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Home My WebLink AboutNA2021_11_25THURSDAY NOVEMBER 25, 2021 We Fight Your TRAFFIC TICKETS! 905-718-2677 • copslegalservices.ca Pickering residents livingboth near and far from the lake should weigh in on the future of Pickering's waterfront as the citysets out its long-term plans, says a local councillor."They need to have their inputin order for there to be a balanced perspective for everyone," said Ward 1 city councillor MauriceWard 1 city councillor MauriceWBrenner. As the City of Pickering con-tinues with the long-term visionfor its waterfront and Nauticalfor its waterfront and Nauticalf Village, the public is invited toVillage, the public is invited toV provide insight on how the com-munity can enjoy, enhance andprotect the waterfront for gener-ations to come. This round of public engage-ment focuses on the Nautical Vil- Ward 1 city councillor Maurice Brenner says it's important that residents weigh in on the waterfront vision for Pickering. 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NumberofVacancies:Eight(8) Membersmustbe18yearsofage,resideinPickeringorbeamember ofacommunityorganizationthatservesPickering,andrepresenta broadrangeofinterests,backgrounds,andexperiences.Qualifications includetheskills,knowledge,andlivedexperienceneededtocontribute effectivelytotheTaskforce’sgoalsandobjectives.Membershipwillbe soughtonthebasisofbroadinterest,understandingandcommitmentto anti-Blackracisminthemunicipality,inadditiontospecificexpertiseand interestedrelatedtocivicengagement,education,employment,health, justice,inclusivegovernance,andyouthengagement. Meetings:1stThursdayofeachmonthat7:00pm Ifyouareinterestedinbeingconsideredforappointmenttothis Committee,pleasesubmitanapplicationformwhichisavailableat pickering.ca/boardsandcommittees settingoutabriefdescriptionof anyjoborcommunity-relatedexperienceyoumayhave. ThedeadlineforsubmittingyourapplicationisDecember17th. 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Get full access to all our weekly community newspapers online, from one convenient website. We’ve got you covered Our local journalists report on the things that are important to you and your neighbours; whether it’s local politics, schools, businesses or upcoming community events—if you’re thinking about it, chances are we’re writing about it. Enjoy access to trusted local news and information from over 10 regions throughout Ontario, plus get access to weekly digital flyers from save.ca. •Cambridge •Durham •Guelph •Halton •Hamilton •Kawartha •Muskoka •Niagara •Ottawa Valley •Peel •Simcoe County •Toronto •York Region lage, the uses of the area, and its unique character. Pickering resident Da-vid Steele took on the taskof planning a vision for the waterfront more than twodecades ago. While someimprovements were made, such as the reconstructionof the harbour entrance toFrenchman's Bay, Steele ismostly disappointed with the progress so far."It's good news/badnews and we just have tokeep plugging away to getrid of the bad news," saidSteele, who was the chairof the Pickering Mayors Task Force, which submit-ted its detailed report,Pickering Waterfront 2001.Many of the waterfront problems could have been avoided, he said, like whenthe popular boardwalk andplayground at Beachfront Park were damaged byhigh water levels in 2019."We didn't want the Mil-lennium Square to extend as far as it did on the eastside, but they did whatthey did," he said, adding the task force also felt theboardwalk should havebeen raised.Brenner said: "If we were to step back in timewe would have thought wewere ahead of the curvewith the boardwalk we put in. We just really didn't fac-tor in Mother Nature."Brenner is curious to see what and if the publicwould like to see in itsplace. A new park? Anoth-er boardwalk? Or some- thing different? Brenner said changes inthe environment and pop-ular use have taken a toll on the waterfront."This is a damaged can-vas that needs to be re-stored because so much has changed," Brennersaid. It's a beautiful canvasbut it's just been damaged." The city wants to knowmore about opinions re-garding watercraft typesand launch locations. "If boating and launch-ing is going to be importantto them, how do we do thatand where on the bay ar- ea?" Brenner said.Steele agreed this is animportant topic, as well as conversations aroundstorm water management,water quality, and a betterparking plan. "The parking is an is- sue, a real issue," Steelesaid. The city has been mak-ing small changes, such asplans to implement paidparking for out-of-town visitors at the waterfront. Steele said it's a good ideabut the cost of up to $30 is too high.The task force had rec-ommended a shuttle busservice from the Pickering GO Station, but it never transpired. According to consultation from the firstpublic survey, residentsfelt a shuttle service would be beneficial as well.The task force had rec-ommended public wash-rooms on the west spit — there are currently wash-rooms on the east side.Brenner confirmed the west washrooms have beenbudgeted and will be builtsoon.Steele hopes the youn- ger generation will weighin on the vision."It's for them to have their wishes, and theirwishes quite interestinglyare very similar to what'sin (our) report," he said. The survey closes onNov. 30. Visit Let's TalkPickering to weigh in. STORY BEHIND THESTORY:Pickering's water-front has gained in pop- ularity during the CO-VID-19 pandemic and theCity of Pickering is work-ing to ensure it remains enjoyable and protected. NEWS Continued from page 1 'THIS IS A DAMAGED CANVAS THAT NEEDS TO BE RESTORED' Dave Steele chaired the Mayor's Waterfront 2001 Task Force, which prepared a report with recommendations on how to best shape the future of Pickering's waterfront. 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KAWARTHA DAIRY ICE CREAM FRESH PRESSED APPLE CIDER The natural buffet of food available to boars on the lam in north Pickering is like-ly aiding their escape from the officialslooking to catch them. "Why would they go in the trap if they'vegot all of the nature and agriculture rightthere for the taking?" said Brougham resi-dent Mary Delaney. She has spotted the Eurasian wild boarsseveral times, either on her property orwandering nearby roads. "It's incredibly challenging," Delaneysaid. "They're smart, they're so smart."Ministry of Northern Development,Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry (NDMNRF) spokesperson Jolanta Kowal-ski said staff have been working to catchthe pigs since Saturday, Nov. 6."We are attempting to trap and removethe entire group — this is the strategy thathas worked successfully in other jurisdic-tions such as New York state," she said. "The NDMNRF wild pig team set up a cor-ral trap with bait to draw the boar in. Thismay take some time, as there are still manyfood options with crop fields in the area." The ministry is urging the public not tohunt the boar, since it "actually makes the problem worse."Cameron Richardson, Town of Ajax su-pervisor of environmental sustainabilityand climate change, was not surprised to learn of the pig sightings."This is something I've been pushing forpersonally, for farmers to be prepared for a potentially devastating species establish-ment," he said.He's concerned because "invasive spe-cies negatively impact natural ecosys- tems, threaten biodiversity, and can evenbe detrimental to human health."Richardson said one of the most effec- tive ways to manage invasive species isthrough early detection and a rapid re-sponse.Pickering farmer Ron Tapscott spotted the pigs outside of his property, but he's notover concerned. He's used to losing cropseach year to regular offenders. "I lose a couple acres every year from raccoons and deer damage along fieldsthat are along a creek," he said.Fellow farmer Chris Burkholder, of Burkholder Farms, is very worried aboutthe invasive species. "These things reproduce like rabbits,"he said. The hogs have been spotted on the vastfamily farm on several occasions, some- times "fighting viciously."That it can't be controlled in the south-ern United States is worrisome for him."Every other person has a gun down there and they still can't control them," hesaid.Burkholder said he heard somebody let 30 boars loose in the area. But the origin ofthe pigs is currently unknown, said Pick-ering Animal Services supervisor LindseyNarraway. "We