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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 Close your eyes. Picture yourself beneath a tree,and breathe deeply. In your yard, in a park or way up in the boreal forest, it doesn't matter where you're stand-ing in your mind's eye. Your tree is cleaning the air you just breathed in,and it might also be shel- tering a squirrel or boast- ing a choir of songbirds. That's the power of nature.Nature also serves as a refuge for many people who seek out its songs, fresh smells and vibrant colours when everyday stresses mount up. Over the last 24 months,the footsteps on trails in conservation areas and parks across Ontario have marked our rekindled con- nection with the natural world. Across the province,people are flocking to na- ture to help soothe anxi- eties brought on or ampli- fied by the pandemic. In fact, results from a re- cent Ipsos Public Affairs poll for the Nature Conser-vancy of Canada (NCC) pointed out that 40 per cent of people in Ontario are spending more time in na-ture now than they were before the pandemic be- gan. One-third of all respon- dents said that being in na- ture helps them cope with stress and anxiety broughton by the pandemic. These findings under- score why protecting and caring for nature is so vi- tal. People are turning to nature reserves and greenspaces for physically dis- tanced outdoor activities that support their physi- cal, mental and emotional health. We are embracing op- portunities to get fresh air, exercise, feel a sense of calm and take a break fromincreased telework and screen time. Of the 18 per cent of peo- ple in that poll who said they are spending less time in nature, lack of access was a barrier for many whosaid they require transpor- tation or don't have natural spaces close to where they live. Others said they sim- ply don't have time. From the nature in your garden to the remarkable15 million hectares that NCC has helped protect across Canada — roughly double the size of NewBrunswick — each leaf, bird and bug plays an im- portant role, not just in ourown well-being, but also in the natural systems that support biodiversity and help lessen the impacts ofclimate change. It's why we're taking sig- nificant steps to help pro- tect 30 per cent of Canada's land by 2030, because when nature thrives, we all thrive.So, wherever you are, take a deep breath in and experience the power of na- ture surrounding you. Mike Hendren is the regional vice-president forthe Nature Conservancy ofCanada in Ontario. WELL-LOVED TRAILS TELL OF OUR RELIANCE ON NATURE It's about trust. Our rela-tionship with our readers isbuilt on transparency, hon-esty and integrity. As such, we have launched a trustinitiative to tell you who weare and how and why we do what we do. This column ispart of that project.When we set out to hearfrom leaders in our com- munity and invited them tojoin our advisory council,we knew we'd be engaging in many meaningful con-versations.These discussions haveyet to disappoint. In fact, they've proven tobe a source of great inspira-tion for many editorial ini- tiatives, including today'sthemed edition: OurChanged World.It's thanks, in part, to members of Torstar andMetroland's advisorycouncils that we set out to explore the impacts of theCOVID-19 pandemic on oureveryday lives.We heard through many discussions how the pan-demic had forced munici- palities, groups, business-es, not-for-profit organiza-tions and residents to adapt to a new way of life.And this got us thinking:are these changes perma-nent? Sustainable? Innova- tive? Our Changed World is aprobing examination of the impact of the pandemic onour lives. While our jour-nalists dig deep to explorethe impact on the local community, some of Cana-da's leading thinkers helpus understand how the pandemic changed em-ployment and work, healthcare, retail, government,our relationship with the natural world, housing,community, education, im- migration, our children —and more. Throughout this specialedition, you'll also hear from local residents —your friends and neigh-bours, who shared their personal experiences withus. Some tell us the pan-demic hasn't had a signifi-cant impact on their day- to-day life, while others re-port having to shift and piv-ot to adapt to what they now consider to be the newnorm. They have reconsid-ered how they operatetheir business, re-evaluat- ed their relationship withnature, and reconsideredhow they access health care. In all, we hope that thisspecial edition will enlight-en, delight and inspire you. Catherine O'Hara isdeputy director of contentfor Metroland.We welcome your ques-tions and value your com-ments. Email our trust committee at trust@met-roland.com. ADVISORY COUNCILS INSPIRE THEMED EDITION CATHERINE O’HARA Column MIKE HENDREN Column 7 | Pic k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , F e b r u a r y 2 4 , 2 0 2 2 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m @cityofpickering Weekly Community Page February 24 Customer Care Centre 905.683.7575 (24 hour line) customercare@pickering.capickering.ca 2022 Interim Property Tax Bill is due February 25, 2022 PleasecontactusifyouhavenotreceivedyourTaxNotice.Failure toreceiveaTaxNoticedoesnotreduceyourresponsibilityforthe paymentoftaxesandpenalty. ContactlessPayments TheCitywillacceptcontactlesspaymentmethodsin anefforttoreducethespreadofCOVID-19andkeep ourcommunitysafe.Paymentscanbemadethroughonline banking(seebelow),telephonebanking,in-personbanking,or bydebitorchequeatCityHall.Pleasecontactusifyourequire assistance. Didyouknowthatyoucanpayyourproperty taxesonline? 