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isters Kirsty Duncan and
Maryam Monsef picked the
University of Ontario Insti-
tute of Technology (UOIT)
to announce diversity
funding for the research
community on Feb. 11,
which was the Internation-
al Day of Women and Girls
in Science.
Duncan, who is the min-
ister for science and sport,
and Monsef, minister for
women and gender equali-
ty, were joined by Whitby
MP Celina Caesar-Cha-
vannes for a tour of UOIT's
ACE research facility.
Duncan said there were
three parts to Monday's an-
nouncement.
The first was introduc-
ing a Canadian version of
the Athen SWAN (Scientif-
ic Women's Academic Net-
work) Charter, which
started in the United King-
dom and is aimed at ad-
vancing the careers of
women in science, technol-
ogy, engineering and math
(STEM).
"We are going to create a
made-in Canada Athena
SWAN program," said
Duncan. "We're going to
broaden it to include all de-
partments and all institu-
tions, it will be voluntary if
people want to be a part of
it."
She explains the draft
charter will go back for
consultation to make sure
that there's a diversity of
perspectives and experi-
ences.
Ron Pietroniro / Metro-
land
Federal science and
sport minister Kirsty Dun-
can (above) was joined by
Maryam Monsef, minister
of women and gender
equality and Whitby MP
Celina Caesar-Chavannes
on a tour of UOIT's ACE re-
search facility. Duncan an-
nounced a new $10 million
fund aimed at increasing
equity, diversity and inclu-
sion in research. UOIT
health sciences professor
Shilpa Dogra, who is the di-
rector of kinesiology at
UOIT, explained her re-
search.
"When we talk about im-
proving equity, diversity
and inclusion, we are talk-
ing about five under-re-
presented groups: Women,
Indigenous peoples, racial-
ized groups, persons with
disabilities, LGBTQ2 com-
munity," said Duncan.
"This charter matters be-
cause we are all better off
when our research com-
munity is truly representa-
tive of the Canada we see
and the Canada we are."
Colleges and universi-
ties who chose to sign on to
the charter will create
baseline data and set tar-
gets of where they want to
get to achieve progress.
On the financial side,
Duncan announced $10
million in funding over five
years, where institutions
can apply for grants of up
to $200,000 for projects that
promote and implement
policies related to equity,
inclusion and diversity.
Finally, Duncan
launched the next wave of a
social media campaign
with the hashtag #Choo-
seScience, aimed at en-
couraging girls and young
women to enter STEM
fields.
She said diversity in the
research community
breeds better research and
cited two examples, point-
ing out that the first air-
bags were designed by
mainly male researchers.
"They were done on pro-
totypes of male-sized bod-
ies so when those airbags
were on the road, remem-
ber who was hurt? It was
women and children."
Similarly, the first arti-
ficial heart valves were
made to fit the male-sized
heart.
"We need that broader
perspective because we
know it builds great re-
search that will have re-
sults to benefit everyone."
During the tour of the
ACE facility, the federal
MPs got a first-hand look at
the type of research being
conducted at UOIT.
In a room simulating a
Tokyo summer day with 30
C heat and 70 per cent hu-
midity, health sciences
professor Heather Spren-
ger explained that her re-
search would help prepare
athletes for the Tokyo
Olympics.
A few steps away in the
ACE facility, health sci-
ences professor Shilpa Do-
gra was researching the
impact of cold dry air on
people engaged in intense
exercise. The MPs watched
as a volunteer pedalled in
-10 C cold.
Dogra, who is the direc-
tor of kinesiology at UOIT,
explained her research
would have implications
for asthmatics and how
doctors prescribed exer-
cise for people.
Later, she spoke during
the announcement about
the importance of support-
ing diversity.
"It's 2019 and yet when I
look at students in the
classroom in the lecture
hall in front of me, I know
the women are less likely to
make as much as the men,"
said Dogra. "When I go to
conferences I know the
women trainees are less
likely to join the ranks of
academia then the men and
when I meet new women
scientists I know they're
less likely to get funding
and less likely to be around
in five years. We need to do
more to support women,
Indigenous scholars, black
scholars and so many
more."
She said excluding peo-
ple limits the ability to cre-
ate and innovate, and also
limits prosperity.
"The reality is small lit-
tle changes can actually
make a pretty big differ-
ence," said Dogra. "So in
my professional organiza-
tion, for example, the
board of directors and the
organizing committee of
the conference have com-
mitted to ending 'manels,' if
you don't know what a 'ma-
nel' is, it's a panel with all
men ... so by ending 'ma-
nels' we're really showing
women that they belong at
the conference. They are
more likely to come to the
conference, speak at the
conference, feel respected
at he conference.
And to me one of the
most important things is
the women trainees feel
like they belong."
Following her speech
Dogra said the little inequi-
ties women experience in
their career add up. Fifteen
to 20 years ago, when she
was starting out, she didn't
think it would be an issue
for her generation but now
she sees that it is.
She said the announce-
ment from the federal gov-
ernment will help create
programming and collect
data.
"We're scientists so we
want evidence-based data
and evidence-based poli-
cies and decisions, so we
need the evidence first."
FEDERAL DIVERSITY INITIATIVE IN RESEARCH
AND ACADEMIA ANNOUNCED AT UOIT
REKA SZEKELY
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EDUCATION
Federal ministers Kirsty Duncan and Maryam Monsef visited
UOIT on Feb. 11 to announce intiativies aimed at increasing
diversity in the research and academic community. Their tour of
UOIT's ACE research facility included learning about Dr. Shilpa
Dogra's research into the impact of cold dry air during intense
exercise which has implications for people who suffer from
asthma as well as athletes. The ACE facility simulated a -10
Celsius environment where a volunteer pedalled a bike at an
intense rate to demonstrate how the research was being
conducted.
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Democratic Party caucus came
to Ajax last week to prepare for
the coming legislative session.
The NDP held a three-day
caucus retreat, ending on Fri-
day, Feb. 8. The legislature re-
turns on Tuesday, Feb. 19, after a
Christmas break.
Michael Mantha, the MPP for
Algoma-Manitoulin, said, "As
the official Opposition, we've
got a lot of Ontarians looking at
us."
Leader Andrea Horwath
spoke with her caucus, saying,
"In the last few months, we've
been filled with chilling evi-
dence our work is more valuable
than ever."
She referred to the "attempt-
ed assault" Progressive Conser-
vative Leader Doug Ford has
done on education, clean water,
the Greenbelt, autism funding,
and the "public health-care sys-
tem we cherish so much. None of
those were what people voted
for. So I'm glad to spend time in
Durham Region."
She said the party chose Dur-
ham for its retreat because of
the recent announcement by
General Motors to close the
Oshawa assembly plant.
"Hard-working folks are see-
ing their jobs threatened. There
are 2,600 good paying union jobs
at GM," she said. "We're seeing
health care stretched to the
breaking point. People are wait-
ing too long in waiting rooms,
only to end up in a hallway."
She noted Ford is focusing on
his priorities.
"He's handing out tickets to
his friends, and he's telling ev-
eryday Ontarians the cupboard
is bare," Horwath said.
She said schools are "falling
apart. They have a broken boiler
in the dead of winter."
Even young children and
their families are under attack."
She said Ford "launched a
sham consultation" into health
care and is considering privatiz-
ing some of the health-care sys-
tem.
"People are counting on us
more than ever. We have to re-
sist when Doug Ford tries to
drag us back," Horwath said.