do know, based on the characteris-tics of how these particular pigs look, thatthey are varying ages," she said. Some appear to be young, but shedoesn't believe they were born in the wild."They've been bred and born in captiv-ity and have somehow made their way into the City of Pickering's rural areas," shesaid.A Pickering prohibited species bylawbans boars from inside city limits. Narraway said pet owners shouldn't lettheir cats outdoors and should keep theirdogs on a leash. Richardson said one of the impacts ofclimate change that often flies under theradar is that it can accelerate the introduc-tion and spread of invasive species. "Projected changes to Durham Region'sclimate, including increasing average tem- peratures, more frequent extreme weather events and lower winter snowfallamounts, can create more favourable con-ditions for the establishment and spread ofinvasive species," he said. He hopes they'll be captured soon."They can survive our winters and caneat almost anything, so they spread very quickly and establish very quickly," hesaid. STORY BEHIND THE STORY:Dur- hamregion.com has been following thisunique situation in Pickering. WILD PORKERS STILL PARADING THROUGH PICKERING Town of Ajax Supervisor of Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change Cameron Richardson has long believed wild boars could be a problem in Durham, and was not surprised to learn they have been spotted in Pickering recently. Jason Liebregts/Metroland KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com NEWS 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 , N o v e m b e r 2 5 , 2 0 2 1 | 8 ABOUT US This newspaper, published every Thursday, is a division of the Met- roland Media Group Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Torstar Corpora- tion. The Metroland family of news- papers is comprised of more than 70 community publications acrossOntario. This newspaper is a member of the National NewsMedia Council. 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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 LETTERS & COMMENTARY "You have to write about this! Other people may be scared, too, and need to hear it," my neighbour in-sisted, staring me straight in the eye. Glenn Coady, one of On-tario's top birders, had just been telling me about spot- ting razorbills, open-ocean birds, out over Lake Onta-rio, blown inland by that last big storm. And I was telling him how, for the first time in years, I might have a chance of seeing rarities like that myself, given mylife-changing clarity of vi- sion after cataract sur- gery. Even with new, top- notch glasses my sight grew dimmer and fuzzier throughout the COVID-19pandemic, to the point where I couldn't distin- guish birds right outside the window without binoc-ulars, or read street signs while driving. When the possibility ofan operation came up, I was frightened, yes — just the thought of someone sticking a sharp object inmy eye makes me recoil. But I was also hopeful. And opening repairedeyes one sunny morning earlier this month I found a miracle had happened. I could see. Everything.Clearly. Every leaf still clinging to our bur oak, our mulber- ry. The white eyebrow stripe on a nuthatch that came to the feeder. Golden-eyes and mergansers out on the lake. We drove to the farm in Haliburton for firewood the next day, taking advan- tage of the glorious late fallweather, one good thing about global warming. I kept up an excited ac- count of all the birds I spot-ted — wild turkeys, blue jays, ring-billed gulls, geese. And every crow and ra- ven, able to tell them apart because I could suddenly see their tails, their shape,their beaks. I couldn't help my hus- band with the work, havingbeen cautioned not to lift heavy objects for a week or more, so I hiked out to the sugar bush, a golden land-scape of fallen leaves I could identify with just a glance — maple, ironwood, basswood, birch. And mushrooms! In- cluding a rash of tiny puff- balls I wouldn't have no-ticed at all presurgery. That night the universe co-operated and gave me my dearest wish — cloud- less skies and glittering stars from horizon to hori- zon. After years of seeing on- ly the brightest ones, on the darkest nights, I feast- ed on a banquet of constel-lations. There was my old friend Leo, the backward ques-tion mark. The Pleiades as seven pinpricks of light in- stead of a dim smudge. I went out again pre-dawn to find the whole stel- lar map had swung around the North Star, just as it's supposed to do, and the Big Dipper spilling starlight down its handle. So much to be gratefulfor, living in Canada! Nature queries: mcar- ney1490@gmail.com or 905- 725-2116. Margaret Carney is a nature appreciation col-umnist for MetrolandDurham newspapers. DURHAM COLUMNIST CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW MARGARET CARNEY Column Following cataract surgery, columnist Margaret Carney is seeing the natural world she so loves in much greater detail. It's allowed her, for example, to spot the difference between a crow and a raven (pictured is an American crow). Hint? Ravens are larger. Mike McEvoy photo RAVEN OR CROW? KEEP PUBLIC WASHROOMS OPEN ALL YEAR To the editor: With more people get-ting active and enjoyingthe outdoors I'm sure the trails and parks will bebusier than usual this win-ter. I live in Whitby but I hope all the towns/citieswill keep the washroom fa-cilities open all year. It is frustrating, espe-cially as a dog walker, thatthere is nowhere to "go"and having to cut a walk short. Alternatively, onlybeing able to walk a limiteddistance from home. H. P. GIBSON,WHITBY PROVINCE MUST MAKE DEAL WITH EYE DOCTORS To the editor:It is long past the time for the Ford government tocome to the table with a se-rious proposal to settle thedispute it is involved in concerning fair compensa-tion for optometrist servic- es for the young and for se-niors. My wife and I are both seniors who require neweye glass prescriptions butare unable to get visiontests. With a provincial elec-tion in the offing it is hardto believe that Doug Ford can withstand the loss ofseniors' votes. Please reacha settlement now so I cansee properly again.DOUG LAMB,OSHAWA COUNCIL SHOULD 'SQUEEZE THE DOLLAR TILL IT SQUEAKS' To the editor:Whitby Town council isreviewing a proposed 3.5per cent tax increase. Reminds me of the Elton John commercial wherebyhe says "I'm skint." In En-glish, he has no money. I have a couple of cost saving suggestions: 1. The town wishes to create a $4 million depart-ment to receive taxpayer complaints: we have plentyof staff right now, howabout just working harder or, heaven forbid, put in alittle extra overtime, atstraight pay of course; 2. Bylaw services, every time I call them, they justshake their heads, "can'thelp you on this matter," or when they show up, it'sthree days later. All inci-dents should happen be-tween 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Of course they only work 8 to4; and, 3. The town shouldprepare for tough times ahead: costs are going up.Council should squeeze thedollar till it squeaks and says "no more, no more."RICHARD FOSTER,WHITBY SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT DURHAMREGION.COM 9 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , N o v e m b e r 2 5 , 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 New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , N o v e m b e r 2 5 , 2 0 2 1 | 10 Rethink, 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 A made-in-Durham solution: Turning waste into energy Durham Region is building a Mixed Waste Pre-sort (MWP) and Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Facility that will convert organic waste into renewable natural gas as a source of energy and digestate (a compost-like product), into a beneficial agricultural fertilizer. The new facility will be located next to the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) in Clarington with operations planned for 2024. The MWP component of the facility will remove materials—such as organics, metals, and non- combustibles—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 the green bin or blue box. This will be particularly beneficial for residents of multi-residential buildings who currently do not have access to the Green Bin program. 