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See what’s happening at ontario.ca/stronger A judge has endorsed alengthy prison sentence for a man who pleaded guilty tocharges relating to a druglab in Pickering, but re- duced the term in recogni-tion of the "miserable" con-ditions in jail caused by theCOVID-19 pandemic. The 23-year term recom-mended by the Crown anddefence for Babar Ali - he islinked to what is consideredthe largest seizure of carfen-tanil ever in Canada -- is ap-propriate, but ought to be re- duced to reflect the hardtime he's served in pretrialcustody, and will continue toexperience in penitentiary, Superior Court judge CaryBoswell ruled. The judge re-duced the 23 year sentence by five years."I am of the view the sen-tence imposed - 18 years - re-mains fit," Boswell said in an Oshawa courtroom Friday,Feb. 11. Boswell also gave Alienhanced credit for his time in pretrial custody, leavinghim 12.5 years to serve. Alihas also been ordered to paya fine of $1 million. Ali, 34, pleaded guilty lastNovember to a total of 34charges - he was originally facing 111 charges - one relat-ing to the possession of morethan 26 kilograms of carfen-tanil, a powerful opiate, and the remaining 33 linked tothe seizure of more than 30semi-automatic handgunsand other weapons. The drugs and guns werediscovered by firefightersresponding to a carbon mon- oxide alarm at a residenceon Liartis Drive in Pickeringon Sept. 20, 2017, accordingto an agreed statement of facts entered during thehearing. Firefighters ob-served plastic totes full of a chalk-like substance, as wellas cookie trays full of thesame substance on a count- er, court heard. Durham police obtaineda search warrant and even-tually removed 26.5 kg ofcarfentanil mixed with caf- feine, and 33 firearms alongwith a large quantity of am-munition, court heard. Ali's guilty pleas sparedhim an even longer sen-tence, the prosecutor said:"Had this matter gone to tri- al, this case clearly wouldhave called out for a life sen-tence."Boswell accepted the joint submission on sen-tence from the Crown anddefence, but took note of the hardships Ali has facedwhile in provincial jailsawaiting trial. Prisoners in jails like Lindsay's Central East Corrections Centrehave endured long stretchesof being locked down in cells during the pandemic, thejudge acknowledged. Ali contracted COVID-19during this pretrial custody and also endured violenceand racial slurs, courtheard. Pandemic restric- tions " will continue to makeprison life more miserablethan it would normally be,"Boswell said. In addition to his prisonsentence and $1 million fine,Ali was ordered to pay more than $11,000 in restitution tothe family that lived up-stairs in the Pickering resi-dence at the time of the bust. The family, which includedchildren, had to evacuatethe premises during the in-vestigation and eventually lost all their belongings tocontamination, court heard.Also facing charges relat- ing to the incident is Mai-sum Ansari. His case re-mains before the courts. 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AJAX MAN BUSTED ON DRUG TRAFFICKING CHARGE A 17-year-old has been charged withsecond degree murder in the death of aPickering man.Quinton McDonald, 32, was shot and killed in a townhouse on Dragonfly Ave-nue in Pickering in September 2021.Durham Regional Police responded to townhouse in the Taunton Road and Sap-phire Drive area on Monday, Sept. 27 atabout 11:30 p.m. Several shots had beenfired and McDonald was found with mul- tiple gunshot wounds, police reported atthe time.Two occupants were found at the sceneand arrested. McDonald and the two oc-cupants lived in the residence, police add-ed.On Thursday, Feb. 10, Durham homi- cide investigators arrested a 17-year-oldboy who lived in Richmond Hill.He's been charged with second degreemurder and several firearms charges. He appeared in court on Friday, Feb. 11. 