The NDP won't spend its time
opposing, but will be proposing,
she said.
"We won't sit and watch the
gap between the rich and poor
widen," she said. "There will be
more opportunities for anyone
who needs it. There will be the
quality public education they
deserve. There will be the public
health care they deserve."
Horwath stated, "When
someone tries to drag you back,
you don't pump the brakes. You
hit the gas. This province be-
longs to all of you - not just the
wealthy, not just the people
who've got an inside track with
Doug Ford."
The NDP will "unite when he
tries to divide. No one knows
how critical our work is. I'm en-
ergized. The official Opposition
will work on their behalf."
Horwath also met with com-
munity leaders and answered
questions on a range of issues,
from traffic congestion to au-
tism funding.
NDP IN AJAX TO PREPARE FOR COMING LEGISLATIVE SITTING
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Ontario New Democratic Party
MPPs held a three-day caucus
retreat in Ajax, ending up on Friday,
Feb. 8. Party leader Andrea Horwath
said the NDP, which is the official
opposition, will work on Ontarians
behalf and hold the government to
account. The legislature returns for
its spring sitting on Feb. 19.
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some of the board's mile-
stones and achievements
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cent and a five-year grad-
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trict School Board has quadru-
pled the offerings of its black
studies course from last year to
this year - and it's having a big im-
pact on students.
"My emotional response to
seeing black figures in the class-
room was profound," says, Ri-
sann Wright, a student who took
the class at Pickering High
School.
She was one of several stu-
dents who spoke about the im-
pact of black studies at the
DDSB's Feb. 4 standing commit-
tee meeting.
Others shared powerful poet-
ry and art created as part of the
class.
Student Kiera Salmon even
wrote a children's book called
"There's Magic in my Melanin,"
as a class project.
It tells the story of a black girl
who struggles with the way she
looks - Salmon has read it to ele-
mentary students.
"The students loved it and be-
gan opening up about their own
experiences," she says.
Last year, the DDSB offered
three sections of the black studies
course - that has increased to 12
sections this year, 11 in school and
one e-learning option.
The course was first piloted at
J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate
in Ajax in 2008, with content de-
veloped by a committee of the
Durham Black Educators Net-
work (DBEN).
The current Grade 12 course
focuses on Canadian content and
covers topics such as: race, iden-
tity and what it means to be a
black person, ancient Africa,
slavery, and the black Canadian
experience.
"It serves to validate the expe-
riences of black people," says Ny-
la John, who teaches the course
at Pickering High School. "It sup-
ports the well-being of black stu-
dents, whose voices in schools
and in the curriculum are often
muted."
Cheryl Rock, chair of DBEN
and vice-principal at Sinclair
Secondary School, says the rapid
growth of the course can be attri-
buted to demand from students -
as well as school staff.
"People are noticing the
changing faces of their school,
they're noticing the changing di-
versity and wanting to be respon-
sive," she says.
Reedah Hayder, a Pickering
High School student who is not
black, says you don't have to be
black to take black studies.
That said, friends and family
often questioned her about the
class.
"I was always asked the same
question - why?" she says, noting
that no one debated the value of
her other classes.
"Black studies isn't just for
black people," Hayder stresses.
"It allows students of all races to
freely discuss difficult topics
around race, identity and histo-
ry."
Rock says there is a "growing
understanding" that the course
can be taken by any student, and
that it isn't always taught by a
black teacher.
Offering more black studies
courses is one of the recommen-
dations contained in the DDSB's
Compendium of Action for Black
Student Success, launched in
September 2018.
DDSB QUADRUPLES OFFERINGS OF BLACK STUDIES COURSE
JILLIAN FOLLERT
jfollert@durhamregion.com
COMMUNITY
GRADE 12 COURSE
COVERS SLAVERY,
ANCIENT AFRICA,
BLACK IDENTITY
Students from the Durham District School Board's Black Studies course,
including, Preston Harrison (left) presenting on Value of Slaves, created
artwork which is on display at the board office. Rachel Hindle (right)
presenting on Slave Ships and the Journey, created artwork which is on
display at the board office.
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of plumage and behaviour
of species that would have
otherwise been dim, far-off
shapes hidden by leaves in
the treetops, or skulking in
the shadows.
Win-win for everyone,
including the birds, which
are treated to fruits, grains
and mealworms, pools and
waterfalls for drinking and
bathing - and the protection
of caretakers who not long
ago used to net and eat
them.
While waiting for the
stars of the show - China's
several species of magnifi-
cent pheasants - we enjoyed
flocks of gaudy songbirds
coming and going. I confess
that I'm partial to the blue
ones: six or seven different
flycatchers, robins and
finches whose feathers
glow with hues from cobalt
to indigo. So beautiful! Pic-
tures in field guides don't do
justice to the breathtaking
yellows, oranges, reds and
greens that adorn other
birds, either.
And when the stunning
partridges and pheasants
finally step into the clear-
ing - some sporting tail
feathers more than a metre
long - the rapid-fire clicking
of cameras mimics the
heartbeat of everyone pre-
sent.
Nature queries: mcar-
ney@interlinks.net or 905-
725-2116.
Durham outdoors writ-
er Margaret Carney has
more than 4,000 species on
her life list of birds, many
seen in far-flung corners of
our beautiful planet.
CHINESE PROVINCE A HAVEN FOR BIRDERS
OPINION
NATURE WRITER
MARGARET CARNEY
MARVELS AT SIGHTS
IN YUNNAN
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CARNEY
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nities is an excellent exam-
ple of this. Green spaces ab-
sorb carbon dioxide (a ma-
jor greenhouse gas) thus
supporting mitigation.
They also contribute to ad-
aptation by providing pro-
tection against heat, skin
cancer, reducing storm wa-
ter run-off and associated
flooding, and improving air
quality. Research is also in-
creasingly demonstrating
that local exposure to green,
natural spaces directly im-
proves physical and mental
health, reduces stress and
anxiety, and encourages
physical activity."
Climate change effects
such as extreme tempera-
tures, violent storms and
flooding are already impact-
ing Durham Region.
"Essentially, a warmer
climate is going to cause
more extremes on either
end of the spectrum, so
we're seeing more extreme
heat and more extreme
cold," said Wendella Gobin,
senior public health inspec-
tor with Durham Region
Public Health, noting that
there are different risks
with each.
"With extreme cold it's
very difficult for us to accli-
mate. There is increased
risk for exposure illnesses
such as frostbite and hypo-
thermia, and it puts a lot of
strain on the heart and
lungs to keep circulation go-
ing. People with underlying
heart or respiratory condi-
tions are at increased risk."
The body experiences
similar strain in periods of
extreme heat, which also
bring a whole host of other
problems - including higher
risk of food, water and vec-
tor-borne illnesses due to
extended growth periods for
bacteria, and more time for
ticks and mosquitoes to
spread.
"It's really a cumulative
affect," Gobin explained,
noting that higher temps
lead to increased electricity
use as people run air condi-
tioning units, which then
leads to increased smog and
pollution - and longer aller-
gy seasons mean increased
allergens in the air. All fac-
tors that can further aggra-
vate susceptible popula-
tions.
"It's really a vicious cy-
cle," Gobin said of the cumu-
lative effects of longer peri-
ods of higher temperatures.
In addition to the numer-
ous risks to physical health
stemming from climate
change, there are also sig-
nificant mental health im-
plications.