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 will be collected and cleaned for use as renewable natural gas (RNG); essentially converting organic materials, such as food scraps, into an energy source. There are many environmental benefits with a new Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion Facility: More renewable energy The new facility is anticipated to generate approximately 4 million cubic metres of valuable renewable natural gas by capturing methane that would otherwise be released into the environment. Greenhouse gas reduction The renewable natural gas generated has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 7,500 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent by the year 2025. This is the most significant reduction of GHG from the short-term initiatives currently proposed by the Region. Attraction of low-carbon industries The new facility will create a local opportunity within the Energy Park and Clarington to attract future clean- energy and low-carbon innovative industries. More diversion By sending Durham’s garbage to the new facility first, to remove items that should not be in the garbage, less garbage will be sent to the DYEC. This will increase diversion rates and defer the need to expand the DYEC. Watch our video at durham.ca/ADProject to see how the Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion Facility will work with Durham’s waste management program. The decision by the provinceto build a toll-free Bradford by-pass while leaving Durham roadstolled has us "left in the lurch," said a local MPP.A recent announcement byPremier Doug Ford that the pro- vincial government will fund a $1-billion-plus four-lane bypass be-tween Hwy. 400 and Hwy. 404 andthen provide toll-free driving on it, is "very frustrating for Dur-ham drivers," said Oshawa MPPJennifer French. "It's been an interesting roadto travel with this government,"said French."It seems like, at the drop of a hat, they reversed course on thetolling decision (on the Bradfordbypass). We've got the current and former ministers of financein Durham ridings (Peter Beth-lenfalvy and Rod Phillips) andyou would think the government would be more responsive to re-moving tolls on Hwy. 412 and Hwy418," French said."We are left in the lurch, stuckin traffic and spinning ourwheels," she said.Former PC MPP, Lindsey Park, now an Independent MPPrepresenting Durham riding,said: "I hope the provincial gov-ernment continues to review the tolls on highways 412 and 418, par-ticularly in light of the approachto tolling taken in other regions of the province. Durham Regiontaxpayers should be treated fair-ly." Whitby Mayor Don Mitchell,who for years has demanded thetolls be removed from Hwy. 412 and 418 in the interest of fairnessto Durham drivers, was re-strained in his comments on theissue. "I would hope that the decisionto build the Bradford bypass as atoll-free road would be an oppor- tunity to review the appropriate-ness of tolls on 412 and 418. TheBradford bypass appears to servethe same function as 412 and 418 which is connecting major 400 se-ries roads," Mitchell said.Whitby MPP Lorne Coe did not address the issue of tolls di-rectly but said in response to aquestion about whether theywere appropriate or not: "Since day one, our government hasmade affordability a priority forthe people of Ontario. We are con- stantly reviewing opportunitiesto lower the cost of living forhard-working families, and thatincludes the many costly policies enacted by the Del Duca-WynneLiberals."Minister of TransportationCaroline Mulroney, asked for a comment on the Bradford bypassbeing a toll-free highway and theissue of not removing the tolls on Hwy. 412 and Hwy. 418 said: "Sinceday one, our government hasmade affordability a priority forthe people of Ontario. We are con- stantly reviewing opportunitiesto lower the cost of living forhard-working families, and that includes the many costly policiesenacted by the Del Duca-WynneLiberals." 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In a statement on Mon-day, Nov. 15, the OshawaMPP Jennifer French saiddespite urges from her par- ty, Premier Doug Ford'sministers brushed offquestions on the issue and refused to make any com-mitments."The Ford Conserva-tives are refusing to listen to the people of Durhamwho are calling for the pro-tection of CarruthersCreek Headwaters,"French said. Ontario NDP leader An-drea Horwath has commit- ted to adding CarruthersCreek's Headwaters to theGreenbelt if she's elected in2022. "Carruthers Creekneeds to be protected and added to the Greenbelt,"said Ontario Green Party leader Mike Schreiner onTuesday, Nov. 16.Development could hap- pen on the land if Lake-ridge Health chooses Pick-ering, which has proposeda location on the headwa- ters, as the host municipal-ity for its next Durham hos-pital. Pickering, Whitby and Oshawa have all sub-mitted proposals.Ajax is downstreamfrom the Carruthers Creek Headwaters, and Frenchsaid despite the dangerousflooding threat, the previ-ous Liberal government chose to exclude the Car-ruthers Creek Headwatersfrom the Greenbelt. "In 2018, Rod Phillipspromised to change that —but even during his tenureas minister of environment from 2018 to 2019, he didn'tdo it," she said. Phillips addressed the matter recently, stating ina social media post "I wantto share on Facebook, what I've been saying at thedoors: I support the idea ofputting the CarruthersCreek Headwaters into the Greenbelt."French said the headwa-ters need to be protectednow. "Doug Ford should com-mit to adding the Carruth-ers Creek Headwaters to the Greenbelt today,"French said.The Mississaugas ofScugog Island First Na- tions has also denouncedthe proposal by Pickering. 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AJAX MAN MURDERED IN TORONTO CRIME A pair of 16-year-olds were arrested fol- lowing an early morning home-invasionstyle robbery in Ajax.Durham Regional Police were called to a home in the Kerrison Drive and HarwoodAvenue area of Ajax at about 12:15 a.m. onWednesday, Nov. 10 for a home invasionrobbery. The suspects, including one with a gun, broke into a home, confined two vic-tims and stole items from the home, policesaid. The suspects fled through the area, butwere arrested nearby, police added.The victims were not injured during therobbery, police said.. Two 16-year-old boys from Toronto facea combined 39 charges, including robbery,break and enter, forcible confinement, ut-tering threats, theft under $5,000, posses- sion of a prohibited/restricted weapon, as-sault with a weapon and mischief to prop-erty. They were held for bail hearings. 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JOIN US AT THE EVENT December 1 & 2 |11:00am-12:00pm Presentation Centre, 123 – 1355 Kingston Rd AMICA.CA/PICKERING RSVP TO STEPHANIE WINTERS OR RENEE MATHIEU AT 905-839-2323 BY NOVEMBER 26 "Have you tried findingricher parents?"That's the eye-catchingmessage on a series of bill- boards seen around theprovince this year.The sarcastic slogan,created by a group of af- fordable housing advo-cates, is meant to draw at-tention to what has become the biggest single for fami-lies across the province:the cost of putting a roofover their heads. Anyone who hasn't beenensconced in their homefor the past decade knows that the situation has dras-tically deteriorated.In 2010, the averagehome in Durham cost $299,448. At today's interestrates and a five per centminimum down payment, afamily would pay roughly$1,300 per month in mort-gage payments.But in 2020, that average price had risen to $706,913.With a minimum downpayment, the monthlymortgage costs on that average home are $3,100.And that number will besignificantly higher by the end of the year. Year-to-date, the aver-age home price in Durhamis $896,837 with Septem- ber's average price hittingarecord at $988,354 whichwould mean monthly pay- ments of more than $4,300with a minimum downpayment on the home. Those estimates don't include other essentialhousing costs for familieslike mortgage insurance, property taxes, condo feesand utility costs.Imagine two homes inthe same subdivision with nearly identical layoutsand built in the same year.One family bought theirhome a decade ago at rela- tively affordable rates.Their neighbours — per-haps a younger family or more recent immigrants toCanada — are paying threetimes as much becausethey moved in this fall. And as home prices sky-rocket, so does the price ofrentals. It's nearly impossi- ble