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Ultimatemodelshown♦ Standard key features include: •Heated front seats• Heated steering wheel • 7.0" touch-screen display with Apple CarPlayTMand Android AutoTM 2021 KONA for 48 monthswith $1,195 down◊ Lease the 2.0L Essential FWD for: weekly $55 at3.99% Or get no-charge All-Wheel Drive▼ on all 2021 Kona models. $2,000 price adjustment on cash purchase. ◊LeasingoffersavailableO.A.C.fromHyundaiFinancialServicesbasedonanew2021ElantraEssentialmanual/2021Kona2.0LEssentialFWD/2021TucsonTucsonT2.0LEssentialFWDwithanannualleaserateof2.99%/3.99%/2.49%.TotalTotalTleaseobligationis$12,196/$12,646/$15,778.Weeklyleasepaymentof$55/$55/$65fora48/48/48-monthwalk-awaylease.Downpaymentof$695/$1,195/$2,195andfirstmonthlypaymentrequired.Trade-inTrade-inTvaluemaybeappliedtodownpaymentamount.LeaseofferincludesDeliveryandDestinationchargesof$1,725/$1,825/$1,825leviesandallapplicablecharges(excludingHST).Leaseofferexcludesregistration,insurance,PPSA,licencefeesanddealeradmin.feesofupto$499.Feesmayvarybydealer.$0securitydepositonallmodels.16,000kmallowanceperyearapplies.Additionalchargeof$0.12/km.▼No-chargeAll-WheelDriveoffer:Purchaseorleaseanew2020Kona,2021Konaor2021Tucson,Tucson,T andyouwillbeentitledtoa$2,000/$2,000/$2,000factory-to-dealercreditforcashpurchasesorleaseorfinanceatSmartRates(non-promotionalrates).Thefactory-to-dealercreditof$2,000isequivalenttotheno-chargeAll-WheelDriveoffer.Themanufacturer’sestimatedretailvaluefor2020Kona,2021Kona,and2021TucsonTucsonTis$2,000/$2,000/$2,000.Factory-to-dealercreditappliesbeforetaxes.Offercannotbecombinedorusedinconjunctionwithanyotheravailablecredits.Offerisnon-transferableandcannotbeassigned.Novehicletrade-inrequired.Askyourdealerfordetails.♦Priceofmodelshown:2021ElantraEssentialmanualCyberGrey/2021KonaUltimateAWDAWDAPulseRed/2021TucsonTucsonTUltimateAWDAWDAMagneticGreyis$19,957/$34,457/$40,257.PriceincludesDeliveryandDestinationchargesof$1,725/$1,825/$1,825,leviesandallapplicablecharges(excludingHST).Pricesexcluderegistration,insurance,PPSA,licencefeesanddealeradmin.feesofupto$499.Feesmayvarybydealer.^0payments(paymentdeferral)for90daysisavailableonpromotionalfinanceoffersofin-stock2020/2021Hyundaimodels.Paymentdeferralappliestoonlypromotionalfinanceoffersonapprovedcreditandproofofincomemayberequired.Ifthepaymentdeferralofferisselected,theoriginaltermofthefinancecontractwillbeextendedby2months(60days).HyundaiAutoCanadaCorp.willpaytheinterestduringthefirst2months(60days)ofthefinancecontract,afterwhichthepurchaserwillpayallprincipalandinterestowinginequalinstallmentsovertheremainingtermofthecontract.Paymentsonfinancecontractsarepaidinarrears.^^Forfinancecontractspayableonaweeklyandbiweeklybasis,purchaserswhoselectthepaymentdeferraloffermayhavetomaketheirfirstweeklyorbi-weeklypaymentsoonerthan90daysfrompurchase.Downpaymentsarenotsubjecttothepaymentdeferraloffer,offer,offerandaredueonthedatethecontractissigned.HyundaiAutoCanadaCorp.reservestherighttoamendorterminatethisoffer,offer,offerinwholeorinpart,atanytimewithoutpriornotice.Additionalconditionsandlimitationsapply.Askyourdealerfordetails.◊▼^♦^^Offersavailableforalimitedtimeandsubjecttochangeorcancellationwithoutnotice.Vehiclecolourissubjecttoavailability.DeliveryandDestinationchargeincludesfreight,P.DP.DP.I.andafulltankofgas.Dealermaysellforless.Inventoryislimited,dealerordermayberequired.Offerisnon-transferableandcannotbeassigned.Novehicletrade-inrequired.Visitwww.hyundaicanada.comorseedealerforcompletedetails.††Hyundai’sComprehensiveLimitedWarrantycoveragecoversmostvehiclecomponentsagainstdefectsinworkmanshipundernormaluseandmaintenanceconditions.±Certainrestrictionsapply.CustomersmustpresenttheirproofofmilitaryrelationshipandI.D.attimeofpurchasetoreceivespecialpricediscountofftheirpurchase.Programsubjecttochangeorcancellationwithoutnotice.Visitwww.hyundaicanada.com/militaryorseedealerforcompletedetails.™/®TheHyundainame,logos,productnames,featurenames,imagesandslogansaretrademarksownedorlicensedbyHyundaiAutoCanadaCorp.Allothertrademarksandtradenamesarethepropertyoftheirrespectiveowners. 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"It felt like such a victory," saidAinsley's mother Tracy Robert- REJECTED WATERFRONT CONDOS PLAN BACK ON THE TABLE See GIRL,page 3 KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com Ainsley Perez, 12, is opposed to the Pickering Harbour Company's proposal to build two condos near the waterfront. Jason Liebregts/Metroland dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , F e b r u a r y 1 1 , 2 0 2 1 | 2 Abbeylawn.ca | 905-509-2582 On-site Doctor • 24 Hour Nursing Care • All Day Dining INDepeNDeNt & MeMOry CAre suItes AvAIlAble fOr IMMeDIAte OCCupANCy. 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Jennifer O’Connell Member of Parliament Pickering-Uxbridge Community Office: 4-1154 Kingston Road, Pickering, ON L1V 1B4 Telephone: 905.839.2878 Email: Jennifer.OConnell@parl.gc.ca Wishing Everyone a SAFE and HAPPY Family Day 2021! Please continue to wear a mask and practice physical distancing, we will get through these tough times if we all work together. Contact our office if you need assistance with COVID-19 supports or federal departments. We’re here to help! son. "What a letdown." Multiple attempts toreach PHC for commentwere not successful. PHC originally pro-posed two 23-storey build-ings with 498 units but re-duced it to a pair of towers each 15 storeys with 377units before it was present-ed to council. After council's refusal,PHC appealed to LPAT,which is not unusual, but itisn't common for a develop- er to revise and resubmit aproposal directly to LPAT."When you