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THURSDAYOCTOBER 26, 2017 Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland (Inset, Ron Pietroniro / Metroland) WHITBY -- Whitby Fire and Emergency Services Fire Prevention Officer Terry Von Zuben addressed guests at the official groundbreaking cer- emony for the expansion of the main teaching building in the Kids’ Safety Village, which will include a fire safety component. INSET: Luke Stayner led Henri Chepi through the streets of the village when students from Dr. G.J. MacGillivray in Courtice visited on Oct. 18. KIDS’ SAFETY VILLAGE OF DURHAM EXPANDING Addition comes more than two decades after site opened, serving 15,000 children each year Page 10 newsroom@durhamregion.com www.facebook/newsdurham @newsdurham newsdurham WHAT’S ON SPORTS JUNIOR HOCKEY Panthers’ trade hits a snag Newly acquired defenceman Reilly Smith resists reporting to the Pickering Panthers after being acquired in a trade with the Whitby Fury. Page 33 FUNDRAISER Country concert for charity Ajax country artist Kris Barclay lends talents to Warm Coats Warm Hearts. Page 40 ONLINE AT 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 • Oc t o b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 7 2 P Experienced Trial Lawyers Serving Oshawa, Pickering and Whitby SWLawyers.ca 13 John Street WestOshawa289.634.1680 PERSONAL INJURY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE Citizen urges City council to move quickly to create infill guidelines Kristen Calis KCalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — The character of Picker- ing’s neighbourhoods needs to be protect- ed with a sense of urgency, said resident Llewellyn Pereira. He spoke at a recent planning and development committee meeting when councillors discussed how to go about creating infill guidelines in order to pro- tect existing neighbourhoods throughout the city. He said a number of older homes have been sold, torn down, and replaced with much larger homes, and it seems to be an ongoing trend. "I really urge council to move forward quickly," he said. At the Sept. 11 council meeting, council voted to provide pre-2018 budget approv- al of $150,000 to retain consulting services to complete a study on infill and replace- ment housing in established neighbour- hoods. The cost of this study will be fund- ed 50 per cent from development charges and 50 per cent from property taxes. This was Ward 1 City Coun. Maurice Brenner’s amendment to a recommenda- tion by staff that the study be a line item in the 2018 budget. “The intent of the report is good,” said Brenner. But he wanted to get things rolling. "We need to do something and we need to do something quickly,” agreed Ward 2 City Coun. Ian Cumming. “We don't have the luxury of waiting five months, six months, well into next year.” Staff can now move forward with a request for proposal to get this process started in advance of the 2018 budget pro- cess in February. Council also passed a motion to initiate a zoning bylaw amendment to add a max- imum building height where site-specific zoning amendments do not regulate max- imum building height. Although pleased with the building height regulations, Perreira felt the maxi- mum building height should represent the neighbourhood, not necessarily the rest of the city, and be done in consulta- tion with the community. Paul White, president of the Fairport Beach Neighbourhood Association, said many developers do not seem to respect existing neighbourhoods, or even the established trees, in the process. “Why I’m basically here is to just con- cur [with] what the city is doing. I just wish we could move forward a lot quicker,” he said, before the amendment was passed to speed up the process. He wants to see height restrictions, tree protection, dust and debris controls, and respect for heritage. Perreira spoke of studies in other municipalities, such as Markham and Oakville, which established zoning bylaws to regulate compliance. “Guidelines do not work,” he said. “We need zoning bylaws to have some teeth.” He felt staff should review existing studies and develop the guidelines to have new zoning bylaws by the end of 2017, rather than taking on a new study. He even offered his own expertise as an engi- neer. Pickering CAO Tony Prevedel said if city staff did the study, something else would fall off the table, and noted the planning and development committee would cover a good chunk of the study. Builder and resident Craig Marshall agreed with the staff report, and said it’s important to ensure that any changes to zoning do not diminish the value of cur- rent homes. He also suggested a maximum building height of 11 metres, and a reduc- tion in setbacks to improve streetscape. “We have to consider the future, not just the past,” he said. Pickering's Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary hosts yard sale Nov. 4, 5 PICKERING — The Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary will host an indoor yard and bake sale, all to raise funds for the cats in the rescue, on Saturday, Nov. 4 and Sunday, Nov. 5. It will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Saturday and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the sanctuary, located at 2060 Concession Rd. 7, Pickering. A wide variety of items for sale will include Christmas decorations, glass- ware, books, art, electronics, lamps, toys, furniture, records and gift items. Second Chance also accepts empty wine and liquor bottles, beer bottles and beer cans for its recycling fundraising program. Those looking to add a feline family member to their household are encour- aged to consider adopting one of the cats or kittens available for adoption at the shelter. For more information on this fund- raiser, call 905-649-8282 or visit www. second-chance.ws. Pickering orders new breathing equipment for firefighters PICKERING — Pickering firefighters will soon be equipped with up-to-date breath- ing equipment to help them battle fires across the city. Pickering Fire Services’ existing supply of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) equipment has reached the end of its useful life for firefighting operations. The equipment ranges in age from six to 16 years old and does not meet the current National Fire Protection Association standard. Dependable Emergency Vehicles will sup- ply the new equipment for $818,886 (plus HST). The company has offered $33,350 for the current supply of used SCBA equipment, which will be subtracted from the quotation amount. The total net project cost is estimat- ed at $799,362 after the HST rebate. The new equipment contains a number of upgrades from the current stock, which includes face mask-mounted thermal imag- ing cameras for captains. The cameras will help captains locate trapped victims, locate the seat of a fire, and will greatly enhance their ability to work safely and more efficient- ly inside fires. Council approved the purchase of the equipment at the Oct. 2 executive committee meeting. Pickering residents want established neighbourhood character protected Ward 2 City Councillor Ian Cumming 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 • Oc t o b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 7 3 AP 401 Reynolds Street, Whitby, ON Tel.: 905.668.3358 trafalgarcastle.ca GRADE 4------------------------------------STARTINGSEPTEMBER2018 Visit our Open House on Saturday, November 4 10 a.m.to noon or email admissions@trafalgarcastle.ca to arrange your own personal visit. * Promotion runs till November 9, 2017 on selected equipment. Customer may be eligible for OPA, Save On Energy and Manufacturers A+ or any other rebates on selected equipment. Monthly payment on approved credit (OAC ). Offer cannot be combined. 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Durham College faculty say they are getting lots of support as strike enters second week no talks scheduled, local student association offering study groups and tutoring Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM — As a strike by faculty at Ontario’s public colleges heads into a sec- ond week with no talks scheduled, picket- ers at Durham College say their message about precarious work seems to be getting through to the community. “Overwhelmingly, students really get these issues,” says Nicole Zwiers, presi- dent of Ontario Public Service Employees Union local 354, which includes faculty, librarians and counsellors at Durham Col- lege. “When students graduate they want full time jobs, so this really resonates.” Concerns include fairness and job secu- rity for contract faculty, more academic freedom and a better ratio of contract to full-time faculty. Ontario colleges currently have 70 to 80 per cent contract faculty, who face “precar- ious” work with no benefits or job security. The union wants to see a 50:50 ratio. “I’m talking to the cars (stopped at the picket lines) and with very, very few excep- tions we are getting absolute support,” notes Zwiers, who is a law professor at Durham College. However, students are also concerned about the impact the strike will have on their academic year. On Oct. 20, student representatives from eight colleges sent an open letter call- ing on the province to get OPSEU and the College Employer Council back to the bar- gaining table. More than 12,000 Durham College stu- dents are affected by the strike. Local students commenting on Durham College’s Facebook page have expressed everything from anxiety to outrage. “A strike at midterm time is devastating to mental health,” one commenter noted. Naqi Hyder, a spokesperson for Dur- ham College Students Inc., the school’s new student association, says there is also a lot of confusion and questions. “Most of the students are really unsure of what’s going on…we’re trying to educate them through our social media,” he says. Durham College Students Inc. is also offering study groups, tutoring and oppor- tunities for students to socialize during the strike. “We want them to be engaged with the campus…we don’t want them to feel like, because of the strike, they don’t belong,” Hyder says. The College Employer Coun- cil has called the strike “unnecessary,” and said it cannot accept the union’s demands, because they would add more than $250 million to annual costs and eliminate thousands of contract faculty jobs. “We should have had a deal based on our final offer. It is comparable to, or bet- ter than, recent public‐sector settlements with teachers, college support staff, hospi- tal professionals, and Ontario public ser- vants — most of which were negotiated by OPSEU,” said Sonia Del Missier, chair of the college’s bargaining team. All classes and apprenticeships at Dur- ham College’s Oshawa and Whitby cam- puses and the Pickering Learning Site, remain cancelled until further notice. Continuing education classes will con- tinue to run. The campuses are open to students, employees and visitors -- and all stu- dent services are operating including the library, book store, Aboriginal Student Centre and a number of mental health and wellness services. Durham College’s fall convocation, planned for Oct. 26 at the Tribute Commu- nities Centre, will go ahead as scheduled. Jason Liebregts/ Metroland OSHAWA — The strike by faculty at Ontario’s public colleges, including Durham College, is now entering its second week. 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 • Oc t o b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 7 4 AP Police have released images of suspect PICKERING — Durham police are look- ing to identify a man who they say exposed himself to a young female at a business in Pickering. On Sunday, Oct. 15, at around 11:30 a.m., members of West Division respond- ed to an indecent act call in the area of Kingston Road and Valley Farm Road in Pickering. Police say the man entered a business establishment and exposed him- self to a female employee. He then left on foot. The man is described as white, 25 to 30 years old, around six feet tall, with a thin build, brown hair, and was wearing pink pants, a purple T-shirt, light brown slip-on shoes and glasses. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Const. 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A new report says end of Sep- tember enrolment showed an increase of 226 students above what was included in the board’s budget in June. The increase offsets an antic- ipated decline of 215 students based on initial projections made last spring. “This result is extremely posi- tive as it is the second consecu- tive year that there has been an overall net positive growth in enrolment from one year to the next,” the report notes. The increase required the board to hire an additional 14.57 teacher positions, which were funded through revenue from the additional students. The report says the board’s budget remains balanced with- out any reliance on operating reserves. Durham Catholic board hosts info night on changes to OSAP DURHAM — The Durham Catholic District School Board is hosting an upcoming event to help par- ents understand the process of applying to the new OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program). Changes have been made to OSAP start- ing in the 2017/2018 academic year. 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Publication Sales Agreement #40052657 LETTER TO THE EDITOR Agree? Disagree? Send us a letter to the editor, max. 200 words. newsroom@durhamregion.com 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 • Oc t o b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 7 8 AP cOLumn Second set of eyes needed for repairs I am not the handiest guy in the world. The learning curve is steep up here on the lake. This is a stunningly beautiful place, but it didn’t come with a manual. Were I a cat, I’d already be down to about five lives. How fondly I remember the first time I attempted some electrical work. Dutifully shutting down the power at the main, I began to handle some wiring, only to have the gen- erator kick in and faithfully restore the power it sensed we were now missing. Marines in foxholes have never prayed as hard as I did at that moment. Then there was the day I attempted to detach the floating section of our dock from the main crib for the winter. Kathryn came down to watch me … something I’ve come to realize she does, not so much out of love, but self-preservation. Nothing ruins a cold glass of wine on the deck faster than having to lug my prone body out of the lake. Anyway, I was kneeling atop an actor- crushingly heavy section of decking that was cantilevered to the permanent part of the dock. I was about to remove the cotter pins securing it when Kathryn sagely pointed out that I happened to be positioned on the part of the dock that was going to plummet once the pins were removed and that perhaps things might go more smoothly if she and I got in the water and supported the thing from either side before removing the criti- cal hardware. She may have layered in a tad more sarcasm than that but, you get the drift. I paused, pliers in hand, and, as my Grade 2 math kicked in, I realized she was not only right but had quite possibly saved me from, at the very least, an embarrassing soaking and at the worst, a career playing one-handed characters. I seem to be that person who needs a sec- ond set of eyes on every problem. Fortunately I have Kathryn. And Hans. Hans is my indestructible octogenarian neighbour who can fix anything and who has saved my bacon on numerous occasions. Not the least of which was my recent attempt at installing a baseboard heater in our pump room. While kneeling in front of the electri- cal box and patiently undoing my ineptitude, Hans’ pliers touched the metal of the box cre- ating a loud ‘pop’ and sending a huge blue arc through the room. When my vision returned, Hans was still kneeling, motionless. Oddly enough, my first panicked thoughts were of how I was going to explain to Kathryn that I’d killed Hans. Grabbing him by the shoul- ders, I cried out, “Hans! Are you OK?” “Yah” he replied with Teutonic composure, “Make sure you never do zat, huh.” Another teaching moment. Like I say, I’m so grateful for another set of eyes…even if they’re rolling. neil crone Enter Laughing Taxpayer discount reaction a victory for Canada To the editor: Very recently, Canadians became aware of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s plan to tax lower-income people using the dis- count given to workers in retail and restau- rant business. The negative reaction by Canadians WAS OVERWHELMING and as a result the program is being cancelled. This is exactly what we must do when our governments try to take advantage of us. Great victory. I also thought the idea had great merit in a different way. Just think if senators, members of federal, provincial and ter- ritorial governments and all government employees at all levels were to be taxed for freebies received — the government would have such a high revenue from this taxa- tion that it would simply not bother the lower-income people anymore. What do you think? Another possible victory?Pierre Cliche Newcastle How to submit a letter to the editor: EmaiL newsroom@durhamregion.com FaX 905-579-2238 Credibility, not to mention honesty and ethics, seems to be in short supply these days in Ottawa. Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau for more than a week has been caught up in a sticky situation — a scandal if you will — that is all of his own making. At the crux of the matter is it somehow slipped his mind that his financial assets need- ed to be declared to the federal ethics commissioner and subsequently put in a blind trust upon assuming the mantle of finance minister. He didn’t do that. One could argue he used a loophole of conflict of interest legislation that doesn’t cover holding companies, including ones that held shares in his company — Mor- neau Shepell — a human resources and management company. Moreover, it’s been reported Morneau waited two years to finally disclose to the ethics commis- sioner the existence of his private com- pany that owns a French villa. Again, this information was only disclosed after it was revealed in a report. Morneau has now divested himself of shares in his company, Morneau She- pell, and put his other holdings in a blind trust, but only after a hue and cry from the opposition Conservatives and others for him to come clean. Simply put, Canadians need and deserve more from their elected offi- cials. We are leery of those who scramble to make things right after being less than forthright initially. We deserve to know our cabinet ministers are not operating in a conflict-of-interest situation where they could directly or indirectly benefit from legislation they are putting forth. For Morneau now to come clean to the ethics commissioner does nothing to shed the stink of this whole affair. It’s sim- ply not good enough. In our view, the damage is done and Trudeau should act, which is to say relieve Morneau of his cabinet position. It’s much too little and far too late to sal- vage any credibility that this cabinet min- ister might have in guiding the finances of Canada. Ultimately, the buck stops at Trudeau and having someone who eschews the ethics required to operate effectively within government should be of great concern to him. If Morneau won’t resign, Trudeau should pull the plug — the sooner the better. Federal finance minister should resign for his ethical lapse OuR VIEW 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 • Oc t o b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 7 9 AP Letters to the editor Burka ban in Quebec has nothing to do with religion To the editor: Re: Quebec’s ban on the burkas This ban has nothing to do with reli- gion. It has to do with security, know- ing who is behind the face covering. It is plain and simple. Example, I go to renew my driver’s licence and wear a mask. I would be told to remove the mask, just as hats are not to be worn when the picture is being taken. Another example, a person who wears the burka wants to get her driving licence but she is not skilled enough, what is to stop someone else wearing a burka from claiming to be that person and get the driver’s licence for someone else? So now we have someone on our roads who doesn’t know how to drive. A dangerous situation. We have to know whose face is behind the covering. In my opinion, covering your face when delivering or receiving public ser- vices should be banned. Marjorie Seymour Pickering Changes to the CBSA Office of Oshawa To the editor: Re: ‘Mayor calls on feds to reconsider closing airport customs house’, news, Oct. 12 There’s been misunderstanding about the upcoming changes to the Can- ada Border Service Agency’s (CBSA) at the Oshawa Municipal Airport that is important to clarify. Last year, on average, only one inter- national flight a day landed in Oshawa. All were charter or private flights, not regular commercial flights. To clear cus- toms controls, each flight called into the CBSA’s national telephone reporting centre. Officers were only dispatched to greet 36 of those flights in-person based on a risk assessment. This process will not change once the Oshawa office is no longer staffed by CBSA officers. Flights arriving from abroad will still call in to the telephone reporting centre to report their arrival, and CBSA officers will still be dispatched to greet certain flights. The existing office at the airport is primarily used for paperwork, which can be done elsewhere. Plus, modern elec- tronic tools have eliminated the need for commercial clients to go to CBSA offic- es in-person. In fact, these changes will result in commercial processing hours at Oshawa to expanding from 9-to-5 on weekdays to 24 hours a day, seven days a week through remote service. These changes will have no impact on the service that travelers receive in Oshawa. The airport will maintain its Airport of Entry (AOE/50) designation, allowing international flights to land in Oshawa. Our government will continue to ensure the efficient and secure move- ment of people and goods across Cana- da’s border. This means continued, good service for Oshawa and smart, effect use of tax dollars. Mark Holland Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety Reader agrees, library name should never have been changed To the editor: Re: ‘Library renaming grinds reader’s gears’, letter, Oct. 18 I totally and full-heartedly agree with the letter from Heather Jones. I liked George Ashe, voted for him and have no problem with his name on a building. There have been several unnamed buildings and schools built since George died, and there will always be more going forward. I visit the Petticoat branch at least once a week and pass it more, thus eliciting the same prickles and irritation as Ms. Jones experiences. The new sign is stunning. Who paid for it? Why was it necessary to change the name? Petticoat Creek is a beautiful name that speaks to the area. George is a good name also (Prince George) but my grandchildren and even my children do not relate to it at all. If the taxpayers paid for this (please enlighten us) and we were not invited for input then this constitutes a misap- propriation of our money. Now George Ashe’s good name has a cloud over it for me. Sad!Nancy Logan Pickering Reader sees a Pickering airport being a necessity in the future To the editor: As a longtime resident and a support- er of a Pickering airport, I would just like to add a few comments in the debate regarding the matter. The Oshawa airport, located in the middle of an urban area, is not viable for either commercial or private aviation long-term. The next closest airport is Buttonville, which is privately-owned, and the own- ers have plans to close it and develop the lands commercially. The only reason they have not yet is the federal govern- ment has been paying the owners mil- lions of dollars to keep it open on a tem- porary basis. When you combine the Regions of York, Durham and Scarborough, you have a metropolis of well over one mil- lion people without a commercial air- port to serve its residents and business- es. Consider the environmental damage that all the travel and congestion creates with the necessity of these businesses and residents having to travel to Pear- son. The constant and costly rebuilding of Pearson during the last 20 years has not kept up with the peak demand, even now. If, as expected by many, NAFTA expires, the importance of overseas trade to Canada will increase, as will the demand for air travel. Dennis Gazarek Ajax Dreaming of a zero tax increase To the editor: Once again, we see another tax increase by the Durham Region for 2018. Every time I read the paper or watch the news, it seems we are being taxed on something. Between the federal, provincial and municipal levels of government all tax- ing us constantly, it’s a wonder we have any money left. 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Every time a child comes there — whether it’s to learn the rules of the road, how to ride a bike safely, respond to strangers, or eventually, to prevent or escape a fire — another young person is better prepared for the world. “It’s provided the kids of Durham Region a way to save themselves from all of the dangers going on the streets,” said Andrews, an Oshawa resident and past-chair of the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood, one of the original sup- porters of the site when it opened in 1996. Situated on 1.2 acres on the grounds of Sir William Ste- phenson Public School in Whitby, the Kids’ Safety Village is a child-sized version of a real town, featuring small build- ings, detailed roadways, traffic lights and road signs, an operational railway crossing, battery-powered cars, bicy- cles and classroom facilities. Programming is offered for students in grades 1 to 3 and 5. It was originally created through a collaboration with the Rotary club, Durham Regional Police Service, Dur- ham District School Board, and Optimist Club of Ajax. A new 20-year lease for the property was signed in 2016. Cur- rently, the village is expanding its main teaching building to include a fire safety component. Back in 1985 when Rotary International launched its PolioPlus program, which was the first initiative to tackle global polio eradication through the mass vaccination of children, the president at the time spoke of the motivation behind it. “(He said) ‘Kids’ safety — what could be more important than the future generations?’" said Andrews, adding that the safety village is guided by those same principles. “If we can save a life — if some kid does not jaywalk or ride his bicycle into a street lane ... if they know what to do, that’s so important.” Once the expansion is complete, local fire depart- ments can teach fire safety in a new interactive class- room, equipped with a full kitchen, living room and bath- room with features that simulate fire and emergency situ- ations. The expansion will also include larger washrooms, community meeting facilities and improved accessibility throughout the space. “The Kids Safety Village is moving towards a new era, providing and expanding the teaching facility to include an additional classroom,” said Durham police Const. Corey Walsh. “The expanded classroom will allow children to learn fire safety lessons. Children will learn how not to burn and how to safely exit a burning building.” A groundbreaking ceremony for the construction work was held at the village on Oct. 12 and attended by many local dignitaries and representatives from organizations across the region. Regional chair Roger Anderson spoke of the benefits that the village provides to the community and encouraged local educators to bring their students there. “This whole village is something that every child in Dur- ham should go to,” he said. Since 2014, about $485,000 has been collected through sponsors for the expansion and other future projects and there’s still $150,000 left to raise. Members of the communi- ty are encouraged to support the cause through donations. The opening of the fire safety and prevention addition is slated for spring 2018. Hayley McNamara, who visited the village twice as a child and now advocates for the programs there, said she has fond memories of being there. “Safety Village has done a phenomenal job at engaging young students in road safety through experiential learn- ing experiences,” she said. “It’s beyond great that they are teaching young students about fire safety. It’s never too early to start teaching about fire safety awareness.” About 15,000 children per year tour the village now and Andrews explained that with the expansion, that number is expected to double. “There are several fire chiefs that want to be involved right away, but because there are seven of them (in Dur- ham) they’ve got to take turns operating it,” he said. “I know it’s going to be a big boost to them. We don’t know how many lives we’ve saved already ... from the kids learning about the street safety. Think of how many lives we’ll save when they know about (fire and) smoke safety, too.” Call 905-668-9893, email safetyvillage@drps.ca or visit www.durhamsafetyvillage.com for more information. Durham safety village prepares kids for the world Ron Pietroniro / Metroland WHITBY -- The Kids’ Safety Village of Durham Region is expanding its main teaching building to include a fire safety component. When completed, local fire departments can teach fire safety in a new interactive classroom, equipped with a full kitchen, living room and bathroom with features that simulate fire and emergency situations. Alexa Chessman cruised past the police station in her car when students from Dr. G.J. MacGillivray in Courtice visited the village on Oct. 18. Get spooky at Kids’ Safety Village Halloween event Oct. 28 WHITBY — Children across the community are invited to wear their costumes for some Halloween fun at the Kids’ Safety Village of Durham Region. There’s plenty to see and do, including a haunted house, witches brew, a torture chamber, the ghost- ly graveyard, Halloween safety, trick-or-treat sta- tions, a pirate ship, a wedding in the church, a colouring room inside the village classroom, and lots of children’s activities. The safety village is a child-sized ver- sion of a real town, featuring small build- ings, detailed roadways, traffic lights and road signs, as well as a classroom for safety lessons. This event is presented by the Ajax Optimist Club and the Whitby Lions Club, with treats provided by the Rotary Club of Oshawa- Parkwood. It’s free to attend but organizers are asking families to make a donation to the Kids’ Safety Village major expansion of the classroom to incorporate a fire safety component. Halloween Haunt will be held on Sat- urday, Oct. 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. at 1129 Athol St., Whitby. Organizers are ask- ing participants to register in advance to ensure there’s enough treats for the kids. Visit www.durhamsafetyvillage. com for more information. 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 • Oc t o b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 7 11 AP Start planning your dream vacation with hand-picked travel deals and inspiration just for Canadians Visit ETFO pushing for more supports for students with special needs Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM — So far this school year, Durham’s elemen- tary school teachers have reported experiencing about 100 violent incidents. Last year, there were 300 reports for the whole year. “We’re ahead of the pace,” says David Mastin, president of the Durham local of the Elementary Teachers' Federa- tion of Ontario (ETFO). “We have reports from teachers of school equipment being used as weapons, biting scratch- ing, punching … we don’t have time to waste, something has to be done.” ETFO Durham is hosting three “Safe Schools for All” community meetings this week, to get parent and teacher feedback on violence in schools and supports for students with special needs. Mastin says the goal is to send a message to the province that more needs to be done. The first meeting on Monday night drew about 50 people to General Sikorski Hall in Oshawa. Peter Doyle was one of them. For years, he has watched his son with special needs struggle both academically and socially. “He’s in Grade 6, but he’s four years behind. He’s at a Grade 2 level. The kids bully him, they torture him,” Doyle says. “I wonder, what’s the point in him going to school?” Tiernan, 11, attends school in Courtice and has been diagnosed with high-functioning autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and learning disabilities. Doyle estimates he has spent $16,000 out of pocket on private tutoring, with no real improvement. He says Tiernan was recently suspended for three days after taunting from other kids pushed him to have an out- burst and make violent threats. “He needs an EA (educational assistant) one-on-one. We have a lot of meetings, but there is no action,” Doyle says. Parents and teachers at the Oct. 23 meeting said more supports for students with special needs is crucial. “The violence against teachers is because these kids aren’t getting the help they need,” says Oshawa parent Kim Weir, whose daughter is in Grade 2 and has been diagnosed with a developmental delay as well as an anxiety disorder. She says her daughter has thrown objects at teachers and lashed out by hitting or kicking when she is overwhelmed or anxious at school. “We have asked and asked for an EA for her or a social worker, some kind of help in the classroom. It’s not fair for the teacher to be trying to deal with this, it’s not fair for (her daughter), it’s not fair for anyone,” she says. "My daughter is violent because she's not getting the help she needs." Kendra Smart’s son is 10 and just started Grade 6 at a new school in Whitby. He has autism and several other disorders and has had a rocky start to the year. Smart says the school is pushing for him to be in a “multi- ple exceptionalities” class, when he has been integrated into a regular classroom up until now. “They feel he can’t learn in a regular class, but he’s been in one pretty much his whole life,” she says. Smart is concerned that her son is bullied at school, and that she is frequently told to keep him at home, because the school “doesn’t know how to deal with him.” On one recent occasion, Smart says her son was put in the principal’s office with the door shut and told he was not allowed to come out. “He called me, he was terrified,” she says. “I’m so frustrat- ed. I think every child should be able to go to school and feel comfortable and safe.” Mastin says parents on “both sides of the table” — those whose children have special needs and those whose chil- dren don’t — should be pushing for change. “The whole system is suffering,” he notes. “There is so much distraction and drain on the system when teachers are dealing with violence. This is an issue for everyone.” ETFO is pushing for several changes through its “Build- ing Better Schools” agenda, including small class sizes for all elementary students; better access to EAs, speech and language pathologists, behavioural counsellors, child and youth workers and psychologists; and a change to the way the province allots special education grants to school boards. ETFO Durham’s other community meetings take place on Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the McLean Com- munity Centre, 95 Magill Dr. in Ajax and on Thursday, Oct. 26 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Uxbridge Seniors Centre, 75 Marietta St. in Uxbridge. Durham parents speak out at meeting on school violence Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland OSHAWA -- Pamela Downward, from left, Eva Kyriakides and Alison Massam were part of a panel during a com- munity town hall meeting at Sikorski Hall hosted by the Durham local of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario. Topics included violence in schools and increased supports for special education. 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 • Oc t o b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 7 12 AP Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Keenan Corner has denied a prosecu- tor’s assertion he murdered his longtime friend, insisting again he was acting in self-defence when he repeatedly shot Shabir Niazi more than three years ago in a cluttered garage in Ajax. Under sustained pressure as he endured his second day of cross examination Tuesday, Corner repeatedly claimed he wrestled a pistol away from an enraged Niazi, and only fired the fatal shots after the larger man grabbed a baseball bat and swung it at him. “I was just trying to get out of there alive,” said Corner, 26. “That’s why I was shooting.” But prosecutor Lara Crawford suggested a different scenario for jurors hearing Corner’s murder trial: Corner, tired of being ordered around by the longtime pal with whom he sold marijuana for a liv- ing, attacked Niazi as he sat in a lawn chair and fired until he was dead. “You wanted to show Shabir who’s boss,” Crawford said. “You killed him because you meant to. And that was your intention.” “That is not true,” Corner replied. Corner has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in the death of Niazi, 22, who was shot several times in a small garage at Corner’s family home on Roosevelt Avenue in Ajax on Feb. 19, 2014. Niazi sustained five wounds to his torso and three to the head, court heard. Corner at first told police he and Niazi had been ambushed by a group of men who came to the garage intent on robbing them of marijuana. The men opened fire on Niazi before fleeing with the dope, Corner said at the time. He now admits that story was a lie, made up because he feared retribution from Niazi’s family. Corner testi- fied Niazi, angry that Corner did not have his share of the money needed to pay for the pot they’d been advanced, pulled the gun and, after losing control of it in a struggle, grabbed a bat and began swinging. The Crown contends that scenario is a lie. Over the course of two days Crawford assailed Corner’s story, point- ing out how physical evidence at the scene refutes his ver- sion of events. Among that evidence was the nature of Niazi’s injuries; court heard he had five wounds to his torso, all of which travelled left to right. Corner claimed he and Niazi were face to face, with Niazi swinging a bat, when the shots were fired, Crawford noted. Corner’s version also fails to account for how Niazi was shot in the back of the head, Crawford contended. “Your whole version of this shooting makes no sense,” Crawford told Corner. “You wanted to kill Mr. Niazi.” “I didn’t want to kill anyone,” Corner said. Earlier in the cross examination, Crawford presented as evidence a series of texts in which Niazi instructed Cor- ner to run errands and pick up snacks. She suggested Niazi acted as boss while Corner did the legwork, meeting up with buyers to sell pot. Corner rejected that suggestion. Jurors have heard the shooting occurred late in the after- noon after Corner, Niazi and a few of their friends had spent the day loafing and smoking marijuana at Corner’s house. Corner has admitted he hid the gun — a 9 mm semi- automatic Glock he said he and Niazi had bought together as protection — in a wooded area near the house before he called 911. Responding police officers found Niazi face-down on the floor of the garage, surrounded by clutter that includ- ed shopping carts, lawn chairs and a lawn mower. Straight- away Corner started telling the story about a robbery, a falsehood he maintained later in an interview with a Dur- ham police detective and in the following days. Police immediately began surveillance on Corner and watched as he returned to the area in which the gun had been concealed, sealed in a plastic bag and buried in slushy snow, in a wooded area about half a kilometre from his house. 