchildren Myelah and Akela. Papa will be missed by all of us. Cremation has taken place by Simple Alternative in Pickering. A Celebration of life Service will take place on Saturday January 28, 2017 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE, 1057 Brock Rd. Pickering. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated. GODFREY, Johnny A - Suddenly on Thursday December 22, 2016. Beloved son of Donna Andrechuk and the late Jim Godfrey. Loved partner of Janette. Brother of Jan, Murray and Michael. Father of Michelle, Jimmy and Tammy. Grandfather of Josh, Nikki, Corey, Dustin, Lindsay and Melissa. KYNESTON, John Richard (Tim). Sadly, we announce the passing of Tim on January 14th, 2017 at Scarborough General Hospital with family by his side. Loving and proud father of Andrew, and Peter (Vanessa) and his beautiful Grandsons Wyatt and Eliot. Brother to Elsie May Scott and Uncle to Maury Leniew (Barb) and Tamara Kotsariadis (Nick). Great Uncle to Maurina and Millar Leniew and Zoe and Sophia Kotsariadis. He will be remembered by his lifelong friends Harry and Diane Alexander. Tim was predeceased by his wife Lyn who he missed every day. A Celebration of Tim's Life will be held at SABINA'S CASUAL DINING & PUB, 1755 Pickering Pkwyin Pickering on Saturday January 21st from 1pm until 4pm. McLINTOCK, Anne Gilmour - Sadly, Anne passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2017, with her family by her side. Survived by her husband George McLintock. Loving mother of Stephen, Kim and daughter in law Melynda. Proud grandmother of Rylee and Avery. She will be missed by her sister's Helen, Margaret, brother William and extended family and friends. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Rd, Ajax, 905 428-8488, on Thursday, January 19, 2017 from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. A Memorial Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Friday, January 20th, 2017 at 2:30 pm. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca MULLEN, Frank - passed away on Sunday January 15, 2017, after a short battle with cancer. Frank was the loving and devoted husband of Isobel and dear father of Cathy, and Frank Jr.. Cherished grandad of Christopher. Frank will be missed by his many nieces, nephews, and friends. Friends will be received at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090) on Friday January 20th, 2017 from 12 noon until the time of memorial service in the chapel at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. THOMPSON, Tina 1921 - 2017. It is with great sadness we announce that Tina slipped away to be with Geoff and their first-born child Craig on Wednesday, January 11-2017. She will be missed so very much by Barbara, Fiona (Andrew), Wendy (Darryl), Michael (Sandra) and David (Donna). She was a cherished and beloved Grandma to Derek, Nicholas, Chelsea, Geoffrey, Kevin and Crystal. Tina was born in Penarth, Wales, the youngest of five daughters of Merchant Sea Captain Ernest Williams and his wife Frances Helena. Named for her father, Cecele Ernestine was always known as Tina and grew up in a happy and loving family. She and Geoff met during the war while working at the huge Burtonwood military airbase near Warrington, UK, and they married in December of 1942. Barbara and Fiona were born after Craig, who tragically died at the age of three and a half. Having decided to emigrate to Canada, Geoff went ahead in 1951 and Tina and the girls followed the next year. They settled in Ajax, Ontario, where Wendy, Michael and David were born, completing their family. Tina and Geoff enjoyed a very busy life with a wonderful circle of friends and family, taking part in numerous social activities with many of the original families who settled in Ajax. Tina was one of the longest serving members (if not the longest along with Yvonne Bosch) of the Ajax-Pickering Hospital Auxiliary where she filled various roles serving in the Gift Shop, the Emergency department and looking after the Library cart, to name a few, and was always knitting for the maternity department. She was also a volunteer with the Canadian Cancer Society for many years, canvassing every April, working in the local office and driving patients to Princess Margaret Hospital. She truly believed that giving back to the community was important. Mum had a lovely group of friends: she loved to travel with Olive, laugh with Evelyn, play cards with Hilda, to name just a few, and she sorely missed so many who had gone before her but that is one of the drawbacks of living to be 95! Mum's greatest joy was her family, she loved to hear us laugh together and it pleased her so very much that we all greatly enjoy each other's company. A Celebration of Life for Tina will be held on Saturday, January 28th at 1pm at ST. GEORGE'S ANGLICAN CHURCH at the corner of Randall Drive and Kingston Road in Pickering. In lieu of flowers we ask that donations be made to the Ajax- Pickering Hospital Auxiliary c/o The Ajax Pickering Hospital Foundation, attn.: Jennifer Collins 905-683-2320 x1501 (Cards will be available at the service.) Death Notices FLYERS WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2017 All inserts can be recycled with your newspapers through your blue box program. 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