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C O M / C O R O N A V I R U S Young children missing out onYoung children missing out onY meeting kids, seeing different things and developing new skills during the COVID-19 pandemiccould suffer in the long run, sayhealth professionals "The pandemic has now been listed as an ACE," says Region of Durham family counsellor StaceyMacNeil.ACE stands for Adverse Child- hood Experiences, a term coined in a 1998 study that lists traumatic experiences such as physicalabuse, emotional neglect and di- TOTS SUFFERING SILENTLY DURING COVID-19 See ‘I THINK’,page 19 A LACK OF SOCIALIZATION COULD HAVE LONG-LASTING EFFECTS ON PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com Parents are concerned that a lack of socialization for their toddlers during COVID-19 could have both long- and short-term affects. 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Fixing Basement Leaks Right The First Time Abbeylawn.ca | 905-509-2582 On-site Doctor • 24 Hour Nursing Care • All Day Dining Independent Living Secure Memory Care Immediate Occupancy The Route Ahead Public Information Centres Durham Region Transit (DRT) is hosting virtual Public Information Centres (PICs) to discuss how service will evolve into 2025. Share your feedback directly with staff as part of the planning process. Online discussion session dates: • April 27, 2021 From 12:00 to 14:00, and 18:00 to 20:00 • April 29, 2021 From 12:00 to 14:00, and 18:00 to 20:00 For complete details and to view the presentation boards, visit DurhamRegionTransit.com/PICs.If you can’t join one of the virtual discussions, but would still like to talk with staff, please call 1-866-247-0055. 3 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A p r i l 2 2 , 2 0 2 1 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Recover. Thank You for Doing Your Part! Katherine Ross, Waste Management Technician for the Region of Durham talks everything Waste. Send your waste related questions or comments to waste@durham.ca If you require this information in an accessible format, please call 1-800-667-5671 •durham.ca/waste Getting the facts about Anaerobic Digestion Durham’s population continues to grow and is expected to reach more than 1 million people in the next decade. More residents will mean more organic waste, recyclables, and garbage to manage. To plan for this growth, the Region is developing a Mixed Waste Pre-sort (MWP) and Anaerobic Digestion (AD) facility that will convert organic waste into a renewable natural gas which will be a valuable resource of renewable energy, and digestate (a compost-like product), a beneficial agricultural fertilizer. To help reduce transportation the new facility will be located next to the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) in Clarington with operations planned for 2024. The MWP part of the facility will remove materials—such as food scraps and recyclables—from garbage collected at the curb and from multi-residential buildings. This will not replace or eliminate the current Green Bin or Blue Box programs. Instead, the MWP will sort out organics and recyclables from the garbage bags that should have gone into into the green bin or blue box. This will help Durham maximize diversion efforts. AD is a natural process that uses microbes found in the environment to break down waste in the absence of oxygen. This process naturally produces methane, which can be collected and cleaned for use as a renewable natural gas; essentially converting organic materials, such as food scraps, into a renewable energy source that can offset the use of fossil fuel. This will assist in our battle against Climate Change. It is important to know the facts when it comes to Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion. Common misconceptions 1. Misconception:The Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion Facility is a second incinerator. Truth:There is a mistaken belief that the Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion facility is a second incinerator. It is not. The facility is a series of sorting technologies that will operate indoors to separate garbage, organics, and certain recyclable materials from Durham resident’s garbage. After sorting, the facility will process the organics to make fertilizer and renewable natural gas. There is no incineration involved with sorting or anaerobic digestion. 2. Misconception:The Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion Facility will result in an increase in the amount of garbage processed at the DYEC. Fact:No additional waste is going to the DYEC, it will continue to be limited in the amount of garbage processed by its approval permit. In fact, the Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion Facility will remove waste from the DYEC (that should have been composted or recycled) and thereby delay the need to expand the DYEC beyond 2030. 3. Misconception:There has been no opportunities for public input. Fact:The AD facility has been approved by Regional Council as the best option for getting organics out of the garbage stream and increasing processing capacity for the Regions organic waste. A Public Information Centre on the siting options for the facility was held in early 2020 to obtain public input. There is a dedicated webpage durham.ca/ADProject for the AD facility that includes links to all Council reports and Information reports, a FAQ section, and a dedicated email for the public to submit questions or comments to the AD technical team ADProject@durham.ca. 4. Misconception:There has been no open disclosure, or a full environmental assessment. Truth:The Environmental Assessment Act in Ontario does not require an environmental assessment for waste sorting or AD facilities. These types of operations are recognized as being low risk for environmental pollution and do not generate air emissions. The facility will obtain an Environmental Compliance Approval issued by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks that will establish the requirements on the quantity of waste the facility can receive each day, operating hours, waste storage requirements and monitoring obligations. Learn more about this project and the environmental leadership underway in Durham Region at durham.ca/ADProject. Still have questions? Reach out to our technical team at ADProject@durham.ca. To our Hospital Volunteers We value you. We miss you. Stay safe. During National Volunteer Week Lakeridge Health would like to recognize the amazing contributions of our volunteers! Earth Trivia Questions: ★ Maze Answer: Globe M a z e 1. What is the name of the largest ocean on Earth? 2. What are the two main metals in the Earth’s core? 3. Which is hotter, the center of planet Earth or surface of the sun? 4. What do you call molten rock before it has erupted? 5. e Great Barrier Reef is found o the coast of which country? 6. What do you call a person who studies rocks? 7. Name the three time periods of the dinosaurs. 8. What is the name of the deepest location in the world’s oceans? 9. Over a long period of time while under extreme heat and pressure, graphite turns into which precious mineral? 10. Outside of Antarctica, what is the largest desert in the world? Answers: Earth Trivia Questions Answers: 1. The Paci c Ocean. 2. Iron and nickel. 3. The centre of planet Earth. 4. Magma. 5. Australia. 6. A geologist. 7. Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous. 8. Mariana Trench. 9. Diamond. 10. The Sahara Desert in Africa. 