"All of these obviously
cause physical harm, but we
really need to look at the
mental effects as well," Go-
bin said.
"Any change to an envi-
ronment or routine or not
being able to do the things
you would normally do can
impact mental health,
there's an increased risk of
depression especially when
you have events like
drought, flooding, winter
storms, and even forest
fires. You don't necessarily
tend to think about how
these things are affecting
stress levels and anxiety,
but the truth is any time we
are faced with adversity it's
affecting you in that way."
Health in a Changing Cli-
mate is part of an ongoing
series from the Greenbelt
Foundation looking at dif-
ferent impacts of climate
change.
"We wanted to personal-
ize the effects of climate
change in a variety of ways,"
said Edward McDonnell,
CEO of the Greenbelt Foun-
dation.
"I was struck by how sig-
nificant of an emphasis the
pubic health community is
placing on climate change,"
he continued, noting that
the ecosystem services pro-
vided by the Greenbelt
amount to about $3.2 billion
in value for green infra-
structure such as stormwa-
ter management, filtration,
carbon sequestration and
cooling.
"As the climate becomes
wetter, warmer and wilder,
we're looking at opportuni-
ties to use different natural
systems to combat some of
the negative impacts of cli-
mate change," McDonnell
said.
"These are lands that are
absorbing carbon that
would otherwise go up into
the atmosphere. Wetlands
are critical to deal with is-
sues of increased water and
stormwater management
from extreme weather
events, and many green
spaces can also act as cool-
ing corridors, with rising
temperatures being an in-
creasing health issue in ur-
ban centres. It's about how
we can use natural assets,
or green infrastructure, to
provide services that would
otherwise require grey in-
frastructure."
Conservation authori-
ties are also working hard to
adapt to climate change,
through restoration of natu-
ral areas to improve storm-
water management, filtra-
tion and more.
"We're seeing the direct
impacts of climate change
in our local watersheds, es-
pecially in wet weather
events and storm events,"
said Rob Baldwin, general
manager of planning and
development at the Lake
Simcoe Region Conserva-
tion Authority, noting that
in recent years they have
seen as many as five or six
so-called "100-year storms"
in one summer.
To help manage the ex-
cess water, the authority
has embarked on a new off-
set program that requires
developers to compensate
for the loss of natural sys-
tems.
"The offsetting program
allows us to use new growth
to restore the mistakes of
the past 100 years," he ex-
plained, noting that devel-
opers are required to com-
pensate for forest, wetlands
or other natural areas lost
to new development at vary-
ing ratios, so wetlands
would be replaced at a
three-to-one scale and for-
ests on a two-to-one scale.
"That will really begin to
turn the tide to what we call
large-scale restoration,"
Baldwin explained. "It will
allow us to work in urban
areas to reconstitute natu-
ral areas, build flood plains
in key areas, and promote
restoration."
Green spaces also pro-
vide physical health bene-
fits that can help individu-
als combat the negative im-
pacts of climate change.
"There is strong evi-
dence to suggest green
space can encourage physi-
cal activity, help promote
mental health and bring di-
verse communities togeth-
er," said Anusa Jordan, Dur-
ham Public Health nurse.
"All ages and abilities
can benefit from green spac-
es. In Canada, children who
spend more time outdoors
are more likely to be physi-
cally active, have better re-
lationships with friends and
just generally have better
psychosocial health. In
turn, when adults access
green spaces that have
benches and walkways, it
encourages relationships
and helps reduce isolation.
Studies show that just being
in nature, just sitting on a
bench or even viewing
green space through your
window, offers a restorative
effect. Our message is to al-
ways, as a family, go for a
walk or get out in nature in
some form."
That is a message Ux-
bridge Mayor Dave Barton
takes to heart: in a Town-
ship that falls entirely with-
in Greenbelt or other natu-
ral protection legislation,
green space has become
part of the cultural identity.
"The Greenbelt is a ma-
jor reason why new young
families in Uxbridge have
moved to our beautiful
town, we have thousands of
acres to enjoy," said Barton.
"We are very fortunate to
live in Uxbridge where
we're surrounded by nature
and surrounded by trees,
which means better air
quality and a habitat for
wildlife, among other bene-
fits. In terms of climate
change, water is a big con-
cern from an Uxbridge per-
spective, and our green
spaces will play a big role in
trying to deal with that."
For Barton personally,
green space offers opportu-
nities for recreation and
family time.
"When we go out as a
family, we're either enjoy-
ing our local restaurants or
enjoying nature, it's essen-
tial to our quality of life," he
said, noting that cross-
country skiing and moun-
tain biking are favourite
pastimes.
"When I've spoken to
new residents, the majority
of them have chosen Ux-
bridge because they can
walk out their door and be
on a trail walking or hiking
in nature. There are no bar-
riers to entry here - tonight
when I get home, I can jump
on my bike and be on the
Trans-Canada Trail in five
minutes. It's a huge privi-
lege."
NEWS
Continued from page 3
DURHAM GREEN SPACES COULD PLAY KEY ROLE IN COMBATTING CLIMATE CHANGE
Greenspaces such as the Greenwood Conservation Area have an important role to play in
mitigating and adapting to the increasing impacts of climate change across Durham, acting as
green infrastructure for services such as stormwater management, filtration, carbon
sequestration and cooling, and promoting physical and mental health.Participants climbed over
logs and soil as they followed their GPS units in the hike and geocaching event, held at
Greenwood Conservation Area .
Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland file photo
THE ISSUE:
DURHAM
MUNICIPALITIES
ARE FACING
MAJOR IMPACTS FROM
CLIMATE CHANGE, AS
EXTREME WEATHER
BECOMES MORE COMMON
LOCAL IMPACT:
GREEN SPACES SUCH AS
THE GREENBELT AND
OTHER CONSERVATION
AREAS AND NATURAL
LANDSCAPES HAVE A
MAJOR ROLE TO PLAY IN
HELPING MUNICIPALITIES
COMBAT EXTREME
TEMPERATURES,
FLOODING AND OTHER
NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF
CLIMATE CHANGE
STORY BEHIND
THE STORY
Reporter Moya Dillon talked to
area officials about how climate
change is impacting Durham,
and how green spaces can help
municipalities and residents
adapt.
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FORM 6
SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER
Municipal Act, 2001
Ontario Regulation 181/03, Municipal Tax Sale Rules
SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING
Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land described below and will be received until
3:00 p.m. local time on March 7, 2019, at Pickering City Hall, One The Esplanade, Pickering, Ontario.
The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at Pickering
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Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a
money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality
and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.
Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other
matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the
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DURHAM - On a quiet
mid-week night in the late
spring of 2016, a passerby
walking on Bloor Street in
Oshawa noticed the form
of a man lying on the pave-
ment, and placed a 911 call.
Emergency workers
rushed to the aid of Brai-
den McClure - who lay
clinging to life in a parking
lot west of Simcoe Street.
Police officers, dispatched
at about 10 p.m. on June 1,
performed CPR on the
gravely injured man until
paramedics arrived. Mc-
Clure, who had been
stabbed, was taken to hos-
pital in Oshawa, then
transferred to a Toronto
trauma centre.
McClure, 21, died in hos-
pital early June 2, leaving
Durham homicide investi-
gators with a mystery that
lingers still; in spite of ef-
forts to piece together the
young man's final move-
ments, they've been unable
to come up with solid evi-
dence that would lead to
conviction of the killer.