look atLPAT, there is no account-ability other than an ap-pointed individual who isgoing to make that deci- sion," said Ward 1 cityCoun. Maurice Brenner.Pickering resident NinaDhir said many residents will never even know whatwill go into the amendmentbecause only registered parties and participantswill be notified."Part of me wonders if the original application(with all of its obviousflaws) was a Trojan horseso that the applicant's next proposal would conve-niently circumvent the fullreview process," she said.Resident Elisabeth Iwa- ta has many reasons whyshe and others opposed theoriginal plans. "The location is tooclose to the waterfront. Infact, there is no site as closeto the lake between Toron- to and Oshawa," she said.She noted it's in a nucle-ar exclusion zone, requir- ing federal amendment toits zoning."There is no assurance the Pickering nuclearplant will close in 2024 inspite of the current provin-cial government's sugges- tions," she said.She also fears floodingand erosion, and the nega-tive impact on important wetlands, impacting nativevegetation and wildlife.At the executive com- mittee meeting on Feb. 1,Ward 2 regional Coun. BillMcLean asked staff for anupdate. "We opposed the appli-cation in the first place and that remains so," said di-rector of corporate servic-es and city solicitor PaulBigioni. "It's likely that the hear-ing on the merits of this ap-peal will take place in early 2022," Bigioni said.If the revised applica-tion is too different fromthe original, Pickering's counsel will likely argue ithas to go back to the city for a traditional municipal ap-proval process."You might want to tellthe people of Pickering not to throw away their signs,"McLean said in referenceto lawn signs opposing the plans.Pickering resident Da-vid Steele supports gooddevelopment, but only where appropriate. "This Pickering water-front has to be for the peo-ple," he said. "We've spent a lot of time, a lot of money.It's very unique in its natu-ralized state."Steele played a big role in the Waterfront TaskForce in 2001, which set outdevelopment guidelines for the Nautical Village. Thearea is meant to promoteboating, tourism and natu-ral features. "Also, we felt (French-man's Bay) should be a rec-reation place for people,"Steele said.Residents continue tothink that way."We will continue fight- ing for whatever we can doto stop these people fromdestroying our beachfront," Ainsley said. STORY BEHIND THESTORY: Pickering resi- dents care about theirwaterfront, and we wantedto let residents know thatdevelopment there is still an option. COUNCIL Continued from page 1 GIRL, 12, VOWS TO FIGHT TO SAVE WATERFRONT SCAN THIS CODE to see what’s happening in Pickering. Pickering councillor Bill McLean opposes condos at the waterfront. Bill McLean photo This Pickering waterfront has to be for the people. - David Steele, Pickering resident dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Pic k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , F e b r u a r y 1 1 , 2 0 2 1 | 4 Weekly Community Page February 11 Customer Care Centre 905.683.7575 (24 hour line) customercare@pickering.ca@cityofpickering pickering.ca Notice of Public Meeting 2021 Budget and User Fees TheCounciloftheCityofPickeringwillholdanelectronicPublic MeetingoftheExecutiveCommitteetoconsiderthe2021 CurrentandCapitalBudgetandUserFeeson: Thursday,March4,2021at9:00am Friday,March5,2021at9:00am(ifnecessary) The2021DraftCapitalBudgetandCapitalForecastwillbemade availableontheCity’swebsiteonMonday,February8th andthe 2021DraftCurrentBudgetandUserFeeswillbeavailableonthe City’swebsiteonTuesday,February23rd. Aspartofthebudget process,theCityisproposingtochangefeesforanumberof planning,recreationandotherCityservices. The2021CurrentandCapitalBudgetandUserFeeswillbe formallyadoptedatanelectronicMeetingofCounciltobe heldon: Monday,March22,2021at7:00pm Membersofthepublicmayobservetheabovemeeting proceedingsbyviewingthelivestreamontheCity’sYouTube page(youtube.com/user/SustainablePickering). Arecording ofthemeetingswillalsobeavailableontheCity’swebsite followingeachmeeting. Membersofthepublicmayprovideaverbaldelegationat theMarch4th ExecutiveCommitteeMeetingortheMarch22nd CouncilMeetingviaanaudioconnectionintotheelectronic meeting. Toregisterasadelegateforeithermeeting,visit pickering.ca/delegation,andcompletetheon-linedelegation formoremailclerks@pickering.ca. Pleaseensureyouprovide thephonenumberthatyouwishtobecontactedoninyour delegationrequest. AmemberoftheClerk’sOfficewill follow-uptoconfirmyourdelegationandprovideinstructions onhowyouwillbeconnectedtothemeeting. Delegation requestsmustbereceivedby12:00noononthelastbusiness daybeforethescheduledmeeting. Duringthemeeting,the Chairwillinviteeachregistereddelegate,onebyone,tojointhe meetingviaaudioconnection. Residentsareencouragedtovisitpickering.ca/budgettogain abetterunderstandingoftheCity’sbudget. Ifyouhaveany questionsorneedadditionalinformation,pleaseemailusat Budget2021@pickering.ca Datedonthe4th dayofFebruary,2021. SusanCassel,CityClerk StanKarwowski,Director,Finance&Treasurer Vacancy on Accessibility Advisory Committee TheCityofPickeringencouragescitizenstoparticipateintheir communitybyvolunteeringforoneofourboardsorcommittees. ThefollowingCommitteeiscurrentlyacceptingapplicationsfrom citizenvolunteers: AccessibilityAdvisoryCommittee Role: TheAccessibilityAdvisoryCommittee(AAC)willassistCitystaffand provideadvicetoCouncilaboutthepreparation,implementation andeffectivenessoftheCity’saccessibilityplan.TheAACwillalso reviewsiteplansanddrawingsasdescribedinSection41ofthe PlanningAct. NumberofVacancies: Three Meetings: 3rdWednesdayofeachmonthat7:00p.m.DuetoCOVID-19and thePremier’sEmergencyOrderstolimitgatheringsandmaintain physicaldistancing,theAACiscurrentlyholdingelectronicmeetings. Ifyouareinterestedinbeingconsideredforappointmenttothis Committee,pleasesubmitanapplicationformwhichisavailableat pickering.ca/boardsandcommitteessettingoutabriefdescriptionof anyjoborcommunity-relatedexperienceyoumayhave. ThedeadlineforsubmittingyourapplicationisMarch4,2021. AdditionalinformationregardingtheCommitteeisavailableon theCity’swebsiteatpickering.caorbycontactingtheCommittee Coordinatorat905.420.4660,ext2047orbyemailing clerks@pickering.ca. COVID-19CityResponse GetthelatestinformationonCityservices,closures,business supports,communityresources,andmoreat pickering.ca/covid19. 