to find an apartmentrental for a family of fourin the region for less than$1,800 per month. It's no coincidence thatas housing prices have ris-en, so has homelessness in Durham. Research showsthat when rental costs aremore than 30 per cent of in-come, homelessness be- gins to increase rapidly.So whose job is it to fixthe problem? Politicians talk aboutsolutions coming from alllevels of government.The ideas are out there: higher interest rates, lim-its of foreign ownership,taxes on people who ownmultiple properties, zon- ing changes allowing formore density and multi-generational living, re- duced red tape increasingthe speed of the develop-ment process and more.Premier Doug Ford re- cently proposed a housingaffordability task force, in-dicating that the issue is becoming big enough towarrant at least some po-litical lip service. At the local level, it'shard to imagine politiciansare willing to seriously tackle housing affordabili-ty when density proposalslike infill townhouse pro-jects or the construction of even luxury multi-unitapartment buildings candraw large angry crowds to council meetings.Existing homeownerswill complain about traf-fic, property values and the potential for crime. Doit anywhere else but theirneighbourhood, they say.And that's for projects requiring minor zoningchanges or already al-lowed under current zon- ing rules.A scenario where localpoliticians advocate for theend of single-family zoning —which covers the largeswathes of Durham — al-lowing for modest multi- unit buildings in anyneighbourhood seems al-most unfathomable.The political reality is existing homeowners voteand an angry group op-posed to development can swing a council seat withjust a couple hundredvotes at the municipal lev-el. Existing homeownersdon't want to hear thattheir municipal councilloris fighting to decrease thevalue of their home.Make no mistake, hous-ing affordability will be an issue in both the provincialand municipal electionsslated for 2022.Expect local, provincial and federal leaders to lookgrave and concerned whenthey discuss the issue on the campaign trail.And to promptly put iton the back burner whenpolls close. Reka Szekely has beencovering municipal issues in Durham Region since2007. Her column appearsregularly in this space. HOUSING COSTS ARE SOARING BUT WILL ANYONE FIX THE PROBLEM? OPINION COLUMNIST REKA SZEKELY CONSIDERS THEDETERIORATION OF HOUSING AFFORDABILITYIN DURHAM AND WHOSE JOB IT IS TO FIX IT REKA SZEKELY Column 21 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , N o v e m b e r 2 5 , 2 0 2 1 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m V isit a local business and bring home something great. Shop your local businesses this weekend and enjoy the holiday savings. Explore your neighbourhood filled with amazing local shops and shop owners! Find that unique holiday gift idea. Treat yourself to an adventure … Experience your community … Shop where you live. *Mention this ad. Offer ends NOv. 29, 2021. See store for details. Pictures not exactly as shown. Not valid with any other offer. 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Donations can be dropped off at anyDurham police division, Regional Head-quarters in Whitby, Clarington Fire Head- quarters or any fire station in Oshawa,Whitby and Ajax.Want to donate? Up-coming donationevents: • Saturdayday, Dec. 4 Costco Oshawa• Sunday, Dec. 5 Sobeys Oshawa andFresco Bowmanville • Saturday, Dec. 11 Superstores Whitby,Ajax & Oshawa, Loblaws Pickering andBowmanville, and Bargain Shop Oshawa• Sunday. Dec. 12 Liz's No Frills, Oshawa • Saturday. Dec. 18-Canadian TiresWhitby and Oshawa North Businesses or individuals wishing tomake large donations can contact the or- ganizers, including the co-ordinator Cst.Darryl Rice, at drpft@drps.ca. DURHAM POLICE LAUNCH CHRISTMAS TOY AND FOOD DRIVE NEWS Connor Frigan, winner of the 2021 Chief For A Day competition, took part in an event to promote this year's Durham Police Christmas toy and food drive effort. Colin Williamson photo 23 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , N o v e m b e r 2 5 , 2 0 2 1 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Adorn your Home with Quality Windows and Doors 119ConsumersDrive,Whitby AdornHome.ca Made in Our Whitby Factory! • Window • Doors • Custom Glass Call us Today! 905-665-9565 RollUpYourSleevesDurham... ForCOVID-19 vaccineclinic locationsvisit: durham.ca/ covidvaccines durham.ca/novelcoronavirus Durham... JohnAnnis or TerryAnnis 905-391-7097 905-424-3669 Newly Renovated Semi 3+ 1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms, Eat-In Kitchen w Stainless Steel Appliances For A Private Viewing Call or Text John 905-391-7097 Experience Still Counts When The Market Is Hot! Make Sure You’re Maximizing Your Sale. Call or Text Terry 905-424-3669 Gorgeous Detached - 1800 Sq Ft 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, Finished Basement, Spacious Kitchen W/Ganite Counter Tops Call or Text Terry 905-424-3669 Oshawa $69 9 , 0 0 0 Oshawa SOLD Over Asking In Just 6 D a y s ! $95 9 , 0 0 0 Call or Text For A FREE Market Analysis In the circular beginning Wednesday, November 24, 2021, we featured some items that, due to the ongoing global freight issues, we are unsure of when we will have these items in stock. Those items are: •7.5 ft. Pre-Lit Augusta Cashmere Pine Tree at the Introductory Offer of $154.99. •80/20 Quilt Batting by Loops & Threads ™on sale for 17.99, Reg. 28.99. •30” x 40” Shadow Box by Studio Décor ®on sale for 74.99, Reg. 199.99. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. CORRECTION NOTICEThe Town of Ajax has cancelled its tra-ditional Santa Claus Parade for the secondyear, but the town is offering differentways to celebrate the festive season. "No matter what your faith or tradi-tions, Ajax is proud to present this year'sexpanded Merry and Bright program- ming, which offers opportunities to cele-brate safely," said Mayor Shaun Collier.Celebrate:Celebrate the season withSanta's Drive-Thru Spectacle of Lights on Saturday, Nov. 27 starting at 6 p.m., takingplace at the Ajax Downs Racetrack, 50 Al-exander's Crossing. Enjoy music, festivefloats and Santa's annual visit, all from thecomfort and warmth of your vehicle. Reg-istration is required.Connect:Live theatre is back. Connect with the community on Saturday, Dec. 4 atthe St. Francis Centre, 78 Church St S.Laugh out loud at DuffleBag Theatre's ver-sion of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" — a timeless and interactive holiday storyproviding family fun for all ages. Show times are 1 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. and tickets are$20 each (HST included).Illuminate:Experience the self-guidedHoliday Light Tour throughout Ajax, run- ning from Monday, Nov. 22 to Dec. 24. Support: The annual Mayor and Coun-cil Toy and Food Drive is accepting dona-tions from Monday, Nov. 22 to Friday, Dec.10. All donations will support local Ajaxcharities and families in need.Register, buy tickets and add your home to an interactive map at ajax.ca/TownE-vents. Local business, sports team or commu-nity groups that want to take part as a float in this year's parade can apply by fillingout the float application on ajax.ca. AJAX GETS FESTIVE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON COMMUNITY The Town of Ajax has four ways for residents to celebrate this holiday season. 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Surround Yourself With Lush Greenery In Small Private Cul-de-Sac. Flat Lot With Potential To Build Up To 8,000 Sqft Home. This Is The Largest Lot Left To Build On In The Area. $3,00 0 , 0 0 0 PRESTIGIOUS BAYVIEW GLEN!! Absolutely Spectacular Modern Masterpiece Situated On Large Estate Lot!! Nestled In A Serene Muskoka-Like Setting, This Home Features Over 8,000 S/F Of Open Living Space, Soaring Ceilings, 5 Bedrooms, 7 Bathrooms, Gourmet Kitchen W/Centre Island, Finished W/O Basement, Backyard Oasis W/ In-ground Pool & Much More!! $5,99 5 , 0 0 0 ATLANTIS NIAGARA WINERY + CANNABIS Incredible Turn-key Opportunity!! Winery & Cannabis Greenhouses in the Heart Of Wine Country. The Perfect Location to an absolutely Gorgeous Venue and many Endless Possibilities. This is THE FUTURE of WINE VENUES! Call for More Details + Read the Google Reviews!! $9,00 0 , 0 0 0 LUxURIOUS PRIVATE ESTATE!! Extensively landscaped with natural stone & mature trees on 1.33 acres! Backing onto protected land & close to trails. Gorgeous pool with waterfall. 