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Raptor migration was happening before my very eyes I can’t count the times I’ve told peo- ple about the 'sky highway' along the north shore of Lake Ontario in fall. When winds shift northwest, raptors waiting for favourable migration conditions pick up and fly on out of here. Instead of heading out over the chill waters of the lake, where they’d have to spend a lot of energy flapping their wings, they glide on pillows of rising warm air as sunshine heats the land. Almost all the hawks nesting in Que- bec and northeastern Ontario stream westward over the GTA from September through November, many of them visible to anyone who happens to look up. For some reason I wasn’t thinking at all about raptors or a sky highway when I went to visit a friend in the city whose apartment looks south over High Park -- from the 23rd floor. As soon as I got there I went straight to her balcony to admire the sea of fall colours stretching out below, and the sparkling lake in the distance. It was a glorious sunny day and we settled in on lawn chairs for a good chat. Red-tailed hawk! We stopped mid- sentence to exclaim about the big buteo circling at eye level some 50 meters away. Then another smaller hawk a bit lower down. I told Grace how lucky she was not only with her breathtaking view but for being able to watch raptors from above. Who ever gets to do that? It got even better when a turkey vul- ture came floating by, long black wings held out in a V, then another, and anoth- er. Far off over the park, against a bank of clouds, more vultures were circling, and it was then the penny finally dropped for me. Raptor migration was happening before my very eyes. No craning my head or getting a kink in my neck, star- ing upward -- there was no need. We got out my friend’s 'binoculars' -- small opera glasses -- and started scanning as vultures soared by in a stately procession from horizon to horizon. By the time we’d finished lunch we’d seen more than 120 streaming west- ward. I was thrilled checking reports from hawk watches that day: 3,290 vultures counted at Hawk Cliff, at Port Stanley; 9,647 at Holiday Beach Conservation Area near Amherstburg; 9,394 at the Detroit River Hawk Watch, at the far end of Lake Erie, where they all turn south and cross the USA. We’d seen just a tiny fraction, but enough to make me want to camp out at my friend’s place for most of September and October next year. Nature queries: mcarney@interlinks. net or 905-725-2116. Margaret Carney is a nature-appreciation columnist for Metroland Durham newspapers. She likes to write all about her different bird sightings, most times spotted right from her own backyard. Check out turkey vulturesup on the ‘sky highway’ The Great Outdoors Margaret Carney Durham high school students tour local industry to check out job options DURHAM — High school students from both Durham school boards recently had a chance check out future job opportunities in their own backyard, with a local indus- try tour. The Durham Workforce Authority and the City of Oshawa organized the event for students in grades 9 to 11. "This event provides students with the means to explore labour opportunities in their own community,” said Andrea Ells- worth, pathways co-ordinator with the Durham Catholic District School Board. “It allows students to see how their class- room learning applies in a workplace set- ting and to better understand opportuni- ties, set goals, and make decisions about their future pathway.” Local industries involved in the tour included the Oshawa Port Authority, Triad Metals International, Cleeve Technology Inc., and Rider Tool Manufacturing. Trent ranked as No. 1 undergraduate university in Ontario DURHAM — Trent University, which has a campus in Durham, has been ranked the No. 1 undergraduate univer- sity in Ontario for the seventh year in a row, and No. 3 in its category for all of Canada. The numbers come from the recently released Maclean’s University Rankings. “Our jump to No. 3 undergrad uni- versity in Canada and our position as the No. 1 university in Ontario for the seventh year running highlights that a Trent education is widely-respected and deeply valued by our students across the country and worldwide,” says Dr. Leo Groarke, Trent's president and vice- chancellor. 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Limited time offer until December 31,2017 UOIT team working on solutions for electric cars, mass transit buses Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM — If you’ve ever thought about buying an electric vehicle, but wor- ried about batteries that take ages to charge or don’t get you very far, a team of experts is working on solutions — right here in Dur- ham. Major research on electric vehicle charg- ing and energy storage systems is under- way at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, and Dr. Sheldon Williamson hopes it will change transportation here, and across Canada. Williamson — a UOIT professor and the NSERC Canada Research Chair in Electric Energy Storage Systems for Transporta- tion Electrification — says transportation has been slow to get away from fuel usage, because people feel limited by electric vehi- cles. For example, a typical electric vehicle battery allows for about 400 km of travel per charge, and the lifetime of an electric vehi- cle battery pack is about six to eight years — neither statistic is very attractive when com- pared to a conventional car. “Yes, there are challenges. Batteries don’t last long. They take too long to charge. But we are solving that,” Williamson says. For example, his research group — Smart Transportation Electrification and Energy Research, also know as STEER — is working on developing wired and wireless chargers, energy storage systems and electric motor drives for electric vehicles. Williamson says their work includes increasing the cycle lifetime and driving range of electric vehicles powered by lithi- um-ion batteries, and using “ultracapaci- tors” to make it possible for municipalities to move to electric buses for public transit. “There are solutions available now, today that could change the face of transportation in Durham Region,” Williamson says. “The first big splash will not come through small- er cars, it will come though mass transit.” He says STEER is working with some of Canada’s largest bus manufacturers and he is hopeful that electric buses will be a reality on city streets in the next eight to 10 years — and that Durham will be one of the first municipalities in the GTA to embrace the technology. “It’s going to save on fuel and fuel infra- structure. The lifetime of super capacitors is almost 10 times that of battery packs,” Wil- liamson says. “It would be a dream come true.” Durham is home to electric vehicle researchthat could ‘change the face of transportation’ Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland OSHAWA -- UOIT professor Dr. Sheldon Williamson looked over the work of graduate student David Capano dealing with lithium ion battery management systems. 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 • Oc t o b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 7 15 AP OURLOWESTPRICESOFTHESEASON TUESDAY,OCT.31:BONUSSENIORS DAYSENIORS60+SAVE ANEXTRA15% on regular, sale and clearance prices. Exclusions apply. 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Superintendent Mark Fisher says the DDSB is “very proud” to have exceeded that benchmark, by having no kindergarten class above 30. “We do our best to keep the numbers as small as possible,” he explains, saying that smaller class- es mean more attention for each student from their teacher and early childhood educator team. “I know our families are very happy,” said Whitby trustee Christine Winters, who has advo- cated for smaller class sizes and called this year’s data “incredible.” Prior to the new requirements from the minis- try, each school board had to have an average kin- dergarten class size of 26, but there was no cap. This year the DDSB has 8,904 kindergarten stu- dents and an average kindergarten class size of 24.9 — down from 25.2 last year. Fisher says the numbers are especially note- worthy, considering that the board’s elementa- ry enrolment is up 491 students over September 2016, and up 208 students over what was project- ed. Kindergarten enrolment is up 153 students over the board’s original projections. Fisher says the DDSB was able to keep class sizes down even with the influx of extra kids, because there have been ongoing efforts to “right size” schools. “The hard decisions we’ve made over the years about closing schools and consolidating schools … it allows us to be much more efficient,” he notes. A new DDSB report says this year’s increased enrolment can largely be attributed to services the board offers including 89 before and after school child care programs, 35 after-school recreation programs, 32 early years hubs and 17 preschool readiness programs. The ministry also has class size requirements in place for other grades — primary classes can’t have more than 23 students and 90 per cent must have 20 or fewer. The average size for junior and intermediate classes must be 24.5 students. AJAX — Two men are being sought after a carjacking in Ajax. A man was sitting in his white Kia Optima car on a street in the Delaney Drive and Elizabeth Street area when the two approached, including one who was armed with a hammer. The victim was dragged out of his car and the pair drove north- bound on Elizabeth Street, Durham Regional Police report. The incident happened at about 1:15 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 23. The driver suffered minor injuries. Officers conducted a search of the area, with negative results. The men are described as in their 20s, one with a black- hooded sweater and the other a grey-hooded sweater. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Det. Const. MacIver of the West Division criminal investigation bureau at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 2564. 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VISIT THE PRESENTA TION CENTRE FOR SPECIAL INCENTIVES &BONUS OFFERS GRANDOPENING OFMINTO’SIVYRIDGEINWHITBY Saturday,October 28th 2017 will see the Grand Opening of Whitby’smost anticipated new home community and the best value in Whitby.The GTA’sleading builder,Minto, is launching Ivy Ridge,abeautiful community of Heritage Townhomes and elegant Singles in a fantastic setting, surrounded by ravines and natural greenspace. Located at the intersection of Rossland Road and Thickson Road, Ivy Ridge is just steps from schools and shopping, and minutes to downtown Whitby,GO station, marina and more. HERITAGE TOWNHOMES -THE PERFECT STARTER HOME Minto’s exclusive collection of Heritage Townhomes come with wide, welcoming porches and inviting, family-friendly streetscapes. 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With over 950 acres of parklands, over 60 km of nature trails including a 10 km scenic lakeshore and marina, Whitby has earned the raredistinction of being Southern Ontario’s premier waterfront playground. Its 125 parks invite you to come out and enjoy an active healthy lifestyle. Downtown Whitby epitomizes culture, commerce and charm. Bringing together the skills, energy and talents of over fourteen hundred employees, Minto has been instrumental in the design and construction of more than 85,000 residential and commercial properties inToronto, Ottawa, Calgary and South Florida. 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In addition to the ceremony, guests enjoyed refreshments, goody bags and speeches from Global Kingdom Ministries Pastor Bob Johnston, Trinity Ravine Towers CEO Pastor Kern Kali- deen and DeBaeremaeker. The two tower condominium com- munity is designed to house resi- dents ages 55+. Pricing ranges from $272,900 to $640,000 for suites from 527 sf to 1,189 sf, making options af- fordable to many. Each suite features a full kitchen, a full or Juliet balcony, walk-in bathtubs, and access to medical support and 24- hour emergency response. Also avail- able are packages that include house- keeping and laundry services. “A lifestyle with no lawn care or snow clearing and services that adapt to residents’changing needs help allow residents to age in place,sur- rounded by their peers and within a welcoming environment for their friends and family,”says Kalideen. The community will feature a li- brary,media room,workshop,craft room, salon,convenience store, cof- fee bar, computer labs, wellness cen- tre,shuttle to Olympic-sized swim- ming pools,and more. “TrinityRavineTowersprioritizesthe needs of its residents,” says Kalideen. “The Reinders & Rieder architectural team that designed our classically in- spired, light stone towers has been building its impressive portfolio since 1967, including churches, fitness and leisure complexes, commercial and in- dustrial projects, and private schools, which has given them a thorough understanding of how personal evo- lution changes how people relate to their physical environment.” Global Kingdom Ministries was founded in 1956 with weekly Sunday services. In May 1957, the group be- gan construction on Scarboro Gospel Temple at 710 Markham Rd. to focus on global missions and an addition to seat 700 more people was required in 1963. Over time, Scarboro Gospel Temple became known as“the church that cares and shares.” The ministry made the move to 1250 Markham Rd. in 2008 and adopted the name Global Kingdom Ministries. For more information, visit 1250 Markham Rd. or call 647-876-5433. To see floor plans and learn more, visit www.trinityravine.ca THANK YOU to our local participants, volunteers and sponsors in Durham Region for your commitment to help fund lifesaving research and support services for all those affected by breast cancer. LOCAL SPONSORS City of Oshawa Canadian Tire - Whitby, Ajax, Pickering Metroland Durham College Williams Communication Oshawa Curling Club Jubilee Pavilion KX96 CKDO Sobeys The CIBC Run for the Cure, daffodil and pink ribbon ellipse are trademarks of the Canadian Cancer Society. The CIBC logo is a registered trademark of CIBC. 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 • Oc t o b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 7 30 AP *Some conditionsapply.Cannot be combinedwithotheroffers. ACT NOW! 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Kudos to those in the ER who deal with acute physical and mental trauma all in the same spot. There’s something about going into the ER that sobers you up. You’ll likely have to deal with a few things – first up, fear. The first fearful thought I had was the fact that my father went in last year and never made it out. Love him as I did, I had to remind myself out loud that ours were two different stories that would have two different outcomes. Next issue – privacy. If you’re a pri- vate person, the hospital experience will quickly change this. Your records may be private and the hospital staff will seek to ensure this. However, those who care for you are doing so in close quarters. In the ER, I was just feet from a person being asked if he had any mental problems or if he had abused drugs. When the doc- tor comes to update you, everyone in the area/room can be privy to it. You could pay for the luxury of a pri- vate room, but even on your way there you’ll likely find yourself in a very public place. After being moved to another wing, I dealt with a different sort of noise. Now, four patients were bunking in a room with their families. Nevertheless, I got a kick out of seeing my 90-something-year-old roomie ensure that her hair and make- up were done every day. As for me, I had taken to pigtails for a time. Finally, there’s the reality that we’re all just a vapour, wearing earth suits that can be traumatized or worn down. This is why my faith in Christ is no joke for me. If all I had was my physical world, I’d be done long ago. While in Emergency, I was actu- ally told to be quiet by a nurse because of all of my gut-busting laughter. It’s just my merry heart. But I guess she didn’t know that I’ve got a lifetime prescription for that medication that I can temper, but won’t ever give up. -- Renae Jarrett lives in Durham, loves Canada and is passionate about truth in current affairs. She can be reached at: asrjseesit@gmail.com Hospital stint: back from the other side Renae Jarrett Guest Columnist Jason Liebregts / Metroland Assuming fire chief duties...for the day AJAX — Fire Chief for the Day Abicheka Thavam was welcomed by Ajax Fire and Emergency Services Fire Chief Dave Lang at the fire services headquarters in Ajax recently. She rode in a fire truck, met with firefighters and Mayor Steve Parish to round out her big day. 