Police did get some re-
sponse to a public call for
information, but not
enough to create the mo-
mentum necessary to
crack the case, according
to Det. Mike Horrocks, the
lead investigator on the
file.
"We got a bit of informa-
tion, but nothing that was
actionable," said Hor-
rocks.
Police were most imme-
diately interested in piec-
ing together the final
hours and days of Mc-
Clure's life. It wasn't easy -
he hung out with a crowd
that doesn't have a lot of
trust in the police.
McClure, whose family
home was in Scugog Town-
ship, had friends and asso-
ciates in Oshawa, but few
roots in the city, said Hor-
rocks.
"He was tran-
sient at the time -
he was kind of
couch surfing,"
Horrocks said.
Police worked
the streets, trying
to learn what Mc-
Clure had been up
to in the hours pri-
or to his death and
how his life ended
so violently: was it the cul-
mination of a beef with
someone he knew, or a ran-
dom encounter that spi-
ralled quickly into a lethal
assault?
The work of investiga-
tors yielded some informa-
tion - but not a lot of co-op-
eration from those who
may have provided the
most valuable insights.
"We were able to gather
some information on his
movements," Horrocks
said. "We're pretty confi-
dent we know some of the
people he was with that
night. But they haven't
been co-operative."
But the fact that people
close to McClure in Osha-
wa weren't helpful to po-
lice doesn't mean the
young man wasn't
mourned; his death
prompted heartfelt expres-
sions of grief on social me-
dia.
"Still can't believe it,"
read one entry on Mc-
Clure's Facebook page.
"Gone but never forgotten
bro never."
"It's unreal at the
thought that you were tak-
en in such a tragic way, the
memories we have
together are over-
flowing in my
head," read anoth-
er. "You were al-
ways one of the re-
alist (sic) people I
knew, always hold-
ing it down, and so
kind hearted, did
whatever you could
to make sure other
people were alright
before yourself, sipping on
some cold ones for you my
homie, I miss you so much,
lots of love."
In another post, a corre-
spondent representing Mc-
Clure's family asked peo-
ple to forward pictures
that they may have of the
young man.
The investigation re-
mains active - anyone with
information is asked to call
police at 1-905-579-1520 or
Crime Stoppers at 1-800-
222-TIPS.
ONTARIO COLD CASE: KILLER IN
STABBING CONTINUES TO EVADE JUSTICE
JEFF MITCHELL
jmitchell@durham
region.com
NEWS
MAN'S DEATH IN PARKING LOT LEAVES
HOMICIDE INVESTIGATORS WITH A MYSTERY
Braiden
McClure
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It's that time of year
when my phone starts to
ring.
Hockey season is in
playoff mode, tryouts are
looming and the spring
sport season is quickly ap-
proaching. Invariably the
discussion goes something
like this: "Hey coach, my
son/daughter plays sport
X. What can you tell me
about your program? We
are looking for a 'sports
specific' training program
for our son/daughter."
One of the unfortunate
results of smartphones and
technology has been the
meteoric rise of the "social
media expert." It is all of
these "internet sensations"
who are largely responsi-
ble for fuelling the debate
with regards to the legiti-
macy of sports specific
training.
And so the debate rages
on.
Let me try to simplify
things for you by cutting
through all of the bovine
excrement. When it comes
to sports specific training,
as far as strength and con-
ditioning is concerned ...
there is none!
Breathe. In with the
good, out with the bad.
Calm down now. Yeah,
yeah, I know that each
sport has it own nuances
and special skill require-
ments, but really the only
major difference between
most sports comes down to
the demands on the energy
systems.
Strength training will
always be an integral part
of athlete development.
And, there is nothing that
can help improve sport
performance more than
the development of
strength and speed. With-
out these two things, you
cannot aspire to much
more than being a beer
league legend.
There are only eight bio-
motor abilities - strength,
speed, power, endurance,
flexibility, agility, co-ordi-
nation, balance - and seven
primal movement patterns
-push, pull, bend, twist,
lunge, squat, gait (i.e. run).
And there really are on-
ly a couple of ways to effec-
tively train these. While
athletes, parents and
coaches would love to hear
that a particular set of ex-
ercises are perfect for their
sport, the reality is these
so-called magic bullets re-
ally are just sexy-looking
exercises with very little
practical carry-over and
the term sports specific
training really is just a
marketing trick.
And so, simply stated,
the job of a good strength
coach is nothing more than
to build athletes and confi-
dent warriors.
We must, in a very gen-
eral sense, develop and im-
prove the biomotor abili-
ties of our athletes/chil-
dren and teach them the
ability to perform the pri-
mal movement patterns
with excellence and preci-
sion. Essentially, we must
build the proper founda-
tion that will allow the
sport technical/skills
coaches to then do their job
of teaching the specific
skills and techniques that
are essential to perfor-
mance in their sport.
Thus, the truest and on-
ly real form of sports spe-
cific training is to play/
practise your sport; to per-
form the required skills
under competition settings
and conditions.
Till next time, remem-
ber "you can't fake strong!"
Former NHL strength
and conditioning coach for
the Detroit Red Wings
Peter Renzetti can be
reached at razor_1@sym-
patico.ca.
THE MYTH OF SPORTS SPECIFIC TRAINING
OPINION
COLUMNIST PETER
RENZETTI SAYS
STRENGTH TRAINING
IS INTEGRAL TO
ANY ATHLETE
PETER
RENZETTI
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PICKERING - Gerhard
Wolfel is many years into
his retirement and the
aches and pains are start-
ing to add up, but he has no
plans to hang up the swim-
ming cap just yet - nor the
ski goggles or curling
broom, for that matter.
On any given day
throughout the winter,
Wolfel will likely be found
doing some sort of activity,
be it on the ice at the An-
nandale curling club, on
the ski hill with his Birch
Cliff Heights club or in the
pool with the Pickering
Master Splashers swim
club.
It's the last where he's
most in his element, even if
in some cases he's more
than 50 years older than
the younger members.
Wolfel, who turns 79 in
April, says one of the great
appeals of the club is the so-
cial aspect. Members will
often visit the pub after
Thursday practice, go for
breakfast on Saturday, hit
the slopes on Wednesday,
or any number of other fun
activities.
Wolfel has been swim-
ming all his life, although
not competitively growing
up in Nuremberg, Germa-
ny, which at the time had
only one indoor pool. He
became a member of the
German Lifesaving Soci-
ety, but didn't learn to dive
or turn properly until long
after emigrating to Canada
in 1964 with his wife, Bern-
hardine, and eight-month-
old daughter, Ursula, who's
now 55 and also an occa-
sional member of the Pick-
ering club.
Wolfel, who has been liv-
ing in Pickering since 1975,
joined the Splashers about
20 years ago, and has en-
joyed every minute of it
since. He's among those
who goes to competitions,
but says that's far from the
point of being a member.
"The problem with the
club is it's very hard to get
people to join. You almost
have to take them physical-
ly there because they think
you have to be a good swim-
mer," he explains. "You do
not have to be a competitive
swimmer. If you enjoy
swimming, you will proba-
bly like it."
Wolfel admits with a
chuckle that, "I've got a few
aches and pains, I've had a
knee replacement, which is
still giving me problems,
and I broke a rib a little
while ago, I have some
shoulder problems," but
says he plans to stay in the
pool for as long as possible.