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The call handlers forthe Durham Constabulary(DC) were contacted onWednesday, Feb. 9, by someone in Ajax using theonline Live Chat facility. Awoman reported an in- truder trying to get intoher home in Ajax, the over-seas police force posted onits website. The victim had typed: "Ineed help, he is going tocome, he is in the house"before falling silent. Realizing the womanmeant to contact a differ-ent Durham police force, the call handler kept thechat open while ControlRoom colleagues reachedDurham Regional Police Service officers.DRPS officers went to the home in the area of Au-dley and Taunton roads.A man fled from police before being tracked downin a nearby yard, policeadded. The man refused toobey commands by the of-ficers and during an alter-cation, the man was ta- sered and arrested, policenoted.The female victim re- ceived medical attentionfor her injuries.Inspector Andrea Ar-thur, head of the DC con- trol room, said, "This wasan unusual incident and avery distressing situationfor the victim, but the team remained calm and man-aged to help our Canadiancolleagues resolve the situ- ation quickly and profes-sionally. "If we can assist in res-cuing a vulnerable victim in immediate danger, re-gardless of where they live, we will do all we can to help. In this case, we'reglad to learn there hasbeen an arrest and, more importantly, the victim isout of danger and receiv-ing the help she needs," Ar-thur added. "Our call handlers dealwith hundreds of contactsfrom members of the pub- lic each day, some of themmore straightforward thanothers, and always do theirbest to serve the public, wherever they may be,"she noted.DC also posted a tweet about the incident andsomeone using the moni-ker Miss Elsa said, "Crikeythat's incredible. Well done," next to a clappinghands emoji.The 35-year-old Cla-rington man has been charged with breaking andentering into a dwellinghouse, assault, forcible confinement, forcible de-tainer, failing to complywith release order and dis-obeying a court order. He was held for a bailhearing. UK POLICE DEPARTMENT PRAISED FOR LONG-DISTANCE EFFORTS CRIME dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , F e b r u a r y 1 7 , 2 0 2 2 | 6 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. 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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 Of all the variety and amazing shapes that life comes in, what could bebetter than a tree? They're the longest-liv- ing creatures on the planet,outlasting humans by hun- dreds of years when we don't cut them down. They're the tallest by far,true giants. With their feet in the ground and arms in the sky, they serve as the skin of planet Earth, hold- ing soils, regulating water cycles, cleaning air. Every single tree growing today,no matter how big or tiny, is doing its best to reverse our climate-change dilem- ma, and deserves a grateful pat, a hug, a murmured thank you. So while we're out walk-ing in the yard, neighbour- hood or local nature re- serve, we should do that. Share the love, as my Zoomfitness coach Cindy Legare often says. What's not to love about a tree?Let's get to know them, too — as individuals, with their own quirks and char- acteristics. Every kid inCanada should be able to tell an oak from an ash from a maple. A willowfrom a poplar or birch. A white pine from a red pine, spruce, balsam fir or tama- rack. How many of us adults can? And how many parents make sure their little ones learn to observe and value trees? Shade providers, wind breakers, slope stabi-lizers: they're vital to our lives. Who doesn't remem- ber a special tree they loved during childhood? Or one they planted?Winter is the ideal time to get up close and personal with trees, when they're bare of leaves and not fullof birds to distract you. Take a good look at the bark — thick layers of deadcells protecting the tree from drying out, from the cold and from attacks by in- sects and disease. Some are smooth and sinuous, and some have cracks, curls, ridges andgrooves, providing habi- tats for spiders, beetles and millipedes, and subse- quent food for browncreepers and nuthatches, plus scaffolding for li- chens, mosses, ferns and fungi. If there ever was a hy- draulic miracle of nature, trees are it, with sapwoodpipelines carrying water and minerals from their roots up to their buds and branches, and sugars from their leaves to every other part, energy captured from the sun and made usablefor many other forms of life, via fruits, nuts, flow- ers — and maple syrup! The cambium is thegrowing layer, manufactur- ing cells inside and out, so a tree expands its girthover the years, adding more and more heartwood, fibrous cells glued together with lignan to make itsspine as strong as steel. "The Sibley Guide to Trees" is a great resource for learning about trees, as well as apps such as Leaf- Snap