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 , A p r i l 2 2 , 2 0 2 1 | 4 LUCKILY THE ANIMALS ARE HERE TO PICK UP AFTER US. TAKE CARE OF OUR PLANET. Earth Day Canada Showwecare abouttheplanet “Let’s take care of the planet”is the theme of the Earth Day Canada 2021 campaign that runs until April 22, the global celebration of Earth Day. The message plays on irony, with images featuring animals cleaning up their own polluted environments. The goal of the nation-wide cam- paign is to raise awareness about the urgency of taking action for the environment and invites Canadians to take concrete action and dem- onstrate their commitment to the planet. For a second year, Earth Day Canada will also support municipalities in the promotion of environmental activities in their own communities as part of the Engaged Municipalities initiative. A full program is also planned for April 22, including the launch of a tree-planting relay and the broadcasting of “Earth Day Canada”. “Through this media campaign, we want to raise awareness of the urgency of the ecological crisis and encour- age citizens to take action. It is high time to take care of our planet. And the solutions exist.This new campaign will highlight citizens who are taking action in their communities to protect our environment, pandemic or not,”said Pierre Lussier, president of Earth Day Canada. “We are pleased to announce that the Engaged Municipalities initiative is con- tinuing for a second edition. Cities are real catalysts of change and are the best venue for citizen action. It is by taking action in our communities that we will lead the ecological transition in Canada,” saidThomas Mulcair, Chair of the Earth Day Board of Directors. Individuals also take action on behalf of the environment and have an opportunity to share their actions with Earth Day Canada by contributing a video testimonial. Stories of what individuals are doing to take care of the planet can be shared on social networks, by using #TakeCareOfThePlanet. On April 22, some of these inspir- ing Earth Day stories from across the country, and the citizens who have taken action, will be highlighted on Earth Day Canada’s social media channels. “Despite the pandemic, we can take individual and collective action for the good of our planet. Share your personal initiatives to provide a dose of inspiration for the benefit of all and encourage your loved ones to join the movement,”says Edith Cochrane, actress and spokesper- son for the Earth Day 2021 campaign. Joining the movement are nearly 80 municipalities as part of the Munici- palities Mobilizing Initiative, launched in 2020. Many of these municipalities will be participating in Earth Day Canada’s second tree planting relay, which will begin on April 22 and run throughout the year. “The City of Mississauga is committed to reducing our carbon footprint and preserving our environ- ment for the benefit of families and future generations.We have taken the lead in declaring a climate emergency, and adopting our own climate action plan that will invest significant resources over the next 10 years. I would like to invite all Canadian municipalities to get involved this Earth Day and make a difference by joining us in creating a healthier future,” said Bonnie Crombie, Mayor of Missis- sauga and municipal spokesperson for the Earth Day 2021 campaign. “Let’s take ca re of the planet ” 5 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A p r i l 2 2 , 2 0 2 1 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Paid for by the Government of Ontario Your turn is coming soon. 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Phone: 416-340-1981 Web: www.mediacouncil.ca newsroom@durhamregion.com facebook.com/newsdurham @newsdurham WHO WE ARE Vice President Dana Robbins General Manager Anne Beswick Director of Content Joanne Burghardt Managing Editor Mike Lacey Director Distribution Jason Christie Director Creative Services Katherine Porcheron CONTACT US Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser 865 Farewell Street Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 Phone: 905- 579-4407 Newsroom: 905-215-0462 Sales: 905-215-0424 Classifieds: 1-800-263-6480 Fax: 905-579-2238 Web: www.durhamregion.com Letters to the editor All letters must be fewer than 320 words and include your name and telephone number for verification purposes. We reserve the right to edit, condense or reject letters. Published letters will appear in print and/or online at durhamregion.com Delivery For all delivery inquiries, please call 905-683-5117. OPINION TO LEARN HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR OWN CONTENT VISIT DURHAMREGION.COM Staying in and watching TV? On Earth Day, whenwe should all be outdoors planting native trees, dig- ging up invasive species and clearing trash fromtrail sides and shorelines? Crazy, right? But every- thing "normal" is turned upside down these days, and I think watching one extraordinary television program, David Attenbo-rough's 'A Life on Our Plan- et', would be an ideal way to honour Earth on her very special day. My sister in Ithaca, N.Y. was so moved when she saw it that she phoned mein tears, insisting that I watch it. I don't have Net- flix, but luckily, just before the latest lockdown, wasgraciously welcomed into a neighbour's basement rec room, mask in place,for a viewing. Every bit as struck by the film as I was, my friend sent the link to both her children — oneliving in the Netherlands and one in Thailand — so they could watch it, too. I found out later that it's available for free on You- Tube. Why should this two-hour documentary be rec- ommended — even re- quired — viewing for all 7.8 billion of us humans cur- rently living on Planet Earth? Because it clearly and graphically exposes, inliving colour, what's hap- pening throughout the world, given the way we're manhandling things. Spoil- er alert: by not living in har- mony with the natural world, as species do in a bal- anced ecosystem, we'rewell on our way to a climate catastrophe and the sixth massive extinction of spe- cies. Maybe even our own.Grim as the message is, the film is exquisitely beau- tiful and incredibly appeal-ing. Sir David has been filming the wonders of na- ture all his life, and in- cludes heartwarming clipsof him as a young man with mountain gorillas, stun- ning birds of paradise in courtship display, leopards, lions, lemurs — all the glo- ries you'd expect from the world's top naturalist. Nowin his mid-90s, he tells a poi- gnant personal story of how in his long career he's witnessed wild places and their diverse inhabitants steadily disappearing as we cut and burn rain for-ests to pasture cattle and grow palm oil, over-fish our oceans and litter them with plastic, and keep burning carbon fuels, filling our at- mosphere with climate- warming CO2.Then he spells out steps we can take if we hope to re- verse the looming reality; adopting solar, wind andgeothermal power, more plant-based diets, and liv- ing standards that wouldmotivate populations to have fewer children. Let- ting lots of land go wild, so biodiversity might flour-ish once again. We're an intelligent spe- cies, no question. Surely we're wise enough to follow his advice for a happy end- ing? 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. WATCH THIS DOCUMENTARY ON EARTH DAY IN DURHAM MARGARET CARNEYLAUDS SIR DAVIDATTENBOROUGH'S 'ALIFE ON OUR PLANET' MARGARET CARNEY Column Something catches a leopard's attention -- perhaps prey, or maybe a rival predator. On Earth Day 2021, columnist Margaret Carney urges readers to watch the documentary 'A Life On Our Planet', narrated by famous British naturalist Sir David Attenborough. It's a reminder of how beautiful the natural world is, how humans have damaged it and what measures we can take to improve the planet's health. Mike McEvoy photo LOUNGING LEOPARD ONE EDUCATION SYSTEM 'WILL NOT SAVE ONE DOLLAR' To the editor:Re: "Time to Stop Fund-ing Catholic Schools." In these trying times ofCOVID, global warmingand opioid addictions,Farndon seems to have found a panacea to solveOntario's problems. His solution is so sim- ple, I am surprised nobodyelse has thought of it be-fore. We just revoke theBritish North America Act, the basis of the estab-lishment of Canada as asovereign country. Farndon speaks of a'blatantly discriminatory'education system but hasno problem denying hun- dreds of thousands of Fran-co-Ontarians their histori-cal rights and forcing theminto an education systemnot of their choice. Since the province allo-cates funding to school boards based on student enrolment, a forced unifi- cation will not save one dol-lar in funding or taxes.Farndon just has to look at the history of municipalamalgamations to see howmuch money taxpayershave saved on similar uni- fication plans. Farndon points to theGreen Party as the only po- litical party that supportshis opinion. That aloneshould tell him that in ourdemocracy, 98 per cent of the electorate do not sharehis view. I shudder to thinkthat Farndon also does notsupport the ideals of de- mocracy in the face of ex-pediency. When comparing Arch- bishop Denis O'ConnorCatholic High School and nearby Ajax High School, based on the Fraser Insti-tute rankings, the publicschool scores significantly lower in educational out-comes for their students.Archbishop Denis O'Con-nor — ranked in the top 38 per cent of Ontario highschools. Ajax high —ranked in the bottom 32 per cent. I for one do not supportlower quality educationaloutcomes to save dollars. 