The therapeutic aspect
of swimming is also a
strong appeal, says Lau-
reen Karry, a 46-year-old
Ajax resident and yoga stu-
dio owner.
She joined the Pickering
Running Room when she
moved to the area 16 years
ago, and loved it, but has
been even happier still
since finally joining the
Splashers three years ago
after a few years of contem-
plating it.
"I've not been a compet-
itive swimmer ever before
in my life, but always loved
the water, so it was some-
thing I wanted to try," she
explains. "I also wanted to
do something that I could
do all year round and was
looking to do something for
health and wellness down
the road as I get older."
Karry, too, has gone to
competitions, but says the
benefits of the club far ex-
ceed the satisfaction from
that, pointing to the fitness
and social benefits as a
powerful combination.
"I was hooked pretty
quickly, actually," she re-
calls of when she finally
went to check it out. "I
thought, 'wow, I could do
this for the rest of my life' ...
It's a really nice way for
people to connect with oth-
er folks in their communi-
ty that might have similar
interests." Paul Gemmink,
a 60-year-old lawyer, first
joined the club when he
moved to Pickering in 1987,
but quit for awhile when
his family grew to include
three children. He's been
back now for the past doz-
en or so years, including
the last two as president.
"I find swimming in-
credibly relaxing," he says.
"It allows me to focus com-
pletely on something other
than outside noise. It's very
relaxing and our club is
very social. The people are
all very good, so I really en-
joy the two different as-
pects."
Club membership has
fluctuated over the years,
and currently sits a bit low-
er than usual at around 35.
There are four coaches ca-
pable of dealing with all
levels during the practices,
which are available up to
four times a week.
Visit www.pickering-
mastersplashers.com for
more information.
PICKERING MASTER SPLASHERS HAVING A BLAST
BRIAN MCNAIR
bmcnair@durham
region.com
SPORTS
CLUB OFFERS
FITNESS,
CAMARADERIE AND,
FOR THOSE SEEKING
IT, COMPETITION
Members of the Pickering Masters Swim Club during a practice session at the Dunbarton High
School pool.
Sabrina Byrnes/Metroland
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DURHAM - The Dur-
ham Region 2019 Ontario
Parasport Games came
and went quickly, but have
left a lasting legacy for the
350 athletes who took part
and so many more who
made the Games a reality.
Right from the opening
ceremonies on Friday at
the Abilities Centre to the
final medals handed out on
Sunday afternoon, the
Games were a smashing
success and well supported
by the Durham communi-
ty, who embraced the Be
the Roar campaign.
Fans packed Pad 3 at the
Iroquois Park Sports Cen-
tre for the gold medal game
in sledge hockey, a 5-4 vic-
tory for Ontario Central
over Ontario North.
Among the other win-
ning teams were Kitchener
in five-a-side soccer, Trilli-
ums (D1) and Mincers (D2)
in goalball, Beach Team O
in sitting volleyball, Team
Red in wheelchair basket-
ball and Ottawa in wheel-
chair rugby.
Visit www.durhamre-
gion2019.ca for all the re-
sults, including how indi-
viduals fared in boccia, pa-
ra-alpine and para-Nordic
skiing events.
Among the many sights from the Feb. 8-10 Durham Region 2019 Ontario Parasport Games were, clockwise from top photo: Hudson Booth in the para-Nordic male event at Brimacombe; Amelie
Comtois, shown diving to make a save in goalball; Ian Steadman from Ontario Central and Dakota Tapp from Ontario East battling in sledge hockey; Sarah Lashbrook, from Kenora, in wheelchair
curling; and the torch to light the cauldron entering the opening ceremony at the Abilities Centre.
Photos by Ryan Pfeiffer, Jason Liebregts and Karen Longwell
COMMUNITY
ACTION-PACKED
WEEKEND LEAVES
LASTING LEGACY
AA PPAARRAAMMAAZZIINNGG PPEERRFFOORRMMAANNCCEE
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Clockwise from top left photo:
Ottawa's Richard Marsolais
and Kitchener's Fatlum El
Shani battled along the
boards during five-a-side
soccer; Ethan Lacroix and
Amelie Comtois of the
Mincers inspected their
goalball gold medals;
Belleville's Nic Kovac was
upended in front of Toronto's
William Boyle during
wheelchair rugby; Co-chairs
Don Terry and Emmy Iheme
lit the cauldron at the
opening ceremony; Ontario
East's Avery Robertson
cleared the puck in sledge
hockey; Beach Team Ontario’s
Amanda Harnett played the
ball in sitting volleyball;
Caelan Flannigan placed
second in the sit-ski
para-Nordic event.
Photos by Ryan Pfeiffer,
Jason Liebregts and Karen Longwell
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SIX FUN IDEAS IN
DURHAM REGION
ON FEB. 16 AND 17
Dig some VALENTINE'S JAZZ at Da Taste, 361 King
Ave. E., Unit 5, Newcastle, on Feb. 16 - from 6 to
10 p.m. Enjoy live music from the Errol Fisher Band.
Fisher has been a mainstay on the Toronto blues
and jazz scene for many years. Tickets are $60 per
person, which includes a three-course meal. Con-
tact datastecuisine@gmail.com or 905-446-2783.
Magic and comedy merge at THE MAGIC SHOW,
featuring Ray Anderson and Edward Stone, in a
family-friendly afternoon of entertainment on Feb.
16 at 1 p.m. at Oshawa's Regent Theatre, 50 King
St. E. Tickets are $20, available at regenttheatre-
.ca, or by visiting or calling the box office at 905-
721-3399, ext. 2.
Also in Oshawa, coin lovers note that COIN-A-
RAMA comes to Lakeview Park's Jubilee Pavilion,
55 Lakeview Park Ave., on Feb. 17 from 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. Free admission to the event, which features
free dealer and membership draws and hourly
public draws. For information, contact Sharon at
905-728-1352 or papman@bell.net.
Back in Clarington, have BREAKFAST WITH DUR-
HAM MPP LINDSEY PARK on Feb. 16 from 7:30 to
9:30 a.m. at Bowmanville Creek Retirement Com-
munity, 105 Queen St., Bowmanville. Park will be
talking about her first six months in office, and is to
provide a Queen's Park update at the Clarington
Board of Trade event. The cost is $25 for board of
trade members and $35 for nonmembers; to learn
more, contact info@cbot.ca or 905-623-3106.
The Royal Canadian Legion, 111 Hunt St., Ajax,
hosts a VALENTINE'S DANCE on Feb. 16 from 8
p.m. to midnight. Everybody 19 years of age and up
is welcome at the event, which features band The
Reasons. The doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are
$20 each, available at the legion's bar. Contact
rcl322newsletter@rogers.com or 905-683-7811 for
information.
Up in north Durham, learn the basic stitches for
embroidery at an INTRODUCTION TO EMBROIDERY
WORKSHOP on Feb. 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the
Scugog Shores Museum Village (the Schoolhouse),
16210 Island Rd., Port Perry. All of the needed
supplies will be provided, and participants will
make a floral wreath sampler to take home. The
cost is $30/person or $50 for two people. Pre-
registration is required - call 905-985-8698, ext.
103 or email museum@scugog.ca to register.
WHAT'S ON
DURHAM - Pat Jarosz's
big break came when she
was 15 years old - and she
shrank from it.
Now a hands-on talent
agent with her own compa-
ny, Bookittalent, the vast
majority of her clients are
from Durham Region.