2021 Interim Property Tax Bill is due February 24, 2021 PleasecontactusifyouhavenotreceivedyourTaxNotice. FailuretoreceiveaTaxNoticedoesnotreduceyour responsibilityforthepaymentoftaxesandpenalty. ContactlessPayments TheCitywillacceptcontactlesspaymentmethodsonlyin anefforttoreducethespreadofCOVID-19andkeepour communitysafe.Paymentscanbemadethroughonline banking(seebelow),telephonebanking,in-personbanking, orbydebitorchequeatCityHall.Pleasecontactusifyou requireassistance. Didyouknowthatyoucanpayyourpropertytaxes online? Thisissetupthroughyour bankinginstitution.Search for“PickeringTaxes”asthepayeeanduseyour19digitroll numberastheaccountnumber.Onmostbanksites,weare listedas“PickeringTaxes”orsomethingsimilar.Pleasecontact yourfinancialinstitutionforassistance. PickeringisofferingaPropertyTaxDeferralProgram forresidentsthathavebeenfinanciallyimpactedbythe COVID-19pandemic.Pleasevisit pickering.ca/taxdeferral or giveusacallformoreinformation. PropertytaxesaredueevenifCityHallisclosedtothe public.Contactusforalternativepaymentmethods. Latepaymentfee Alatepaymentfeeof1.25%isaddedtoanyunpaidtaxeson thefirstdayofdefaultandonthefirstdayofeachmonth,as longasthetaxesremainunpaid. Thepenaltyandinterest ratesaresetbyCityBy-laws,pursuanttothe OntarioMunicipal Act.TheCitydoesnothavetheauthoritytowaivepenaltyand interestcharges. CityofPickering,TaxationSection: 905.420.4614 propertytaxes@pickering.ca Upcoming Public Meetings Date Meeting/Location Time February16 PickeringCultural AdvisoryCommitte Forlocationandmeetingdetailscheck: https://calendar.pickering.ca/council 7:00pm February17 AccessibilityAdvisoryCommittee Forlocationandmeetingdetailscheck: https://calendar.pickering.ca/council 7:00pm DuetoCOVID-19andthePremier’sEmergencyOrderstolimit gatheringsandmaintainphysicaldistancing,meetingdetailsare subjecttochange.PleasevisittheCitywebsiteorcall905.420.2222 fordetails. ForServicedisruptionnotificationcall1.866.278.9993 TheobjectiveofthisCircleistogiveavoicetoIndigenous residentsandIndigenouscommunitiesintheCityof Pickeringandtohonourthecontributions,historyand culturesofFirstNations,MétisandInuitPeoples. Stakeholdersandresidentsareinvitedtojointhiscircle who,undertheumbrellaoftheCulturalAdvisory CommitteeoftheCityofPickering,willadviseonbuilding meaningfulrelationshipswiththeIndigenouscommunities by: establishingmutuallybeneficialdialoguewith Indigenousstakeholders,associations,non-profitand advocacygroups reviewingandimplementingtheexistingIndigenous RelationshipBuildingplanofaction developingtermsofuseforPickering’sLand AcknowledgementStatement providingguidanceoninitiativesrelatedtoIndigenous cultures workingwithintheparametersoftheCulturalPlanand providingupdatestotheCAC TheCulturalAdvisoryCommitteeenvisionsthisIndigenous RelationshipBuildingCircleasafirststeptowardsgiving Indigenouscommunitiestherecognitiontheydeserve.We areseekingresidentorstakeholdermemberswhowantto makeadifferenceandhaverelevantexperience,interestor expertise;whichmayinclude: MembersoftheFirstNations,MétisandInuit Communities(suchasIndigenousElders,Teachers, EducationCouncilors,KnowledgeKeepersandother ethicalleaders) Professionalswhoworkinthisarea PersonsconnectedwiththeMississaugasofScugog IslandFirstNationandWilliamsTreatySignatories Weinviteyoutosendyourexpressionofinterestbyemailto communityservices@pickering.ca. CirclememberswillbeselectedbytheCulturalAdvisory Committeerepresentativesleadingthework,andadvisedin thefirstweekofMarch. 905.420.4620 pickering.ca/culture • • • • • • • • Join the Indigenous Relationship Building Circle CelebratingExtraordinary PeopleinPickering! TheCityofPickeringwillbe presentingCivicAwardsto membersofthecommunitywhohavemadeasignificant contributiontotheCityofPickeringduring2020. Weinviteandencourageyoutosubmitnominationsfor individuals,groups,andbusinesseswhoyoufeelare deservingofrecognition. Awardcategoriesinclude: SpecialCitationAward Bravery/HeroismAward LifetimeAchievementAward IndividualVolunteerAward ServiceGroupAward CommunityGroupAward AmateurSportsAward YouthVolunteerAward YouthLeadershipAward SustainabilityAward ArtsAward CulturalDiversityAward HeritageAward UrbanDesignAward LocalBusinessAward EnvironmentAward EconomicDevelopmentAward AccessibilityAward New!SenioroftheYear NominationFormsareavailableonlineat pickering.ca/civicawards Nominationformsmustbereceivedby Thursday,February11,2021at4:00pm. Formoreinformation,pleasecontactCustomerCareat: 905.683.7575 customercare@pickering.ca 2020 Civic Awards SenioroftheYearAward! Didyouknowsomeonedeserving? TheCityofPickeringisexcitedtobeabletohonouronelocal seniorfortheiroutstandingcommunitycontributions. Tobeeligiblefortheaward,thenomineemustbeaPickering residentover65yearsofage,andhaveaenrichedthesocial, cultural,orciviclifeofthecommunity. Nominationformsareavailableonlineat pickering.ca/civicawards,andmustbereceivedby Thursday,February11,2021at4:00pm. 905.683.7575 customercare@pickering.ca TheCityofPickeringisinvitingallartiststosubmit artwork(s)fortheAnnualCommunityBannerProgram. Usingasingleoravarietyofmediums,artistsareaskedto highlighttheculture,heritage,anddiversityoftheCityof Pickeringthroughthetheme:Live,Work,Play,Inspire. Applytoday!Callcloseseachyear,onthe2nd Thursday ofSeptember. pickering.ca/culture 905.420.4620 MarchBreakisaroundthecorner! March15-19 joinusforactivity,excitement,andfun! Avarietyofcampsarebeingoffered-bothonsiteandonline optionsareavailable! Arts,Sports,Adventure,andmore! Registerearlytosecureyourchild’sspot. Pleasenote:OperationofcampsisdependentuponCOVIDrestrictions. pickering.ca/camps 905.420.4660ext3100 Summer Concerts Online 2021 Wearenowacceptingapplicationsforperforming atoneofourOnlineSummerConcerts. Applybefore Friday,March12,2021. 