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Latepaymentfee Alatepaymentfeeof1.25%isaddedtoanyunpaidtaxesonthe firstdayofdefaultandonthefirstdayofeachmonth,aslongas thetaxesremainunpaid. Thepenaltyandinterestratesaresetby CityBy-laws,pursuanttothe OntarioMunicipalAct.TheCitydoes nothavetheauthoritytowaivepenaltyandinterestcharges. CityofPickering,TaxationSection: 905.420.4614 propertytaxes@pickering.ca Upcoming Public Meetings Date Meeting/Location Time April26 CouncilMeeting Forlocationandmeetingdetailscheck: https://calendar.pickering.ca/council 7:00pm April28 HeritagePickeringAdvisory Committee Forlocationandmeetingdetailscheck: https://calendar.pickering.ca/council 7:00pm DuetoCOVID-19andthePremier’sEmergencyOrderstolimit gatheringsandmaintainphysicaldistancing,meetingdetailsare subjecttochange.PleasevisittheCitywebsiteorcall905.420.2222 fordetails. ForServicedisruptionnotificationcall1.866.278.9993 Notice of Study Completion City of Pickering Integrated Transportation Master Plan EngineeringServicesDepartment Issuedon:April22,2021 TheStudy TheCityofPickeringhascompletedtheIntegrated TransportationMasterPlan(ITMP)study.TheITMPisalong- term,strategic planningdocumentthatdirectstransportation policies,programs,andinfrastructuretomeettheneedsof alltransportationusersfromnowthroughto2031.Theplan presentsapackageofactionsthatwillhelptheCityachieveits transportationvisionovertime. CommunityInput ThePickeringITMPisaproductofacollaborativeeffortbetween Pickeringstaff,stakeholdersandthepublic.Threeroundsof publicandstakeholderengagementandoneseriesofmeeting withCityCouncillorswereheldoverthecourseofthestudy. Publicandstakeholdercommentsreceivedwereusedtoshape theplan. ATransportationVisionforPickering: Asafeandwell-connectedtransportationsystemthatoffers inclusivemobility,supportscompleteandsustainable communitiesandfacilitatescontinuedeconomicgrowth. Recommendations: TheITMPprovidesinfrastructureandpolicyrecommendations acrossthefollowingfocusareas: •RoadNetworkDevelopment •ActiveTransportationNetwork •CompleteStreets •AccesstoTransit •GoodsMovement •TransportationDemandManagement •ParkingManagement •AccessManagement TheProcess TheITMPfollowedthemasterplanningprocessrequirementsforPhases1and2oftheMunicipalClassEnvironmentalAssessmentprocess (Oct2000,amended2007,2011and2015),asapprovedundertheOntarioEnvironmentalAssessmentAct. Theplanaddressesneedand justificationatabroadlevel.RecommendedprojectswillrequirefurtherdetailedstudiesaspertheMunicipalClassEnvironmental Assessmentprocess. StudyReviewandCompletion ThecompletedITMPisbeingplacedonpublicrecordfora30-daypublicreviewperiodinaccordancewiththerequirementsofthe MunicipalClassEAprocessstartingApril22,2021.DuetotheongoingCOVID-19pandemicsituation,onlydigitalcopiesareavailable forreviewfromtheCityofPickeringwebsiteatpickering.ca/ITMP. Alternateformatsavailableuponrequestat905.683.7575 PickeringCityHallClerk’sDepartment OneTheEsplanade Pickering,ON L1V6K7 905.683.2760 MondaytoFriday:8:30amto4:30pm Ifyouhaveanyquestionsorconcerns,pleasecontactthefollowingprojectteammember: NadeemZahoorP.Eng.,M.Eng TransportationEngineer CityofPickering,OneTheEsplanade,Pickering,ON L1V6K7 nzahoor@pickering.ca 905.420.4660ext.2213 Underthe FreedomofInformationandProtectionofPrivacyActandtheEnvironmentalAssessmentAct,unlessotherwisestatedinthesubmission,any personalinformationincludedinasubmissionwillbecomepartofthepublicrecordfilesforthismatterandwillbereleased,ifrequested,toanyperson. PickeringPublicLibrary OneTheEsplanade Pickering,ON L1V6K7 905.831.6265 MondaytoFriday:9:30amto9:00pm Saturday:9:00amto5:00pm HousingStrategyStudy–Learnmoreandhaveyoursay! TheCityofPickeringisundertakingacomprehensiveHousing StrategyStudythatwillprovideaframeworktoensuretheCity enablesasupplyofsuitable,adequateandaffordablehousingfor thepresentandfutureresidentsofPickering. TheHousingStrategy Studywillfocusontheneedfordeliveringadiverserangeof housingoptions,includingaffordableandaccessibleunitsto accommodateresidentsofallages,abilitiesandincomelevels. DuetoCOVID-19andthePremier’sEmergencyOrdertolimit gatheringsandmaintainphysicaldistancing,theCityofPickering ishostinganElectronicPublicOpenHouse.Atthemeeting,staff willpresenttheDraftHousingStrategyandActionPlan,and interestedpartieswillhavetheopportunityto askquestionsand providefeedback.DetailsoftheElectronicOpenHouseMeeting areasfollows: ElectronicPublicOpenHouse: Phase2-DraftHousingStrategyandActionPlan Thursday,April29,2021at7:00pmto8:30pm WatchtheOpenHouseMeetinglivestreamedontheCityof Pickering’sYouTubeChannel(YouTube.ca/SustainablePickering). ArecordingoftheElectronicPublicOpenHousewillalsobe availableontheCityofPickering’sYouTubeChannelfollowingthe meeting. InstructionsonHowtoparticipateintheElectronicOpen Housemeeting: Registertocallinduringthemeetingasadelegatetoshare yourquestionsandcommentspriorto12:00pmon April28,2021byemailathousingstrategy@pickering.caorby telephoneat905.420.4660,extension2196. Pleaseprovideyour fullnameandtelephonenumbertoconnectyoutotheElectronic OpenHouseMeeting. Emailyourquestions –tohousingstrategy@pickering.caif youareunavailabletoattendtheOpenHouseMeetingorifyou wouldliketoprovidefeedbackatanytimeduringtheHousing StrategyStudy.CommentsontheDraftHousingStrategyand ActionPlanarerequestedbymidnight,Thursday,May6,2021. FormoreinformationregardingtheHousingStrategy StudyorthePublicOpenHouse,contact: MargaretKish,MCIP,RPP CityofPickering PrincipalPlanner,Policy OneTheEsplanade 905.420.4660ext.2196 Pickering,ON L1V6K7 mkish@pickering.ca Browseover70Artists,Artisans,Authorsinour VirtualArtsMarket. Demonstrations: •HowtoShade byArtist,MinsaDaya •LandscapeDrawing byArtist,SarahShaw •TheArtofSourdough byBreadChubby •UndergroundMiniWorlds withArtsUnleashed •IntrotoVectorAnimation byPickeringPublicLibrary •NaturalFabricDying withSustainableRoots Take&MakePrograms: •MaskMagicKits fromPineRidgeArtsCouncil •BeanCoasterArt byPickeringPublicLibrary •NatureStamping byPickeringPublicLibrary •DIYFantasticFlowerPots byPickeringPublicLibrary •TreeArtwithBlowPaint byPickeringPublicLibrary •‘SketchYourSpring’SketchbookProgram •ExploreFruits&Veg withEarlyON •PaintwithCrock-A-Doodle,Pickering Performances: •HoneyPaw(Lithuaniansutartinė&Finnishkalevalatraditional) •‘NeedforKoi’(SpokenWord) •Steafan&Saskia (Irishmusicduo) •JadeaKelly (FolkSinger/Songwriter) •SadioSissokho&DielyMoriTounkara (KoraPerformers) Drive-ByArtInstallations: •‘ColoursoftheEarth’Whitevale(May15-31) •Piano,EsplanadePark Virtual Event starting May 1 st Celebrating online the entire Month of May! 