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 • Oc t o b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 7 32 AP Looking for latest info about your community? Pickering Community information in every Wednesday paper Your City.Right Now.pickering.ca Want to know what’s happening in Ajax? Check page 8 &9 in Wednesday’s paper each week for the Ajax Community Page for complete details. BE INFORMED! Check page 4 &5 in Wednesday’s paper each week for the Ajax Community Page for complete details. HOLIDAY BAZAARS IN AJAX, PICKERING AND WHITBY Sales and bazaars Saturday, October 28 ArtisAn show and sale - Whitevale Golf Club 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Whitevale Golf Club, 2985 Golf Club road, Pickering. Vendors selling hand-crafted items includ-ing stained glass creations; quilting; hand-knit scarves, hats and headbands; soaps; jewelry; wood crafts; baked goods; items for your four-legged family members and more. Free U.C.W. Fall Bazaar 9:30 a.m. 2 p.m. St. Mark’s united Church - Whitby, 201 Centre St. S., Whitby. Granny’s Country Store, Bake table, Holi- day Gift Items, ye Olde Book Shoppe, Gift Basket table. Join us at our Café: coffee & Muffins from 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m . Lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free http://www. stmarkswhitby.ca Saturday, November 4 soUth Pickering seniors’ Club Annual Bazaar 9 a.m. 1 p.m. South Pickering Seniors Club, 910 Liver- pool rd. (South of Bayly), Pickering. unique Christmas decorations - books - handmade crafts and knitwear - delicious bake goods - White Elephant room - silent auction - take a tea break and be served in our tea room. Free st. Mary C.s.s Christmas Craft Fair and sale 10 a.m. 3 p.m. St. Mary Catholic Secondary School, 1918 Whites rd., Pickering. St. Mary is hosting its second annual Christmas Craft Fair and Sale. If you are interested in being a vendor, please email lisa.puccia@dcdsb.ca. Free FAll Bazaar 2017 10 a.m. 2 p.m. St. andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 209 Cochrane St., Whitby. Home-baked goods, hand-crafted items, gift basket, silent auction, hot lunch, new- to-you treasures, books and Cds and much more. For more information, call (905) 668-4022 or email standrewswhitby@bellnet.ca. Free SuNday, November 5 CrAFt sale & Bazaar 9 a.m. 2 p.m. St. Bernadette’s roman Catholic Church, 21 Bayly St E., ajax. Come on over, sit and have a cup of tea or coffee at the St. Bernadette’s Craft Group annual Bazaar and Craft Sale. Browse the various vendor tables and unique items. Free Saturday, NOVEMBEr 18 holidAy Bazaar 10 a.m. 4 p.m. ajax Legion Branch 322, 111 Hunt Street, ajax. Local craft and vendor show featuring more than 45 of durham’s finest homemade crafts, everyone is sure to find something. raffle table with fabulous vendor prizes, bake and refreshment sale. Free Saturday, NOVEMBEr 18 holly Bazaar 9 a.m. 1 p.m. St. Martin’s anglican Church - Pickering, 1203 St. Martins dr., Pickering. Featuring baked goods, jewelry, crafts, bot-tle boutique game, Granny’s attic treasures, Sally Baubles, refreshments in our Cafe By the Bay and more. Free http://www.stmar- tinsanglican.ca Saturday, November 18 st. Mark’s United Church Merchant Mar-ketplace 2017 9 a.m. 4 p.m. St. Mark’s united Church - Whitby, 201 Centre St. S., Whitby. Vendors selling a wide variety of items. admission is free, however those who donate a non-perishable food item or free- will offering will earn a chance to win one of the many door prizes. Free www.stmark- swhitby.ca Saturday, dECEMBEr 2 the Court at Brooklin Bazaar 10 a.m. 3 p.m. the Court at Brooklin, 5909 anderson St., Whitby. a selection of crafts, baking, books, white elephant items, craft vendors, door prizes and more. Free Christmas bazaars Saturday, November 4 snoWFlAke Christmas Market 10 a.m. 3 p.m. Pickering Village united Church, 300 Church St North, ajax. 21 vendors offering a selection of items. treat yourself to homemade baked goods, preserves, jams, pickles, etc. Free pvuc.ca st. Paul’s United Church Christmas Bazaar 11 a.m. 2 p.m. St. Paul’s united Church, 65 King’s Cres-cent, ajax. Country kitchen (preserves, home cook- ing), bake table, crafts, new jewelry, knit- ting, gift baskets, and vendors. Bring a friend and enjoy lunch in our lunchroom. Wheelchair accessible. Free holy Family Parish Christmas Bazaar 8:30 a.m. 6 p.m. Holy Family Parish, 91 ribblesdale drive, Whitby. Breakfast and lunch, handmade items, quilts, table runners, aprons, knitting, sew-ing, home-baked goodies and much more, plus a visit from Santa at noon. Free holy- familywh.archtoronto.org/ Saturday, November 11 ChristMAs Magic Bazaar & Vendor Fair 9 a.m. 2 p.m. St. John the Evangelist Parish Centre, 903 Giffard Street, Whitby. Baked goods, health and beauty items, fashion, jewelry, hand-knitted Items, stained glass Christmas ornaments and more. a light luncheon will also be avail- able. Free SuNday, November 12 sPirit of Christmas Craft show 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Pickering recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm road South, Pickering. Craft Show features more than 60 craft-ers and artisans Showcasing their Hand-made Creations. Food drive benefiting the St. Paul’s Food Bank. Firefighters without Borders will be selling their 2018 charitable Firefighter Calenda. Free www.showcre- ations.ca Saturday, November 18 st. timothy’s Christmas Bazaar and Bake sale 10 a.m. 2 p.m. St. timothy’s Presbyterian Church, 97 Burcher rd., ajax. St. timothy’s Presbyterian Church presents its annual Bazzar and Bake Sale. We have vendors, crafts, a silent auction, a bake sale, miscellaneous items etc. Come and stay for lunch at a reasonable price. Free WestMinster United Church 2017 Christmas Bazaar 9 a.m. 2 p.m. Westminster united Church, Whitby, 1850 rossland road East, Whitby. Baking, Knitting, Home décor, Crafts, Gift Bags, Silent auction, White Elephant, raf-fle and a variety of vendors with unique products. Bring a friend for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. No charge SuNday, NOVEMBEr 19 WhitBy legion ladies Auxiliary 7th Annual Christmas Bazaar 10 a.m. 3 p.m. Whitby Legion -Branch 112, 117 Byron Street South, Whitby, Ontario., Whitby. Baked goods, Christmas items will be on sale, as well psychic readings will be avail-able. For more information call 905-720-3930. Free Saturday, NOVEMBEr 25 deCk your halls Bazaar and Craft show 10 a.m. 3 p.m. dunbarton Fairport united Church, 1066 dunbarton road, Pickering. a 31-vendor craft show, home baking, Christmas crafts, personalized ginger- bread, Pins and Needles, Country Store, Poinsettias, used books, Grandpa’s Garage, Goodies By the Pound, Silent auc-tion, and a hot lunch. Free http://www.dun- bartonfairport.on.ca 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 • Oc t o b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 7 33 AP SP O R T S Andrea Miller Guest columnist Avoid labelling food good or bad Athletes often look to coaches as their most trusted source of information, including nutrition information. It is essential that coaches act as role models who support athletes to make healthy food choices for overall health and performance. It is also important that coaches have a good understanding of their potential to influence athletes with their own personal views about nutrition, food and health. To experience peak performance, ath- letes need to fuel their bodies with an adequate amount and variety of foods that provide enough energy to meet the demands of sport, in addition to daily needs for body maintenance, repair and growth. Food fads and pop culture phrases like “clean eating” can cause confusion about what “healthy eating” means and what is recommended for athletes. This confu- sion can lead to restrictive diets, under- fuelling, and potential disordered eating behaviours. Coaches who may be dieting or follow- ing a restrictive food pattern can unknow- ingly influence the eating behaviours of their athletes. Foods are frequently labelled as “good” and “bad.” Worse than the misbranding of foods — often based on someone’s opinion or assumption — is the social judgement passed on the indi- vidual eating a “bad food.” Food shaming is something that’s all too common in our society. Athletes may talk about the watchful eye of coaches during a team meal, or the warning of a teammate over a choice they made in the dining hall. Athletes who are highly-disci- plined eaters are particularly vulnerable to the “good food/bad food” mentality. It is vital that coaches present a balanced approach to nutrition and food and avoid labelling foods as good or bad. Let the principles of variety (differ- ent kinds of foods each day), balance (the right amounts and combinations of foods) and moderation (not too much added fat, sugar, sodium or alcohol) be the guide to healthy eating and peak performance. Food is meant to be enjoyed, as much as it is meant to fuel our bodies. Coaches, be mindful that you may be as susceptible as athletes to the poten- tially destructive influence of the media for driving food fads, supplement use and dieting advice that can disrupt an athlete’s performance. Andrea Miller is a consulting registered dietician who emphasizes that healthy eating should be good, nourishing and delicious. 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David Demarinis, coach and gen- eral manager of the Panthers, and Rico Sirizzotti, director of hockey opera- tions with the Fury, did not comment about the trade as of Wednesday morn- ing, presumably as they tried to work something out with the players or find another trading partner. The players also could not be reached for comment, but neither played Sunday, when the Panthers cruised to an 8-1 win over Lindsay and the Fury fell 4-0 to Aurora, both on home ice. Elliott, who had four goals and 10 points in 11 games with the Panthers this season, was traded last season from Whitby to Pickering. At that time, the Fury were a contending team, while the Panthers were struggling and des- tined not to make the playoffs. The Fury have lost several key veter- ans from a year ago and are currently sitting in last place in the East Division with a record of 3-8-1-1. The Panthers have improved but are still currently outside of a playoff posi- tion as well with a record of 5-7-1-0. OJHL Images PICKERING -- The Pickering Panthers acquired Whibty Fury captain Reilly Smith, left, in a trade for Steven Elliott, but as of Wednesday it appeared neither player was going to report to his new team.Panthers trade hits a snag Brian McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com OSHAWA — The Durham College men’s baseball team is hoping to take a page out of the women’s softball team playbook. Specifically, the Lords are hoping to put behind a disappointing weekend just past and return to better form for the 2017 Canadian College Baseball Nation- al Championship from Oct. 26 to 28. The women’s softball team limped into last weekend’s provincial champi- onships in a slump, but put it all together and won the gold medal. The men’s baseball team is now in the midst of its own slump, having lost both games at the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association championships in Tecum- seh, and would love to also break out of it at the most opportune time. “It was what you’d call a Murphy’s Law thing,” said longtime baseball coach Sam Dempster, referring to losses of 6-1 to Humber and 8-1 to Fanshawe at the OCAA tournament. “I don’t want to dwell on that. It’s gone and you’ve got to get on to the new one.” For the second year in a row, the Lords will host the national championship tournament, from Thursday to Saturday at Kinsmen Memorial Stadium and Rit- son Fields in Oshawa. The Lords, who finished in third place at 13-7 during the OCAA regular season, will face league rivals Seneca (2-16) at 3 p.m. Thursday and St. Clair (14-4) at 8:30 a.m. Friday before closing out preliminary round play against Holland College from Char- lottetown at 5 p.m. Friday, all at Kinsmen Stadium. In a pool with Humber and Fanshawe from the OCAA and Ahuntsic College from Quebec, the Lords will be looking for a top-two finish to advance to Sat- urday’s semifinals. The championship game is at 3 p.m. Saturday at Kinsmen Stadium. “I just want our guys to execute, that’s the bottom line. If we can execute, we’ve got more than a chance,” said Dempster, whose club committed several errors at the OCAA tournament. “You can’t do a whole bunch of things at once, you can only do one thing at a time. Sometimes I think guys think that they can hit a five- run homer, but it doesn’t work like that.” The Lords have three solid starting pitchers, led by Bowmanville’s Brodie Harkness, who was named the OCAA’s top pitcher after leading the league in earned-run average at 1.85. 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There’s probably been a realization of the quality that we actually have.” The club, which was formerly the Toronto Celtic, has been around for near- ly 50 years, according to Hadden, but the bulk of the current squad has been togeth- er for about six to eight years. Comprised of players mostly from Dur- ham Region and ranging in age from 21 to about 37, the team has gradually added talent to reach the highest level, despite competing against several higher-budget clubs from Toronto. “The big thing about the team is that we try to bring in good people — good players, obviously, but good people as well,” Had- den explained. “If you’re going to try and succeed, we all put in a lot of work during the week to stay fit and be ready to play week in and week out, so it’s got to be a committed group of guys and you have to enjoy coming together.” The Celtic qualified for nationals by winning the Ontario Cup tournament, which culminated in a 2-0 win over the Woodbridge Strikers on the strength of goals by Whitby’s Colin Keay and Peterbor- ough’s Mark Van Beek. Overall, the team won five straight games by a combined score of 18-1. In B.C., the Celtic won three games and tied two, but finished in second place in their division and competed for bronze instead of gold. A 3-1 victory over Saska- toon delivered the bronze and matched the effort of the team’s previous trip to nationals, in 2011. The Celtic finished the season by win- ning the league championship 2-0 over Caledon FC, getting two more goals from Van Beek and a shutout from keeper Fab- rice Kabongo, of Ajax. “We had pretty dominant year overall, adding some goals to a pretty solid defen- sive corps that we’ve always had,” said Hadden. “We were undefeated at nation- als, but weren’t given the opportunity to play for gold, which was a little disappoint- ing, but still a pretty good record.” The club has looked into playing its home games in Oshawa, but continues to play at its traditional venue of L'Amoreaux Park in Scarborough. Durham Celtic Football Club has historically strong season Still holds OHL record for goals as a rookie with 81 Brian McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com OSHAWA — Tony Tanti’s No. 22 will hang forevermore at the Tribute Commu- nities Centre as a reminder to him and oth- ers of the truth behind the phrase, “Once a General, always a General.” Tanti expressed his belief in the oft-used sentiment during a pre-game ceremony on Saturday (Oct. 21) to retire his number alongside Oshawa Generals legends Red Tilson (9), Bobby Orr (2), Eric Lindros (88), John Tavares (91) and Marc Savard (27). Thirty-seven years after being selected in the fourth round of the 1980 draft by the Generals, Tanti, now 54, reflected on an amazing junior career that began with an astonishing 81-goal campaign. “When I got drafted to Oshawa, it was such an incredible time in my life,” he said to the crowd, speaking from the heart and not the pre-written speech he left in his pocket. “It was the perfect place for me to be drafted.” Playing on a line with centre Mitch Lamoureux and rugged winger Barry Tabo- bondung, Tanti shattered the league rookie record for goals previously held by Wayne Gretzky — who scored 70 three years ear- lier — and not matched since. Tanti also picked up 69 assists for 150 points, finishing fourth in league scor- ing that season behind John Goodwin, Ernie Godden and Bernie Nichols. He won both the Jim Mahon Memorial Trophy as the highest-scoring right winger and the Emms Family Award as top rookie. “It was just incredible how we all came together,” Tanti reflected of a team that greatly surpassed expectations that sea- son. “It was just so much fun.” Tanti’s rookie season leaves him still with the Generals’ franchise record for goals in a single season and tied for most points with Scott McCrory, who also had 150 in 1986-87. Over parts of three seasons with the Generals, Tanti put up an incred- ible 177 goals, 338 points and 370 penalty minutes in just 154 games. With 60 to 70 of Tanti’s friends and fam- ily looking on Saturday and 4,302 all told, the Generals defeated the Kitchener Rang- ers 2-1. Tony Tanti’s 22 gets top tribute from Gens Jason Liebregts / Metroland OSHAWA -- Tony Tanti’s number 22 was retired during an Oshawa Generals’ pre- game ceremony at the Tribute Communities Centre Saturday. 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The Wolves have just one game this weekend, Sunday in Barrie. Lightning have dipped in standings Ashley Wallace named tournament MVP after 9-0 championship win Brian McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com OSHAWA — One might think winning an Ontario Colleges Athletic Association gold medal might be old hat by now for Jim Nemish, head coach of the Durham College women’s softball team. But, despite the fact that he won his 16th such title, and the Lords their 19th, the 63-year-old Oshawa resident says it never gets old, and especially not with the way it was won this season. The Lords stumbled down the stretch of the regular season, winning just one of their final five games, and also dropped a heartbreaker at the championships, but came through when it mattered most and won the provincial title with a resound- ing 9-0 victory over the St. Clair Saints Saturday in Brampton. “We’ve been there many times and won many championships, but this one was kind of a special and emotional time for us,” Nemish explained. “It was a little concerning going in when you’re coming off a stretch like that, but the girls pulled it together,” he added, referring to the late-season slump. “Every team at this time of the year is hurting, little aches and pains, but our girls sucked it up and just played amazing. There is no other word for it.” After finishing second to St. Clair (20- 5) during the regular season, the Lords (18-7) reached the gold-medal game with wins of 8-5 over Humber (16-8) and 11-0 by mercy over St. Clair Friday. Durham looked like it would go unde- feated in the double knockout tourna- ment, leading 2-1 over the Saints heading into the seventh inning Saturday, but St. Clair forced a winner-take-all finale after Megan Lumley hit a three-run home run in the top of the seventh to produce a 4-2 win. The Lords left nothing to chance in the second game, however, coasting to a 9-0 win on the strength of a three-run ding- er by Ashley Wallace and a complete- game, four-hit victory for first-year pitch- er Emily Hill. Wallace, who also hit a grand slam against St. Clair on Friday, was named the championship tournament’s most valuable player, while Hill and Sabrina Stalteri were named all-stars. During the regular season, Ashley Black and Jaimie Clarke were all-stars, and Marina Chris- tie was the OCAA batting champion, hit- ting at a .519 clip. “I could single out a number of play- ers, but they all stepped up,” Nemish said. “Every single one of them played their hearts out.” The Lords have now won three straight OCAA titles for a third time and an incredible 19 since OCAA softball started 37 years ago. By comparison, the Seneca Sting sit second with six titles. “It’s just the winning attitude and the winning program and the girls buy- ing into that we’re trying to teach them,” said Nemish, who has been with the pro- gram for 28 years. “They just play with a lot of heart and determination. They play for themselves and their school and the outcome has been successful more than once.” The Lords have again qualified for the national championships, which in soft- ball are held the following year. 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Apartments & Flats For RentA Houses for Rent Announcements Apartments & Flats For RentA Houses for Rent Announcements PERKINS, Rosemary (nee Fenton Coulter) - Passed away on her birthday, October 23, 2017. Loving wife of Don Perkins. Mother of Ken Poynter (Barb) and Paul Bunner. Nanna of Aria and Dallas. Sibling to Sandy, Jackie & Donny. An open house will be held on Sunday, October 29, 2017 from 2pm to 5pm in Whitby. Please call Barb at 416-520-4109 or email kbmagic@rogers.com for more information. Condolences for the family may be made online at www.newcastlefuneralhome.com KELLY, Maree - Passed away suddenly at home, on Saturday October 21st, 2017 at the age of 71. Maree was the beloved wife of Jim and loving mother of Dervla, Brian, and Orla. Cherished Nana to Rowan, Eamon, Leila, and Ashlyn, and dear sister of Jim, Pat, Paula, and David. 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Reporting to the Director of Community Services, the incumbent will be responsible for the overall management of the Community Services - Public Works and Parks. The successful candidates will have knowledge and skills in municipal public works and parks acquired through a diploma or degree in civil engineering technology, related fieldor equivalent education and experience; with a minimum 5 years' experience in municipal public works and parks. As well, you will have experience supervising in a unionized environment. You can learn more about the Township of Scugog as well as find the complete position responsibilities/qualifications on our website www.scugog.ca.Please submit a covering letter and resume clearly outlining how you meet the qualifications of this position by 4 p.m. on Friday, November 10, 2017 to the Office of the CAO, Township of Scugog, 181 Perry Street, P.O. Box 780, Port Perry, ON L9L 1A7 or via email to lfitton@scugog.ca or fax 905-985-9914. 