905.420.4620 pickering.ca/culture C CulturalAdvisoryCommittee. 5 | Pic k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , F e b r u a r y 1 1 , 2 0 2 1 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Pic k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , F e b r u a r y 1 1 , 2 0 2 1 | 4 Weekly Community PageFebruary 11 Customer Care Centre 905.683.7575 (24 hour line) customercare@pickering.ca@cityofpickering pickering.ca Notice of Public Meeting 2021 Budget and User Fees TheCounciloftheCityofPickeringwillholdanelectronicPublic MeetingoftheExecutiveCommitteetoconsiderthe2021 CurrentandCapitalBudgetandUserFeeson: Thursday,March4,2021at9:00am Friday,March5,2021at9:00am(ifnecessary) The2021DraftCapitalBudgetandCapitalForecastwillbemade availableontheCity’swebsiteonMonday,February8th andthe 2021DraftCurrentBudgetandUserFeeswillbeavailableonthe City’swebsiteonTuesday,February23rd. Aspartofthebudget process,theCityisproposingtochangefeesforanumberof planning,recreationandotherCityservices. The2021CurrentandCapitalBudgetandUserFeeswillbe formallyadoptedatanelectronicMeetingofCounciltobe heldon: Monday,March22,2021at7:00pm Membersofthepublicmayobservetheabovemeeting proceedingsbyviewingthelivestreamontheCity’sYouTube page(youtube.com/user/SustainablePickering). Arecording ofthemeetingswillalsobeavailableontheCity’swebsite followingeachmeeting. Membersofthepublicmayprovideaverbaldelegationat theMarch4th ExecutiveCommitteeMeetingortheMarch22nd CouncilMeetingviaanaudioconnectionintotheelectronic meeting. Toregisterasadelegateforeithermeeting,visit pickering.ca/delegation,andcompletetheon-linedelegation formoremailclerks@pickering.ca. Pleaseensureyouprovide thephonenumberthatyouwishtobecontactedoninyour delegationrequest. AmemberoftheClerk’sOfficewill follow-uptoconfirmyourdelegationandprovideinstructions onhowyouwillbeconnectedtothemeeting. Delegation requestsmustbereceivedby12:00noononthelastbusiness daybeforethescheduledmeeting. Duringthemeeting,the Chairwillinviteeachregistereddelegate,onebyone,tojointhe meetingviaaudioconnection. Residentsareencouragedtovisitpickering.ca/budgettogain abetterunderstandingoftheCity’sbudget. Ifyouhaveany questionsorneedadditionalinformation,pleaseemailusat Budget2021@pickering.ca Datedonthe4th dayofFebruary,2021. SusanCassel,CityClerk StanKarwowski,Director,Finance&Treasurer Vacancy on Accessibility Advisory Committee TheCityofPickeringencouragescitizenstoparticipateintheir communitybyvolunteeringforoneofourboardsorcommittees. ThefollowingCommitteeiscurrentlyacceptingapplicationsfrom citizenvolunteers: AccessibilityAdvisoryCommittee Role: TheAccessibilityAdvisoryCommittee(AAC)willassistCitystaffand provideadvicetoCouncilaboutthepreparation,implementation andeffectivenessoftheCity’saccessibilityplan.TheAACwillalso reviewsiteplansanddrawingsasdescribedinSection41ofthe PlanningAct. NumberofVacancies: Three Meetings: 3rdWednesdayofeachmonthat7:00p.m.DuetoCOVID-19and thePremier’sEmergencyOrderstolimitgatheringsandmaintain physicaldistancing,theAACiscurrentlyholdingelectronicmeetings. Ifyouareinterestedinbeingconsideredforappointmenttothis Committee,pleasesubmitanapplicationformwhichisavailableat pickering.ca/boardsandcommitteessettingoutabriefdescriptionof anyjoborcommunity-relatedexperienceyoumayhave. ThedeadlineforsubmittingyourapplicationisMarch4,2021. AdditionalinformationregardingtheCommitteeisavailableon theCity’swebsiteatpickering.caorbycontactingtheCommittee Coordinatorat905.420.4660,ext2047orbyemailing clerks@pickering.ca. COVID-19CityResponse GetthelatestinformationonCityservices,closures,business supports,communityresources,andmoreat pickering.ca/covid19. 2021 Interim Property Tax Bill is due February 24, 2021 PleasecontactusifyouhavenotreceivedyourTaxNotice. FailuretoreceiveaTaxNoticedoesnotreduceyour responsibilityforthepaymentoftaxesandpenalty. ContactlessPayments TheCitywillacceptcontactlesspaymentmethodsonlyin anefforttoreducethespreadofCOVID-19andkeepour communitysafe.Paymentscanbemadethroughonline banking(seebelow),telephonebanking,in-personbanking, orbydebitorchequeatCityHall.Pleasecontactusifyou requireassistance. Didyouknowthatyoucanpayyourpropertytaxes online? Thisissetupthroughyourbankinginstitution.Search for“PickeringTaxes”asthepayeeanduseyour19digitroll numberastheaccountnumber.Onmostbanksites,weare listedas“PickeringTaxes”orsomethingsimilar.Pleasecontact yourfinancialinstitutionforassistance. PickeringisofferingaPropertyTaxDeferralProgram forresidentsthathavebeenfinanciallyimpactedbythe COVID-19pandemic.Pleasevisitpickering.ca/taxdeferralor giveusacallformoreinformation. PropertytaxesaredueevenifCityHallisclosedtothe public.Contactusforalternativepaymentmethods. Latepaymentfee Alatepaymentfeeof1.25%isaddedtoanyunpaidtaxeson thefirstdayofdefaultandonthefirstdayofeachmonth,as longasthetaxesremainunpaid. Thepenaltyandinterest