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PickeringRougeCanoeClubRelocationProposal ThePickeringRougeCanoeClub(PRCC)hasrequested Citypermissiontorelocatetheirclubsiteandoperatea numberofwater-basedprogramsfromtheundeveloped northedgeofProgressFrenchman’sBayEastPark. InordertoconsidertherequestofPRCC,theCityisasking thecommunitytoreviewtheproposal,andprovide feedbackthroughasurveyatpickering.ca/prcc. ThesurveyclosesonMay10,2021. Visitpickering.ca/prccformoredetails orcall905.683.7575. FamilyCalendareNews SubscribetotheFamilyeNewstorecieveupdatesonfamily-friendly events,programs,andCityinitiatives,directlytoyouremail. Signupnowat subscribe.pickering.ca 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 , A p r i l 2 2 , 2 0 2 1 | 8 9 | 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 , A p r i l 2 2 , 2 0 2 1 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Notice of Electronic PublicOpenHouse Weekly Community PageApril 22 Customer Care Centre 905.683.7575 (24 hour line) customercare@pickering.ca@cityofpickering pickering.ca COVID-19CityResponse GetthelatestinformationonCityservices,closures,business supports,communityresources,andmoreat pickering.ca/covid19. 2021 Interim Property Tax Bill is due April 28, 2021 PleasecontactusifyouhavenotreceivedyourTaxNotice.Failure toreceiveaTaxNoticedoesnotreduceyourresponsibilityforthe paymentoftaxesandpenalty. ContactlessPayments TheCitywillacceptcontactlesspaymentmethodsonly inanefforttoreducethespreadofCOVID-19andkeep ourcommunitysafe.Paymentscanbemadethroughonline banking(seebelow),telephonebanking,in-personbanking,or bydebitorchequeatCityHall.Pleasecontactusifyourequire assistance. Didyouknowthatyoucanpayyourpropertytaxes online? Thisissetupthroughyourbankinginstitution.Searchfor “PickeringTaxes”asthepayeeanduseyour19digitrollnumber astheaccountnumber.Onmostbanksites,wearelistedas “PickeringTaxes”orsomethingsimilar.Pleasecontactyour financialinstitutionforassistance. PickeringisofferingaPropertyTaxDeferralProgramfor residentsthathavebeenfinanciallyimpactedbytheCOVID-19 pandemic.Pleasevisitpickering.ca/taxdeferralorgiveusa callformoreinformation. PropertytaxesaredueevenifCityHallisclosedtothe public.Duetothestayathomeorder,CityHallwillbeclosedto thepublicontheduedateandalldaysleadinguptoit.Contact usforinformationaboutavailablepaymentmethods. Latepaymentfee Alatepaymentfeeof1.25%isaddedtoanyunpaidtaxesonthe firstdayofdefaultandonthefirstdayofeachmonth,aslongas thetaxesremainunpaid. Thepenaltyandinterestratesaresetby CityBy-laws,pursuanttotheOntarioMunicipalAct.TheCitydoes nothavetheauthoritytowaivepenaltyandinterestcharges. CityofPickering,TaxationSection: 905.420.4614propertytaxes@pickering.ca Upcoming Public Meetings DateMeeting/LocationTime April26 CouncilMeeting Forlocationandmeetingdetailscheck: https://calendar.pickering.ca/council 7:00pm April28HeritagePickeringAdvisory Committee Forlocationandmeetingdetailscheck: https://calendar.pickering.ca/council 7:00pm DuetoCOVID-19andthePremier’sEmergencyOrderstolimit gatheringsandmaintainphysicaldistancing,meetingdetailsare subjecttochange.PleasevisittheCitywebsiteorcall905.420.2222 fordetails. ForServicedisruptionnotificationcall1.866.278.9993 Notice of Study Completion City of Pickering Integrated Transportation Master Plan EngineeringServicesDepartment Issuedon:April22,2021 TheStudy TheCityofPickeringhascompletedtheIntegrated TransportationMasterPlan(ITMP)study.TheITMPisalong- term,strategic planningdocumentthatdirectstransportation policies,programs,andinfrastructuretomeettheneedsof alltransportationusersfromnowthroughto2031.Theplan presentsapackageofactionsthatwillhelptheCityachieveits transportationvisionovertime. CommunityInput ThePickeringITMPisaproductofacollaborativeeffortbetween Pickeringstaff,stakeholdersandthepublic.Threeroundsof publicandstakeholderengagementandoneseriesofmeeting withCityCouncillorswereheldoverthecourseofthestudy. Publicandstakeholdercommentsreceivedwereusedtoshape theplan. ATransportationVisionforPickering: Asafeandwell-connectedtransportationsystemthatoffers inclusivemobility,supportscompleteandsustainable communitiesandfacilitatescontinuedeconomicgrowth. Recommendations: TheITMPprovidesinfrastructureandpolicyrecommendations acrossthefollowingfocusareas: •RoadNetworkDevelopment •ActiveTransportationNetwork •CompleteStreets •AccesstoTransit •GoodsMovement •TransportationDemandManagement •ParkingManagement •AccessManagement TheProcess TheITMPfollowedthemasterplanningprocessrequirementsforPhases1and2oftheMunicipalClassEnvironmentalAssessmentprocess (Oct2000,amended2007,2011and2015),asapprovedundertheOntarioEnvironmentalAssessmentAct. Theplanaddressesneedand justificationatabroadlevel.RecommendedprojectswillrequirefurtherdetailedstudiesaspertheMunicipalClassEnvironmental Assessmentprocess. StudyReviewandCompletion ThecompletedITMPisbeingplacedonpublicrecordfora30-daypublicreviewperiodinaccordancewiththerequirementsofthe MunicipalClassEAprocessstartingApril22,2021.DuetotheongoingCOVID-19pandemicsituation,onlydigitalcopiesareavailable forreviewfromtheCityofPickeringwebsiteatpickering.ca/ITMP. Alternateformatsavailableuponrequestat905.683.7575 PickeringCityHallClerk’sDepartment OneTheEsplanade Pickering,ON L1V6K7 905.683.2760 MondaytoFriday:8:30amto4:30pm Ifyouhaveanyquestionsorconcerns,pleasecontactthefollowingprojectteammember: NadeemZahoorP.Eng.,M.Eng TransportationEngineer CityofPickering,OneTheEsplanade,Pickering,ON L1V6K7 nzahoor@pickering.ca 905.420.4660ext.2213 Underthe FreedomofInformationandProtectionofPrivacyActandtheEnvironmentalAssessmentAct,unlessotherwisestatedinthesubmission,any personalinformationincludedinasubmissionwillbecomepartofthepublicrecordfilesforthismatterandwillbereleased,ifrequested,toanyperson. PickeringPublicLibrary OneTheEsplanade Pickering,ON L1V6K7 905.831.6265 MondaytoFriday:9:30amto9:00pm Saturday:9:00amto5:00pm HousingStrategyStudy–Learnmoreandhaveyoursay! TheCityofPickeringisundertakingacomprehensiveHousing StrategyStudythatwillprovideaframeworktoensuretheCity enablesasupplyofsuitable,adequateandaffordablehousingfor thepresentandfutureresidentsofPickering. TheHousingStrategy Studywillfocusontheneedfordeliveringadiverserangeof housingoptions,includingaffordableandaccessibleunitsto accommodateresidentsofallages,abilitiesandincomelevels. DuetoCOVID-19andthePremier’sEmergencyOrdertolimit gatheringsandmaintainphysicaldistancing,theCityofPickering ishostinganElectronicPublicOpenHouse.Atthemeeting,staff willpresenttheDraftHousingStrategyandActionPlan,and interestedpartieswillhavetheopportunityto askquestionsand providefeedback.DetailsoftheElectronicOpenHouseMeeting areasfollows: ElectronicPublicOpenHouse: Phase2-DraftHousingStrategyandActionPlan Thursday,April29,2021at7:00pmto8:30pm WatchtheOpenHouseMeetinglivestreamedontheCityof Pickering’sYouTubeChannel(YouTube.ca/SustainablePickering). ArecordingoftheElectronicPublicOpenHousewillalsobe availableontheCityofPickering’sYouTubeChannelfollowingthe meeting. InstructionsonHowtoparticipateintheElectronicOpen Housemeeting: Registertocallinduringthemeetingasadelegatetoshare yourquestionsandcommentspriorto12:00pmon April28,2021byemailathousingstrategy@pickering.caorby telephoneat905.420.4660,extension2196. Pleaseprovideyour fullnameandtelephonenumbertoconnectyoutotheElectronic OpenHouseMeeting. Emailyourquestions–tohousingstrategy@pickering.caif youareunavailabletoattendtheOpenHouseMeetingorifyou wouldliketoprovidefeedbackatanytimeduringtheHousing StrategyStudy.CommentsontheDraftHousingStrategyand ActionPlanarerequestedbymidnight,Thursday,May6,2021. FormoreinformationregardingtheHousingStrategy StudyorthePublicOpenHouse,contact: MargaretKish,MCIP,RPP CityofPickering PrincipalPlanner,Policy OneTheEsplanade 905.420.4660ext.2196 Pickering,ON L1V6K7 mkish@pickering.ca Browseover70Artists,Artisans,Authorsinour VirtualArtsMarket. Demonstrations: •HowtoShade byArtist,MinsaDaya •LandscapeDrawing byArtist,SarahShaw •TheArtofSourdough byBreadChubby •UndergroundMiniWorlds withArtsUnleashed •IntrotoVectorAnimation byPickeringPublicLibrary •NaturalFabricDying withSustainableRoots Take&MakePrograms: •MaskMagicKits fromPineRidgeArtsCouncil •BeanCoasterArt byPickeringPublicLibrary •NatureStamping byPickeringPublicLibrary •DIYFantasticFlowerPots byPickeringPublicLibrary •TreeArtwithBlowPaint byPickeringPublicLibrary •‘SketchYourSpring’SketchbookProgram •ExploreFruits&Veg withEarlyON •PaintwithCrock-A-Doodle,Pickering Performances: •HoneyPaw(Lithuaniansutartinė&Finnishkalevalatraditional) •‘NeedforKoi’(SpokenWord) •Steafan&Saskia (Irishmusicduo) •JadeaKelly (FolkSinger/Songwriter) •SadioSissokho&DielyMoriTounkara (KoraPerformers) Drive-ByArtInstallations: •‘ColoursoftheEarth’Whitevale(May15-31) •Piano,EsplanadePark Virtual Event starting May 1 st Celebrating online the entire Month of May! 