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CityofPickering,TaxationSection: 905.420.4614 propertytaxes@pickering.ca Notice of Public Meeting 2022 Budget and User Fees TheCounciloftheCityofPickeringwillholdanelectronicPublicMeeting oftheExecutiveCommitteetoconsiderthe2022CurrentandCapital BudgetandUserFeeson: Thursday,March17,2022at9:00am Friday,March18,2022at9:00am(ifnecessary) The2022DraftCapitalBudget,CapitalForecastandDraftUserFeesare currentlyavailableontheCity’swebsiteandthe2022DraftCurrent BudgetwillbeavailableontheCity’swebsiteonMarch8,2022. Aspart ofthebudgetprocess,theCityisproposingtochangefeesforanumber ofplanning,recreationandotherCityservices. The2022CurrentandCapitalBudgetandUserFeeswillbeformally adoptedatanelectronicMeetingofCounciltobe heldon: Monday,March28,2022at7:00pm Membersofthepublicmayobservetheabovemeetingproceedingsby viewingthelivestreamontheCity’sYouTubepage (youtube.com/user/SustainablePickering). Arecordingofthemeetings willalsobeavailableontheCity’swebsitefollowingeachmeeting. 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SusanCassel,CityClerk StanKarwowski,Director,Finance&Treasurer pickering.ca/recprograms 905.420.4621 March14-18 Lookwhatwe’vegotplanned! MarchBreakCamps JrAthletesCamp 3-5yrs MiniPidacaCamp 4-5yrs ArtsCamp 5-12yrs BreakdanceCamp 6-9yrs ChefCamp 8-12yrs SpecialtyArtsCamp 7-12yrs SkateCamp 6-12yrs SportsCamp 5-12yrs OutdoorAdventureCamp 5-12yrs FitnessCamp 12-15yrs YouthExceptionalitiesCamp 13-19yrs Detailsonlineat pickering.ca/camps Monday,March14 Basketballwithpizzalunch Breakdancing Tuesday,March15 Breakdancing GamesRoom-virtualreality Wednesday,March16 Basketballwithpizzalunch ShinnyHockey Thursday,March17 Basketball Breakdancing GamesRoom-virtualreality Friday,March18 Basketball EsportsTournament ActivitiesatCHDRecreationComplex PublicSwimming -daily 1:00pm-5:00pm and7:00pm-9:30pm PublicSkating -daily 1:00pm-3:00pm FreeTeenStuffMarchBreakSchedule FreeforPickeringteens13-19yrs. 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For the past two years, government has taken on asignificant role in how wework, shop and enjoy life.From mask and vaccine mandates, to capacity lim-its and online school, gov-ernment has become firm- ly entrenched in everyone'slife.Yet while people acrossthe country argue about what role the provincialand federal governmentsshould play as we (hopeful-ly) move out of this pan-demic, something else hap-pened in our communities,something some of us per- haps did not even notice.As municipal councilsand school boards had totransition to a virtual world, local governmentquickly became far more accessible than it had everbeen before. Below we talk to thosewho welcome this advance- ment and hope we do notfall back to old habits whenthe pandemic is over. DYLAN REYNOLDS Dylan Reynolds is a DDSB student at PineRidge Secondary Schoolwho has become a regular fixture at the public ques-tion portion of DDSB meet-ings. He also didn't attend in-person meetings prior tothe pandemic, because it's too difficult for him to getto the board office in Whit-by for evening meetings.Reynolds first partici- pated to ask questionsabout March break beingpushed to April in 2021, and now he asks questions of-ten. As a person with a disa-bility, Reynolds says the virtual format makesmeetings more accessibleto him and he hopes therewill still be a way to tune in online after the pandemicends. RON STEVENS Ron Stevens is an olderadult who stays up on what is happening in his com-munity of Whitby.He has been doing that via his computer mostlysince COVID-19 made itnecessary to do so, as Whit- by committee and councilmeetings went virtual be-ginning in March 2020. Stevens has issues he isparticularly interested in,and when they come beforecouncil or committee, he tries to tune in on his com-puter or sometimes on Rog-ers TV. "As a concerned citizenof Whitby, I try and regu-larly watch the variouscouncil meetings online," Stevens said. JENNIFER SIMS Jennifer Sims, a parentto two Durham DistrictSchool Board students, didn't watch school boardmeetings pre-pandemicwhen they were in person— but has now been watch- ing online for about twoyears. "Being able to listen to the meetings from home isso convenient and makesthe meetings accessible to everyone who has internetaccess," she says. "I enjoylearning how the process works and the reasons be-hind why decisions aremade. There have beentimes that I have started watching a board meetinghaving strong feelingsabout an issue, and by theend of the meeting, I have adifferent opinion because Ihave have gained informa-tion and understanding." ALICIA