Jarosz tells the story of
how, in the 1970s, she was
shopping with a friend in
Toronto when an agent re-
presenting Judy Welch ap-
proached her. Welch, who
died in 2011, was Miss To-
ronto 1956 and became the
first Canadian finalist in
the Miss World competi-
tion. Welch launched a
modelling agency, and one
of her agents spotted the
young Jarosz, who had the
Farrah Fawcett big hair
that was popular at the
time.
"I was really shy and
very, very insecure," Ja-
rosz says.
She would have turned
down the offer to pursue a
modelling career, if not for
her friend, who told her
she had to follow through
on it and called Jarosz's fa-
ther to tell him the news.
Jarosz, now 60, met Welch
the same day and was en-
rolled in a program that
had a lifelong, positive im-
pact.
"It totally changed my
being and the course of my
life," Jarosz says, adding it
all happened "pretty fast"
for her.
"I never would have
thought to be in this indus-
try."
By far, the most impor-
tant thing she learned was
"self-confidence building
lessons that I still use to-
day."
Jarosz went on to have
an acting and modelling ca-
reer and was a model agent
for 20 years. Now she regu-
larly visits Durham for
open-call auditions and
meet-and-greets, where Ja-
rosz looks for local talent.
She says factors such as the
abundance of dance
schools in Durham and op-
portunities to be in com-
munity theatre offer an ex-
cellent foundation for local
people who want to be in
the entertainment indus-
try.
In recent years, Jarosz
says, she's noticed more
and more young adults
who are lacking in self-con-
fidence, and a "horrific
amount of bullying."
So, this March break,
she is offering three March
Break Mini Boot Camps,
featuring special guests, to
pass on what she has
learned. The topics range
from "Basic skin care, it
starts now" to "Social Grac-
es and Old-fashioned Eti-
quette" to "Self-Confidence
Building Techniques."
Jarosz says too many
young people don't possess
the basic social graces: the
please and thank-yous,
how to enter a room, how to
sit. "It's gone," she says.
She'll also address pub-
lic speaking and "How to
deal with being bullied, or
someone else being bul-
lied."
Jarosz admits that when
it came time for her first
modelling assignment, she
was scared. But she got
through it.
"I just learned how to
rein it in and have the con-
fidence in myself," she
says.
The camps are all at the
Residence Inn by Marriott
(meeting room), 160 Con-
sumers Dr., Whitby.
They are: Program 1,
March 11 and 12, 10 a.m. to 3
p.m., $350; Program 2,
March 12 and 13, 10 a.m. to 3
p.m., $350; and Program 3,
March 11, 12 and 13, 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m., $475. Jarosz says
the three are basically in-
terchangeable, but 1 is di-
rected more towards girls,
2 is for boys or girls and 3 is
aimed at girls.
To register or learn
more about the camps,
email agent@bookitta-
lent.com or call 416-358-
6230.
TALENT AGENT HOLDING MARCH
BREAK MINI BOOT CAMPS IN WHITBY
MIKE RUTA
mruta@durhamregion.com
Talent agent Pat Jarosz held an open call for children and teenagers interested in working in TV
commercials, series and films at the meeting room at Residence Inn by Marriott in Whitby in
2016. Jarosz is offering three March break boot camps at the Whitby Marriott hotel next month.
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DURHAM - On the
phone from Lindenhurst,
Ill., about halfway between
Chicago and Milwaukee,
John Primer sounds
amused when asked what
music he'll be playing
when he comes to Durham
for a show.
"Blues," he replies.
What else would he be
playing?
The 73-year-old native of
Camden, Miss., was twice
nominated for a Grammy
Award and is a member of
the Chicago Blues Hall of
Fame. He has played with
legends of the genre in-
cluding Willie Dixon and
Muddy Waters.
See Primer and the Real
Deal Blues Band on Feb. 28
at 8 p.m. at Town Hall 1873,
302 Queen St., Port Perry.
While he's been a musi-
cian and singer for more
than half a century, Primer
can't tell you why it was his
dream since he was a child.
"I can't figure it out; I
don't know why," he says.
"When I was a little kid, I
wanted to do it.
"I always wanted a gui-
tar."
He made his first guitar,
attached to his front porch,
using a broom wire, nails
and a brick. Inspiration
was as close as his grand-
mother's tube radio as he
listened to artists such as
Waters, Little Milton, El-
more James and BB King.
But especially Waters, who
was his idol. When he was
18, Primer moved to Chica-
go, where he formed his
first band, the Maintain-
ers, and performed. His
reputation grew and Prim-
er was recruited by Willie
Dixon to play in his band,
the Chicago All Stars. In
1980 Primer's dream came
true when Waters asked
him to be his guitarist,
band leader and opening
act.
"It was special playing
with him," Primer says.
"We went everywhere. We
went everywhere in the
U.S. and across Europe."
He liked how Waters
"played the real blues."
"It's not about how
many notes you can play,"
he explains. "It's about a
feeling."
A lot of the songs are
about "hard times, poor
people." And, ironically, in
singing about sad stuff "it
makes you feel good."
He recently released a
new CD, The Soul of a Blues
Man.
John Primer and the Re-
al Deal Blues Band is pre-
sented by Music By the Bay
Live.
Tickets are $68.50, avail-
able at www.town-
hall1873.ca.
For more information,
email
mbbl.blues@gmail.com or
call 905-903-8661.Source:
BluesBroad
CHICAGO BLUES MAN JOHN
PRIMER PLAYS PORT PERRY
MIKE RUTA
mruta@durhamregion.com
WHAT'S ON
DURHAM - If you like
your music hard, really
hard, the Atria has a con-
cert night for you on Feb.
17.
Five bands, including
two from Durham Region,
take the stage at the Osha-
wa venue at 59 King St. E.
Headlining is deathcore
band the Convalescence
from Toledo, playing at
12:15 a.m.
Also performing are:
Whitby's Inside Job (hard-
core) at 9:25 p.m.; Oshawa's
Embodier (melodic death
metal) at 10:05 p.m.; and,
U.S. bands My Own Will
(metalcore) at 10:45 p.m.
and the Breathing Process
(black metal) at 11:30 p.m.
Tickets are $15 at the
door.
A NIGHT OF METALAT OSHAWA'S ATRIA
Chicago blues man John
Primer has Deep South
credentials: before moving to
the Windy City when he was
18, he lived in Camden MS.
Twice nominated for a
Grammy Award, Primer and
his Real Deal Blues Band play
Town Hall 1873 in Port Perry.
Marilyn Stringer photo
Hailing from Toldeo, Ohio, Deathcore band The Convalescence
headlines a night of metal at The Atria in Oshawa on Feb. 17.
Sharon Barcia photo
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DANCING HER HEART OUT
Alyssa Provenzano led the group during Dance Your Heart Out, a jam-packed morning of Zumba,
Dance Jam and "Socacize" at Life Time Athletic in Ajax on Feb. 9 in support of Heart and Stroke.
Participants had access to six different instructors from clubs across the GTA and Durham
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63 years in business & 40,000+ projects
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Walk the Dome - Friday
WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 10:30 a.m
WHERE: Pickering Soccer Centre,
1975 Clements Rd., Pickering
CONTACT: Tammy Lyle-Gravlev,
905-831-9803, communitypro-
grams@pickeringsoccer.ca,
http://www.pickeringsoccer.ca/
programs/community-programs/
COST: $3.00 Drop In Fee/
$25.00, 10 Pass
Come join us on Monday and
Friday mornings for Walk the
Dome at the Pickering Soccer
Centre. The Centre is fully acces-
sible, with ample parking. Enjoy
some light music, use our Nordic
Walking Poles. Strollers welcome!