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PickeringRougeCanoeClubRelocationProposal ThePickeringRougeCanoeClub(PRCC)hasrequested Citypermissiontorelocatetheirclubsiteandoperatea numberofwater-basedprogramsfromtheundeveloped northedgeofProgressFrenchman’sBayEastPark. InordertoconsidertherequestofPRCC,theCityisasking thecommunitytoreviewtheproposal,andprovide feedbackthroughasurveyatpickering.ca/prcc. ThesurveyclosesonMay10,2021. Visitpickering.ca/prccformoredetails orcall905.683.7575. FamilyCalendareNews SubscribetotheFamilyeNewstorecieveupdatesonfamily-friendly events,programs,andCityinitiatives,directlytoyouremail. Signupnowatsubscribe.pickering.ca 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 , A p r i l 2 2 , 2 0 2 1 | 10 Find what you’re looking for, in the location you want, for the price you want to pay! Catch a Great Deal! Browse our inventory of vehicles by Body Style, popular Makes and Models, Province, popular Cities or by Price. 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Right Choice{ } Car Place Price 11 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A p r i l 2 2 , 2 0 2 1 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Thank You To All Volunteers for Your Work on Behalf of Our Community! Thank You To All Volunteers for Your Work on Behalf of Our Community! Ajax Downs/Casino Ajax 50 Alexander’s Crossing, Ajax www.ajaxrotaryribfest.com Watch for Our Next Drive-Thru Ribfest! Fri. June 4 Thru Sun. June 6Fri. June 4 Thru Sun. June 6 If you’d like to Volunteer at this event, please contact us at:dbright56@hotmail.com Generously sponsored by Mark Holland MP Ajax (905) 426-6808 |markhollandmp.ca For information or to volunteer Homebound Wellness Centre Inc. 5-845 Westney Rd.,Ajax |905-426-3323 info@homeboundwellnesscentre.com homeboundwellnesscentre.com Our Services and Programs include: ●Hot Meal Program ●Foot Care Clinics in collaboration with Foot Care Academy ●Friendly Visiting ●Telephone Reassurance ●In-Home Respite Services We are truly indebted to our volunteers who shop,pack, and deliver groceries to 50 plus seniors weekly and cook 100 meals weekly. They call our seniors to remind them of the delivery with a friendly check in. Homebound Wellness Centre could not exist without the support of our Volunteers! Thank You! The Durham Rape Crisis Centre Staff and Community our volunteers save lives. for all that you do, thank you. National Volunteer Week 2 21 April 18-24, 2021 The value and power of volunteers celebrated The National Volunteer Week theme for 2021, “The value of one, the power of many” reflects on the abundant acts of kindness by millions of individuals and the positive results when we work together towards a common purpose. According to Volunteer Canada, during the past year, people have been support- ing family, friends, neighbours, and strang- ers, people standing up to systemic racism, and people sharing insights on how to create a more just and equitable society. The organizers of National Volunteer Week, April 18 to 24, recognize the value of the caring and compassion that each one has shown another, and the power of people, organizations, and sectors working together. “The power of people working together can bring about monumental changes. We have seen people work together on legislative changes related to impaired driving, same sex marriage, and assisted dying,” states the organizing body. The theme is a nod to Volunteer Canada’s past, a reflection of its present, and a wink to the future. “The value of one, the power of many” was the theme for National Volunteer Week in 2001, The International Year of Volunteers. It reflects the individual and collective efforts, being seen during the pandemic, and it sets the tone for re-imagining the next 20 years as the value of one act and the power of many enables us to thrive together, according to Volunteer Canada’s promotion of the week. As part of the celebration of vol- unteers, organizers are inviting sub- missions related to the theme. Here are some examples…. “The value of one person calling another to check in. The power of many people working to pre- vent social isolation.” “The value of one person volunteering at a food bank. The power of many people volunteering on a Food Security Advisory Committee.” “The value of one person standing up to transphobia. The power of many people calling for the protection of gender diversity.” Send your theme-related couplet to info@volunteer.ca. Week, April 18 to 24, recognize tone for re-imagining the next 20 years as the value of one act and the power of many enables us to thrive together, according to Volunteer Canada’s promotion of the week. unteers, organizers are inviting sub- missions related to the theme. Here 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 , A p r i l 2 2 , 2 0 2 1 | 12 ∞CIVIC & C R -V M O D E L S ONLY - M A D E WITH DOMESTIC & I M P O R TED PARTS CIVICLX THE NEW 2021 LEASE FROM WEEKLY FOR 60 MONTHS Ω $62/0.99 %A PR CR-VLX THE NEW 2021 LEASE FROM WEEKLY FOR 60 MONTHS Ω $82/2.99 %APR PILOTLX THE NEW 2021 LEASE FROM WEEKLY FOR 60 MONTHS Ω WITH $5,213 DOWN PAYMENT/OAC $99/2.99 %A PR DOWN PAYMENT/OACSECURITY DEPOSIT $0 DOWN PAYMENT/OACSECURITY DEPOSIT $0 HONDABONUINCLUDED^ $750 HONDABONUSINCLUDED^ $750 MODEL FC2F5MEX SALESANDSERVICEBYAPPOINTMENTONLY LEASE PAYMENTS INCLUDE FREIGHT AND PDI. EXCLUDE LICENCE AND HST. DEALER ORDER/TRADE MAY BE NECESSARY. SALESANDSER Limited time lease offers available through Honda Financial Services Inc.(HFS),to qualified retail customers on approved credit.Weekly payments include freight and PDI (ranges from $1,700 to $1,870 depending on model),tire & environmental fee ($21) [This fee covers the cost to Honda Canada of collecting and recycling tires],A/C charge ($100),and OMVIC fee ($10).Taxes,licence,insurance and registration are extra.ΩRepresentative weekly lease example:2021 Civic LX Sedan CVT (Model FC2F5MEX) // 2021 CR-V LX 2WD (Model RW1H2MES) // 2021 PILOT 5DV6 G LX (ModelYF6H1ME) on a 60-month term with 260 weekly payments at 0.99% // 2.99% // 2.99% leaseAPR.Weekly payment is $61.38 // $81.16 // $99.00 with $0 // $0 // $5,213 down or equivalent trade-in and $0totalleaseincentiveincluded.CR-VLX2WD//CivicLXSedanCVTleaseoffersincludethe$750HondaBonus.Downpayments,$0securitydepositandfirstweeklypaymentdueatleaseinception.Totalleaseobligationis$15,960.05//$21,102.36//$25,740.46. 100,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres.PPSA lien registration fee of $40.00 and lien registering agent’s fee of $6.50,due at time of delivery are not included. 2021 Civic LX Sedan CVT // 2021 CR-V LX 2WD shown in Rallye Red // PlatinumWhite Pearl.Additional charge of $300.00 applies for premium paint colour.2021 PILOT 5DV6 G LX shown in PlatinumWhite Pearl.Advertised price/payment includes charge of $300.00 for premium paint colour.^Must be leased/financed through Honda Financial Services Inc. (HFS), on approved credit, and delivered by April 30, 2021. Honda Bonus: (i) will be deducted from the negotiated vehicle price after taxes; (ii) can be combined with lease or finance rates advertised by HFS; and (iii) cannot be applied to past transactions.No cash surrender or other value.Offer subject to change or cancellation without notice.Dealer order/trademay be necessary (but may not be available in all cases).See your participating Ontario Honda Dealer for details.For all offers:licence,insurance, PPSA, other taxes (including HST) and excess wear and tear are extra.Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price. Offers only valid for Ontario residents at participating Ontario Honda Dealers. Dealer may lease for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary (butmaynotbeavailableinallcases).ColouravailabilitymayvarybyDealer.Vehiclesandaccessoriesareforillustrationpurposesonly.Offers,pricesandfeaturessubjecttochangewithoutnotice.SeeyourOntarioHondaDealerorvisitHondaOntario.comforfulldetails. MODEL YF6H1ME Y APPOINTMENT ONLY US 0 MODELRW1H2MES The City of Pickering is hosting a vari-ety of initiatives in celebration of EarthMonth, encouraging the community to getinvolved. The new main program is the city's Lit-ter and Plastics: Every Piece Counts Chal-lenge, where residents can help take ac-tion on litter by organizing cleanups. Thecity and residents will work together topick up litter and keep the communityclean. Cleanup kits are available for par- ticipants. Additional events:Webinar: Composting at Home(Wednesday, April 21 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.)Participants will discover how easy it isto turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into rich, dark compost. The Durham MasterGardeners will discuss the benefits ofbackyard composting, how to get started,and the ingredients needed to make it work.Webinar: Every Piece Counts(Thursday, April 29 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.) Participants will learn more about theimpacts that plastic and litter have on wa-terways and communities.Take Pride in Pickering: Shrub Give- away (Saturday, May 8 from 10 a.m. tonoon)In celebration of Earth Day, registrants will receive a free one-gallon ServiceberryShrub (while quantities last). This give-away is open to Pickering residents only.Registration opens Thursday, April 22 at 10 a.m.Registration for all Earth Month activ-ities is free. Visit www.pickering.ca/earth-month for details. PICKERING CELEBRATES EARTH MONTH WHAT'S ON EVENTS TAKING PLACE ALL MONTH PLEASE RECYCLE THIS PAPER 13 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A p r i l 2 2 , 2 0 2 1 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Running out of room in your house? As home becomes more and more a comfy place of refuge, many of us are looking for ways to make the most of our property. A back- yard shed can be the perfect solution to carve out some space just for you. Gaining popularity among homeowners, livable back- yard sheds or casitas can be used as cozy getaways that create some “me space.” They’re perfect for parents who want some breathing room away from the kids, those looking for a separate home office or anyone need- ing a space to call all their own for a hobby, reading or un- winding after a long day. One of the top advantages of transforming a shed into a livable part of your home is that’s super easy and afford- able. Most small sheds don’t need permits and can be easi- ly renovated yourself but stay informed about city permit re- quirements. A backyard casita is also fun to decorate and easy to personalize in your style – whether it’s rustic log cabin, farmhouse chic or bold and modern. 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On May 26,2021 the Council of the Region of Durham will hold three Public Meetings,pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act,1997.The first public meeting will be held to present the proposed amendments to Regional Development Charge By-law No.28-2018.The second public meeting will be held to present the proposed amendments to Regional Transit Development Charge By-law No.81-2017.The third public meeting will be held to present the proposed amendments to GO Transit Development Charge By-law No.86-2001. These meetings will cover the related underlying background studies and obtain public input on these proposed by-laws and studies.The amendments are necessary to reflect changes to the Development Charges Act,1997 and Regulations and to modify the capital program for the Long-Term-Term-T Care service. The public meetings are to be held on: Wednesday,May 26,2021 9:30 a.m. The Regional Municipality of Durham Headquarters Council Chambers 605 Rossland Road East Whitby,Ontario In order that sufficient information is made available to the public,copies of the proposed by-law amendments and the background studies will be made available as of April 23,2021 upon request.The documents will also be posted on the Regional website at durham.ca on April 23,2021. Interested persons can submit written correspondence via email directly to the Regional Clerk at clerks@durham.ca,or mail your comments to the Regional Clerk,Regional Municipality of Durham,605 Rossland Road East,Whitby, ON L1N 6A3 by 5:00 PM on Friday May 28,2021. Any interested persons wanting to address Council at the public meetings on Wednesday,May 26,2021,please note that in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Provincial Emergency Order prohibiting any public gatherings,the Region of Durham will not be allowing the public into the Council Chambers. Members of the public can speak via teleconference during the meeting.If you wish to address Council during the meeting,please contact Legislative Services at clerks@durham.ca,or 905-668-7711,ext.2054 by noon on Tuesday,uesday,uesday May 25,2021. Staff will provide you with the details on how to participate in the meeting. Information you provide or present during these public meetings,including your name,are subject to the requirements of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will form part of the public record and may be made available to the public.YouYouY can also view the livestream of the meeting at www.calendar.durham.ca/meetings. All submissions received in writing,and those opinions expressed at the Public Meetings,will be considered prior to Council’s decision which is anticipated during the regular Regional Council meeting of June 23,2021. Further information may be obtained by contacting Mary Simpson,Director of Risk Management,Economic Studies and Procurement,Regional Finance Department at 905-668-4113 (ext.2301)or mary.simpson@durham.ca. Ralph Walton Regional Clerk /Director of Legislative Services REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS REGARDING REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGES BEHIND THE CRIMES Solved and Unsolved Cases in Ontario Our journalists revisit the crimes that dominated headlines in our communities. 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The premier's com-ments ignited concerns about infringements of civ-il liberties and promptedseveral forces, including Durham police, to issuestatements saying theywouldn't be exercising thenew powers. "(Durham police) offi-cers will not be conductingrandom vehicle or pedes- trian stops in our commu-nity under this new legisla-tion," said the statement, issued Saturday, April 17. "We will continue to en-gage our community, edu- cate when appropriate andenforce when necessaryany breaches of the Emer-gency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMC-PA) or the Reopening Onta-rio Act (ROA)," Durham po- lice said.The province has sincerescinded the measure thatwould have seen police ar- bitrarily stopping people tocheck for compliance. Po-lice will instead focus onprohibited activities, in- cluding large gatherings.On Sunday Ontario Pro-vincial Police issued a statement indicating offi-cers will continue to en-force existing legislationdesigned to curb the spread of COVID-19."OPP officers will en-force the stay-at-home or- der... by focusing on non-compliance in businessesand restaurants, com-plaints from the public and unlawful public gather-ings. Officers can disperseand ticket individuals found to be non-compliantresulting in a $750 fine," theOPP stated. "Consistent with thenew emergency orders,OPP officers will not arbi- trarily stop an individualor a vehicle, or enter adwelling for the singularpurpose of checking com- pliance with the order. Indi-viduals are not expected toprovide proof of essential work," the service stated.Under the new emer-gency measures, outdoorevents or gatherings are now prohibited unless allparties are from the samehousehold or one otherperson from outside that household who lives aloneor is a caregiver for anymember of the household. All retail stores that arepermitted to be open mustlimit the number of per-sons to 25 per cent capacity of the store. The OPP andDurham police statementsurged residents to be ob- servant of restrictions. POLICE CLARIFY ENFORCEMENT OF COVID-19 EMERGENCY MEASURES JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@ durhamregion.com NEWS SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT DURHAMREGION.COM Don’t be a LitterBug! 