MCAULEY ASHFIELD Alicia McAuley Ash- field also didn't attendDDSB meetings before thepandemic, but startedwatching them online insummer 2020 in an effort tokeep tabs on the board'splans for virtual learning. "The virtual formatmakes it very easy to watchand participate in meet- ings. I particularly appreci- ate that while the meetingsare streamed live, the vid-eos remain on the DDSB's YouTube page and can beviewed whenever it's mostconvenient, which is idealif the meeting time con- flicts with dinner or bed-times for young kids," saysMcAuley Ashfield, who has two children attendingschool virtually thoughDDSB@Home. STORY BEHIND THESTORY: Over the last twoyears, we have documentedhow the pandemic hasdramatically changed avariety of sectors in society.However, one area that has changed without muchmention is local govern-ment. We wanted to findout how a more accessible government has impactedthe lives of the averagecitizen. MANY HOPE VIRTUAL MEETINGS CONTINUE DURHAMREGION.COM STAFF newsroom@ durhamregion.com OUR CHANGED WORLD SCAN THE CODE to read more Our Changed World content online at durhamregion.com. 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 2 4 , 2 0 2 2 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m 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 Durham’s new Long-term Waste Management Plan approved Durham Regional Council recently approved Durham’s next Long-term Waste Management Plan (Waste Plan) for the next 20 years (2022 to 2040). As part of the Waste Plan development process, the Region consulted with residents and other stakeholders to seek input on the guiding principles, vision, and objectives. This feedback was imperative to the development of the following guiding principles, vision statement and objectives that will guide the Region’s waste management programs and services over the planning period. Guiding principles: 1. Emphasize rethink, reduce, and reuse principles as the first steps in reducing waste generation. 2. Deliver cost effective waste management services to a rapidly growing and diverse population. 3. Work with producers and importers of designated products and packaging to implement “Extended Producer Responsibility” and adjust Region waste programs as required. 4. Apply innovative approaches to Region waste streams to manage them as resources in a circular economy. 5. Demonstrate leadership in sustainability to address the climate crisis by reducing greenhouse gas emissions from waste management activities. As part of this plan, the Region will continue to focus on maximizing the diversion of materials from waste and recovering them as resources. This will optimize its existing and planned disposal and processing infrastructure, while minimizing our need for disposal. Vision: Together, with our residents, we will reduce the amount of waste we create and manage the generated waste as a resource. We will build an innovative system, balancing financial needs and environmental sustainability. Objectives: 1. Engage with residents to build an understanding and awareness of the 5Rs (Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover) and the Region’s waste management programs and services. 2. Reduce the quantity of waste we create. 3. Increase diversion of waste from disposal and support the circular economy. 4. Support the Region’s greenhouse gas reduction and climate change mitigation efforts. 5. Project or improve water, land, and air quality in Durham Region. Action Plans with measurable targets were created with the following timelines—short-term (2022 to 2026), mid-term (2027 to 2033) and long- term (2034 to 2040). Each Action Plan will be reviewed and updated to ensure alignment with corporate direction and associated legislation. Durham Region is poised to implement several initiatives that will contribute to further reducing and diverting waste from disposal and to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. With the collective efforts of Durham Region residents, the next 20 years will see significant changes to how waste is managed and perceived in the Region, which will contribute to the goals of a circular economy and recognizing waste as a resource. 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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 $899, 9 0 0 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 2 4 , 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 2 4 , 2 0 2 2 | 14 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 LIvE AND WORk IN YOUR AREA! GET MORE FOR YOUR PROPERTY! LET US ShOW YOU hOW!Sell Your Home Faster and For More Money. 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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 $$!! ANOThER SOLD Frank leo & associates MUlti-Million Dollar CUSTOM BUILT FAMILY hOME 5 Acres Located On The Holland Marsh. This Property Features 3123 SqFt Plus Finished Basement. Gorgeous Kitchen with Granite Counters. Hardwood Floors, 4 Bedrooms And A 23x33x13 Heated Garage. $2,90 0 , 0 0 0 LUxURIOUS hIGh DEMAND LOCATION FeaturingAn Immaculate 10 Ft Ceiling,Freshly Painted 1 Bedroom + DenWithA Large Terrace. Den Can Be Used As Second Bedroom Or Home Office. Upgraded Modern Kitchen With Stainless Steel Appliances. Sophisticated Amenities. 