and iNaturalist. Nature queries can besent to mcar- ney1490@gmail.com or 905- 725-2116. Metroland columnistMargaret Carney finds so much to discover and mar-vel at when exploring thegreat outdoors. HOW COULD YOU NOT LOVE A TREE? MARGARET CARNEY Column Its bark protects the tree from insects, cold temperatures and keeps it from drying out. And trees themselves help fight global warming, prevent soil from being washed away and provide habitat for birds and other animals. Columnist Margaret Carney notes winter is 'an ideal time' to get close to a tree as there are no leaves and no insects to bother you. Mike McEvoy photo TREE BARK 'TRUCKERS HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO PROTEST' To the editor: Re: The CTA's Stance OnThe Freedom Convoy.The Canadian Trucking Alliance came out with astatement on Jan. 22 con-demning the truckers' con-voy. This stance is unac- ceptable as their cause isone shared by millions ofCanadians, vaccinated or not.President Stephen Las-kowski seems to forget thathe is the head of an alli- ance. The purpose of an al-liance is to unite all of thosewho belong to it, and pro- tect each and every mem-ber as if they were family.The CTA has failed in ful-filling this vocation. In the statement, onecan read: "Members of thetrucking industry whowant to publicly expressdispleasure over govern-ment policies can choose tohold an organized, lawful event on Parliament Hill or contact their local MP." The CTA knew how these truckers felt beforethe protest, but did not lis-ten to them. Neither the prime minister nor any-body else has bothered ask-ing about their plight. Thetruckers had no choice but to protest. Further, theCTA insinuates that theprotest is not organized and lawful.However, it is both.Finally, the last state-ment written by Mr. Las- kowski is quite disturbing:"We must adapt and com-ply with this mandate." Heis asking others to comply without question. If onedeems something immor-al, unethical and anti-dem- ocratic, one must not com-ply. To comply to a govern-ment-imposed mandate that one does not agreewith is to say that the state has control over one's freewill. If one is forced to do something through coer-cion or bullying, that is notconsent. In a democracy,one must consent through one's own free will forsomething to be valid. Tocomply by force is what happens in totalitarianstates, which it seems he isadvocating for, just like thefederal government. The CTA has donated tothe Liberals in the past andremains loyal to them,while abandoning those for whom they should be fight-ing. 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Elegant 2 storey 2,180 sq ft brick house in a very family-oriented neighborhood, amazing location for commuters! 4+1 bed, 4 bath with a professionally finished basement. Double garage, Perfect family home! $1,14 9 , 9 0 0 DETACHED FAMILY HOME 40’ Lot Inside Toronto Borders. 4 Bedrooms Above Grade. 2 Full Bathrooms. Well Maintained With Many Big Ticket Items Recently Replaced. In-Law Suite Plus Over-Sized Garage. Area Already Has Re-development. Family Friendly Neighbourhood Near TTC/Subway. Call Before It’s Gone! $900, 0 0 0 RARE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD YOUR OWN DREAM HOME Two Lots, A 0.6 Acre Building Lot + Adjoining Recreation Lot 23.9 Acres. Over 700’ Fronting Onto Lake Simcoe, Truly A Rare One Of A Kind Offering. A Blank Canvas For You To Bring Your Dreams To Life SOLD FOR TOP $$. ANOTHER SOLD FABULOUS DUPLEx! Seaton Village on iconic high demand street. 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2 kitchens! Potential for laneway home. Amazing value! Don’t miss out! SOLD FOR 100% OF ASkING! AMAzING OPPORTUNITY FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS Updated home on a large deep lot with a detached 18x32 insulated garage. Updated Kitchen and main floor bathroom. Hot tub in the back family room w/ access to the back yard. Plenty of parking! Minutes to 401 and shopping! SOLD FOR 127% OF ASkING!! ANOTHER SOLD AMAzING OPPORTUNITY! Beautiful 2-Storey 4 Bed,3 Bath Home NearTrent. Formal Dining Room,Gas Fireplace, Hardwood Floors, Quartz Counters, Pantry. Double Car Garage. This Home Is Backing Onto Pond Full Of Wildlife. Great Family Neighborhood. Don’t Miss Out! $899, 0 0 0 GREAT OPPORTUNITY Executive beautiful 1805 sq ft all brick bungaloft with 3 + 1 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Kitchen with quartz countertop, 2 family rooms, professionally finished basement with an office, gym and rec room. Great location! $899, 0 0 0 CHARMING STARTER!! Beautifully Updated Detached 2+2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Bungalow!! 