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"I think that the impactsare wide-reaching," Mac- Neil says.Some children see otherkids at daycare, but Mac-Neil says this also posesproblems since children arenot able to make connec-tions between emotions and facial expressions when ed-ucators wear masks. Whitby mother Yey EunHwang's daughter is an on- ly child who doesn't attend daycare. Hwang was appre-hensive to return to Ontarioafter a long stay in Korea, partly because there weremore opportunities therefor her two-year-old daugh-ter to socialize. "Everybody wearsmasks outside so hardlyany parents stop kids fromhanging out in a group in the playground," she says,adding that Korea doeshave a lower case count. Hwang feels there is alack of programming in On-tario to support young chil-dren who don't attend day- care. "(COVID-19) is a very se-rious thing, but it's also se- riously impacting youngchildren and their socialskills," she says.Dr. Saba Merchant, of Maple Kidz Clinic inVaughan, spoke at a mediabriefing hosted by the Onta-rio Medical Association (OMA), and called children"the silent sufferers" in thepandemic. "During the pandemicwe have coined the term 'so-cial malnutrition,'" shesaid. Socializing, and havingpeer interactions such assharing, are extremely im-portant to developing both socially and emotionally."I would say because ofthat we have seen some mood issues as well as milddelays in language develop-ment," she says.Whitby mother Beverly Mann worries about hertwo-year-old son's languagedevelopment, but doesn't feel there's much she can doabout it."The wait lists are solong from everything I've read," she says. "I feel likehe just needs to be aroundother kids more."It's hard to judge if her son, an only child, is be-hind; she hasn't seen manykids nor talked to many oth- er parents. "I can't really see his doc-tor either," she says. "Sohow do I know?" She adds her son seems more apprehensive aroundstrangers than he did be-fore. Melissa Beaucaire, theRegion of Durham's manag-er of social services depart-ment and children's servic- es division, says the regionis providing as many oppor-tunities as possible to sup-port parents and their chil- dren, just in new ways. Anarray of EarlyON programshave moved to online and are offered six days a week."There are some pro-grams that we have whereyou have up to 100-plus peo- ple who attend a Zoom pro-gram," Beaucaire says."They're very well-attend-ed." Outdoor programs wereset to start up prior to thelatest lockdown announce- ment."But as soon as restric-tions are lifted, we will haveoutdoor programs happen- ing again," Beaucaire says.Dr. Merchant suggestsforming small bubbles withfamilies and friends as longas it's safe, or visiting on-line. "When we see early signs of mental health decline,(or) developmental delay inyour children, please con-tact your family doctor's or pediatrician's office," shesays.MacNeil suggest parents and caregivers engage inthree blocks daily of dedi- NEWS Continued from page 1 ‘I THINK THAT THE IMPACTS ARE WIDE-REACHING’: STACEY MACNEIL See IMPORTANT,page 20 DR. SABA MERCHANT MELISSA BEAUCAIRE "During the pandemic we have coined the term 'social malnutrition.'" - Dr. Saba Merchant Find what you’re looking for, in the location you want, for the price you want to pay! Catch a Great Deal! Browse our inventory of vehicles by Body Style, popular Makes and Models, Province, popular Cities or by Price. Whatever path you choose, you will find the right car, in the right location, for the right price! 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The region is planning avirtual town hall for par-ents with children six yearsand under on Thursday, June 10. Parents can ask ex-perts questions that the CO-VID pandemic has raisedabout their child's develop- ment and health. Visitwww.durham.ca/EarlyONto register and for informa- tion on regular programs. STORY BEHIND THESTORY: Concerns about the impacts of COVID-19 onschool-aged children havebeen raised, but Durham- region.com chose to lookinto the effects on youngerkids. NEWS Continued from page 19 IMPORTANT FOR ADULTS TO MANAGE THEIR OWN STRESS Never miss a deal with your shopping list on Save.ca. Selected items are sorted by store, making your day-to-day shopping experience a real money saver. Shopping locally is the best way to support our communities. And saving locally makes it even better! Find big deals close to home with save.ca. We made it easier than ever to find the deals you’re looking for. Save.ca’s bountiful search results let you comparison shop to get the best buy. 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Volunteer Board of Directors Recruitment of Fundraising Business Finance and Accounting Nursing or Social Work Government Relations Technology or Education Skills/Qualifications: Interested candidates can forward their resumes to: Apply Now rkeys@communitycaredurham.on.ca or visit communitycaredurham.on.ca People will be able touse Durham Region Tran-sit On Demand and Spe-cialized Services for freewhen travelling to get theirCOVID-19 vaccination — thanks to a $10,000 dona-tion from Ontario PowerGeneration.Beginning Monday, April 10, seniors and resi-dents who are eligible forthe COVID-19 vaccine in Durham can book a freeround trip from their hometo a local municipal vac-cine clinic. The OPG dona- tion will let DRT provideapproximately 1,500 freetrips to support residents travelling to the region'sclinics to receive their CO-VID-19 vaccine. "Providing access to CO- VID-19 vaccination clinicsis a priority for DurhamRegion as we seek to mini- mize the impact of the pan-demic," Regional ChairJohn Henry said in a re-lease. Customers already reg-istered with Specializedtransit can book their tripsby contacting a bookingagent at 1-866-247-0055, andpressing 1. For On Demandtransit, residents can book their trip by using the OnDemand app or by calling abooking agent at 1-866-247-0055, and pressing 3. Durham's Transit Exec-utive Committee virtualmeet on Wednesday, April 7 and discussed severalDRT initiatives and up-dates. Aside from the OPG support, here are the mainhighlights:• Youth pass discounts:To encourage and increase ridership among youth inDurham, the committee ap-proved the popular Y10 monthly pass be furtherdiscounted to $53.50 — fromthe current already-dis-counted price of $73.50. The committee also approved abulk pass purchase pilot,available to school boards in Durham Region andDurham Student Trans-portation Services.• Paper transfers are back: DRT will reintroducepaper transfers on a trialbasis, starting Monday, May 3. Paper transferswere suspended during thepandemic to reduce con-tact between riders and DRT drivers — whichmeant transfers betweenbuses were only availableto riders paying using a Presto card, a reloadablesmart card which riderstap to pay fares. • Free Presto cards aregone: Presto cards used tocost $6. Earlier in the pan-demic to help customers who usually pay with cash,DRT gave out free Prestocards to encourage riders to use the contactless wayto pay bus fares. When thetrial period for paper trans- fers begins, the regular $6fee will apply when pur-chasing a new Presto card.• On Demand continues: Areas with low ridershipthroughout the COVID-19pandemic and across the rural areas of the regionwere moved to On Demandridership. Mid-March dataindicates that ridership within low demand areashave not yet reached thethresholds to return to scheduled routes.