ratesaresetbyCityBy-laws,pursuanttotheOntarioMunicipal Act.TheCitydoesnothavetheauthoritytowaivepenaltyand interestcharges. CityofPickering,TaxationSection: 905.420.4614propertytaxes@pickering.ca Upcoming Public Meetings DateMeeting/LocationTime February16 PickeringCultural AdvisoryCommitte Forlocationandmeetingdetailscheck: https://calendar.pickering.ca/council 7:00pm February17AccessibilityAdvisoryCommittee Forlocationandmeetingdetailscheck: https://calendar.pickering.ca/council 7:00pm DuetoCOVID-19andthePremier’sEmergencyOrderstolimit gatheringsandmaintainphysicaldistancing,meetingdetailsare subjecttochange.PleasevisittheCitywebsiteorcall905.420.2222 fordetails. ForServicedisruptionnotificationcall1.866.278.9993 TheobjectiveofthisCircleistogiveavoicetoIndigenous residentsandIndigenouscommunitiesintheCityof Pickeringandtohonourthecontributions,historyand culturesofFirstNations,MétisandInuitPeoples. Stakeholdersandresidentsareinvitedtojointhiscircle who,undertheumbrellaoftheCulturalAdvisory CommitteeoftheCityofPickering,willadviseonbuilding meaningfulrelationshipswiththeIndigenouscommunities by: establishingmutuallybeneficialdialoguewith Indigenousstakeholders,associations,non-profitand advocacygroups reviewingandimplementingtheexistingIndigenous RelationshipBuildingplanofaction developingtermsofuseforPickering’sLand AcknowledgementStatement providingguidanceoninitiativesrelatedtoIndigenous cultures workingwithintheparametersoftheCulturalPlanand providingupdatestotheCAC TheCulturalAdvisoryCommitteeenvisionsthisIndigenous RelationshipBuildingCircleasafirststeptowardsgiving Indigenouscommunitiestherecognitiontheydeserve.We areseekingresidentorstakeholdermemberswhowantto makeadifferenceandhaverelevantexperience,interestor expertise;whichmayinclude: MembersoftheFirstNations,MétisandInuit Communities(suchasIndigenousElders,Teachers, EducationCouncilors,KnowledgeKeepersandother ethicalleaders) Professionalswhoworkinthisarea PersonsconnectedwiththeMississaugasofScugog IslandFirstNationandWilliamsTreatySignatories Weinviteyoutosendyourexpressionofinterestbyemailto communityservices@pickering.ca. CirclememberswillbeselectedbytheCulturalAdvisory Committeerepresentativesleadingthework,andadvisedin thefirstweekofMarch. 905.420.4620 pickering.ca/culture • • • • • • • • Join the Indigenous Relationship Building Circle CelebratingExtraordinary PeopleinPickering! TheCityofPickeringwillbe presentingCivicAwardsto membersofthecommunitywhohavemadeasignificant contributiontotheCityofPickeringduring2020. Weinviteandencourageyoutosubmitnominationsfor individuals,groups,andbusinesseswhoyoufeelare deservingofrecognition. 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OPINION TO LEARN HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR OWN CONTENT VISIT DURHAMREGION.COM LETTERS & COMMENTARY "Stay safe," people say, the COVID-19 equivalent of signing off an email or let-ter in the old days with "love." And I'm always touched, because I know they mean it. This weekend, a special one for nature, let's say "Stay safe and have fun!" Not only is it Valentine's Day, when we get to share fond feelings with our near- est and dearest -- the besthealth booster! -- but it also happens to be the Great Backyard Bird Count. A four-day flurry of finding and reporting that creates a magnificent visual of what birds are where all aroundthe planet. Watch it happen on the internet! "Scientists need the eyes of the world to collect infor-mation about where the birds are," says David Bon- ter of the Cornell Lab of Or-nithology, partners with Birds Canada and the Au- dubon Society in running this important project."Birds are everywhere and can be counted in back- yards, neighborhoods, sub-urban parks, wild areas and cities." So let's get out there! So- cially distanced, on ourfresh-air-and-exercise walks through the neigh- bourhood, let's look, listen, count and report! Anyone can do it. And technology makes it simple not only to identify birds you're not 100per cent familiar with, but to contribute your findings (go to birdcount.org).I was incredibly im- pressed by the data collect- ed last year -- from people in more than 100 countries, re-porting on nearly 7,000 of the 10,000 bird species cur- rently known to live onPlanet Earth. Or maybe 18,000, according to new re- search. With social restric- tions for the pandemic stillin force, the Great Back- yard Bird Count gives us something different to dothis weekend that's safe, fun and useful. And education- al! A good chance to sharp- en birding skills (check outbirdscanada/the roost). I've heard puzzling re- ports from a handful of readers in Whitby who aren't getting anywhere near the usual number of birds at their feeders thiswinter -- while others in Oshawa and elsewhere have an abundance. Wheth- er it's due to mild condi- tions in early winter that helped birds find food in the wild, swift-flying Cooper'sand sharp-shinned hawks scaring them off, more wooded creek valleys for shelter elsewhere, or supe-rior seed, who knows. I hope their bird counting this weekend makes up forlost time. My Zoom exercise guru, Cindy Legare, always ends aclass with "Give yourself ahug... Share the love!" This weekend I'll say "Give your- self a treat... Go birding up the street!" There's lots of love to go round out in na- ture. Nature queries: mcar-ney@interlinks.net or 905- 725-2116. Durham nature writerMargaret Carney has morethan 4,500 species on her life list of birds, many seenin far-flung corners of ourbeautiful planet. BE A PART OF THE GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT MARGARET CARNEY SAYS IT'S A FUN, EASY, COVID-FRIENDLY