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This home is close toschools,restaurants,farmers’ markets,and grocery stores so you’ll never haveany trouble finding what you’re looking for! $899, 9 0 0 ANOTHER SOLD 11 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , F e b r u a r y 1 7 , 2 0 2 2 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 , F e b r u a r y 1 7 , 2 0 2 2 | 10 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 UNITS OF LISTINGS SOLD ACCORDING TO A STUDY OF MLS DATA PREPARED BY AN INDEPNDANT AUDITOR FOR REAL ESTATE STATISTICS FOR 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 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 Sell Your Home Faster and For More Money. 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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 FREE CONFIDENTIAL HOME EvALUATIONSBUILD YOUR DREAM HOME Bungalow For Sale In Pristine Condition. ¾Acre Ravine Lot In One OfThe Most Prestigious Areas Of Toronto. Surround Yourself With Lush Greenery In Small Private Cul-de-Sac. Flat LotWith PotentialTo Build UpTo 8,000 Sqft Home.This Is The Largest Lot Left To Build On In The Area. $3,00 0 , 0 0 0 TOWNHOUSE DEvELOPMENT Opportunity To Build On Busy Avenue In Toronto. 70.51 x 153 Foot Lot. Potential ForTownhouse Development,Office Building Or Purpose-Built Rental. Developing Area With Only A Few Sites Left To Build. Easy Access To Subway. Upscale Neighbourhood In North York. Call For Information Package. SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! ANOTHER SOLD INCREDIBLE LOT WITH BUILDING PLAN Rare Opportunity To Own A 50X137Ft Lot With an Architectural Acclaimed Design. Approx. 8000Sf Living Area-Total 5 Levels with elevator at all levels. 2 Levels Basement. Fabulous Dream Location On Premium Street In Desirable Englemount Lawrence Neighborhood. Short Walk To Subway Station. $1,94 8 , 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. SOLD FOR TOP $$!! ANOTHER SOLD SPECTACULAR ESTATE Prestigious Mississauga Rd 2 Storey 4 Bdrm, 5 Bthrm, Surrounded by mature trees, gorgeous garden & Pond. Meticulously Well Maintained,Amazing Character thru-out, Incredible home simply must be seen, an Entertainers delight! SOLD FOR TOP $$ ANO THER SOLD Frank leo & associates MUlti-Million Dollar 6 PLEx IN PRIME LOCATION Central Toronto Income Generating Property With Over $100k Net Income Annually. Tenants Paying On-Time With Hassle-Free Setup. 3 One Bedroom Apts & 3 Bachelor Apts. Many Capital Expenditures Completed Within The Last 10 Years. Same Owner For Over 45 Years. Walking Distance To Subway, Shops & Schools. $2,65 0 , 0 0 0 LAkEvIEW BUNGALOW Spectacular custom all brick bungalow! Impressive 19-20 feet vaulted ceiling with 2,666 sq ft of living space above ground. 2+2 bedrooms and a stunning finished basement with walkout to breathtaking landscaped yard and boathouse, incredible view to the lake! Property includes part of the canal. Don’t miss out! $1,69 9 , 0 0 0 LUxURIOUS HIGH DEMAND LOCATION FeaturingAn Immaculate 10 Ft Ceiling,Freshly Painted 1 Bedroom + DenWithA Large Terrace. Den Can Be Used As Second Bedroom Or Home Office. Upgraded Modern Kitchen With Stainless Steel Appliances. Sophisticated Amenities. 1 Parking and 1 Locker Included. $699, 0 0 0 AMAzING vALUE! Elegant 2 storey 2,180 sq ft brick house in a very family-oriented neighborhood, amazing location for commuters! 4+1 bed, 4 bath with a professionally finished basement. Double garage, Perfect family home! $1,14 9 , 9 0 0 DETACHED FAMILY HOME 40’ Lot Inside Toronto Borders. 4 Bedrooms Above Grade. 2 Full Bathrooms. Well Maintained With Many Big Ticket Items Recently Replaced. In-Law Suite Plus Over-Sized Garage. Area Already Has Re-development. Family Friendly Neighbourhood Near TTC/Subway. Call Before It’s Gone! $900, 0 0 0 RARE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD YOUR OWN DREAM HOME Two Lots, A 0.6 Acre Building Lot + Adjoining Recreation Lot 23.9 Acres. Over 700’ Fronting Onto Lake Simcoe, Truly A Rare One Of A Kind Offering. A Blank Canvas For You To Bring Your Dreams To Life SOLD FOR TOP $$. ANOTHER SOLD FABULOUS DUPLEx! Seaton Village on iconic high demand street. 