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The free, multilingual event is designed to bring the Town of Ajax’s activities, programs, events and future plans to different cultur- al communities in Ajax. For informa- tion, email Purnendu Adhvaryu at info@rangtarang.ca.3Gamers take note, the Durham Video Game Convention Fall Show is on Oct. 29 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Harmony Creek Community Centre, 15 Harmony Rd. N., Oshawa. It’s a family-friendly event featuring ven- dors and dealers from across central Ontario. The vendors will be selling, buying and trading all facets of video game culture, including games, sys- tems, accessories and memorabilia. Admission is free.4Once again this year, Awalt Hal- loween Haunt welcomes the brave to enter their haunted house at 370 Olive Ave., Oshawa. You walk through their home and backyard, and there are animatronics, strobe lights and fog. It takes five to 10 minutes and donations are accepted for The Hos- pital for Sick Children. Experience the all-ages fun on Oct. 29, Oct. 30 and Oct. 31, when the sun sets. Visit www.awalthalloweenhaunt.com.5Great soups and desserts are served up for a good cause at Dur- ham’s Empty Bowls on Oct. 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oshawa Golf and Curling Club, 160 Alexandra St., Oshawa. Those who attend choose their favourite handcrafted pottery bowl to sample signature soups and desserts from some of Durham’s finest chefs, in support of Feed the Need in Durham’s fight against hun- ger. The guest speaker is Michael (Pinball) Clemons. Tickets are $35 for kids, $75 for adults available at www.eventbrite.ca. See more events at www.durhamregion.com-events 6th benefit concert and coat drive Nov. 3 at The Corral DURHAM — We’ve had a few chilly nights and many more are on the way. And doing their part to keep people warm this winter are country artist Elyse Saunders and friends. Saunders, a Peterborough native who feels right at home in Oshawa, presents her sixth Warm Coats Warm Hearts benefit concert and coat drive on Nov. 3 in Oshawa. “I can’t believe it’s the sixth year of my annual Warm Coats Warm Hearts Coat drive and concert,” she says. “I’m excited to share that we’re doing it all again at The Corral and we need the community’s help to make a dif- ference. With the support of amaz- ing artists and incredible volunteers, we’ve been able to distribute thou- sands of coats to children, youth and adults, and I look forward to collect- ing even more. With The Corral’s unbelievable sup- port and passion for the cause, we are combining a night of live country music with the goal of helping keep people warm this winter. There are many of us that love country music and have gently-used coats that are waiting for new owners.” In addition to Saunders, taking the stage are Ajax native Kris Barclay, Ty Baynton of Waterdown and Julia Hag- garty from Lucan. The event also features a raffle and prizes. The doors open at 7 p.m., then there are free line dancing lessons from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. The musicians play until 2 a.m. Admission is a gently-used coat for a child, youth or adult. The clothing will go to The Denise House, Joanne’s House, Herizon House and Cornerstone. The Corral is at 433 Simcoe St. S. Hot music and warm clothing Supplied photos DURHAM -- Ajax native and country artist Kris Barclay, above, is taking the stage in Oshawa for Warm Coats Warm Hearts. Admission to the concert is a gently used coat for a child, youth or adult. Diversity in Durham celebrated in Pickering DURHAM — Canada’s 150th birthday and Durham’s cultural mosaic are celebrated in ‘Together in Diversity’. The event, presented by the Durham Diversity Society, features a range of performers, including the Polish Folk Song and Ensemble of Oshawa, the Oshawa Portuguese Club, the Durham Chinese Cultural Club and the Durham Region Métis Council. “You, your family and friends are encouraged to join us in commemorating Canada’s distinct cultural richness and beauty — envied throughout the world over,” states a press release. “Seize this moment to embrace, enjoy and envision first-hand Canada’s mosaic demonstrating multiculturalism at its best with a united theme and purpose: ‘Together In Diversity’.” The free event is on Oct. 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pickering Town Centre, 1355 Kingston Rd., Pickering. 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 • Oc t o b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 7 41 AP • No Cost or Fee to Apply • Approval within 48 Hours • Thousands Paid Monthly! • See Website for Application Deadline. 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The Regent Theatre, 50 King St. E., presents the Mel Brooks classic on a Nov. 2 Classic Movie Night at 7 p.m. Released in 1974, it’s the story of Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (Gene Wilder), who inherits his grand- father’s property in Transylvania. Before long, he starts replicating his relative’s experiments, with assistance from servants includ- ing a very memorable Igor, played by Marty Feldman. The film is rated PG and intend- ed for the those aged seven years and over. Admission is $5 (cash only) at the door. Kids and students get in for free (children must be accompa- nied by an adult, and high school, college, and university students are asked to show their ID). In Ajax, the 2017 film Churchill is on the big screen at the St. Francis Centre, 78 Church St. S., on Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. Starring Brian Cox as Winston Churchill and Miranda Richard- son as Clementine Churchill, the film is set just before D-Day, June 6, 1944, when Allied troops invaded German-held France. Churchill, the British prime min- ister, is under tremendous stress as the day of the invasion nears and is supported by his wife. The film is rated PG. Tickets are $10 and available at the St. Francis Centre Box Office, the Ajax and McLean communi- ty centres, the Audley Recreation Centre, or online at stfranciscen- tre.ca. Photo by Graeme Hunter Pictures DURHAM -- Brian Cox, left, is Winston Churchill and Miranda Richardson is Clementine Churchill in the drama ‘Churchill’, com- ing to Ajax’s St. Francis Centre on Nov. 3. newsdurhamnewsdurhamnewsdurham 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 • Oc t o b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 7 42 AP If you require this information in an accessible format, please contact the number above. Need stickers? Call 1-800-667-5671 or visit durham.ca/battery Curbside battery collection November 6 to 10 only. Special orange labels were provided in your waste management calendar. Simply place the orange sticker on your own zipper style bag. 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The PineRidge Arts Council’s annual juried art show opens at 7 p.m. in the banquet room of the McLean Community Cen- tre, 95 Magill Dr., Ajax. All are welcome to attend the awards presentation and recep- tion. WHAT’S ON Dust off your dancing shoes for 'ABBA Magic' SCUGOG — The sounds of a Swedish band that became one of the world’s best-known groups will take to a Scugog stage in early November with the presentation of ABBA Magic. A brand new touring trib- ute show to ABBA will be performed Saturday, Nov. 4 at Town Hall 1873, begin- ning at 8 p.m. ABBA was formed in Stockholm, Sweden in 1972 and went on to become one of the most commercially successful acts in the his- tory of popular music, sell- ing more than 200 million albums and topping music charts worldwide from 1974 to 1982. ABBA Magic will feature musical perfor- mances that celebrate all of ABBA’s top hits, combined with dazzling 1970s-style costumes and choreogra- phy. The audience-inter- active performance will include ABBA favourites, including Mamma Mia and Knowing Me, Knowing You. Tickets are $39 and can be purchased by calling 905- 985-8181, online at www. townhall1873.ca or by visit- ing the Town Hall 1873 box office at 302 Queen St. 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 • Oc t o b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 7 44 P auto service specials Expires November 2, 2017 NO FEE NO INTEREST FINANCING * LIMITED TIME OFFER! Min. Purchase of $200 on Tires or installed parts & labor. In store only. EQUAL MONTHLYPAYMENTS Min.Purchase of $200 on T 24 APPLY TODAY!In-store at Customer Service oronline at ctfs.com/applynowOffer expires on December 28, 2017. WINTER TIRE CHANGEOVER • Check and adjust tire pressure • Measure tread depth • Check overall condition *Per set of 4 mounted tiresunmounted set $98.00 $3499*.WITH EVERY TIRECHANGEOVER FREE BONUS ALIGNMENT CHECK FREEREG. $49.99 WHAT’S HAPPENING IN PICKERING Arts events Friday, October 27 Open Mic nite @ the Cafe 7 p.m. 10 p.m. OpenStudio art Cafe, 617 Liverpool road, Pickering. Bring your friends and any instruments you like to play. Everyone gets a chance to play a few tunes and encouraged to collaborate when inspired. Covers and originals are wel- come. $3 openstudioartcafe.com/ MOnday, October 30 Life Drawing @ the Cafe 7 p.m. 10 p.m. OpenStudio art Cafe, 617 Liverpool road, Pickering. Life drawing session includes one-minute warm-up gestures and continues with 30-, 45- and 60-minute poses. Bring your own drawing materials. drawing boards are avail-able at the cafe. $18 (3 hours). reserve your spot early with Paypal, openstudioartcafe. com. rSVP by Sunday, Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. draw@openstudioartcafe.com. openstudio- artcafe.com/ Friday, nOVEMBEr 3 Get on the Guest List - Special event Open Mic 7 p.m. 10 p.m. OpenStudio art Cafe, 617 Liverpool road, Pickering. Bring your friends and any instruments you like to play. Everyone gets a chance to play a few tunes and encouraged to collaborate when inspired. Covers and originals are wel- come. register prior to event. Free http:// openstudioartcafe.com/ Fun Times Sunday, OCtOBEr 29 YOuth Ball hockey 12:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. St. Martin’s anglican Church - Pickering, 1203 St. Martins dr., Pickering. all youth are invited to join in a free month- long Sunday ball hockey league at St. Mar- tin’s Church, Pickering, Oct. 5 - nov. 5! We will meet at 12:30 p.m. in the St. Martin’s parking lot. Contact the church for more information. Free http://www.stmartinsangli- can.ca Halloween Saturday, OCtOBEr 28 uLtiMate trunk or treat 4:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. ultimate Canadian athletics, 1420 Bayly St, Pickering. We’re having the best trick-or-treat party in the neighborhood, right here at ultimate. Join us fun, games, and all the candy you can carry. Pre-register and Skip the Line! the first 100 guests that register get an ultimate Candy bag to use on Halloween. Free https://www.amilia.com/store/en/ultimate/shop/programs/21036?subCategoryids=1472609 Food and Toy Drives tuESday, OCtOBEr 31 aLL hallow’s eve to Scare hunger 6 p.m. 8 p.m. St. Paul’s on-the-Hill anglican Church, 882 Kingston rd, Pickering. the Children and youth of St. Paul’s on the Hill will be trick or treating for non-perishable food item on Halloween night from 6 to 8 p.m. in the amberlea subdivision, north of Shadybrook drive, south of Strouds Lane, east of Whites road and west of Fairport road to help restock the shelves of the St. Paul’s on-the-Hill Food Bank. Free Support Groups MOnday, OCtOBEr 30 piCkerinG english Conversation Circle 3 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Pickering Welcome Centre immigrant Servic- es, 1400 Bayly St., Pickering. newcomers practice English in a welcoming environment, expand social networks and learn about the community. Free http://www. cdcd.org Things To Do Saturday, OCtOBEr 28 haLLOween parents night Out 7:30 p.m. 10:30 p.m. ultimate Canadian athletics, 1420 Bayly St, Pickering. Looking for an entertaining evening for your kids while you shop, dine, or just take some time for yourself? ultimate is bringing back our super popular parents night out. Pre-reg-istration is recommended (these nights are very popular!)the evening includes: an hour in the gym supervised by our trained coach- es, a slice of pizza, juice box or water. Free https://www.amilia.com/store/en/ultimate/ shop/activities/1480858 Luncheons and dinners Saturday, nOVEMBEr 4 turkeY Supper 5 p.m. 7 p.m. dunbarton Fairport united Church, 1066 dunbarton road, Pickering. Enjoy a turkey supper of roast turkey, stuff-ing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, corn, carrots, peas, coleslaw, beverages, finishing with a selection of homemade pies and other desserts. Free http://www.dunbar- tonfairport.on.ca Sporting Events Friday, October 27 piCkerinG panthers vs. trenton Golden hawks 7:30 p.m. Pickering recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm rd, Pickering. Ontario Junior Hockey League game. up to $10 Sunday, OCtOBEr 29 piCkerinG panthers vs. wellington Dukes 6:30 p.m. Pickering recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm rd, Pickering. Ontario Junior Hockey League game. up to $10 Library programs Saturday, October 28 faMiLY Storytime (2 to 5 yrs) 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Pickering Public Library, 1 the Esplanade S, Pickering. Children learn early literacy concepts through talking, singing, reading, and playing with their caregivers.. Free Q: How do I submit my event to the newspaper? A: When you input your Event information at durhamregion.com it can be seen by as many as 500,000 unique visitors every month so it’s a great way for you to spread the word about your event. A selection of those events are reverse pub- lished to appear in our print editions every week. (Whitby This Week, Oshawa This Week, Clarington This Week, Ajax & Pickering News Advertiser, Uxbridge Times-Journal, Port Perry Star, Brooklin Citizen, Clarington East Citizen, Durham Parent) Here’s how you get set up to start entering events:1. Visit durhamregion.com2. Click on the black REGISTER link near the top of the page, on the right 3. Create a free account by entering the infor-mation in the fields and clicking on CREATE ACCOUNT 4. You will receive an e-mail; click on the link in it to confirm your account.5. You can now access the events calendar by clicking on the EVENTS link (near the top of our home page) and then scrolling down to POST YOUR EVENT6. 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At the News Advertiser, we are committed to our community, and committed to the success of the businesses that serve it. Our Readers’ Choice Awards are the most respected and reputable consumer awards in our city. The Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser congratulates the city’s top businesses chosen by our in-paper and on-line readership. Thank you for your feedback in selecting this year’s favourites! 20 1 7 READE RS’ C H OICE A W A RD WINNER 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 R e a d e r s C h o i c e • Oc t o b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 7 2 AP FUTURE AWARD-WINNING COMMUNITIES COMING SOON: CHELSEA HILL -WEST WHITBY,STORYBROOK - FERGUS,HYLAND VILLAGE - SHELBURNE, HUMBERWOOD HEIGHTS - TORONTO,UC TOWNS - NORTH OSHAWA,PARK RIDGE - NORTH OSHAWA THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING US! 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Over the years, Trib- ute Communities has built several beautiful neighbourhoods in Ajax, including The Hamlet, Bellwood, Lakeside, Nottingham, The Grove, Imagination and more. Tribute Communities has just opened Westney Place in Notting- ham, giving you the opportunity to live in one of their stunning neigh- bourhoods. With a limited release for 42’ and 50’ single detached homes in an established neighbourhood, it’s the perfect place to call home. Located just south of Taunton Road off of Westney Road, you will be just moments from the pristine natural refuge of Greenwood Con- servation Area, and just minutes from shopping, entertainment, restaurants, golf courses, medical clinics and more. Tribute Communities will also soon be launching a new community in west Whitby, Chel-sea Hill. Nestled just north of Rossland Road between Lakeridge Road and Brock Street, residents will be close to Highway 412, making your commute a breeze. Chelsea Hill offers traditional family living at its best, with stylish home designs. This new neighbourhood will offer semi-detached homes and single detached homes on 40’ lots. The homes’ solid brick exteriors feature large picture windows, single and double car garages and inviting entryways. Their open concept oor plans are optimized for modern family life. As you browse through the home designs that are available to you, you’ll nd spacious kitchens, lavish living rooms and marvellous master suites. Visit www.mychelseahill.com to preregister for this exciting opportunity! Tribute shares its passion for community, designing neighbourhoods with quiet enclaves, cul-de-sacs, crescents, parks and schools. Tribute’s efforts to make each community distinct can be seen in the details, from entry gates and heritage inspired street- lights to gazebos, benches and tree- lined boulevards and roundabouts. In a Tribute community, getting to know your neighbours is easy and fun. To encourage friendships between neighbours, each Tribute community has a Community Coor- dinator who organizes neighbour- hood events, information seminars and is available to answer commu- nity question. Christmas parties and summer barbeques are regular events in a Tribute community. The Tribute community extends outside the neighbourhood into Durham Region. Tribute is a proud sponsor of local baseball, skating, soccer and hockey teams, and it is also a long time supporter of the Ajax-Pickering Hospital and the R.S. McLaughlin Cancer Treatment Centre in Oshawa. Respect for their homeowners is a cornerstone of their corporate philosophy and to this end, they have created a comprehensive Total Service policy to look after their customers’ needs. Tribute is committed to the highest level of customer service and satisfaction. The company has an outstanding track record for quality and service that has been recognized by almost every major industry award, including the most prestigious J.D. Power and Associates ranking for “Highest in Customer Satisfaction.” Other awards include Tarion’s Builder of the Year Award, BILD’s Community of the Year Award, Durham Region’s Community of the Year Award and the coveted Desjardins Business Excellence Award. Tribute was honoured again this year with the “Ontario Homebuilder of the Year” award from Tarion. This award is voted on by homeowners and re ects their satisfaction with the company. It’s not just low-rise communities that Tribute builds. The company consistently creates unique high-rise communities that are always above standards for excellence and design. For more information on Tribute Communities, please visit www.mytribute.ca. Reed’s Florists has been a proud recipient of the Reader’s Choice Award for 22 consecutive years. 