7500 sq ft. 5 bdrm. 6 bthrm. Separate 1000 sq ft above grade apartment. Bright walk out basement. Triple Car Garage. Coveted Neighbourhood. $2,50 0 , 0 0 0 VALUE PLUS!! Charming Bungalow For Nice And Quiet Country Life, 3 + 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bath, Cozy Finished BasementWithWood Fireplace. Private BackyardWithAn Inground Pool,2 Ponds, Garden Shed,Workshop and Gorgeous deck facing a premium lot, 50x183! $699, 9 0 0 DETACHED BUNGALOW! Situated On Premium Lot. This Home Features 2 Bedrooms On The Main Floor, Laminate & Crown Moulding On Main, Combined Living & Dining Area, Functional Kitchen With Backsplash & Walk-OutTo Gorgeous Deck From Kitchen. Finished Basement Features Spacious Rec RoomWith 2 Additional Bedrooms & An Extra Bathroom. Close To All The Amenities. Don’t Miss This One! SOLD FOR 140% OF ASkING OPPORTUNITY kNOCkS WITH THIS 4-PLEX! Huge potential! 4 Self-Contained Units, Corner Lot, Attached 1 Car Garage & Detached 2 Car Garage. Located within Walking Distance to Restaurants, Stores, Shopping, Schools, Public Transit and Nature Trails. ANOTHER SOLDANOTHER SOLD ANOTHER SOLD ANOTHER SOLD ANOTHER SOLD DREAM LOT IN DEMAND AREA!! Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity To Build On A Private Well Treed Lot In One The Most Luxurious Neighbourhoods In The GTA. Detached Bungalow With Plenty Of Updates. 13,000 Sqft Lot. Yonge St Only A Few Steps Away. Custom Homes Nearby Valued $6M-$8M. This Is A Deal You Don’t Want To Miss. $1,90 0 , 0 0 0 SPECTACULAR ESTATE Prestigious Mississauga Rd 2 Storey 4 Bdrm,5 Bthrm,Surrounded by mature trees, gorgeous garden & Pond. Meticulously Well Maintained, Amazing Character thru-out, Incredible home simply must be seen, an Entertainers delight! $2,80 0 , 0 0 0 OPPORTUNITY kNOCkS!! All Brick Century Home Conversion Located In ‘The Heart Of Stouffville’! This Property Features Beautiful Old World Charm, Craftsmanship & Millwork Thru-out, 9’ Ceilings, Open Foyer,Separate ReceptionArea,Large Rooms,2nd Floor Kitchen,2-Car Garage Plus Parking For 8-10 Vehicles. Amazing Street Visibility Next To Post Office. Steps To GO!!! $1,44 9 , 0 0 0 ANOTHER SOLD INCREDIBLE VALUE!! Detached All Brick Bungalow With Plenty Of Upgrades. 2+1 Bedrooms 2 Full Bathrooms. New Flooring Throughout This Charming Oshawa Home Is Centralized In Family Friendly Neighbourhood. Lush Gardens Next To Detached Oversized Garage. Move-In Ready. Perfect For Retiring Or First Time Buyers. SOLD FOR 113% OF ASkING LAkESIDE CONDOEnjoy Lakeside Living At This 1000 Sq ft Suite With Low Maintenance Fees & Plenty OfSpace. 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms. Laminate Floors Throughout, Upgraded Kitchen With Quartz Counters & Stainless Steel Appliances,Walk-In Closet & Ensuite Bath. PLUS Large Balcony, Parking & Locker included. Walk TO GO Station. A must see! SOLD FOR 114% OF ASkING RARE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD YOUR OWN DREAM HOME TwoLots,A0.6AcreBuildingLot+AdjoiningRecreationLot23.9Acres. Over700’FrontingOntoLakeSimcoe,TrulyARareOneOfAKindOffering. A Blank Canvas For You To Bring Your Dreams To Life. $1,25 0 , 0 0 0 FAMILY RETREAT OR INCOME GENERATOR! Three Plus Acres of Land & Lake View. Fenced Backyard includes In-ground Pool/10 Seat Hot Tub, & Pool-house. Five Minute Walk to the Lake. Detached 2 car garage. Updated Kitchens/Bathrooms. Geothermal System! SOLD FOR 110% OF ASkING PRIME LOCATION! One Of The Most High Demand Locations In Toronto. Semi-Detached 3+1 2 Storey, 3 Full Bthrms. Currently Set Up As Three Units. Easy To Convert To Single Family. Laneway Parking For 2 Cars. Walk To 2 Subway Stations, Amazing Park Spanning 2City Blocks,Trendy Restaurants & Top Rated Schools.SOLD FOR 135% OF ASkING HIGH DEMAND COMMUNITY!! The perfect house for you. With 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a walkout basement. This updated home is spacious and comfortable. You’ll love the 40 x 150’ deep lot that is perfect for any size family. Don’t wait to call this home. SOLD FOR 114% OF ASkING FABULOUS TOWNHOME IN PRIME LOCATION!Very well kept 3 bedroom,2 bathroomTownhouse in a family friendlycommunity! Very close to the Subway, TTC, Highways, High-RankedSchools, Beautiful Trails, Hospital and Much More. Amazing Value ina Very High-Demand Neighbourhood! SOLD FAST FOR 132% OF ASkING ANOTHER SOLD FABULOUS TORONTO LOCATION!! Solid Brick Detached Home on a large lot, filled with Endless Potential. Ready for your Personal Touches. Renovated Kitchen with w/o to Large Fenced Private Yard, Perfect for a Pool. 2 Parking Spots. A+ Location, steps to all Conveniences. SOLD FAST FOR 122% OF ASkING!! ANOTHER SOLD ANOTHER SOLD ANOTHER SOLD 13.5 ACRES OF PURE PRIVACY Detached 5 bedroom Bungalow, 3 Full Bathrooms, Hardwood Floors throughout - 30x30 deck (20x30 enclosed) - Professionally renovated by award winning contractors - Highly rated onAirbnb.Truly a must see SOLD FOR 101% OF ASkING AMAzING OPPORTUNITY! Executive Detached Single With Huge Potential Backing Onto Park. 4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom In South Lakeside Community. Don’t Miss Your ChanceTo CustomizeThisAmazing Family Home. StepsTo GO Station, 401 Access & Lake. NORTH YORk GEM! Beautiful 4 Bedroom Home Located In Sought-AfterYork University Heights!! Located On One OfThe Most Desirable Streets In The Area,This Home Features Open Living/Dining Room Area,W/O To Patio, Eat-In Kitchen, Large Bdrms, Fin Bsmt W/ Sep Entrance, 51’ X 141’ Lot! Close To Schools, Parks, Subway & LRT. Just Move In & Enjoy!! AND SOLD FOR 117% OF ASkING AMAzING OPPORTUNITY Calling all builders, renovators or first-time home buyers, solid brick bungalow, with parking! Excellent location, steps to the Danforth, great shops and amenities, TTC and subway. Excellent schools and a family-friendly neighbourhood! Rebuild your two-storey dream home or move in and make it your own. Opportunity Knocks!! $1,06 9 , 0 0 0 LEGAL DUPLEx Incredible Investment Property With $52,800 Annual Income. Stable Rents With No Work ToBe Done. Home Has Been Updated To Suit Tenants Needs. Semi-Detached 3+3 Bungalow.3 Kitchens Plus 3 Full Baths.Lots Of Parking. Fantastic Neighbourhood 30 Mins To Downtown Toronto. Walk To GO Station, Major Shopping Centre & Great Schools. The Perfect Investment! SOLD FAST FOR 109% OF ASkING!! STEPS TO DENISON PARkSpacious detached brick home on desirable street inWestonVillage.Separate entrance to basement. Large lot 138 feet deep. 1 parking!Amazing opportunity minutes to Go Station, and all conveniences! SOLD FOR 122% OF ASkING ANOTHER SOLDANOTHER SOLD ANOTHER SOLDANOTHER SOLD ANOTHER SOLD ANOTHER SOLD ANOTHER SOLD ANOTHER SOLD END UNIT TOWNHOME Gorgeous 2000+ Sq Ft Of Living Space. Large open concept Living Room, Family Size Kitchen And A Spacious Dining area W/ Walk Out To Backyard. from 2nd Level. 3 Bedroom,W/ Loft & Laundry Rm. Fabulous Finished Basement w/ 4th Bdrm & Rec Rm. Great Opportunity! A Must See $849, 0 0 0 $700 , 0 0 0 $499, 9 0 0 RARE OPPORTUNITY Attention all builders, renovators and Investors. Semi-detached family home with a deep lot and mutual drive parking. ShortWalkTo Main Street OrVictoria Park Subway Station,Danforth Go Train Station,Ttc, Catholic School, Malvern P.S. Steps To Shoppers, Groceries, Community Centre And Parks + So Much More! Come Check Out This Home With So Much Potential. $699, 9 0 0 25 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , N o v e m b e r 2 5 , 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 New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , N o v e m b e r 2 5 , 2 0 2 1 | 24 free professional buyer service: • Find out about the newest homes on the market that meet your needs • Get more informed about the specific areas and how to get the best price • Find out how to get the best mortgage rates and saving programs, plus much more - Call today!! WEST REALTY INC.,Brokerage Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated EAST ****Certain Conditions may apply. Not intended to solicit persons under contract. ReMax West Realty Inc. does not guarantee the sale of your home. Exclusively offered by Frank Leo.Copyright©2009 Frank Leo*FOR DOLLAR VOLUME JAN-APRIL **FOR TRANSACTIONS 2020 & 2021 ***ACCORDING TO A STUDY OF MLS DATA PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDANT AUDITOR FOR REAL ESTATE STATS FOR 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2021. Frank leo & associates SEE MORE PHOTOS & PROPERTIES: www.GetLeo.com Call Today 416-917-LION (5466) and Start Packing! WE’RE GROWING! LOOkING FOR 2 MOTIVATED LICENCED REALTORS TO JOIN US. SkY ROCkET YOUR CAREER AND HAVE A BETTER LIFE. GO TO JOINTEAMLEO.COM MUlti-Million Dollar Sell Your Home Faster and For More Money. GUARANTEED HOME SELLING SYSTEM • Your Home Advertised 24 Hours a Day Until Sold • 360 Degree Marketing Massive Print, Internet, TV, Radio + Billboard Strategy Reaching Millions • Learn the Secrets of Selling Without Ineffective Open Houses • Our Team of Professionals for the Same Price As Hiring a Single Broker • Get Up to $10,000 No Interest for 60 Days**** • Total Service Guarantee In Writing • Your Home Sold Guaranteed, or I’ll Buy it**** • Competitive Rates, Exceptional Service • In Depth Neighborhood Report for Each Property We Sell • Planning To Move Soon Free Consultation • Database Of Qualified Buyers BRokER Sponsor of Children’s Miracle Network & Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation • #1 In ToronTo ( CenTral, easT, and WesT CombIned) by UnITs of lIsTIngs sold for all brokers and sales represenTaTIves for all CompanIes*** • #1 re/maX Team In THe gTa** • #1 re/maX Team In Canada* • #1 re/maX Team In THe World* TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENTOpportunity To Build On Busy Avenue In Toronto. 70.51 x 153 Foot Lot. Potential ForTownhouse Development, Office Building Or Purpose-Built Rental. Developing Area WithOnlyA Few Sites LeftTo Build. EasyAccessTo Subway. Upscale Neighbourhood In North York. Call For Information Package. SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! FREE CONFIDENTIALHOME EVALUATIONS UPDATED WExFORD BUNGALOW!! Prime location minutes to DVP/401! 3 bedrooms on main floor and 2 bedroom basement apartment with separate entrance! Parking for 4 cars. Perfect Home for family or buyers looking for rental income! All amenities minutes away, move in ready! SOLD FOR TOP $$ LARGE FAMILY HOME Located In One OfThe Most Prestigious Parts OfThe GTA. Surrounded By Multi-Million Dollar Homes. 4 Large Bedrooms. 5 Bathrooms. Main Floor Family Room. Double Car Garage. Massive 60’ x 177’ Private Landscaped Lot. Incredible opportunity!! SOLD FAST FOR 111% OF ASkING!! BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME Bungalow For Sale In Pristine Condition. ¾ Acre Ravine Lot In One Of The Most Prestigious Areas Of Toronto. Surround Yourself With Lush Greenery In Small Private Cul-de-Sac. Flat Lot With Potential To Build Up To 8,000 Sqft Home. This Is The Largest Lot Left To Build On In The Area. $3,00 0 , 0 0 0 PRESTIGIOUS BAYVIEW GLEN!! Absolutely Spectacular Modern Masterpiece Situated On Large Estate Lot!! Nestled In A Serene Muskoka-Like Setting, This Home Features Over 8,000 S/F Of Open Living Space, Soaring Ceilings, 5 Bedrooms, 7 Bathrooms, Gourmet Kitchen W/Centre Island, Finished W/O Basement, Backyard Oasis W/ In-ground Pool & Much More!! $5,99 5 , 0 0 0 ATLANTIS NIAGARA WINERY + CANNABIS Incredible Turn-key Opportunity!! Winery & Cannabis Greenhouses in the Heart Of Wine Country. The Perfect Location to an absolutely Gorgeous Venue and many Endless Possibilities. This is THE FUTURE of WINE VENUES! Call for More Details + Read the Google Reviews!! $9,00 0 , 0 0 0 LUxURIOUS PRIVATE ESTATE!! Extensively landscaped with natural stone & mature trees on 1.33 acres! Backing onto protected land & close to trails. Gorgeous pool with waterfall. 7500 sq ft. 5 bdrm. 6 bthrm. Separate 1000 sq ft above grade apartment. Bright walk out basement. Triple Car Garage. Coveted Neighbourhood. $2,50 0 , 0 0 0 VALUE PLUS!! Charming Bungalow For Nice And Quiet Country Life, 3 + 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bath, Cozy Finished BasementWithWood Fireplace. Private BackyardWithAn Inground Pool,2 Ponds, Garden Shed,Workshop and Gorgeous deck facing a premium lot, 50x183! $699, 9 0 0 DETACHED BUNGALOW! Situated On Premium Lot. This Home Features 2 Bedrooms On The Main Floor, Laminate & Crown Moulding On Main, Combined Living & Dining Area, Functional Kitchen With Backsplash & Walk-OutTo Gorgeous Deck From Kitchen. Finished Basement Features Spacious Rec RoomWith 2 Additional Bedrooms & An Extra Bathroom. Close To All The Amenities. Don’t Miss This One! SOLD FOR 140% OF ASkING OPPORTUNITY kNOCkS WITH THIS 4-PLEX! Huge potential! 4 Self-Contained Units, Corner Lot, Attached 1 Car Garage & Detached 2 Car Garage. Located within Walking Distance to Restaurants, Stores, Shopping, Schools, Public Transit and Nature Trails. ANOTHER SOLDANOTHER SOLD ANOTHER SOLD ANOTHER SOLD ANOTHER SOLD DREAM LOT IN DEMAND AREA!! Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity To Build On A Private Well Treed Lot In One The Most Luxurious Neighbourhoods In The GTA. Detached Bungalow With Plenty Of Updates. 13,000 Sqft Lot. Yonge St Only A Few Steps Away. Custom Homes Nearby Valued $6M-$8M. This Is A Deal You Don’t Want To Miss. $1,90 0 , 0 0 0 SPECTACULAR ESTATE Prestigious Mississauga Rd 2 Storey 4 Bdrm,5 Bthrm,Surrounded by mature trees, gorgeous garden & Pond. Meticulously Well Maintained, Amazing Character thru-out, Incredible home simply must be seen, an Entertainers delight! $2,80 0 , 0 0 0 OPPORTUNITY kNOCkS!! All Brick Century Home Conversion Located In ‘The Heart Of Stouffville’! This Property Features Beautiful Old World Charm, Craftsmanship & Millwork Thru-out, 9’ Ceilings, Open Foyer,Separate ReceptionArea,Large Rooms,2nd Floor Kitchen,2-Car Garage Plus Parking For 8-10 Vehicles. Amazing Street Visibility Next To Post Office. Steps To GO!!! $1,44 9 , 0 0 0 ANOTHER SOLD INCREDIBLE VALUE!! Detached All Brick Bungalow With Plenty Of Upgrades. 2+1 Bedrooms 2 Full Bathrooms. New Flooring Throughout This Charming Oshawa Home Is Centralized In Family Friendly Neighbourhood. Lush Gardens Next To Detached Oversized Garage. Move-In Ready. Perfect For Retiring Or First Time Buyers. SOLD FOR 113% OF ASkING LAkESIDE CONDOEnjoy Lakeside Living At This 1000 Sq ft Suite With Low Maintenance Fees & Plenty OfSpace. 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms. Laminate Floors Throughout, Upgraded Kitchen With Quartz Counters & Stainless Steel Appliances,Walk-In Closet & Ensuite Bath. PLUS Large Balcony, Parking & Locker included. Walk TO GO Station. A must see! SOLD FOR 114% OF ASkING RARE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD YOUR OWN DREAM HOME TwoLots,A0.6AcreBuildingLot+AdjoiningRecreationLot23.9Acres. Over700’FrontingOntoLakeSimcoe,TrulyARareOneOfAKindOffering. A Blank Canvas For You To Bring Your Dreams To Life. $1,25 0 , 0 0 0 FAMILY RETREAT OR INCOME GENERATOR! Three Plus Acres of Land & Lake View. Fenced Backyard includes In-ground Pool/10 Seat Hot Tub, & Pool-house. Five Minute Walk to the Lake. Detached 2 car garage. Updated Kitchens/Bathrooms. Geothermal System! SOLD FOR 110% OF ASkING PRIME LOCATION! One Of The Most High Demand Locations In Toronto. Semi-Detached 3+1 2 Storey, 3 Full Bthrms. Currently Set Up As Three Units. Easy To Convert To Single Family. Laneway Parking For 2 Cars. Walk To 2 Subway Stations, Amazing Park Spanning 2City Blocks,Trendy Restaurants & Top Rated Schools.SOLD FOR 135% OF ASkING HIGH DEMAND COMMUNITY!! The perfect house for you. With 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a walkout basement. This updated home is spacious and comfortable. You’ll love the 40 x 150’ deep lot that is perfect for any size family. Don’t wait to call this home. SOLD FOR 114% OF ASkING FABULOUS TOWNHOME IN PRIME LOCATION!Very well kept 3 bedroom,2 bathroomTownhouse in a family friendlycommunity! Very close to the Subway, TTC, Highways, High-RankedSchools, Beautiful Trails, Hospital and Much More. Amazing Value ina Very High-Demand Neighbourhood! SOLD FAST FOR 132% OF ASkING ANOTHER SOLD FABULOUS TORONTO LOCATION!! Solid Brick Detached Home on a large lot, filled with Endless Potential. Ready for your Personal Touches. Renovated Kitchen with w/o to Large Fenced Private Yard, Perfect for a Pool. 2 Parking Spots. A+ Location, steps to all Conveniences. SOLD FAST FOR 122% OF ASkING!! ANOTHER SOLD ANOTHER SOLD ANOTHER SOLD 13.5 ACRES OF PURE PRIVACY Detached 5 bedroom Bungalow, 3 Full Bathrooms, Hardwood Floors throughout - 30x30 deck (20x30 enclosed) - Professionally renovated by award winning contractors - Highly rated onAirbnb.Truly a must see SOLD FOR 101% OF ASkING AMAzING OPPORTUNITY! Executive Detached Single With Huge Potential Backing Onto Park. 4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom In South Lakeside Community. Don’t Miss Your ChanceTo CustomizeThisAmazing Family Home. StepsTo GO Station, 401 Access & Lake. NORTH YORk GEM! Beautiful 4 Bedroom Home Located In Sought-AfterYork University Heights!! Located On One OfThe Most Desirable Streets In The Area,This Home Features Open Living/Dining Room Area,W/O To Patio, Eat-In Kitchen, Large Bdrms, Fin Bsmt W/ Sep Entrance, 51’ X 141’ Lot! Close To Schools, Parks, Subway & LRT. Just Move In & Enjoy!! 