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2 kitchens! Potential for laneway home. Amazing value! Don’t miss out! SOLD FOR 100% OF ASkING! AMAzING OPPORTUNITY FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS Updated home on a large deep lot with a detached 18x32 insulated garage. Updated Kitchen and main floor bathroom. Hot tub in the back family room w/ access to the back yard. Plenty of parking! Minutes to 401 and shopping! SOLD FOR 127% OF ASkING!! ANOTHER SOLD AMAzING OPPORTUNITY! Beautiful 2-Storey 4 Bed,3 Bath Home NearTrent. Formal Dining Room,Gas Fireplace, Hardwood Floors, Quartz Counters, Pantry. Double Car Garage. This Home Is Backing Onto Pond Full Of Wildlife. Great Family Neighborhood. Don’t Miss Out! $899, 0 0 0 GREAT OPPORTUNITY Executive beautiful 1805 sq ft all brick bungaloft with 3 + 1 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Kitchen with quartz countertop, 2 family rooms, professionally finished basement with an office, gym and rec room. Great location! $899, 0 0 0 CHARMING STARTER!! Beautifully Updated Detached 2+2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Bungalow!! This Home Features Open Concept Kitchen W/Centre Island, Large Bedrooms, Separate Side Entrance To Finished Basement W/Kitchen, Private Drive, Detached Garage & Much More! Amazing Toronto Location Close To The Lake - Don’t Miss Out!!! $999, 0 0 0 PIE-SHAPED LOT Located In One Of the GTA’s Most Desirable Neighbourhoods. This Detached 2500 Sqft 4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Home Is Waiting For A New Family To Call Home. Modern Kitchen & Bathrooms. Too Many Updates To List. Walk To GO Station, Mins To Downtown, Demand School District & Several Trails Nearby. $1,20 0 , 0 0 0 WONDERFUL FAMILY HOMEThis home is perfect for entertaining with its open concept main floor,huge center island, and walkout to fenced yard. Four good-sized bedroomsincluding a massive primary bedroom that has double closets. A renovatedmain bathroom with double sinks and in-floor heating. 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"This is an extraordi-nary opportunity foryoung children with au- tism," says Lorraine Sun-strum-Mann, chief execu-tive officer at Grandview Kids. "The Entry to Schoolprogram will give childrenwith autism and their fami-lies the best start to a suc- cessful school experience,which is key to children liv-ing life to their full poten- tial."The Ministry of Chil-dren, Community and So-cial Services will be send- ing invitation letters to eli-gible families with chil-dren enteringkindergarten or Grade 1 in September 2022. Informa- tion sessions will also be available for parents andcaregivers.Eligibility criteria in- clude children who are be-tween the ages of three andsix, registered in the Onta-rio Autism Program and not yet attending school.Children are ineligible ifthey are actively receiving core clinical services orhave an active Ontario Au-tism Program behaviourplan. Eligible families canregister by contactingGrandview Kids at OA- PEarlyYearsIn-take@grandviewkids.ca NEW SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM FOR KIDS WITH AUTISM NEWS SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT DURHAMREGION.COM Real Estate *Sales representative **Broker ***Broker of record ADVERTISING FEATURE 13 | Pi c k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , F e b r u a r y 1 7 , 2 0 2 2 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Peter Bethlenfalvy MPP Pickering-Uxbridge ContaCt My ConstituenCy offiCe: peter.bethlenfalvyco@pc.ola.org www.peterbethlenfalvympp.ca905-509-0336 • Toll Free: 1-888-444-1730 1550 Kingston Road, Suite 213, Pickering, ON L1V 1C3 Black History Month is a time to reaffirm our commitment to fight racism and discrimination in all its forms. Let’s all work together to build a more inclusive community where everyone, regardless of their race, has the opportunity to succeed. KAIT,25YEARSOLD FORMERSICKKIDSPATIENT BECAUSESOMEONEGAVEMONTHLY,SICKKIDSSAVEDKAIT’SLIFE. Kait was born with a rare and complex syndrome. There’s no cure for what she has, but monthly donors helped SickKids evolve and adapt for her changing needs. Today, she is thriving. Join us and help change the lives of patients like Kait. BECOMEAMONTHLYDONOR.VISITSTARFORSICKKIDS.CA Torstar readers will have their donations matched