Open Mic Nite
WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 10:00
p.m WHERE: OpenStudio
Art Cafe, 617 Liverpool
Road, Pickering CONTACT: Mi-
chele, 905 420-2233, http://
openstudioartcafe.com/
events.html COST: 3
Open Mic every Friday nite. Come
out to this fun-filled, musical
evening at the cosy waterfront
cafe. 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.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16
All Abilities Winter Soccer
WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m
WHERE: Pickering Soccer Centre,
1975 Clements Rd., Pickering
CONTACT: Tammy Lyle-Gravlev,
905-831-9803, communi-
typrograms@pickeringsoc-
cer.ca, http://www.pick-
eringsoccer.ca/pro-
grams/all-abilities/
COST: $95.00
Our program is fully
inclusive, designed and
adapted for children with any
disability or level of behaviour.
Voxxlife Durham Region Connec-
tion Event
WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m
WHERE: Pickering Central Library
Auditorium, 1 The Esplanade S,
Pickering CONTACT: kelliedoi-
ron@gmail.com, http://www.voxx-
life.com
Do you suffer from plantar fascii-
tis or diabetic neuropa-
thy? Get a free assess-
ment by one of voxxlife's
balance, stability and
posture experts. Come see
for yourself how voxx human
performance technology is chang-
ing the quality of people's lives.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18
Walk the Dome: For Adults with
Autism and Their Families
WHEN: 9:00 a.m WHERE: Picker-
ing Soccer Centre, 1975 Clements
Rd.CONTACT: Kristina, 289-278-
3489, kristina@homebasedur-
ham.com, https://www.homeba-
sedurham.com/
Start your week off with a leisurely
stroll around the gorgeous indoor
fields at Pickering Soccer Club
and enjoy a chat with families just
like yours. Sign in at front desk
under "Autism Home Base Dur-
ham" to participate!
Walk The Dome - Mondays
WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 10:30 a.m
WHERE: Pickering Soccer
Centre, 1975 Clements
Rd., Pickering CONTACT:
Tammy Lyle-Gravlev,
905-831-9803, commu-
nityprograms@pickering-
soccer.ca COST: $3.00
Drop In Fee/ $25.00, 10 Pass
Come join us on Monday and
Friday mornings for Walk the
Dome at the Pickering Soccer
Centre. The Centre is fully acces-
sible, with a soft turf indoor
surface and ample parking. Enjoy
some light music, use our Nordic
Walking Poles. Strollers welcome!
Family Day Event
WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m
WHERE: Pickering Recreation
Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd.,
Pickering CONTACT: 905-683-
6582 COST: $18.25 for a family
pass
Pickering is holding Family Day
Event at the Rec! Activities in-
clude arts, crafts, dance, fitness,
games, swimming and skating.
Pickering English Conversation
Circle
WHEN: 2:45 p.m - 4:00 p.m
WHERE: Pickering Welcome
Centre Immigran Services, 1400
Bayly St., Pickering CONTACT:
Katelin Grant, 905-686-2661,
communityconnect@cdcd.org,
http://www.cdcd.org
Newcomers practice English in a
welcoming environment, expand
social networks and learn about
the community.
Emotional Regulation Group
Using DBT Skills
WHEN: 3:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m
WHERE: Carea Community Health
Centre, 1450 Kingston Road,
Pickering, ON , Pickering CON-
TACT: mstrickland@careachc.ca,
9054281212, mstrickland@ca-
reachc.ca, http://careachc.ca/
This 12-week program will provide
teens aged 15 to 18 with practical
skills to manage and cope with
overwhelming emotions. You will
learn how to tolerate distress,
reduce difficult emotions, navi-
gate challenging interpersonal
situations, mindfulness.
Life Drawing @ the Cafe
WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m
WHERE: OpenStudio Art Cafe,
617 Liverpool Road, Pickering
CONTACT: Michele, 905 420-
2233, draw@openstudioart-
cafe.com, http://open-
studioartcafe.com/
events.html
Life drawing session
with live model includes
1 minute warm-up
gestures and continues
with 30, 45 and 60 minute
poses. Bring your own drawing
materials. Drawing boards are
available at the cafe. $18 (3
hours) reserve your spot by Feb
17, 6pm
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19
In Motion - Active Program for
Adults 55+
WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m
WHERE: Pickering Soccer Centre,
1975 Clements Rd.CONTACT:
Tammy Lyle-Gralvev, 905-831-
9803, communityprograms@pick-
eringsoccer.ca, http://www.picke-
ringsoccer.ca/programs/in-
motion/
Motion is a low impact active
living program for adults 55+,
with a focus on health and well-
ness education, recreational
opportunities and social inter-
action. FREE.
Calm Kids Helping your child
manage anxiety more effective-
ly.
WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 7:30 p.m
WHERE: Carea Community Health
Centre, 1450 Kingston Road,
Pickering, ON , Pickering CON-
TACT: mstrickland@careachc.ca,
9054281212, mstrickland@ca-
reachc.ca, http://careachc.ca/
This 5 week program will provide
parents and their children ages
10-12 with practical skills to build
their confidence and reduce
worries or fears.
Tennis lessons kids Under 10
WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m
WHERE: Father Fenelon Catholic
school, 747 Liverpool Rd, Picker-
ing CONTACT: Catalin Codita,
4166244880, catalin@lit-
tleace.ca, http://www.littleace.ca
COST: $12/hour
Most innovative introductory
tennis program in Durham. Week-
ly lessons. Equipment
provided.Indoor classes
Jan - March. Lowest
rate to join!
WEDNESDAY, FEBRU-ARY 20
Gym and Swim Pickering: For
Adults with Autism and Their
Families
WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m
WHERE: Pickering Recreation
Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. S.
CONTACT: Kristina, 289-278-
3489, kristina@homebasedur-
ham.com, https://www.homeba-
sedurham.com/
Enjoy an afternoon of
fun and fitness!
Every Wednesday
our families run,
jump and swim
together. This
multi-sport program
offers a wide range of activities in
the gym and aqua fit/ free swim
in the pool. For adults with Autism
and their families.
Sewing Basics for Teens (14+)
WHEN: 3:30 p.m - 5:00 p.m
WHERE: Pickering Public Library,
1 The Esplanade S, Pickering
CONTACT: Kayhan B, 905-831-
6265, kayhanb@picnet.org,
http://www.picnet.org/programs/
Learn how a sewing machine
works, try some basic stitches
and find some FREE and easy
patterns online
Math Masters (6-12)
WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m
WHERE: Pickering Public Library -
George Ashe Library, 470 Kings-
ton Rd, Pickering CONTACT:
Brandi Harron, 905-831-6265,
brandiharron@picnet.org, http://
www.picnet.org/programs/
Sharpen your math skills while
having fun! Join us after school
for number games and activities!