ACTIVITY FRONTLINE WORKERS PUSHED WOMAN OUT OF DURHAM To the editor: Re: 'This is assault:' Dur-ham paramedics report twospitting incidents over holi- days.I must say that I wouldfind it disgusting as well if Iwere spit on. Like who does that. They should definitelybe charged with assault. With that being said, I am quite sure that anyone whohas had to rely on the Dur-ham Region ambulance per-sonnel would agree with me on this one. Most are verycaring and helpful, andmany are not. I have been terribly mis-treated by ambulance work-ers in the past. I had fourkidney stone attacks within a very short period of time.On one of the occasions, Iwas trying to get off thestretcher and into a wheel-chair. I was in terrible painand my foot got wrappedaround by the blanket. As I was trying to free myself, I was told by the male atten-dant to get off the stretcher and do as I was told by theother attendant. He told meto cooperate. I should say it was not in a very nice tone.He was extremely rude tome. I was scared and in painenough without his com- ments to make me feelworse. All I hear is how wonder- ful frontline workers are. Iagree. Most probably are.But lots are not. Theyshould not be working with sick or injured people. No, Iwouldn't spit at him, but if Iwere in charge, he would begone. No question about it. Iin fact moved far away fromDurham Region so Iwouldn't have to deal with ambulance personnel and the nurses in emergency.The very worst you can find. Very, very unprofessional. 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This increase works out to about anextra $65 a year on a house assessed at$488,020. Ajax council will meet virtually to con-duct budget deliberations on Monday, Feb.8, starting at 1 p.m. Normally, the town de-liberates the capital budget in December and the operating budget in February.However, because of the pandemic, thecapital budget for 2021 was delayed. Both budgets will be discussed on Feb. 8.Dianne Valentim, the director of fi-nance/treasurer, noted in her report tocouncil, "The budgets presented to council for 2021 contemplate the impact of CO- VID-19 and the requirement to balancekeeping tax rates low while continuing tooffer services to residents and the commu-nity." Most of the budget increase relates to decisions council made last year and arecontinuing, such as jobs approved lastyear. The overall day-to-day budget in 2021 is $76.2 million, an increase over the $72.6million from last year.Staff are recommending a capital bud-get of about $19.9 million. Major projects include widening Rossland Road betweenChurch Street and Westney Road (at a costof $4.5 million), reconstructing Admiral Road ($3.8 million) and reconstructingFuller Road($1.8 million).The budget deliberations can be seenlive at ajax.ca/live. AJAX EYEING 1.25 PER CENT TAX INCREASE KEITH GILLIGAN kgilligan@durhamregion.com NEWS Eligible Pickering residents will receive a three-month, interest-free property taxdeferral this year. The City of Pickering is offering a prop-erty tax deferral program for residentswho can demonstrate that they have suf-fered financial hardship due to COVID-19. Last year, the deferral was for twomonths. Council passed the plans at theMonday, Jan. 25 meeting. The applicant must establish a disruption or lack of em-ployment beginning in March 2020 or laterby providing documentation. In order to re-ceive the deferral, applicants must have paid their property taxes for 2020. Penaltyand interest will be waived for March,April and May and no payment will be re- quired for the 90 days. Details will be avail-able on the city's website. PICKERING TO OFFER 90-DAY TAX DEFERRAL PROGRAM KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com COUNCIL 13 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , F e b r u a r y 1 1 , 2 0 2 1 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m To get the best security bundle, call 1-855-821-2004 or visit telus.com/SmartHomeSecurity to learn more. Order now, offer ends March 1, 2021. 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When a reader asked why a portion of Concession 8 in north Pickeringhas been closed for many years, Durhamre-gion.com contacted the City of Pickering.Pickering's supervisor of roads opera- tions, Rod Marshall, explained it's locatedon land that the federal government has setaside for a potential airport. He said it has likely been deemed unsafe and TransportCanada, the arm of the government respon-sible for the land, has decided it's not worthrepairing. Marshall explained Pickering is repairing a bridge on Pickering-UxbridgeTownline and it is costly."It's a million-dollar job," he said.Transport Canada spokesperson CybelleMorin said in an email around 10 years agothe Concession 8 bridge was assessed by- Transport Canada and was determined to be in need of substantial and costly repairsand restoration. The department, in con-junction with the property service providerat that time, decided an appropriate mitiga- tion measure would be to close vehicle ac-cess to the bridge. Marshall said the city has seen an in- creased amount of traffic on Concession 7 asa result of the closure.Morin said Transport Canada has con-tinued to ensure that first responders and other local authorities, including the City ofPickering, have been kept apprised of thecontinued need to detour around this road and bridge closure. "There are no plans atthis time to alter this mitigation measure,"Morin said. NEWS WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? Jason Liebregts/Metroland WONDERING WHAT'S GOING ON SOMEWHERE IN YOUR COMMUNITY? 