every month for a year. "To small business, it feels like an impending di-saster is happening — likea Category 5 hurricane,"she said. Sloan was among thosewho spoke against the pro-posal at the meeting. "Does business reallymatter to Pickering?Should we stay or shouldwe go?" she asked council. Other concerns includ-ed the increasing buildingheights, and the negativeimpact on traffic, infra-structure and nearbyhomeowners.Resident Lisa Gasparo said "no" to towers, and"yes" to intensificationwith mid-rise buildings.She said in an interview de- velopers are just looking tomaximize their potential profits and the councillorsare letting it happen."The point is they're not listening to the delegates,"she said of council."They're doing what theywant, without considering the actual residents."Ethan Holtzer, the di-rector of Pickering's Dialy- sis Management Clinics lo-cated at 1550 Kingston Rd.,shared his concerns sayingthere's a likelihood the clinic — Pickering's onlyone — will have to move. He said dialysis is "trulylife or death" for people liv- ing with end stages of kid-ney failure. Relocating safe-ly can take two to three years and up to $2.5 million."Relocating is not easyand frankly, dangerous ifdone wrong," he said. Sloan said she's not con-vinced it will be easy for businesses to relocate intothe new buildings oncethey are built. "There's certainly rulesaround the condo associa-tions about who they willallow to be a retailer," she said.Besides, she wonders,what will they do in the in- terim? She referred to aprevious story by Durham-region.com that featured aveterinarian who faced challenges when the build-ing she worked out of wassold to become a mixed-usedevelopment San Francis- co By the Bay.Sloan fears businesseswill suffer due to a lack of surface parking, and thatthe new retail locationswill be designed complete-ly for people who walk or use public transit.Representing the devel- opers, Tony Biglieri, prin-cipal at The Biglieri Group,said his clients will respect the provisions of the cur-rent business owners' leas-es, and they will providethe floors pace necessary in the new development toallow for relocation of ex-isting tenants to the new premises as they comeavailable."This is a good outcomefor the city of Pickering," he said. "It represents pri-vate investment on the landin the city centre, creatingnew and modern spaces for businesses and their cli-ents alike while adding res-idential density to the ex- isting tax base on site," hesaid.Biglieri said there areno immediate plans to re- develop the properties atthis time. He said mixed-use high-rise sites are common with-in the GTA, outside of To- ronto, and many examplesinclude retail parking.Ward 3 regional council- lor David Pickles intro-duced an amendment,which was passed by coun-cil, requiring a certain amount of gross leaseablefloor space be required; and that an additional "H" holding be applied to eachproperty, requiring: a com-prehensive phasing plan and construction manage-ment strategy; a tenant re-location plan; and a plan il-lustrating surface parking spaces, and loading facili-ties, to support non-resi-dential uses. Ward 1 regional council-lor Kevin Ashe said, "Ithink the motion tonightspeaks to the commitment of small business." He add-ed some business ownershe spoke to are excited to get more customers as a re-sult of these future devel-opments.Ward 2 regional council- lor Bill McLean attemptedto have the decision pushedto the March council meet-ing, but it was denied. STORY BEHIND THESTORY: Several residents contacted Durhamregion-.com and spoke at the latestcouncil meeting in opposi-tion to this developer's request, and we wanted toshare the plans. NEWS Continued from page 1 FOR SMALL BUSINESSES, IT FEELS LIKE 'IMPENDING DISASTER' SAYS BUSINESS OWNER “The point is they’re not listening to the delegates. They’re doing what they want, without considering the actual residents.” – Lisa Gasparo, Pickering resident dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , F e b r u a r y 1 7 , 2 0 2 2 | 14 When determining Cory Fenn's guilt in an Ajax tri-ple homicide, it wasn't aquestion of did he do it — the evidence was over-whelming that he killed hisgirlfriend and two of herchildren — but whether he had the requisite state ofmind for murder, said thepresiding judge. In a trial where Fennchose to defend himselfand offered no defence onhis own behalf