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Metroland file photo 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 , N o v e m b e r 2 5 , 2 0 2 1 | 30 31 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , N o v e m b e r 2 5 , 2 0 2 1 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m This is to give notice that the Council of The Regional Municipality of Durham intends to pass a by-law regarding Water and Sewer User Rates and other water and sewer related fees and charges.A Finance and Administration Committee meeting in this regard will be held on: Finance and Administration Committee Meeting Tuesday,December 14,2021 at 9:30 a.m. Council Chambers Durham Region Headquarters 605 Rossland Road East,Whitby,Ontario Regional Council will subsequently consider the proposed 2021 Water and Sewer User Rates and other related fees and charges at their meeting to be held on: Council Meeting: Wednesday,December 22,2021 at 9:30 a.m. Council Chambers Durham Region Headquarters 605 Rossland Road East,Whitby,Ontario The proposed 2022 Water and Sewer User Rate By-law may change the various water and sewer rates and other related fees and charges effective January 1,2022.Comments from the public are welcome.ToToT submit written comments to the Finance and Administration Committee,contact the Legislative Services Division by email at clerks@durham.ca or by telephone at 905-668-7711 or 1-800-372-1102,ext.2054,by no later than noon on Monday,December 13,2021. If you wish to make a delegation before the Finance and Administration Committee, submit your request in writing to delegations@durham.ca by no later than noon on Monday,December 13,2021.Members of the public who register in advance of the meeting will be provided with the details to delegate electronically.Please note that in light of the COVID-19 pandemic,the Region of Durham will not be allowing the public into the Council Chambers at this time.Members of the public can speak via teleconference during the meeting.Staff will provide you with the details on how to participate in the meeting.Interested members of the public can view the Committee meeting via live streaming by visiting:eventstream.ca/events/ durham-region. Notwithstanding the above,if in person attendance is required,arrangements must be made by emailing clerks@durham.ca prior to the meeting date to discuss the accommodation. The 2022 Water Supply and Sanitary Sewage User Fee Report will be available upon request,on Friday,December 10,2021 by contacting Finance Department Staff at 905-668-7711 or 1-800-372-1102,ext.2304.The Report will also be available on the Region’s web site at durham.ca on Friday,December 10,2021. YourYourY voice matters!Residents can also subscribe to receive the latest Budget updates at durham.ca/durhambudget. 2022 Water and Sewer User Rates and Other Related Fees and Charges PUBLIC NOTICE Durham Region, Finance Department 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby Ontario L1N 6A3 Phone (905) 668-7711 or 1-800-372-1102 durham.ca Let’s get out of it! Stuck with your car lease? 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 , N o v e m b e r 2 5 , 2 0 2 1 | 32 Phone: (905) 492-3170 Address: 734 Kingston Road Pickering, ON L1V 1A8 Web: https://williamtissert.com The team at William Tissert Salon & Spa are very proud of Alyssa’s continuing achievements. 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The uptake of the flu vaccine, combinedwith other public healthpractices, such as hand-washing, wearing a mask and physical distancing,helped to keep the virus atbay.This year, with people re-suming some indoor activi-ties, gatherings and events,there are more opportuni- ties to pass along influenza,COVID-19 and other respi- ratory viruses. If you are ex-posed to influenza, the fluvaccine is your best defence to prevent the flu and the as-sociated doctor visits andhospitalizations. The flu shot is required annuallybecause the virus changesfrequently.The flu vaccine is safe to be given at the same time as,or at any time before or af-ter, the administration of other vaccines, includingthe COVID-19 vaccine,based on guidance fromCanada's National Adviso- ry Committee on Immuni-zation. And it is safe andrecommended for individu-als aged six months or older, including people who arepregnant or nursing. Receiving the flu shot is free and easy. Pop into yournearest pharmacy or flu vaccine clinic, or book anappointment with your pri-mary health-care provider. Since flu and COVID-19present somewhat similar-ly, if you develop respirato- ry symptoms, regardless ofyour vaccine status for bothviruses, book a COVID-19assessment test and self-iso- late to prevent furtherspread.If you are at risk of com- plications from the flu orCOVID-19 and developsymptoms, it is best to speakwith your primary-care provider or visit an urgent-care centre or walk-in clin-ic. For a list clinics and in-formation about when to go to the emergency depart-ment or a communityhealth-care provider, con- sult the Emergency and Ur-gent Care Options on the Lakeridge Health website atwww.lh.ca. Telehealth On-tario at 1-866-797-0000 can al- so provide health adviceand information. Durham Region resi- dents can also access non-urgent medical consulta-tions and ask questionsabout the flu and minor health concerns from thecomfort of their home andright from their mobile de- vice through the DurhamVirtual Urgent Care Clinicat durhamvirtualurgentca-re.lh.ca. Unless you are very sick,it is best to avoid the emer-gency department. However, if you or a loved one need acute care and areat Lakeridge Health on orafter Dec. 3, you may experi- ence higher than usual waittimes as we launch a new, modern, computer-based system that will provideeach patient across the Cen-tral East region with a sin- gle, personal health record. Thank you in advancefor your patience and un-derstanding as teams work with this new system to bet-ter serve you. This year's flu season is taking place at the sametime as COVID-19 cases risein our community. Avoidunnecessary risks with your health. Get your flushot today. 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MODEL FE2F SPORT MODEL SHO MODEL YF6H0NKNBLACK EDITION MODEL SHO Judgmental terms and preachy lan-guage can stop a conversation about can- nabis in its tracks.New training is helping Durham teach-ers and school staff talk to students in a way that's open and unbiased.The Durham District School Board(DDSB) has partnered with the DurhamCatholic District School Board, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board and theCanadian Centre on Substance Use andAddiction to create a new educator's guide that focuses on de-stigmatzing cannabisuse and giving adults useful, science-backed information they can share withyouth. Funds from the province were used tocreate training modules that are now avail-able to educators at the three school boards. The Canadian Centre on Substance Useand Addiction advises adults to avoidwords like "stoner" or "burnout" and re- member that there is a large spectrum ofcannabis use — from experimental useright up to a cannabis use disorder. The new educator's guide for Durhamschool boards will cover topics like identi-fying signs of harmful cannabis use, avoid-ing judgmental language, emerging evi- dence on the harms associated with vapingcannabis and harm reduction strategiesfor youth who use cannabis. Examples of harm reduction tips from the CCSA's Cannabis CommunicationGuide for Youth Allies include: advisingyouth to avoid combining cannabis with al- cohol or other substances; avoiding