• Low-income TransitAssistance Program (TAP)extended: The TAP pilot program launched in 2019for riders receiving socialassistance in Durham Re- gion. The transit commit-tee reviewed the pilot pro-gram results and approvedthat TAP be extended through March 2023, withadditional options, includ-ing pay-as-you-go and Peri-od Pass. "The extension of theTAP pilot ensures that bar-riers continue to be re- moved for as many custom-ers as possible," Ajax May-or Shaun Collier, chair ofthe Transit Executive Committee, said in the re-lease.Visit www.durhamre- giontransit.com for moreinformation on DurhamRegion Transit services. FREE DURHAM BUS RIDES TO COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS JENNIFER O'MEARA jomeara@durhamre- gion.com Durham Region Transit is offering free rides to eligible residents going to COVID-19 vaccination clinics. 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Visit durhamtradeshows.ca for informative articles and live links. Support local. Shop local. Pickering-born artist Christian Corbet shedtears the day Prince Philipdied. "I realized he hadtouched me in a way -- hischaracter, his presence --in a way that I have not felt by any other subject," Cor-bet recalled in a phone in-terview. Prince Philip died onFriday, April 9 at age 99 atWindsor Castle."I was sad," Corbet said. "You expect it because ofthe advanced age. He al-ways told me he would nev-er make it to 100. He said,'You better hurry up, younever know.."The Duke of Edinburgh said this to Corbet as hephotographed andsketched him for whatwould be the last official portrait of Prince Philipfrom live sittings in Buck- ingham Palace.The pair kept in touchfor many years after-wards, "through letter of course."Corbet was born athome in Pickering and eventually became a paint-er. In 1995, he painted aportrait of Queen Eliza-beth The Queen Mother for her 95th birthday andwas invited to present it toClarence House, her home in London."When you get a royalnod, it means a lot to peo-ple," he said. In 1997, Corbet metsculptor Elizabeth Brad-ford Holbrook and she en-couraged him to take on the art form.Fast-forward to 2013,when the Royal Canadian Regiment asked him tosculpt a portrait of its colo-nel-in-chief, Prince Philip-.Corbet immediately said yes, but that he'd like a livesitting."Live sittings are very difficult to even ap-proach, let alone get ac-cepted," he said.After sending photos of his work, Corbet receivedafax that his request was approved."That meant harness-ing your excitement andthinking, 'Boy, I better do a good job," Corbet said.He met Prince Philip for the first time in his officeor 'man cave' at Bucking-ham Palace, a room filledwith thousands of books and outfitted with mid-century modern furniture."We just sort of hit it off," Corbet recalled.He was in awe of beingin the presence of someonewho supports "the world's most powerful and influ-ential woman." They talked freely about Prince Philip's uncleLord Mountbatten, whowas assassinated in 1979,and Corbet's own connec- tions to the Royal Family.He described PrincePhilip as relaxed."I have had a lot of peo- ple who were not as fa-mous but were more up-tight," Corbet said. They shared manylaughs. Despite a 'no thankyou' on Corbet's part,Prince Philip once shoved a handful of pistachios in-to Corbet's pocket, some- thing he described as"grandfatherly.""It was just a very warmexchange, it was a beauti- ful exchange," Corbet said. Corbet was pleased tolearn Prince Philip was supportive of the LGBQcommunity.He once asked Corbet ifhe had a partner and what her name was."I said, his name is Dus-tin," Corbet said. "(PrincePhilips) said, 'Well, you arean artist aren't you? Welaughed."They had several sit- tings, and in 2014, therewas a public unveiling thatPrince Philip could not at-tend as he was in hospital, but he made it to the sec-ond one in 2015."He looked to me, and said, 'Congratulations.You're the first person inNorth America to be in-ducted into the royal col- lection for a portraitbust,'" Corbet recalled. PICKERING-BORN ARTIST SCULPTED PORTRAIT OF PRINCE PHILIP Pickering-born artist Christian Corbet sculpted the last official portrait of HRH Prince Philip from life sittings in Buckingham Palace. Facebook photo KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com NEWS 23 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A p r i l 2 2 , 2 0 2 1 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Supporting L ocal Businesses inYour Community ourYusinessesinB With shopping restrictions changing regularly to complywith the latest public health safety measures our communities need to be kept in- formed on which businesses are open and how they are ensuring a safe shopping experience. To help our communities we have created an online business directory that features local businesses that are open, hours of operation and how customers can safely make purchases from the stores. Our business directory can be accessed from anyone of our 25 Communitysites in Ontario.Visit metroland.com to find the communitysite inyourarea. Visit our communitywebsite inyour area and click on the banner at the bottom of the page. ea and clickarourye inebsitwommunitycVisit our www.metroland.com Cut out paying more Your only destination for more coupons, more flyers, more savings. #SavingWithSave Save $1.00 on the purchase of any iÖGO Canadian Harvest 4x140g Yogurt save.ca/couponsScan to get coupons It's spring and Ajax is getting green.The town is changing itsAjax Green Living Days(GLD) programming to fo- cus on activities residentscan do at home and in theirneighbourhoods. The six activities focuson sustainability and cli-mate change, and featureexpert-led webinars on im- mediate actions that can betaken now to create agreener and healthier com- munity.The GLD activities in-clude:• Neighbourhood Clean-Up Challenge,which goes from April toJune. Residents can takepart in a neighbourhoodlitter cleanup. Toolkits, in-cluding bags and gloves,are provided by the town. To get a toolkit, contact op-erations@ajax.ca or 905-683-2951. Participantsshould follow all COVID-19 public health guidelinesand gathering restrictions (currently five). • Ask an Expert: Cli-mate Change in DurhamRegion — What Can WeDo Now?It's on Thursday, April 22, from 7 to 8 p.m.Participants can learnabout climate change and how the rise of greenhousegases will impact DurhamRegion. Find out what resi-dents, businesses and gov- ernment can to do make adifference.• Container Garden-ing is on Tuesday, April 27,from 2:30 — 3:30 p.m. It's thechance to learn about dec-orative and vegetable con- tainer gardening from lo-cal gardening expert KenBrown. Learn how to planta beautiful, decorative con- tainers and how to success-fully grow delicious, freshvegetables. • Gardening in aChanging Climate is onTuesday, May 4, from 6:30— 8 p.m. Climate change is rapidly impacting naturalspaces on both a local and global scale, including our yards. This is an introduc-tory gardening webinarwith a focus on climatechange resiliency includ- ing rainwater harvesting,native plant gardening,rain gardens, and perme- able paving.• Contactless CompostGiveawayis on Saturday,May 29, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Ajax Opera-tions Centre, 800 Salem Rd.N. It's a chance to pick up free compost to help yourgarden grow. Participantsmust bring their own shov-els and containers. It's for Ajax residents only and itmay be postponed due toCOVID-19 restrictions.• Microplastics: Tiny But Dangerous is onThursday, June 17, from6:30 — 8 p.m. Microplastics are tiny bits of plastic thatoften go unnoticed inbeaches, parks and urbanareas, but the impacts they cause are huge. Learnabout microplastics, from what they are and why theyare a problem, and whatcan be done to make a dif- ference.All events, except theneighbourhood cleanupand the compost giveaway, are being held online.Registration is required for all events and can bedone at ajax.ca/GLD.Green Living Days is presented in partnershipwith the Ajax Public Li-brary, Durham Region andthe Toronto Region Con- servation Authority.Litter toolkits (gloves and bags) are available forpickup throughout theyear for neighbourhood cleanups. Contact opera-tions@ajax.ca or 905-683-2951 for more informationand supplies. To learn more, visitajax.ca/GLD. 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