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Shop local at ShopDurhamRegion.ca Although familiesacross Durham remain in lockdown due to COVID-19,Family Day fun is still hap-pening virtually across the region and beyond.1. Ajax Winterfest,Monday, Feb. 15, 2 p.m.Ajax is moving its popu- lar Winterfest online thisyear with the special one-hour virtual program Win-terfest - Virtual FrostyFun! Featuring perfor-mances from Fire GuyGlow, WonderPhil and Avery Raquel. Watch live atwww.facebook.com/mya-jax or tune in on RogersTVDurham. 2. Scugog RecreationVirtual Family Day Fun,Feb. 12 -15 The Township of Scu-gog's recreation departmenthas a roster of online fun forarea families running from Feb. 12 to 15, including virtu-al Sportball classes, interac-tive videos for sing-a-longs, baking crafts and more andaprintable activity packwith colouring, mazes, scav- enger hunts, crafts andmore. For a full schedule ofevents visit my.scugog.ca/ familyday for details.3. Winter Wonder-Learn 2021, Feb. 12-15Join the Clarington Public Library for WinterWonderLearn 2021, featur-ing videos and activities from the library, Claring-ton Museums and Archivesand other community part-ners. Families can register for a Take and Make Fami-ly Activity Kit today. Formore details or to register visit www.clarington-li-brary.on.ca/wwl2021 orcall 905-623-7322 ext. 2712. 4. Kids Corner Live @The Legislative Assemblyof Ontario, various times Enjoy an interactive,online program to virtual-ly explore Ontario's Legis-lative Building. Learn how provincial parlia-ment works, see wherelaws are passed, partici- pate in a debate, and enjoygames and more. For ages6to 12. Visit www.ola.orgfor details. FAMILY DAY FUN IN DURHAM MOYA DILLON mdillon@durhamregion.com WHAT'S ON VIRTUAL FUN ON TAPACROSS DURHAMAND BEYOND A horse-drawn carriage made its way through the park during the Town of Ajax's annual Winterfest at the McLean Community Centre on Feb. 18. 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The owner of a Pickeringgently used clothing storethat has opened while other businesses are shuttingtheir doors is in a uniquesituation."I think being a gently used clothing brand is agood company to be in,"said owner of Plato's Closet in Pickering, Julian Hol-man.He's grateful that he's in-vested in a business that provides affordability at atime when people are tryingto save in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic."We opened on (Dec. 22)knowing full well we weregoing into lockdown," said Holman, who also owns thePlato's Closet location inOshawa. Plato's Closet buysbrand-name clothing,shoes and accessories that are in great shape and in style from those wishing torecycle their items in re-turn for cash. The store then sells them for 50 to 70per cent less than the cost tobuy them new.Holman opened his Osh- awa location in 2016 and wasthrilled to be able to open asecond location in less thanfive years."The way the thrift busi-ness is going, it is set to ex-plode over the next 10 years," he said.The Pickering residenthad planned on opening thePickering location prior to COVID-19 and signed thelease before the pandemichit. He finally decided it was time to open up."We had to jump in head-first and get the ball roll-ing," he said. He admits it's a toughtime to own a business, butHolman is glad he didn't wait to open the doors.Eighty people lined up toget inside on opening day.Although the store allowed 85 people in accordancewith provincial regulationsrelated to COVID-19, Hol- man knocked it down to 50for added safety.But that doesn't matter at the moment. Ontario Pre-mier Doug Ford announced that as of Jan. 14, the prov-ince is in a state of emergen-cy for at least 28 days. Thismeans all businesses deemed non-essential areclosed to the public but canoffer curbside pickup. Holman is doing so at both stores. Those interest-ed in shopping the store cansimply go to Instagram, find "Platosclosetpicker-ing" and click through thestories to see items for sale.The customer sends a di- rect message to the shopstating the item they wouldlike and arrange payment. Plato's Closet will thenbring the items out for pick-up during operating hours.Prior to the state of emergency announcement,Holman was planning tobuy people's gently used items in a curbside manneras well. That plan changedwith the new order, but he isasking people to hold on to those items until the state ofemergency ends.Plato's Closet is located at 1755 Pickering Pkwy.,Pickering. Visit platosclo-set.com. PLATO'S CLOSET IN PICKERING USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO CATER TO CUSTOMERS KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com NEWS NEW LOCATION ISOFFERING CURBSIDEPICKUP, SHARINGITEMS FOR SALE ONINSTAGRAM Julian Holman opened his second location of Plato's Closet in Pickering just before Christmas and the lockdown. Jason Liebregts/Metroland dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , F e b r u a r y 1 1 , 2 0 2 1 | 16 Celebrate Family Day with a chance to WIN 1 of 6 prizes: • One (1) Weekend Cottage Box Deluxe! • Two (2) Mars Bio Med masks and one (1) $50 Amazon Card • One (1) month membership at Live Well Exercise! • One (1) Skip The Dishes Gift Card! • One (1) Whitby Centrum Restaurant Package • One (1) Ring Video Door Bell! Brought to you by:Earn up to 5 bonus entries by referring up to 5 friends! After entering the contest, a sharing link will be displayed.The more you share the better your chances! Visit wonderlist.ca/2021/02/familyday/for your chance to win! TOGETHERWECANBUILDA NEWSICKKIDSFORSAHARA. Help us reach our 2021 goal of 1,000 new monthly donors. Donate now and your monthly gift will be matched for a year. Cheques