Wednesday Prayer Meeting
WHEN: 7:15 p.m WHERE: Agape
Temple Seventh-day Adventist
Church , 1999 Fairport Road ,
Pickering CONTACT: Abelna-
vi@aol.com, 6472186283, In-
fo@agapetemplesda.com, http://
www.agapetemplesda.com
Weekly Prayer Meeting Followed
by a Basketball Challenge
Walking Soccer
WHEN: 9:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m
WHERE: Pickering Soccer Centre,
1975 Clements Rd.CONTACT:
Tammy Lyle-Gravlev, 905-831-
9803, communityprograms@pick-
eringsoccer.ca COST: $10.00
Drop In Fee
Walking Soccer is a new take on
soccer; participants must be
walking whether they have the
ball or not. This allows players of
all skill and fitness levels to
participate and be en-
gaged in the sport.
THURSDAY, FEBRU-ARY 21
Art School is Worth It!
(9-12)
WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m
WHERE: Pickering Public Library,
1 The Esplanade SCONTACT:
Brandi Harron, 905-831-6265,
brandiharron@picnet.org
Have you ever wondered how
some of the most famous art in
the world was made? Explore a
new artist each week and try your
hand at their medium. Atten-
dance for all weeks is encour-
aged.
Come To Our Homebuying Semi-
nar
WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 9:00 p.m
WHERE: Pickering Recreation
Complex (O'Brien Room A (locat-
ed at the back of the complex),
1867 Valley Farm Rd CONTACT:
Hussein Kabani, 905.723.9000,
info@getkabani.com
If you are buying your first home,
thinking of refinancing, or looking
to consolidate, this home buying
seminar is for you. Join us for a
quick presentation followed by
guest speakers.
EVENTS Visit durhamregion.com/events for a selec-
tion of featured online events. Things to do
on Family Day goes live on Feb. 1.
Next up, we’ll feature Things to do
with the kids during March Break.
Visit durhamregion.com/events and hit the
POST YOUR EVENT button to submit these or
any other community events!
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JOB FAIR
Explore themany full-time seasonaland student opportunitieswe have to offer. Bring your resume!For more information e-mail:careers@arntstopsoil.com
We offer opportunities for advancement as well as competitive wages, a comprehensive health plan and full support training.
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2019 Positions Available:
PRISMA NON-PROFIT
RESIDENCES CORPORATION
120 WALLER STREET, WHITBY, ONTARIO L1R 2G4
Prisma is a Non-Profit housing provider fully funded by the Region of
Durham for building and operating an affordable housing complex,
located at 116-120 Waller Street in Whitby.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Prisma is seeking a highly motivated individual for a Live-In
Superintendent position. The successful candidate will provide
superintendent services for a 186-unit building/townhouse complex.
The Superintendent is accountable to the Property Manager.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES include (but not limited to):
• Daily inspections, janitorial and maintenance to promote a clean,
safe and healthy environment
• Carrying out preventative maintenance inspections and procedures
on mechanical equipment as required, and reporting any
deficiencies noted to the Property Manager
• Respond to emergencies, and interaction with building residents
• Prepare garbage/recycling for disposal
• Repair, maintenance and ground work to building interior and
exterior (including routine electrical and plumbing)
• Ability to paint
• Excel at customer service and team work
• Schedule move-ins and move-outs
• Show vacant & occupied units to prospective tenants
• Respond to and complete request for repairs
• Enforce Corporation policies and procedures
• Attend training as required
• Other duties as assigned
CANDIDATE PROFILE:
The successful candidate must have knowledge, experience and be
comfortable working with building machinery/equipment such as
emergency generators, heating/boiler systems, makeup air units,
circulating pumps, etc. High school diploma, experience in a similar
role, as well as effective communication and interpersonal skills are
required. Proficiency in MS Office applications (including email), use
of modern technology, and the ability to supervise would be an asset.
Respect for confidentiality is a must as well as professional conduct
and safe working practices.
The successful candidate must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector
screening (VSS), have a reliable vehicle with adequate insurance, and
a valid G class Ontario driver's license.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to:
BoardOfDirectors@PrismaResidences.org
Summer Job
Opportunities
Make your friends
GREEN with envy
Granite Golf Club Job Fair
Saturday, February 16th
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Submit your resume to:
hr@granitegolfclub.ca
Accommodations for disabilities
are available on request
Granite Golf Club
2699 York Durham Road 30
Stouffville, ON
GraniteGolfClub.ca
Chantler's
Environmental Services
We are expanding our Pickering operation and now hiring for:
SALES & SERVICE
Duties to include selling & promoting
our line of portable sanitation units
for construction sites & special
events. Maintaining & improving
relationships with customers.
Competitive salary & benefit package
SERVICE ROUTE DRIVERG and DZ drivers. Steady hours. Benefit package. Clean abstract req'd
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PREMIUM RENTALS
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MARLAND GARDENS
321 & 349 Marland Ave. (905-743-9712)
PARKLANE ESTATES
50 Adelaide Ave. (905-720-3934)
GOVERNOR MANSIONS
110 Park Rd. N. (905-723-1712)
TOWER ON THE GREEN
1140 Mary St. N. (905-438-1971)3 Bed, 1.5 Bath
Courtice Home
$1990 +. Finished Basement, Fenced
Yard with Pool. 5 min from High
School and Public School. 10 min
from 407, 401. Call 905-233-2132
Looking for
DELIVERY DRIVERS
to deliver flyers and papers to
carriers in the Pickering area.
Pick up depot is located in Oshawa.
Do you have a van?
Are you available to work Tues.
Wed and Thurs. each week?
Can you lift 40 lbs?
If so, please contact Troy Cole
at News Advertiser
tcole@durhamregion.com
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LOOKING FOR A JOB THIS SUMMER?The Durham Residence and Conference Centre - Oshawa is hiring!Hiring part-time seasonal housekeeping positions. Positions run April to August.If interested, email your resume to Chris at cpinette@dc-uoitresidence.ca before March 4th.
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TDA Landscape Services needs5 Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers 40 hrs/wk $17/hrWilling to travel around Durham Region./work overtime/weekendsMin. 1 yr. experience residential/commercial projects. Assist with landscape constructions, weed, prune, trim and water trees and plants, gardens, cut grass, cart and spread topsoil and other materials, plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees, apply fertilizers, operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment Send resume 905-239-5112 or email tariq.delangel@tdalandscape.com
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2-bedrooms from $1399+parking,3-bedrooms from $1499+parkingCall 905-683-5322or 905-683-8421
DaycareWanted
CAREGIVERChild with Special Needs Ajax, OntarioPermanent Full Time - $16/hr (5AM-9AM, 3PM-7PM) M-FProvide personal care, drop offs and pick ups. Experience is an asset Living-in optional. Apply to: ilapana_lyn@yahoo.com
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CAREGIVER REQUIRED for 13 & 11 year old. Duties: after school pickup, housekeeping, meal prep., homework help. Fluent in French, professional and reliable. Bob 647-382-7551
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APPLE IPHONE, SE 16GB Grey, with a hard case, no scratches used very little in excellent condition asking $150.00 please call 905-576-6758
HOT TUB COVERS All Custom covers, all sizes and all shapes, $375.00 plus tax Free delivery. Let us come to your house & measure your tub! Pool safety covers. 905-259-4514.
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TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT APPLIANCES. New coin washers & dryers. Call us today: Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service & Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576-7448.
Cars WantedC
AAA AUTO SALVAGE WANTED: Cars, Trucks & Vans. 24/7 905-431-1808.
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**! ! $$$$ ! AAAAA ! AARON & AARON Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days per week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357.
WE PAY $250 - $6000 for your scrap cars, SUVs, vans & trucks. Dead or Alive. Free 24/7 towing. 647-287-1704
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