other than bizarrely rambling aboutfinding his soul, SuperiorCourt judge Howard Lei-bovich was left to deter-mine whether his claims ina police interview that hewas in a cocaine-induced psychosis were a mitigat-ing factor.Ultimately, Fenn wasconvicted of second-degree murder in the deaths ofKrassimira "Krissy" Pejci-novsk, her 15-year-old son Roy and 13-year-old daugh-ter Venellia.Krissy and Roy werefound dead at 36 Hilling Dr. in Ajax on March 14, 2018,and Venellia — Vana to herfriends — was found griev- ously wounded in the base-ment of the home and laterdied in hospital.Fenn was arrested that same day in Oshawa afterhe was found hiding in ashed and he confessed to the murders in an inter-view with Durham policeon March 15.In the interview, he claimed that he was in a co-caine psychosis and also of-fered up some details of themurders. In a lengthy ruling onFeb. 11, Leibovich said thatwhile he believed Fenn was using cocaine, he did notbelieve his claims of memo-ry gaps or a cocaine-indu-ced psychosis. He pointed out thatFenn's claims of memoryloss were inconsistent with saying he didn't want to re-member and with his de-scriptions of the crimes. Fenn's claims were alsoinconsistent with experttestimony on the effects ofcocaine, which is not known to prompt black-outs, as well as testimonyon how quickly cocaine is metabolized, said Leibov-ich.Krissy and Roy werelikely killed some time af- ter midnight but before 5a.m. as Fenn wiped his cell-phone at that time, said the judge.He also made an effortto conceal Krissy's body,hiding her under a pile of tires in the garage.Witness testimony nar-rowed the attack on Venel-lia to a short window after 10:30 a.m. the day of the kill-ings.A friend sleeping over noted that the teen girlwent downstairs in searchof her mother. Ten minuteslater Krissy's boss Sherry Robinson arrived andspoke to Fenn. Robinsonwould describe seeing blood on Fenn's clothes.Police arrived shortlyafterwards but Fenn hadfled. He was caught on cam-era at a gas station just af-ter 11 a.m. in Pickering and all the witnesses, includingVenellia's friend, Robin-son, the gas station atten-dant and the taxi cab driver who drove Fenn to Oshawa,said he didn't seem im-paired. In fact, experts had tes-tified that someone in astate of cocaine psychosiswould have had difficulty driving to Pickering."It shows he was not in-toxicated when he attackedVanna," said Leibovich, pointing out that Fennknew what he was doing ashe told police he purpose- fully looked away whilekicking the girl during a"savage attack."Leibovich pointed to Fenn's own words to policeas his motive for killingKrissy: he was enraged that she was accusing himof cheating. He beat andstrangled her in the garage and when she continued to breathe, Fenn got a knifeand killed her."I found that his rage inkilling Krissy led to his at- tack on Roy. With respect toVanna, I find that Mr. Fennattacked her in a futile, pathetic attempt to escapedetection."By the time Mr. Fennattacked Vana, he had al- ready killed Krissy andRoy and buried Krissy'sbody under tires and gar- bage bags ... Vana came tohim looking for her motherand he murdered her for it."As to Fenn's claims dur-ing his trial that he hadfound his soul and true purpose while incarcerat-ed, Leibovich handily dis-missed those claims. "This is not a valid de-fence."Following his verdict, Leibovich asked Fenn if hewanted to retain a lawyerfor his sentencing, point-ing out that murder carries an automatic life sentenceand the main issue to deter-mine in sentencing is when Fenn would be eligible toapply for parole. The mini-mum time is 10 years. Fenn declined and Lei-bovich determined thatFenn's former lawyer, whowas appointed as a friend of the court to ensure he re-ceived a fair trial, wouldcontinue to serve in that role for sentencing.He will be sentenced onMarch 18. KILLER FENN FUELLED BY RAGE NOT COCAINE PSYCHOSIS: JUDGE Above, Cory Fenn, age 29 of Ajax, is charged with three counts of second degree murder. Right, Krassimira Pejcinovski, 39, her son Roy, 15, and daughter Venellia, 13. Facebook photos REKA SZEKELY rszekely@durhamregion.com NEWS 15 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , F e b r u a r y 1 7 , 2 0 2 2 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m MORRISON, Ann (Rekker) May 18, 1951 - February 10, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Ann in her 71st year. She now