payable to: SickKids Foundation, c/o Toronto Star, One Yonge Street, Toronto ON M5E 1E6 (416) 813-1216 Scan to donate Cut out paying more Your only destination for more coupons, more flyers, more savings. #SavingWithSave Save $1.00 on any Nature’s Bounty product save.ca/coupons Scan to get coupons A young Pickering swim-mer with big plans for the future has something tolook forward to when thelockdown is lifted and hecan dive back into the pool.David Harvie, a 15-year-old Dunbarton High Schoolstudent, has been identified for the Swim Ontario YouthID Program, which will al-low him access to Swim On-tario programming in prep- aration for the 2022 CanadaSummer Games.He was se- lected for this programbased on performances in the 2019/2020 season. "I am very excited to beidentified," David said. "It gives me something to worktowards and I can use it asmotivation to help me strivefor greater competitions and accomplishments."David has been swim-ming for 10 years and excels at the distance freestyle dis-ciplines, the 400-metre free-style, the 800-metre free-style and the 1500-metre freestyle. Susan Falzon, director ofcommunications for thePickering Swim Club, said:"David's motivation andpassion for the sport ofswimming has not wavered during these strange CO-VID times. Though we can-not swim and train in waterat the moment, we are confi- dent that David will create agreat splash and go the dis- tance when we return." Before COVID-19, hetrained 15-and-a-half hourswith eight practices a weekand when he could access the pool again, he was train-ing 10 hours with six prac-tices a week. Now, he waitsfor lockdown to end before he can jump back in.In the meantime, he hasone-hour, dry-land sessions four times a week and hejogs. In the long-term, Da-vid wants to make it to theOlympics, as well as onto an International SwimmingLeague team. PICKERING SWIMMER AIMS TO MAKE A SPLASH AT OLYMPICS KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com Pickering swimmer David Harvie, 15, has been identified for the Swim Ontario Youth ID Program. Allison Harvie photo COMMUNITY DAVID HARVIECHOSEN FORPROGRAM THAT WILLPREPARE HIM FORTHE 2022 CANADASUMMER GAMES 17 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , F e b r u a r y 1 1 , 2 0 2 1 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m WILLLIAMSON, James Anthony Best father, best husband, best of men ___________ Jim was born in San Francisco and grew up in Sunnyvale with his sister Rosemary and brother Chuck. He graduated from San Jose State and joined the army, where he learned to fly. He left the army in Germany as a captain, with a Distinguished Flying Cross in his pocket. Jim took the long way home, travelling through the Middle East, Far East and Australia. Once back in San Francisco, he earned his master's and teaching de- grees. He soon put those to use as a geography and science teacher in Oshawa, where he also coached the basketball team to a provincial championship win. After a few years, Jim left teaching to set up his own company publishing lifestyle books, magazines, musical CDs, and a series for the US Olympic Committee. He started wine and beer magazines, which led to the founding of the Canadian Wine Awards and Canadian Brewing Awards. Winemaking was a long-time passion of Jim's, and he met his wife Linda while teaching a wine appreciation course. Jim loved cooking for friends. He raced cars at Mosport. He built his dream home in Pickering, and embarked on his last big project, Falcon Brewing Company, in Ajax. Jim had a life filled with adventures and achievements, but his son Kent was his pride and joy. His family meant everything to him. He was a loving husband and father, a devoted brother, a fun uncle to Ingrid and Lisa, and a great friend to all who knew him. He passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side. His passing will leave a hole in the hearts of many. His family sends their gratitude to the lovely and tireless staff at Lakeridge Health. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Lakeridge Health Kidney Care Clinic. CANN, Jean ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Jean on January 27, 2021 after a lengthy illness complicated by COVID. Jean was the love of her husband Christopher's life and they shared a fairytale marriage for 56 years. A devoted and loving mother to Debbie (Greg) and Michael (Linda) and an amazing Nana to her pride and joy Callie (Shane), Mitchell, Madeline and Annika. Cherished sister to Marilyn (Jim) and Sue (predeceased) (Chris), and her brothers-in-laws Ed (Carole) and Nick (Ellie). Loving Aunt to Daniel, Kevin (Maiko), Ryan, Jolyon (Andrea), Chris (Amanda) and Spencer (Andrea) and their children. Dear cousin to Geoff Brown and his family in Peru. She will be missed by her wide circle of friends. Jean was an avid runner and tennis player. She loved gardening, entertaining, listen- ing to classical music, and travelling. Many thanks to the staff at Tony Stacey Home for Veterans who took great care of Jean in the last few months. Condolences may also be expressed online and includes her list of charities if you wish to make a donation in her memory at https://www.arbormemorial.ca /mceachnie/obituaries/ jean-cann/61486 KERR, Mary-Lisa ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed at Lakeridge Health Ajax on Friday February 5th, 2021 at the age of 67 years. Mary-Lisa, beloved wife Brian. Loving mother of Judy, Miriam (Daniel) and Michael (Matt). Arrangements entrusted to Mount Lawn Funeral Home 21 Garrard Rd. Whitby (905 443- 3376). Cremation Mount Lawn Crematorium. 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