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This year, Graziella Fine Jewellery has won the Diamond Award for Best Jewellery in the Oshawa/Whitby and Ajax/Pickering Readers’ Choice Awards. “We’re honoured to win for this award and we thank all our loyal supporters,” says Deeb Basmaji. “We’re blessed and honoured to have such great clients!” Graziella Fine Jewellery opened their doors in Whitby in 1998, by Graziella and George Basmaji, third generation jewellers. Family owned and operated, Graziella focuses on de- livering high quality jewellery and exceptional customer service. A large selection of their jewellery is custom made, and they are very selective about the other pieces carried in their stores. The family uses local and Canadian jewellers and suppliers as much as possible and only imports high quality gold from Italy. Any piece can be customized, from an engagement ring to a pendant. You can also browse through their stunning showcases for a piece that catches your eye. Repairs can be done on site, which means that they are done faster and are more af- fordable than if they have to be sent away. For more information, visit the website at www.graziellafinejewellery.com, where you can now shop online! 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 R e a d e r s C h o i c e • Oc t o b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 7 6 AP 401 KINGSTON RD., PICKERING (South side of Hwy. #2, just west of library) P:905-509-1722 • www.mlcp.ca Private School ~ Infants to Grade 8 20 1 7 READE RS’C HOICEA WARD PLATINUM Thank you for yourNominations! We are at Unit 14- 1450 Kingston Road, Pickering Ont L1V 1C1 905-420-1734 and our website is pickeringanimalhospital.ca Email is pickeringanimalhospital@gmail.com “We’d like to offer a heartfelt thank you to the Ajax/Pickering community for awarding us with the Gold prize for the annual Reader’s Choice Awards. “We look forward to serving you and your pets now and well into the future” 201 7 READERS’C HOICEA WARD GOLD Specializing In: • Decks • Interlock info@deckplus.ca • 647-986-DECK(3325) • www.deckplus.ca Thankyou forchoosingus asyourfavourite GeneralContractor againthisyear. For YourConvenienCe3 LoCations aJaXtel: 905-427-4280135 Harwood ave. n., suite 210ajax, ontario L1Z 1e8 PiCKerinGtel: 905-420-4006720 sheppard ave. n., suite 6Pickering, ontario L1v 1G5 WHitBY soutHtel: 905-444-9449617 victoria st. W., suite 7Whitby, ontario L1n 0e4 Thank You FOR MAKING DURHAM DENTAL &DR.GIRISH DESHPANDEAGOLD WINNER FOR FAVOURITEDENTAL CENTRE &ORTHODONTIST YOUR VOTES YOUR WINNERS!20 1 7 READE RS’ C H OICE A WA RD WINNER Lone Star Texas Grill brings Canadians true Texas tastes “Since 1986, Lone Star has been bringing Canadians a wide range of tastes from every corner of Texas. We pride ourselves on using authentic recipes, true Texas flavours and real Mesquite wood for our wood fire grill. Whether you choose our legendary fajitas with warm house-made tortillas, a well-aged hand-cut steak or fall-off-the-bone ribs, there’s a Texas inspired culinary experience for every craving.” YOUR VOTES... YOUR WINNERS! CONgRaTUlaTIONS! 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 R e a d e r s C h o i c e • Oc t o b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 7 7 AP READER’SCHOICEAWARDWINNERS Congratulations to Pickering Town Centre’s A&W Coles Dairy Queen Dollarama East Side Mario’s Farm Boy Hudson’s Bay Jack Astor’s Bar &Grill Jennifer Van Alstyne – Pharmacist Jimmy the Greek Koodo La Senza La Vie en Rose Laura /Laura Petites /Laura Plus Marlin Travel Moxie’s Grill & Bar Pandora Peoples Jewellers Reed’s Florist Reitmans Sears Sheridan Shoe Repair Shoppers Drug Mart SoftMoc Sport Chek Stitch It Tim Hortons We’re pleased, proud and honoured to receive the Diamond Award for Best Shopping Centre. YOUR VOTES... YOUR WINNERS! 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 R e a d e r s C h o i c e • Oc t o b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 7 8 AP Advanced Hearing Ontario celebrates anniversary and award This year, not only is Advanced Hear- ing Ontario celebrating their 30th anniver- sary serving the Durham Region, but they have also won the Platinum Award for Best Hearing Services in the 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards. “We would like to thank the readers for voting for us, it’s such an honour to win this award,” says Renee Giroux and Brigitte Giroux, owners. “We could not have won this award and been in practice for three decades without our loyal patients and friends. As a family owned and operated practice, we will always work together to ensure that you get the best care pos- sible for your hearing and your lifestyle.” Begin your journey to better hearing by making an ap- pointment for a comprehensive hearing test. Their team will review your results with you and help you find the best solutions to improve your hearing. As an independently owned and operated hearing clinic, Advanced Hearing Ontario is able to offer a wide range of hearing aids to suit your needs and budget. Their friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you choose the perfect hearing aid that will be comfortable to wear and help you hear more clearly again. Their team will customize the hearing device(s) for you, ensuring that it fits com- fortably and provides you with the best hearing possible. And, the service does not end there. Their team is here to help you at any time. You can bring your hearing aid for repairs and adjustments, to pick up new batteries, or to have it cleaned whenever you need. Advanced Hearing Ontario also offers custom ear molds and earplugs, tinnitus evaluation and manage- ment, paediatric audiology and more. The team at Advanced Hearing Ontario continue to look forward to helping people hear better for years to come. Advanced Hearing Ontario has four locations in Durham Region to serve you better; in Ajax, Pickering, Whitby and Oshawa. For more information, visit www. advanced-hearing.ca. YOUR VOTES... YOUR WINNERS! Congratulations! 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 R e a d e r s C h o i c e • Oc t o b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 7 9 AP Thank you Clarington for voting us 2017 2017 20 1 7 READE RS’C HOICEA WARD PLATINUM Paddy’s Market It’s Worth the Drive to Hampton! 2212 TAUNTON ROAD, HAMPTONAPPLIANCE WAREHOUSE:905-263-8369 • 1-800-798-5502 www.PaddysMarket.ca I n s p i r i n g t he world to dance...onechildatatime! Jacqueline’s School of Dance 1735 Bayly Street #18 SE Corner of Bayly & Brock 905-420-7399 www.jacquelines-schoolofdance.com jsod5678@gmail.com 201 7 READE RS’C HOICEA WARD DIAMOND Thank you Ajax/Pickering for voting us your favourite Dance Studio SPACE AvAilABlE, CAll FOR iNFORMATiON COURTESY CARS AVAILABLE Service & Repairs To All Makes ---Licensed Technicians---- 963 Brock Road, Unit 8+9, Pickering Please call for an appointment905-492-4002 •905-492-4255 oktireajax.com Mon - Thurs 8 to 6pm, Fri 8 to 5pm, Sat9 to 12pm 963 brock rd s., pickering liv e r p o o l 401 bayly chu r c h br o c K r D . S . 201 6 READERS’CHOICEA WARDGOLD Voting for Us Thanks for LAURIE’SLEARnto SkAtE 905-831-7111•1474 Bayly St., Pickering, ON www.laurieslearntoskate.com Call or e-mail for more information laurie@laurieslearntoskate.com 201 7 READERS’C HOICEA WARDDIAMOND Registration for the Januarysession begins in November Thanks, for voting us #1 o SkAt EST.1984 YOUR VOTES... YOUR WINNERS! Congratulations! The Best Appliances Come From Paddy’s Market Paddy’s Market is a household name in Durham Region, and thousands of people have trusted them for new appliances and repair services over the more than 60 years they have been in business. The readers have now recognized Paddy’s Market with the Platinum Award for Best Appliance Store in the 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards. “We would like to thank the readers and our clients for their support,” says Jed McKeen, owner of Paddy’s Market. “It’s because of our great customers and our incredible staff that we have been in business this long. We are honoured that residents of Durham Region and beyond trust us with all of their appliance needs.” The whole team at Paddy’s are honoured to win this award. “We would like to thank all of our customers and the readers for thinking of us when they were voting for the best businesses in the region,” says Deborah Damiano, sales manager for Paddy’s Market. “It’s very exciting to win this year!” Paddy’s Market first opened their doors in 1955 and has been family owned and oper- ated ever since. You won’t find high pressure sales here, just friendly and knowledgeable staff that want to help you find the right appliances for your needs and budget. It’s their top quality customer service that has transformed Paddy’s Market from a small business to a popular, renowned appliance centre. In fact, Paddy’s market is now one of Ontario’s leading appliance retailers, offering top major brands. Paddy’s Market offers a great selection of scratch n’ dent appliances and brand new appli- ances from high end brands, including Jenn-Air and KitchenAid. Paddy’s also offers a large selection of Broil King and Weber barbeques and have just added the Traeger Wood Pellet Grills, plus a full line of Gladiator Garage Works. Customers not only rely on Paddy’s Market to purchase their appliances, but they can count on them for their service and repair needs. Paddy’s offers a factory-authorized service depot with four fully equipped service vans and licensed technicians on staff that are able to do in-home service. “Our customers’ satisfaction is our highest priority,” says Jamie McKeen, general man- ager of Paddy’s Market. “All of our staff work hard to ensure that are customers are happy, whether they are here to purchase a new appliance or they need repairs.” Paddy’s Market is located at 2212 Taunton Road in Hampton. For more information, please call 905-263-8369 or visit www.paddysmarket.ca. 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 R e a d e r s C h o i c e • Oc t o b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 7 10 AP THANK YOU TO OURREADERS FOR YOUR VOTEINSUPPORT OFMOKSHA YOGAPICKERING! MOKSHA YOGA PICKERING 5D-1099 KINGSTON RD, PICKERING MOKSHAYOGAPICKERING .COM • Clothing Alterations & Repairs • Wedding Gowns - Cleaned & Preserved • Key Cutting Thank You for VoTInG uS #1 DrY CleanInGShoe repaIralTeraTIonS/TaIlorInG (26 Time WinneR) est. 1979 Ajax Dry Cleaners & Shoe Repair 201 7 READERS’C HOICEA WARDDIAMOND 32 hunt St. ajax905-686-1633 Pants Hemmed From $6.99 LAWSON, CLARK & OLDMAN PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, NOTARIES Est.1955 TELEPHONE: (905) 683-2741 FAX: (905)683-2752 65 OLD KINGSTON ROAD AJAX, ONTARIO L1T 3A5 201 4 READERS’CHOICEA WARDPLATINUM 2013 READERS’CHOICEAWARDDIAMOND 2012Diamond 201 5 READERS’CHOICEAWARDPLATINUM 201 7 READE RS’C HOICEA WARDDIAMOND We’re Speechless. It is seldom in life that lawyers don’t have something to say – but this timeyou’ve caught us. We are thrilled to hear that you have selected us again as the top law firm in the area. We thank you for this distinction and remaincommitted to providing you with practical, creative and cost-effective advice.With a strong dedication to our clients and an unyielding service commitment we continue to provide legal services in the practice areas of Real Estate,Corporate/Commercial and Wills and Estate Law. We thank for your continued confidence in us and look forward to seeing you again or meeting for the first time. Warm regards. We are available to serve you Emergencies and New Patients Welcome DR. JOE MISKIN 3 Harwood Ave. S, Ajax www.drjoemiskin.com DENTAL OFFICE NUMBER #1 ThankYouThankYou FOR VOTING US 905-686-7168 905-428-7168 105 Bayly St.W.,#9,Ajax, Ontario Proudly Serving Ajax/ Pickering Since 1979. 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With their expert staff and incredible selection, it’s no surprise that Bike Depot has won the Diamond Award for Best Bicycle Shop in the 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards. The Pickering location of Bike Depot used to be known as Bay Cycle, a respected bi- cycle shop in the region for over 40 years. Last November, Bike Depot purchased Bay Cycle and the building underwent significant renovations. Today, you can count on the exceptional service that Bay Cycle was always known for along with the purchas- ing power and expertise that Bike Depot brings to the table with their other locations. As you browse through the store, you’ll find a great selection of bikes for men, women, teens and children. No matter where you want to ride, they have the perfect bike for you, offering road bikes, hybrid bikes, mountain bikes, and more. What sets the Bike Depot apart is its incredibly knowledgeable staff. Not only do they know their bikes and accessories inside and out, but they are cyclists just like you! If you know exactly what you want before you step foot inside the store, their friendly staff will help you find it. If you are not sure what type of bike is the best for you needs, budget and riding plans, you can count on their staff to help. They will talk to you about where you want to ride, how you want to ride and what features you want in a bike before recommending the best options to you. They are happy to answer your questions and provide the information you need to make an informed purchase. Their staff also includes highly trained mechanics and BG fitters that can help you with any issues you are having with your bike, from flat tires to full overhaul. To make sure you stay safe and comfortable on your ride, Bike Depot offers a great selection of accessories, including helmets, gloves, mirrors, lights, reflective gear, clothing and more. To keep your bike running in peak condition, the store of- fers parts and accessories, including tires, pumps, brakes, cables, chains and more. Bike Depot is located at 980 Brock Road in Pickering. The store is open seven days a week. For more information, call 905-837-1433 or visit www.bikedepot. com. Experience the Award Winning Service at Prestige Carpet & Duct Cleaning At Prestige Carpet & Duct Cleaning, we’ve been passionate about providing ex- ceptional service in your home since 1988! We strive to provide you with the best home service experience not only in our industry but in any industry that supplies in home services by using the only the best equipment ; providing full time , fully uniformed technicians with industry leading training; and maintaining high ethical standards in every area of our business. Whether you choose any of our in home cleaning services or to drop your area carpets at our 6000 sq ft facility at 107 War- ren Rd. in Whitby, we invite you to experience the Award Winning Service of Dur- ham’s number one Carpet and Duct Cleaning company. YOUR VOTES YOUR WINNERS! CongratULatIons! 20 1 7 READERS’ C HOICE A WARD WINNER 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 R e a d e r s C h o i c e • Oc t o b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 7 12 AP SEE THE WONDERFUL THE PANDORA STORE AT PICKERING TOWN CENTRE 905.492.7263 © 2017 Pandora Jewelry, LLC • All rights reserved THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US! www.facebook.com/PandoraPtc/ THE PANDORA STORE AT PICKERING TOWN CENTRE 905.492.7263 YOUR VOTES YOUR WINNERS! 20 1 7 READE RS’ C H OICE A W A RD WINNER 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 R e a d e r s C h o i c e • Oc t o b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 7 13 AP All Around Restaurant: The Keg Portly Piper Jack Astor’s Bakery: LaManna’s Bun King Bakery (P) Sobeys – (P) Nova Era Bakery Banquet Facility: Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility Ajax Convention Centre The Lake House Billiards: Safari The Edge Petrina’s Bistro: Waterfront Bistro Port Restaurant Starbucks Breakfast: Sunset Grill Angelique’s Cora’s – Pickering Brew Your Own Beer/Wine: Falcon Brewing Company Sisters Winery The Brew Kettle Buffet: Mandarin Makimono Imperial Buffet Business Lunch: Moxies Jack Astor’s Portly Piper Caribbean/West Indian Restaurant: Beryl’s Pepper Pot Island Mix Rotilicious – (G) Sunrise Caribbean – (G) Caterer: Heritage House Extreme Pita Pilar’s Catering Chef: Chad - Chatterpauls Jesse Vallins – Port Restaurant Kevin Brown – KB’s Chicken Wings: Portly Piper Buffalo Wild Wings Wild Wing Chinese Restaurant: Mandarin Paul Wong’s Imperial Buffet Coffee Shop: Tim Horton’s Starbucks Coffee Culture Craft Brewing: Falcon Brewing Company Brock St. Brewery 5 Paddles Dessert: Dairy Queen Demetries Baskin Robbins Family Entertainment: Cineplex – Ajax Landmark Theatre Pickering Playing Fields Family Restaurant: Boston Pizza Portly Piper Jack Astor’s – (G) Teddy’s – (G) Fast Food: A & W McDonalds The Big M Fine Dining: The Keg Port Restaurant Chatterpauls Fish & Chips: Halibut House Jasper Balmoral Golf Course: Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility Royal Ashburn Carruthers Creek Greek Restaurant: Milos Greek Restaurant Jimmy The Greek Mr. Greek Hamburger: The Big M Five Guys Burgers The Works Burger Bistro Health Food Store: Healthy Planet Popeye’s Health Plus Nutrition Ice Cream: Dairy Queen Pickering Village Ice Cream Shop Baskin Robbins Indian Cuisine: Mount Everest Mumbay Grill Zeera By The Bay Italian Restaurant: Il Fornello East Side Mario’s Amici Trattoria Japanese Restaurant: Makimono Dragon Rolls Sushi T&T Live Entertainment/Music/ Events: The Edge Lounge Ajax Rotary Rib Fest Ajax Slots Meat & Deli Store: Bruno’s Signature Halenda’s Sal’s Grocery Mexican Restaurant: Mexico Lindo Lone Star Texas Grill Mucho Burrito Nightclub: The Edge Lounge The Tap & Tankard Jukebox Live Outdoor Patio: Port Restaurant – (D) The Waterfront Bistro – (D) Jack Astor’s Falcon Brewery Pasta: Il Fornello East Side Mario’s Amici Trattoria – (G) Bellagio’s – (G) Pizza: Pizza Nova Pizza Pino Domino’s Pizza Pub: Portly Piper Magwyers Pub Bollock’s Pub & Kitchen Ribs: Baton Rouge The Keg – (P) Swiss Chalet – (P) Portly Piper Seafood Restaurant: Red Lobster The Keg Shrimp Cocktail Specialty Food Store: Farm Boy Pickering Blue Sky Supermarket Sal’s Grocery Sports Bar: Portly Piper Jack Astor’s Boston Pizza Steak Restaurant: The Keg Baton Rouge 22 Church Street Thai Restaurant: Thai One On – (D) Thai Orchid - (D) Red House Red Kitchen AjAx/Pickering 2017 reAders’ choiceAwArd resULTs And T he winners Are... FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT 20 1 7 READE RS’C HOICEAWARD WINNER du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m 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 R e a d e r s C h o i c e • Oc t o b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 7 Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r R e a d e r s C h o i c e • Oc t o b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 7 14 15 AP APAJAX/PICKERING 2017 REAdERs’ ChoICEAWARds The results are in! Here are your 2017 Winners. Thank you for voting. Accountant: Gregory Badley CPA Professional Corporation Hurren Sinclair MacIntyre CPA’s/LLP All Canadian Tax Alteration/Tailoring: Stitch It – PTC Snow White Dry Cleaner Fernanda’s at Frenchmans Bay Bank/Trust Company: TD Canada Trust RBC Royal Bank CIBC Banquet Hall: Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility Ajax Convention Centre The Lake House Boarding Kennel (Regional): Ajax Pet Care Centre K9 Central Sheridan Veterinary Services Carpet Cleaner: Prestige Sears QJS Specialty Cleaning Child Care Centre: Helping Hands Daycare Montessori Learning Centre of Pickering EDUKids Child Care Centre Children’s Tutorial Education: Kumon Montessori Learning Centre IQ Brainers Computer Servicing: Canada Computers Best Buy Geek Squad A.P. Computers Continuing Education: Durham College Durham Catholic DSB Continuing Education Designated Driver: Keys To Us DD 4 You People’s Choice Driving School: Young Drivers of Canada Eric’s Driving Academy All Seasons Dry Cleaning: Ajax Dry Cleaners & Shoe Repair Snow White Dry Cleaners City Cleaners Duct Cleaners: Prestige Carpet & Duct Cleaning Double Diamond Duct Cleaning Sears Electrical Contractor: Rand Electric Captain Electric A.G. James Employment Agency: Durham Region Employment Help Centre YMCA Adecco Equipment Rentals: Home Depot Lowes Stephenson Rentals Financial Planner: Investors Group Edward Jones Deborah Woolacott – DFS Investments Funeral Service: McEachnie Funeral Home Armstrong Funeral Home Accettone Funeral Home General Contractor: John McLellan Contracting Deck Plus Limited Customized General Contracting Heating/Air Conditioning: Buttons Heating & Air Conditioning Rodman’s Heating and Air Conditioning Total Home Comfort Hockey Association: Durham West Girls Hockey Association Ajax Minor Hockey Association Ajax Knights Home Builder: John Boddy Homes Tribute Communities Marshall Homes Hotel/Motel: Hilton Garden Inn – Ajax Holiday Inn Express Best Western Insurance Company: Intact Co-operators Allstate Insurance – (G) Desjardin Financial – (G) Interior Decorator: Lotus Home Interiors Penney & Co. Feather Your Nest Internet Provider: Rogers Bell Teksavvy Investment Firm: Investors Group Edward Jones Desjardin Financial Security Investments Inc. Junk Removal: 1-800 Got Junk Bin There Dump That Chuck It Removal Services Kids Camp: Town of Ajax Pickering Athletic Centre Taylar Gymnastics Kitchen Design & Reno: Home Depot AyA Kitchens – (P) Lowes – (P) John McLellan Contracting Landscaping/GroundsKeeping: Matthew BEHM Landscaping The Gardener Trillium Landscaping and Maintenance Law Firm: Lawson, Clark & Oldman Brian Hawke Vanular Lawyers Professional Corp. – (G) Walker, Head – (G) Lawn Service: The Gardener – (D) Weed Man – (D) Trillium Landscaping and Maintenance Matthew BEHM Landscaping Limousine Service: Diamond Limousine Niche Limos Request Limos Maid/Cleaning Service: Molly Maid Merry Maids Messy Maids Mobile Services: Rogers Bell Koodo Montessori School: Blaisdale Montessori Montessori Learing Centre of Pickering Lakeridge Montessori Mortgage Broker: TD Canada Trust Investors Group Dominion Lending Centre – Hannah Stovanovski Musical Instruction: Long and McQuade Durham Music Creative Math & Music Not For Profit Organization: Habitat for Humanity – (D) Humane Society of Durham Region – (D) Children’s Wish Foundation Salvation Army Party Supplies/Rentals: Party City Party Packagers Creative Bag Pet Grooming: Pet Smart Paw Prints Dog Salon LA Pet Grooming – (G) Precious Pet’s Grooming – (G) Photography Studio: Pickering Photo Amanda Watson Photography Waterson Photography Plumbing: Blueline Plumbing & Heating Ltd. Plumbers Supply – (P) Lundy Plumbing – (P) Caldwell Plumbing – (G) Marco Plumbing – (G) Print Shop: Staples Business Depot Dickson Printing Greenwood Creative Print – (G) Kwik Kopy Printing – (G) Private School: Trafalgar Castle Montessori Learning Centre of Pickering Trinity Grace Academy Recreation Facility: Ajax Community Centre Pickering Recreation Complex McLean Community Centre Retirement Living: Chartwell Retirement ViVa Retirement Communities - Pickering Ballycliffe Roofing: Ajax Roofing John McLellan Contracting Wilson’s Roofing Shoe Repair (Regional): Ajax Shoe Repair Sheridan Shoe Repair Uxbridge Shoe Repair Tax Preparation: H&R Block All Canadian Tax Service Tax R Us Taxi Service: Uber Rapid Taxi Ajax Taxi – (G) Beck Taxi – (G) Towing Service: CAA Duffs Towing Powell Towing Travel Agency: CAA Marlin Travel Sell off Vacations Veterinarian:Amberlea Animal Hospital – Dr. Kathleen Fulop Ajax Animal Hospital – Dr. Karyn Jones Pickering Animal Hospital Wedding Photographer: Chuck Shumilak – Pickering Photo Love The Moment Photography Precious Photography by Courtney McIntosh Window Cleaner: Men in Kilts M&M Professional Window Cleaners Ltd. Clean & Shine Windows Windows & Doors: Home Depot Consumers Choice Windows & Doors Brock Doors & Windows Ltd. Acupuncture: Ajax Chiropractic & Wellness Pickering Chiropractic Health Centre Durham Natural Health Centre Athletic/Physiotherapist: Total Rehab – Katherine Love The Centre for Health & Peak PerformanceThe Centre for Physical Health – Amit Sindwani Boot Camp: Durham Boxing Academy Hourglass Workout GoodLife Fitness – (G) Town of Ajax – (G) Chiropractor: Ajax Chiropractic & Wellness– Dr. Tanya Slapnicar Live Well Chiropractic – Dr. Tara – (P) Pickering Chiropractic Health Centre – (P) Harwood Chiropractic & Massage Centre – (G) Total Rehab – (G) Dance Studio: Jacqueline School of Dance Denise Lester Dance Academy Prestige Dance Company Dental Office: Dr. Joe Miskin Dental Fujiki Dental Durham Dental Centre Dentist (Individual): Dr. Joe Miskin Dr. Vijay Badhwar Dr. Mark Fujiki Fitness Club: Durham Boxing Academy GoodLife Fitness Pickering Recreation Complex Foot Specialist: Ajax Foot Clinic Dr. Ron Klein – (P) Durham Family Foot Care Clinic – (P) Pickering Foot Clinic – Ali Bandali Gymnastics Club: Pickering Athletic Centre Ajax Acros Taylar Gymnastics Hair Salon: Alleynes Grooming Erin Melinda Hair Studio Wave Salon & Spa Hair Stylist: Erin Tonner-Quon – Erin Melinda Hair Studio Wave Salon & Spa Brenton Alleyne Hearing Services: Listen Up Advanced Hearing Contact Hearing Services Home Health Care Service: Shoppers Home Health Care Nurse Next Door Durham Home Care Services Manicure & Pedicure: My Spa Alleyne’s Grooming Nail Pro Spa Martial Arts Club: Durham Boxing Academy Street Smart Karate Little Monk Tae Kwon Do Massage Therapist: Ajax Chiropractic & Wellness Pickering Chiropractic Health Centre Wave Salon & Spa Men’s Grooming: Alleyne’s Grooming Centre First Choice Haircutters Wave Salon & Spa Optical Dispensary: Costco Ajax Optical Hakim Optical Orthodonist: Dr. Steinman Dr. Tom Dr. Girish - Durham Dental Anesthesia Personal Trainer: Brock Arthur – Durham Boxing Academy Anita Noseworthy Craig Daynard – Town of Ajax – (G) Kyle McLaughlin - Durham Boxing Academy – (G) Pharmacist (Individual): Jennifer Van Alstyne – Shoppers Drug Mart Health Rite Pharmacy Bowen Chen – Bowen’s Pharmacy Pilates Studio: Pilates by Bernadette Ajax Community Centre Pure Pilates Skating Instruction: Laurie’s Learn to Skate Ajax Community Centre Ajax Figure Skating Club Spa/Esthetics: My Spa Spa Sedona – (P) Alleyne’s Grooming – (P) Wave Salon & Spa Swimming Instruction: Ajax Community Centre Pickering Recreational Complex B & C Aquatics Tanning Salon: Fabutan/Hush Lash Studio Cool Rays Caribbean Colour Tanning Salon – (G) GoodLife Fitness – (G) Tattoo & Body Piercing: Wild Ink Black Rose Extreme Tattoo Wellness/Naturopath: Ajax Chiropractic & Wellness Durham Natural Health Centre Barefoot Health Naturopathic Yoga Studio: Moksha Yoga Balanced Life Yoga Ajax Community Centre – (G) Good Life Fitness – (G) YOUR VOTES..... YOUR WINNERS! 20 1 7 READE RS’C H OICEAWA RD WINNER 20 1 7 READE RS’C HOICEAWA RD WINNER HEALTH & BEAUTYBUSINESS/SERVICE/EDUCATION du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m 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 R e a d e r s C h o i c e • Oc t o b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 7 Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r R e a d e r s C h o i c e • Oc t o b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 7 14 15 AP APAJAX/PICKERING 2017 REAdERs’ ChoICEAWARds The results are in! Here are your 2017 Winners. Thank you for voting. Accountant: Gregory Badley CPA Professional Corporation Hurren Sinclair MacIntyre CPA’s/LLP All Canadian Tax Alteration/Tailoring: Stitch It – PTC Snow White Dry Cleaner Fernanda’s at Frenchmans Bay Bank/Trust Company: TD Canada Trust RBC Royal Bank CIBC Banquet Hall: Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility Ajax Convention Centre The Lake House Boarding Kennel (Regional): Ajax Pet Care Centre K9 Central Sheridan Veterinary Services Carpet Cleaner: Prestige Sears QJS Specialty Cleaning Child Care Centre: Helping Hands Daycare Montessori Learning Centre of Pickering EDUKids Child Care Centre Children’s Tutorial Education: Kumon Montessori Learning Centre IQ Brainers Computer Servicing: Canada Computers Best Buy Geek Squad A.P. Computers Continuing Education: Durham College Durham Catholic DSB Continuing Education Designated Driver: Keys To Us DD 4 You People’s Choice Driving School: Young Drivers of Canada Eric’s Driving Academy All Seasons Dry Cleaning: Ajax Dry Cleaners & Shoe Repair Snow White Dry Cleaners City Cleaners Duct Cleaners: Prestige Carpet & Duct Cleaning Double Diamond Duct Cleaning Sears Electrical Contractor: Rand Electric Captain Electric A.G. James Employment Agency: Durham Region Employment Help Centre YMCA Adecco Equipment Rentals: Home Depot Lowes Stephenson Rentals Financial Planner: Investors Group Edward Jones Deborah Woolacott – DFS Investments Funeral Service: McEachnie Funeral Home Armstrong Funeral Home Accettone Funeral Home General Contractor: John McLellan Contracting Deck Plus Limited Customized General Contracting Heating/Air Conditioning: Buttons Heating & Air Conditioning Rodman’s Heating and Air Conditioning Total Home Comfort Hockey Association: Durham West Girls Hockey Association Ajax Minor Hockey Association Ajax Knights Home Builder: John Boddy Homes Tribute Communities Marshall Homes Hotel/Motel: Hilton Garden Inn – Ajax Holiday Inn Express Best Western Insurance Company: Intact Co-operators Allstate Insurance – (G) Desjardin Financial – (G) Interior Decorator: Lotus Home Interiors Penney & Co. Feather Your Nest Internet Provider: Rogers Bell Teksavvy Investment Firm: Investors Group Edward Jones Desjardin Financial Security Investments Inc. Junk Removal: 1-800 Got Junk Bin There Dump That Chuck It Removal Services Kids Camp: Town of Ajax Pickering Athletic Centre Taylar Gymnastics Kitchen Design & Reno: Home Depot AyA Kitchens – (P) Lowes – (P) John McLellan Contracting Landscaping/GroundsKeeping: Matthew BEHM Landscaping The Gardener Trillium Landscaping and Maintenance Law Firm: Lawson, Clark & Oldman Brian Hawke Vanular Lawyers Professional Corp. – (G) Walker, Head – (G) Lawn Service: The Gardener – (D) Weed Man – (D) Trillium Landscaping and Maintenance Matthew BEHM Landscaping Limousine Service: Diamond Limousine Niche Limos Request Limos Maid/Cleaning Service: Molly Maid Merry Maids Messy Maids Mobile Services: Rogers Bell Koodo Montessori School: Blaisdale Montessori Montessori Learing Centre of Pickering Lakeridge Montessori Mortgage Broker: TD Canada Trust Investors Group Dominion Lending Centre – Hannah Stovanovski Musical Instruction: Long and McQuade Durham Music Creative Math & Music Not For Profit Organization: Habitat for Humanity – (D) Humane Society of Durham Region – (D) Children’s Wish Foundation Salvation Army Party Supplies/Rentals: Party City Party Packagers Creative Bag Pet Grooming: Pet Smart Paw Prints Dog Salon LA Pet Grooming – (G) Precious Pet’s Grooming – (G) Photography Studio: Pickering Photo Amanda Watson Photography Waterson Photography Plumbing: Blueline Plumbing & Heating Ltd. Plumbers Supply – (P) Lundy Plumbing – (P) Caldwell Plumbing – (G) Marco Plumbing – (G) Print Shop: Staples Business Depot Dickson Printing Greenwood Creative Print – (G) Kwik Kopy Printing – (G) Private School: Trafalgar Castle Montessori Learning Centre of Pickering Trinity Grace Academy Recreation Facility: Ajax Community Centre Pickering Recreation Complex McLean Community Centre Retirement Living: Chartwell Retirement ViVa Retirement Communities - Pickering Ballycliffe Roofing: Ajax Roofing John McLellan Contracting Wilson’s Roofing Shoe Repair (Regional): Ajax Shoe Repair Sheridan Shoe Repair Uxbridge Shoe Repair Tax Preparation: H&R Block All Canadian Tax Service Tax R Us Taxi Service: Uber Rapid Taxi Ajax Taxi – (G) Beck Taxi – (G) Towing Service: CAA Duffs Towing Powell Towing Travel Agency: CAA Marlin Travel Sell off Vacations Veterinarian:Amberlea Animal Hospital – Dr. Kathleen Fulop Ajax Animal Hospital – Dr. Karyn Jones Pickering Animal Hospital Wedding Photographer: Chuck Shumilak – Pickering Photo Love The Moment Photography Precious Photography by Courtney McIntosh Window Cleaner: Men in Kilts M&M Professional Window Cleaners Ltd. Clean & Shine Windows Windows & Doors: Home Depot Consumers Choice Windows & Doors Brock Doors & Windows Ltd. Acupuncture: Ajax Chiropractic & Wellness Pickering Chiropractic Health Centre Durham Natural Health Centre Athletic/Physiotherapist: Total Rehab – Katherine Love The Centre for Health & Peak PerformanceThe Centre for Physical Health – Amit Sindwani Boot Camp: Durham Boxing Academy Hourglass Workout GoodLife Fitness – (G) Town of Ajax – (G) Chiropractor: Ajax Chiropractic & Wellness– Dr. Tanya Slapnicar Live Well Chiropractic – Dr. Tara – (P) Pickering Chiropractic Health Centre – (P) Harwood Chiropractic & Massage Centre – (G) Total Rehab – (G) Dance Studio: Jacqueline School of Dance Denise Lester Dance Academy Prestige Dance Company Dental Office: Dr. Joe Miskin Dental Fujiki Dental Durham Dental Centre Dentist (Individual): Dr. Joe Miskin Dr. Vijay Badhwar Dr. Mark Fujiki Fitness Club: Durham Boxing Academy GoodLife Fitness Pickering Recreation Complex Foot Specialist: Ajax Foot Clinic Dr. Ron Klein – (P) Durham Family Foot Care Clinic – (P) Pickering Foot Clinic – Ali Bandali Gymnastics Club: Pickering Athletic Centre Ajax Acros Taylar Gymnastics Hair Salon: Alleynes Grooming Erin Melinda Hair Studio Wave Salon & Spa Hair Stylist: Erin Tonner-Quon – Erin Melinda Hair Studio Wave Salon & Spa Brenton Alleyne Hearing Services: Listen Up Advanced Hearing Contact Hearing Services Home Health Care Service: Shoppers Home Health Care Nurse Next Door Durham Home Care Services Manicure & Pedicure: My Spa Alleyne’s Grooming Nail Pro Spa Martial Arts Club: Durham Boxing Academy Street Smart Karate Little Monk Tae Kwon Do Massage Therapist: Ajax Chiropractic & Wellness Pickering Chiropractic Health Centre Wave Salon & Spa Men’s Grooming: Alleyne’s Grooming Centre First Choice Haircutters Wave Salon & Spa Optical Dispensary: Costco Ajax Optical Hakim Optical Orthodonist: Dr. Steinman Dr. Tom Dr. Girish - Durham Dental Anesthesia Personal Trainer: Brock Arthur – Durham Boxing Academy Anita Noseworthy Craig Daynard – Town of Ajax – (G) Kyle McLaughlin - Durham Boxing Academy – (G) Pharmacist (Individual): Jennifer Van Alstyne – Shoppers Drug Mart Health Rite Pharmacy Bowen Chen – Bowen’s Pharmacy Pilates Studio: Pilates by Bernadette Ajax Community Centre Pure Pilates Skating Instruction: Laurie’s Learn to Skate Ajax Community Centre Ajax Figure Skating Club Spa/Esthetics: My Spa Spa Sedona – (P) Alleyne’s Grooming – (P) Wave Salon & Spa Swimming Instruction: Ajax Community Centre Pickering Recreational Complex B & C Aquatics Tanning Salon: Fabutan/Hush Lash Studio Cool Rays Caribbean Colour Tanning Salon – (G) GoodLife Fitness – (G) Tattoo & Body Piercing: Wild Ink Black Rose Extreme Tattoo Wellness/Naturopath: Ajax Chiropractic & Wellness Durham Natural Health Centre Barefoot Health Naturopathic Yoga Studio: Moksha Yoga Balanced Life Yoga Ajax Community Centre – (G) Good Life Fitness – (G) YOUR VOTES..... YOUR WINNERS! 2017 READERS’CHOICEAWA RD WINNER 20 1 7 READE RS’C H OICEAWA RD WINNER HEALTH & BEAUTYBUSINESS/SERVICE/EDUCATION 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 R e a d e r s C h o i c e • Oc t o b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 7 16 AP AUTOMOTIVE SHOPPING Appliance Store: Costco Wholesale – (D)Home Depot – (D) Paddy’s Market Lowes Art & Framing: MichaelsPickering Photo Custom FramingArts Plus Framing Bicycle Shop:Bike Depot Canadian Tire Northern Cycle Book Store: Chapters/IndigoCostcoColes Bridal Shop: Bliss Bridal Bridal Desires One Love One Dream Computer Store: Best BuyCanada Computers Costco Consignment/Resale Store: Value Village Habitat for Humanity - ReStore Pay It Again Val’s Department Store: CostcoHudson’s Bay Walmart Dollar Store: Dollarama Dollar Tree The Dollar Store Drug Store: Shoppers Drug MartCostco Rexall/Pharma Plus Family Business: Alleyne’s Grooming Durham Boxing Academy Bored Shirtless Tees Fireplace/BBQ: NapoleanClassic Fireplace BBQ World Floor Coverings: End of the Roll – Pickering Carpet Towne – Pickering Classic Floor Shop Florist: Reed’s Florists Adrienne’s Flowers Mint Floral Co. Furniture: Leon’s Sklar Pepplar Ashley Furniture Gardening Centre & Nursery: Vandermeer Nursery Ltd. Costco WholesaleSheridan Nurseries Grocery Store: Farm Boy – PickeringCostco Wholesale Loblaws Home Decor: HomeSense Bouclair Penney & Co. Home Improvement/Hardware: Home Depot – Ajax Home Depot - Pickering Lowes Hot Tubs/Spas: Diplomat Pools & Spas Ajax Hot Tub Warehouse Arctic Spas Jewelry Store: Graziella Pandora – PTCPeople’s Jewelers – PTC Lighting Centre: Living LightingLowes Canadian Tire Lingerie: Victoria Secret La Vie en Rose La Senza Mattress/Bedding: Sleep Country Sears The Brick Mattress Store Men’s Wear: Moore’s Alleyne’s Grooming Costco New Business: Farm Boy – Pickering Falcon Brewery Bored Shirtless Tees Office/School Supplies &Furniture: Staples Business Depot Walmart Costco Paint/Wallpaper Store: Benjamin Moore Home Depot Canadian Tire Pet Store: PetSmart Pet Value Mister Pet Regional Shopping Centre: Pickering Town Centre Oshawa Centre Durham Centre Shoe Store: Soft Moc Shoe Company Walking on a Cloud Sporting Goods Store: National Sports Sport Chek Sail Swimming Pool Company: Diplomat Pool & Spa Betz Pools – (P) Colonial Pools – (P) Rand Pool & Spa Window Coverings (custom): Sunshade Blinds & Drapery Budget Blinds Durham Women’s Wear: Winners Reitman’s Laura’s Auto Detailing: Diamond Shine Shammy’s Auto Detailing Detailing Knights Auto Glass: Apple Auto Glass Speedy Select Auto Glass Auto Parts & Accessories: Canadian Tire Napa Auto Parts Bessada Kia – (G) OK Tire – (G) Body Shop: Baseline Collision Royal Auto Body Car Star Brake Work: Master Mechanic Ajax Automotive Canadian Tire –(G) Midas –(G) Car Wash: Esso Mr. Shine Car Wash Petro Canada Dealership- Domestic: Michael Boyer Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Nurse Formula Ford/Lincoln Dealership- Import: Bessada Kia Pickering Honda Endras BMW – (G) Whitby Toyota – (G) Dealership- Service: Pickering Honda Bessada Kia Ajax Hyundai – (G) Pickering Toyota – (G) Dealership-Used Car Sales: Pickering Honda Murad Auto Sales Pickering Toyota General Auto Repair: Master Mechanic Canadian Tire Ajax Automotive – (G) Bessada Kia – (G) Motorcycle Dealership: GP Bikes Mackie Harley Davidson Endras BMW Muffler Shop: Ajax Automotive – (D) GT Custom Exhaust – (D) Midas Muffler Canadian Tire Oil/Lube Change: Mr. Lube Jiffy Lube Active Green & Ross – (G) Canadian Tire – (G) RV Sales: Owasco Campkins RV Camping In Style Tire Store: Costco Canadian Tire Active Green & Ross AjAx/Pickering 2017 reAders’ choice AwArd resULTs And The winners Are... A digiTAL Version oF The 2017 reAders choiceAwArds winners LisTAnd FULL FeATUre isALsoAVAiLABLe To View on oUr weBsiTe. go To dUrhAMregion.coM And cLick on The digiTAL PrinT ediTions TAB. 20 1 7 READE RS’C HOICEAWARD WINNER 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 R e a d e r s C h o i c e • Oc t o b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 7 17 AP Thank You for Your Support & voting us your Favourite Orthodontic Team! It has been our privilege to serve the community for 20 years and we appreciate this community recognition. DR. CHRISTOPHER TOM - ORTHODONTIST Pickfair Plaza, 8-1794 Liverpool Road, Pickering (Between Kingston Rd. & Hwy. 401) • Invisible Braces • Braces for Children & Adults • No referral needed • We welcome new patients • Call to book your complimentary evaluation 905-839-1268 Visit our website at: www.drtomortho.ca DR. CHRISTOPHER TOM ORTHODONTIST 201 3 READERS’C HOICE A WARDPLATINUM 201 7 READE RS’CHOICEA WARDPLATINUM 30 Barr Road, Ajax,L1S 7H1 www.falconbeer.beer ThanksforvoTingusbesTcrafTbreweryinDurham Falcon Brewing THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1 IN THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR CATEGORY!2011 2012 2013 READERS’CHOICEA WARDDIAMOND 201 4 READERS’CHOICEAWARDDIAMOND 2015 READERS’CHOICEAWARDDIAMOND 785 Westney Rd. South, Units 18, 19 www.randelectric.ca e: info@randelectric.cat: 905-683-8299 2013 R EADERS’C HOICEAWARDDIAMOND 201 4 READERS’CHOICEA WARDDIAMOND 201 5 READERS’CHOICEA WARDDIAMOND 201 7 READERS’CHOICEA WARDDIAMOND mclellancontracting.ca •(905) 767-1240 Roofing • WindowsRenovations for choosing us as your favourite GeneralContractor, Roofer and Kitchen Design & Reno Specialist.We appreciate your support. Built On Integrity Since 1995 Thank you Thank you for voting usas your favourite Financial Advisor andInvestment Firm. Susan M Lepp | FinancialAdvisor 1105 Finch Avenue,Unit 1b Pickering,ON L1V 1J7 | 905-831-4611 www.edwardjones.com Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund Thank you forvoting us asyour favourite Falcon Brewing Company is your Diamond Craft Brewery When readers want to enjoy a fresh, cold and unique brew, they head to Falcon Brewing Company in Ajax. With 10 beers on draught at all times and 20 recipes that rotate through, there’s always a new beer to try. Their delicious beer and great atmosphere has led Falcon Brew- ing Company to win the Diamond Award for Best Craft Brewery, the Platinum Award for Best New Business and the Gold Award for Best Outdoor Patio in the 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards. “I would like to thank the readers for voting for us and our clients for their support over the years,” says Jim Williamson, owner. Falcon Brewing Company offers a tasting room that seats 50 people where you can enjoy a glass of one of their craft beers. If you want to enjoy their beer at home, you can pick up your favourite bottles right on site. Their Red Falcon and Lagger Falcon beers are also available at The Beer Store, the LCBO and many grocery stores. With live music every Friday night and a small menu that features tasty choices made with their beers, it’s a great place to spend a night out. Falcon Brewing Company is located at 30 Barr Road in Ajax. For more information, call 905- 686-6686 or visit www.falconbeer.beer. Dr. Christopher Tom Wins Platinum Award A bright, straight smile is possible with the help of Dr. Christopher Tom and his orthodontic team. The readers have voted and Dr. Christopher Tom has been named the Platinum Award winner for Best Orthodontist in the 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards. “It’s an honour to win this award and I would like to thank the readers and my patients for voting for us,” says Dr. Tom. “Patient care is always our top priority and we are happy to be recognized for our efforts.” For over 20 years, this Pickering orthodontist has been helping his patients achieve beauti- ful, confident smiles. Children, teens and adults are all welcome. Your first appointment will be a complimentary evaluation, where Dr. Tom will explain the options available to you. He offers Invisalign® clear aligners, In-Ovation C® clear braces and traditional metal braces. Schedule your free evaluation today to begin your orthodontic journey to a smile that you will want to show off. Dr. Christopher Tom is located at 1794 Liverpool Road, Unit 8 in Pickering. For more infor- mation, call 905-839-1268 or visit www.drtomortho.ca. 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 R e a d e r s C h o i c e • Oc t o b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 7 18 AP to our customers and friends who took the time to vote Starbucks their favorite coffee! Ajax/Pickering Locations 15 Westney Road, Pad 24, Ajax Hours: 6AM–10:30PM (905) 686-6659 RioCan Durham Centre90 Kingston Rd., AjaxHours: 6AM–9:30PM(905) 426-5885 5 Rossland Rd. W., Ajax Hours: 5:30AM–10PM (289) 404-3931 1300 Kingston Rd.,PickeringHours: 5:30AM–10PM(905) 837-2918 Oshawa/Whitby Locations 25 Consumers Dr.,WhitbyHours: 5:30AM–10PM(905) 668-0638 80 Thickson Road South Thickson Place, WhitbyHours: 6AM–10PM(905) 668-9346 660 Taunton Rd. E.,WhitbyHours: 5:30AM–9:30PM(905) 655-0065 3940 Brock Street North,WhitbyHours: 5:30AM–10PM(905) 665-9656 SmartCentres Oshawa 575 Laval Dr. #900, OshawaHours: 5:30AM–10PM(905) 720-1129 1365 Wilson Rd. N.,OshawaHours: 6AM–10PM(905) 728-8312 201 7 READERS’C HOICEA WARDGOLD 201 7 READERS’CHOICEA WARDPLATINUM 2017 Thank y o u from our partners CARIBBEANCOLOURCARIBBEANCOLOURTANNINGSALONTANNINGSALON 20 1 7 READE RS’C HOICEA WARD WINNER RD Thank you for yourcontinuedsupport.Call or drop by toseeourspecials. 2066 Liverpool Rd., Pickering • 905-839-8508 Readers choose Starbucks for their coffee When readers are in need of their caffeine fix, they head to Starbucks for a delicious coffee. Their tasty brews combined with their excellent service has led to Starbucks winning the Platinum Award for Best Coffee and the Gold Award for Best Bistro. “We would like to thank the readers for honouring us with these two awards,” says Bryan Kendall. “Our mission is to inspire and nurture the human spirit - one person, one cup and one neighbourhood at a time, and these awards tell us that we are on the right track.” In each of their stores, their partners work hard to make connections with their customers and deliver the best moments possible. Regulars will often have their fa- vourite orders remembered, and everyone is always served with a smile. “Our goal is for every customer in the Durham region to have a great experience every time they come to one of our stores, to get to know our partners and for our partners to get to know them,” says Bryan. “Your coffee is unique and we want your experience to be exactly that.” Starbucks has three locations in Ajax and one in Pickering. For more information, visit www.starbucks.ca. Carpet-Towne Flooring Centre rolls out Platinum Award Updating your flooring is a great way to change the look of your home. When shop- pers in Durham Region are looking for new flooring, they head to Carpet-Towne Floor- ing Centre. Their incredible selection and outstanding customer service has led the store to win the Platinum Award for Best Floor Coverings in this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards. “We would like to thank the readers and our customers for voting for us. Your contin- ued support and referrals over the years are greatly appreciated,” says owner Andy Lewis. “We always strive to go the extra mile for our clients and this award is a testa- ment to our hard work. We are honoured to receive this award.” In their showroom, you’ll find an incredible selection of products to transform any space and make it your own. You can chose from a wide range of options to suit a va- riety of different needs, whether it is hard surface answers, such as wood, stone, tile, vinyl and laminate, or the cozy comfort of soft carpet. If you find yourself unsure as to what type of flooring you not only want, but need for your space, their friendly, reliable, and knowledgeable team would be happy to help you find the solution to your project. For added convenience, Carpet-Towne Flooring Centre offers a free shop-at-home service, where one of their flooring experts will meet with you at your home. You will be able to look through samples in the comfort of your own house. This will also give you the opportunity to see how different shades, styles and textures look with your current decor. As an added bonus, their flooring expert can also take measurements while they are there. Once you’ve chosen your flooring, you can rely on their experts for professional in- stallation services. Their team has over 40 years of experience under their belts, install- ing phenomenal floors throughout Pickering and the GTA, so you can be assured that they will do a beautiful job of installing your new flooring. Carpet-Towne Flooring Centre offers high quality flooring at incredible prices. To make your renovation even easier, flexible financing options are available. Stop by the store today to see “where customers send their friends” and why read- ers recommend Carpet-Towne Flooring Centre for all their flooring needs! Carpet-Towne Flooring Centre is located at 469 Kingston Road in Pickering. Call 905-831-2111 to book your free in-home quote or visit www.carpettowne.com for more information. YOUR VOTES YOUR WINNERS!20 1 7 READE RS’ C H OICE A WA RD WINNER 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 R e a d e r s C h o i c e • Oc t o b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 7 19 AP Proudly serving durham region since 1977 Pickering Tel: (905) 831-2111Toll free1-800-236-8533469 Kingston roadPickering, l1V 1A5 Call for shop at home serviCe monday and Thursday 9:00 am – 8:00 Pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00 am – 6:00 Pm and saTurday 9:00 am – 5:00 Pm. www.carpettowne.com ReadeR’s choice 2017Platinum WinneR Best foR flooRing ThankYou ForVoting ForUs 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 R e a d e r s C h o i c e • Oc t o b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 7 20 AP ForVotingUsYourFavouritl BanquetHall&GolfCourse! DEER CREEK GOLF & BANQUET FACILITY •2700 AUDLEY RD.AJAX, ON L1Z 1T7 •(905) 427-7737 1755 Pickering Parkway, Pickering 905-427-5330 |www.livinglightingpickering.com 20 1 7 READE RS’C HOICEA WARD DIAMOND Were proudto be your favourite lighting centre ThankYou! YOUR VOTES YOUR WINNERS!20 1 7 READE RS’ C H OICE A WA RD WINNER Living LIGHTING Pickering lights up Diamond Award With their incredible selection and exceptional customer service, it’s no surprise that Living LIGHTING Pickering has won the Diamond Award for Best Lighting Centre in the 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards. “On behalf of our team, I would like to thank the readers for voting for us and our customers for trusting us with their lighting needs,” says Phillip, owner. At Living LIGHTING Pickering, customer service is their number one priority. Their friendly staff have the experience and product knowledge necessary to assess a cus-tomer’s needs and help them purchase the right lighting that will last. “We don’t push products at people,” says Phillip. “We want them to make the right choice and take the right light home the first time. Often, customers will come in and be overwhelmed with the selection, and our team works hard to not only make you feel comfortable, but to make your shopping experience fun.” Stop by the store before November 30 to take advantage of their fall sale. You’ll find great discounts on exclusive brands, making it the perfect time to shop for all of the lights you need. Living LIGHTING Pickering is located at 1755 Pickering Parkway. For more informa- tion, call 905-427-5330 or visit www.livinglightingpickering.com. Deer Creek swings into first place with readers Deer Creek has won the Diamond Award for Best Golf Course and the Diamond Award for Best Banquet Facility in the 2017 Readers’ Choice awards. Stunning banquet facilities, challenging and enjoyable golf courses, friendly staff, and community support through the Deer Creek Cares Charitable Foundation, have led to these awards. Memberships for 2018 are now available. Seventy-two holes of golf, one great mem-bership. Purchase your membership for 2018, and you can play the rest of 2017 for free! Those purchasing a full membership will also receive a free junior membership. Deer Creek’s stunning banquet facilities are available for weddings, special events and corporate functions. They offer on-site catering and have partnered with Rovey Service Group Inc. and The Host Fine Indian Cuisine to be able offer authentic Chinese and South Asian meal options. Deer Creek is hosting their Annual New Year’s Eve Gala. Tickets to this all-inclusive event are $140 per person (including taxes) and include cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, three course meal, late night station, a premium open bar, and party favours. For more information on any of Deer Creek’s facilities, please call (905) 427-7737 or visit their website at www.deercreekgolfclubs.com. 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 R e a d e r s C h o i c e • Oc t o b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 7 21 AP 20 1 7 READE RS’C HOICEA WARD PLATINUM to all of our students,family members and friends who voted for us in the Readers’Choice Awards. Thank you Oshawa Campus New Location: 850 King St.W. Unit 26,Oshawa Ajax Campus 458 Fairall St. Unit 7,Ajax Experts in Travel Providing Durham Region with expert travel advise since 1989! Disney Experts • Honeymoon • Wedding Away • European Tours Luxury Cruise • Groups • Family Vacations • Cruise Vacations Pickering Town Centre #3255047 Telephone: 905-420-3233 A Marlin Travel franchise owned and operated by 835061 ON Ltd. 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We really appreciate your continued support. 201 7 READE RS’C HOICEA WARDWINNER Durham Catholic District School Board offers Platinum programming The Durham Catholic District School Board has won the Platinum Award for Best Continuing Education in the 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards. “We would like to thank the readers for voting for us and our students for choosing us to be a partner with their adult educational journey,” says Jim Wilson, principal. Through their Continuing Education Centre, the Durham Catholic District School Board offers flexible programming for high school credit courses for adult learners that includes day school, night school, summer school, correspondence, and e-learning. Adults can also take part in their employment training programs, which include child care as-sistant, hospitality, customer service, personal support worker, trade skills, and safety certifica-tions. These programs will help students gain training certifications and on the job experience. The Catholic Continuing Education Centre also offers programming across Durham Region for language classes designed for elementary and secondary school students, as well as ESL classes for adult learners. Adults can also enroll in adult upgrading (Literacy and Basic Skills Program) to strengthen their skills in literacy, numeracy, and keyboarding. With small classes, caring teachers and support for employment and post-secondary plan-ning, it’s the perfect place to get your career and future on track. For more information, please call the Oshawa campus at 905-438-0570 or the Ajax campus at 905-683-7713 or visit www.con-ed.ca. Marlin Travel Pickering provides Platinum vacations Whether you are planning a business trip or a family vacation, you can count on the travel experts at Marlin Travel Pickering to ensure that your trip goes smoothly. Marlin Travel Pickering has won the Platinum Award for Best Travel Agency in the 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards. “We are so happy to receive this award and we would like to thank the readers for voting for us,” says Sarah Ferris, president of Marlin Travel Pickering. Marlin Travel Pickering is full service travel agency. Their highly skilled and passionate travel professionals have over 100 years of combined experience making their clients’ dream vaca-tions become a reality. They not only sell a wide range of all inclusive packages, cruises, coach tours and adventure tours, but they also specialize in river cruises, Disney vacations, luxury travel and destination weddings. Wherever you want to travel, they can create the perfect vacation to ensure you’ll make memories of a lifetime! Marlin Travel Pickering is located in the Pickering Town Centre on the upper level beside Coles and Laura Secord. 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John Boddy Homes has won the Diamond Award for “Best Home Builder” for the 21st year in a row in the 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards! Since 1955, the John Boddy name has been involved in the construction of thousands of new homes throughout Ontario, and has earned a reputation as an accomplished builder of fine residential communities. Of significance are the award winning 1000- acre ‘Bridlewood Community’ developed during the 1960s and 1970s in Scarbor- ough, ‘Forestbrook’ in Pickering developed in the 1980s, ‘Eagle Ridge’ and ‘Eagle Glen’ in Ajax developed in the 1990s and 2000s.John Boddy Homes is currently developing ‘Eagle Woods’, a master-planned family community located in south Ajax. With a va- riety of home styles, including townhomes, semi-detached and singles, there is a home for every family. Whether you are young professional entering the housing market for the first time, part of growing family or an empty nester looking to downsize, you can feel at home in ‘Eagle Woods.’ The ‘Eagle Woods’ community is located south of Bayly Street, off of Audley Road South. The neighborhood is surrounded by greenery, a 10 acre community park to the west, a conservation area to the south and the Lakebreeze Golf Course to the east. ‘Ea-gle Woods’ is just a short walk to the shores of Lake Ontario, with its scenic parks, mari- nas and magnificent waterfront trails. The community will offer many nearby neigh- bourhood amenities including public and separate school sites, places of worship, daycare facilities and fully-equipped parks. Bus service is readily available and the near-by GO Transit and 401 provide quick access to the Metro Toronto area, providing ‘Eagle Woods’ residents all the benefits of city liv- ing with the beauty and tranquility of the neighbouring lakeshore. Currently John Boddy Homes is offering a variety of semi-detached and townhome de-signs on traditional full depth lots. For a lim-ited time, newly released homes include all of their standard features plus your choice of granite counter-tops in the kitchen or five appliances, hardwood in the great room area and $5,000 to put towards upgrades in their on-site Décor Centre. The homes range in size from 1,700 square feet up to 3,261 square feet. Their innovative floor plans include features such as vaulted ceil-ings, double door entries, décor columns, mirrored sliding closet doors, ceramic kitch- en backsplashes, double basin bathroom vanities and so much more. Their gourmet kitchens, welcoming great rooms with cozy recessed gas fireplaces and elegant dining rooms with coffered ceilings are all spacious and comfortable, making them the perfect location to enjoy time together with family or entertaining friends. In addition, some models include such impressive extras as classic French doors, transom windows and custom octagonal skylights allowing light to travel throughout the home for a bright and spacious feel.For their homeowner’s convenience, most John Boddy Homes include main floor laun- dry rooms, kitchen breakfast bars, private water closets, interior garage access, high efficiency furnaces and basement rough-ins for future bathrooms. Other features in- clude arched entryways, custom millwork, window mullions on all front and rear fa-cades and decorative garage doors featuring appealing window lites. Not only does a John Boddy Home offer such striking standard features, there are also a wealth of opportunities to upgrade, making their homes as unique as each in- dividual homeowner. The ‘Eagle Woods’ Sales Office features a Décor Centre that con- tains various upgraded items to select from in order to customize your home. The John Boddy Homes’ team has a wealth of experience and many of the key personnel have been with the company for decades, resulting in sound construction, innovative design and truly outstanding communities. The ‘Eagle Woods’ Sales Office is located at 146 Sharplin Drive in Ajax. It is open Mon- day to Thursday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 905-619-1777 or visit www.johnboddy- homes.com. 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