rests safely in the arms of her parents Gerrit & Doreen Rekker. Beloved wife of Richard Morrison for 54 years. Loving Mother of Sherry (Kevin), Tammy (Gilbert), Marie (Michael). Cherished Oma of Jacob, Lydia (Todd), Victoria and Sienna. Proud Great Oma to Paul and Larry. Beloved sister to Siebe (Betty), John (Sheila), Florence (John), Jane (late Stuart), Gary (Geraldine). Ann will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Ann was a loving and caring person who gathered friends wherever she travelled. Her greatest joys came from time with her family; sharing an incredible meal or lounging by the beach whether that was in Florida or Cobourg. An avid Gardner, Ann's backyard oasis was a testament to her ability to grow something from nothing. Due to restrictions a private funeral service was held for the family on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Interment took place at Bond Head Cemetery. PEW, Barbara ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with great sadness that the Pew family of Barbara Pew resident of Ajax Pickering since 1970 widow of Donald Pew, passed away on Feb- ruary 4, 2022. She is survived by her sons Robert (Myrna) and Albert (Lisa). We will always carry her memory in our hearts. Arrangements entrusted to McEachnie Funeral Home. 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. Hours of Operation Monday to Friday 9-5 p.m. Evening and Saturday Appointments offered 905-427-4366 sanderson.ajax@bellnet.ca 32 Old Kingston Rd, Ajax Ajax/Pickering AREA YOUTH, ADULT CARRIERS WANTED: Paper routes available! If interested in any of the above, please contact: circulation@ durhamregion.com OR customersupport@ metroland.com DALTON, Linda Ellen (nee James) August 15, 1948 - February 9, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear wife, mother, mother-in- law and nanny in the early morning of February 9, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Ajax Pickering Hospital in her 74th year. Cherished wife of Lorne for 53 years. Loving mother to George (Melissa) and Alan (Suzanne). She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Jeffrey, Michael, Madelyn, Alexander and Colton. Pre- deceased by her parents George (2013) and Ellen (2020) and her sister Donna (2011). Linda will be fondly remembered and missed by her dear friends Kathy and Toni. A private family visitation will be held at McEachnie Funeral Home in Ajax. Online condolences may be made at www.mceachniefuneral.ca MACMILLAN, Carol Susan (Singer) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away Friday, February 11, 2022, at the age of 73 in Marmora, surrounded by her loved ones after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Carol will be lovingly remembered by her son Sean (Amanda) MacMillan and daughter Angela (Mark) Shorts, grandchildren Hayden, Victoria, Jamie, and Kyle. Survived by her siblings Geoff (Wendy) Singer, Christina Harrod and Paul Singer. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Pre- deceased by the love of her life, her husband Iain. Sadly, missed by her fur babies, Brandie, and Wilson. Carol touched the lives of all who knew her. She loved to spend time with her friends and family, enjoyed many hobbies especially gardening and watching her birds. As per the family's wishes, a celebration of Carol's life will be held at a future date. Memorial donations can be made to, The Promised Land Animal Sanctuary by visiting promisedlandsanctuary.org rushnellfamilyservices.com MCROBB, William (Bill) Gordon Dickson ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 2, 2022, with his wife Margaret, daughter Lynn and son Craig by his side. Bill was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on August 8, 1932, to Mathew and Ella McRobb, he attended school there and shortly after graduating met his wife-to-be Margaret, they were married in July 1953. Bill joined the post WWII British Armed Forces where he served with distinction (a source of many amusing stories in the years to come). Following the birth of their daughter Lynn, they decided to start a new life in Canada and immigrated to the Toronto area in 1957. After searching for just the right career, Bill settled into Honeywell Canada and he and Margaret purchased a home in Pickering, with the birth of son Craig they completed their "millionaires' family". 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