dailyor near-daily cannabis use; and not drivingafter using cannabis. Vaping's growing popularity among teens worries health officials. Lance Anderson/Metroland file photo TEACHERS LEARN BETTER WAY TO TALK ABOUT CANNABIS JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com NEWS 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 , N o v e m b e r 2 5 , 2 0 2 1 | 40 SCAN FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT metrolandparcelservices.ca Metroland Parcel Services delivers packages for large-scale businesses to over 3.5 million Ontario households – without price hikes during peak season. If that, plus reliable, affordable and timely delivery sounds good to you, get on board. HIGHSEASON SHOULDN’T MEAN HIGHERRATES 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 report suggests that the Greater Toronto Area isat risk of a collapse. Shouldhomeowners and buyers beconcerned? In fact, thestudy ranked Toronto as thesecond riskiest housingbubble in the world. Let's take a look. When reading bank re-ports pandering "doom andgloom," I find that local trends tell a more accuratestory than a bank in a differ- ent country. Who knows amarket better than some-one with "boots on theground" in Durham Region. Let's look at what SwissBank UBS is sharing, com-paring the real estate mar-ket locally to other cities in the world. UBS creates what they call the "Global Real Estate Bubble Index." This index isdefined as an annual reportthat puts the real estate housing market into long-term perspective and tracksthe risk of property pricebubbles in global cities. In simple terms, they attemptto predict the chances of val-ues collapsing in towns. The new report lists thetop cities most at risk forvalues to collapse. They are:1) Frankfurt; 2) Toronto; and 3) Hong Kong. If we dig abit deeper and look at thehistory of the UBS report,we will find that they haven't been all that accu-rate. Here are their predic- tions for the Toronto area alongside the average salesprices to show how inaccu-rate a bank and their pre- dictions can be. Average sales prices forall homes in the Greater To-ronto Area. Year UBS World Rank-ing of chance of collapse Average sales prices2018 Toronto #3 $787,3002019 Toronto #2 $819,400 2020 Toronto #3 $930,000Aug. 2021 Toronto #2 $1,070,000 OK, let's agree that thetrack record of predicting a collapse is zero. What these stories do to anyone who isinvested in real estate is thatthey sew the seeds of uncer- tainty, and in any financialmarket, uncertainty causespeople to hold off and sitback waiting to see if the predictions of doom willmaterialize. And then there are thosewho make their decisions to invest, be it in the stock mar-ket, or in real estate, basedon a belief that their objec- tives are long term. I haveworked through two marketdownturns, one in 1990 andone more recently in the spring of 2017. Let's focus onthe 2017 downturn; a buyer purchasing at the peak of the market (May 2017) andreviewing how their invest-ment is today? A purchaser buying inMay 2017 would have paid,on average, $653,000 in Dur-ham. By July, that same home was selling for$570,000! That is a decreaseof $83,000. Sounds bad if you had to sell three months af-ter buying, however, asmentioned above, investingis a long-term goal. Last month that home would sellfor $918,000, a gain of$265,000. I am not dismissing allpredictions, heck I havebeen known to make some.But when we see dire, doom- -and-gloom forecasts, takethem with a grain of salt.The best information is inthe hands of local experts. Lindsay Smith is withKeller Williams Energy Brokerage and has been aDurham real estate brokerfor 36 years. He lives inOshawa and can be reached at lindsay@buy-selllove.ca. HOUSING BUBBLE BURSTING OR BALLOON RISING? 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Youcanmakethisup Aninterviewwithoneofthemostsought- aftermakeupdesignersinHollywood, DonaldMowat. 43 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , N o v e m b e r 2 5 , 2 0 2 1 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m ARSCOTT, Gail Marlene ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully in the presence of her family on Monday November 15, 2021, at Peterborough Regional Health Centre, in her 77th year. Gail was the beloved wife of Donald Arscott. Loving mother of Kimberly Arscott (Dennis), Blake Arscott (Miranda). Gail was a devoted grandmother to Spencer and Morgan. Remembered by her daughter -in-law Michelle. Predeceased by her two brothers and two sisters. Dearly remembered by her nieces and nephews. The family of Gail Arscott will receive friends at JARDINE FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & TRIBUTE CENTRE, 8 Princes' Street West, Fenelon Falls on Sunday, November 28, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. until time of funeral service in the chapel at 1:00 p.m. Due to COVID-19: all attending guest must be able to provide proof of full vaccination or have a negative COVID test from within 48 hours. All guests are still required to wear a mask. Cremation to follow. Memorial donations to the Salvation Army, Fenelon Falls would be appreciated by the family. To leave an on-line condolence, make a donation, share a photo or story please visit: www.jardinefuneralhome.com HAZELWOOD, John David ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ After a long battle with cancer, John died peacefully at home with his loving daughters by his side. Loving Father of Lee (Mark) and Tracey (Rod). Loving Poppa to Matthew, Andy, Gabby, Christian, Jessica and Joey. Loving Husband of his Late Wife Joanne. Predeceased by his Brother Doug. Visitation will be held at the Accettone Funeral Home, 384 Finley Avenue, Ajax on Wednesday, November 24 from 6:00 pm till 8:00 pm and on Thursday, November 25 from 12 pm till time of Service in the Chapel at 1:00 pm. Cremation Donations may be made to the R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa. ROWE, Almeta Albertine (Terrelonge) Dates - October 8, 1936 - October 28, 2021 ___________ It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Almeta Albertine (Terrelonge) Rowe, 85, affectionately known as "Candy" and "Mommy Rowe." Many remember her as a loving mother and an angelic soprano whose voice carried church choirs since childhood. Born to Benjamin and May Altica (Nelson) Terrelonge, Almeta arrived on October 8, 1936, and grew up in the village of Pleasant Spring in St. Andrew Parish in Jamaica. She was one of 19 children. It was in England in 1961, while pursuing her studies as a neonatal nurse, Almeta met Derrick. The sweethearts quickly fell in love, got married in 1963, and began a union that would last until Almeta's death, 58 years later. Almeta and Derrick left England for Canada in 1968. Once there, Almeta began building a legacy through nursing, first at Western Hospital, then Scarborough General Hospital and, finally, North York Branson Hospital. A devout Seventh-day Adventist Christian, Almeta was involved in ministry and was admired by youth for her impeccable dressing and her practiced "Speaky-Spokey" British twang. Above all, Almeta had a heart for worship. So, hearing her raise a "Hallelujah" from her seat in the congregation was a sweet melody to every ear. A founding member of Toronto East Seventh-day Adventist Church, Almeta served as a deaconess, songstress and Sabbath School teacher for decades. Then, in the mid- 2000s, she joined Kanisa Fellowship and served as a church mother until her final days. As she takes her rest, Almeta will forever be held in the hearts of her family, including her husband, Derrick, her children, Adolph, Ann, Heather and Renee, her grandchildren, Shane, Kaja, Kehla, Kiara, her remaining siblings, Aleithia, Doreth, May Claire, and her many neighbourhood and church adoptees. On November 12, 2021, memorial services were held at Revivaltime Tabernacle with interment at Highland Memory Gardens. In memory of Almeta, donations can be made to ADRA Canada via www.almetarowe.ca Call or Visit our show room now to order for Spring Installations. Appointments preferred. Limited in stock granite, still available. Servicing ALL cemeteries including Arbor, Mount Pleasant Group and Catholic cemeteries. 8 locations to serve you from North Bay to Lake Ontario. Providing Quality Granite for every budget. 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