1 Parking and 1 Locker Included. $699, 0 0 0 AMAzING vALUE! Elegant 2 storey 2,180 sq ft brick house in a very family-oriented neighborhood, amazing location for commuters! 4+1 bed, 4 bath with a professionally finished basement. Double garage, Perfect family home! SOLD FOR 124% OF ASkING! DETAChED FAMILY hOME 40’ Lot Inside Toronto Borders. 4 Bedrooms Above Grade. 2 Full Bathrooms. Well Maintained With Many Big Ticket Items Recently Replaced. In-Law Suite Plus Over-Sized Garage. Area Already Has Re-development. Family Friendly Neighbourhood Near TTC/Subway. Call Before It’s Gone! SOLD FOR 141% OF ASkING RARE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD YOUR OWN DREAM hOME Two Lots, A 0.6 Acre Building Lot + Adjoining Recreation Lot 23.9 Acres. Over 700’ Fronting Onto Lake Simcoe, Truly A Rare One Of A Kind Offering. A Blank Canvas For You To Bring Your Dreams To Life SOLD FOR TOP $$. 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! 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! SOLD FOR 128% OF ASkING! 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! SOLD FOR 144% OF ASkING! 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!!! $1,07 5 , 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. SOLD FOR 143% OF ASkING! 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. This home is close toschools,restaurants,farmers’ markets,and grocery stores so you’ll never haveany trouble finding what you’re looking for! ANOThER SOLD ANOThER SOLD ANOThER SOLD ANOThER SOLD ANOThER SOLD ANOThER SOLD TRANQUILITY AWAITS! 450ft of Waterfront!! Stunning 6 bed, 5 bath home on 4.73 acres with sandy beach waterfront on Farlain Lake. Almost 6000 sqft of fully updated living space. Separate 3 car garage, plus heated workshop. Stunning views, quiet and private. The perfect staycation! $3,49 9 , 9 0 0 LUxURIOUS MUSkOkA hAvEN! Fully furnished 2 bedroom, 2 bath in Touchstone Resort with stunning lake views. Luxurious all-season living steps from private Lake Muskoka beach. Fantastic amenities include outdoor pool, tennis court, park and gourmet restaurants. Only 90 min from GTA. Year round enjoyment! $725, 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 $899, 9 0 0 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 2 4 , 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 2 4 , 2 0 2 2 | 16 During the pandemic,many of us have beenworking, learning and so- cializing remotely fromhome. Our homes are no lon-ger the places where we spend our after-work andafter-school hours. In- stead, it has become thefocal setting where everyaspect of our lives occurs. Inequalities in CO-VID-19 infection and fatal-ity rates across neigh-bourhoods have also illu- minated the importanceof our neighbourhoodcontexts for shaping ourhealth. Low-income neigh-bourhoods with high pop-ulation density, large shares of overcrowdedhouseholds, and limitedgreen space and walkabil-ity proved to be particu- larly vulnerable to CO-VID-19 infections. These developmentshave revealed that living in homes and neighbour-hoods with sufficienthealth-promoting ameni-ties is essential to ensure our well-being andhealth. They have also exposedproblems in our housingand urban planning poli-cies that deprive largesegments of Canadians from exercising this basicright. What problems mustwe address to build living environments that pro-mote our health and re- duce our vulnerability toinfectious diseases? We must increase thesupply of affordable hous-ing. Soaring real estateprices and limited hous- ing affordability meant arise in the share of work-ing- and middle-classfamilies who had to residein overcrowded house-holds with lower qualityamenities. Residents of over-crowded households haveahigher risk of COVID-19transmission because they cannot self-isolate ifthey become infected. Our efforts to rebuildour towns and cities must also strive for the creationof sustainable neighbour-hoods with sufficient green space and otherhealth-promoting ameni-ties. Not only does greenspace improve the esthet- ics of neighbourhoods,but it also promotes an ac-tive and healthier life- style. Highly walkableneighbourhoods also re-duce their residents' vul-nerability to infectious diseases by reducing theamount of time theyspend running errands. Finally, policy efforts to rebuild cities must de-viate from a one-size-fits-all approach and tailor their rebuilding respons-es to meet the needs of res-idents of each neighbour-hood. A recent study found that neighbour-hood walkability was more important for resi-dents of poorer neigh- bourhoods largely be-cause they had lower carownership rates and ran their errands on foot. This finding illustratesthat residents of lower-in-come neighbourhoods may depend more on com-munal resources becausethey lack personal re- sources. We must use the in-sights obtained from thepandemic to inform hous- ing and urban planningpolicies. How successfulwe are in incorporatingthese insights may hold the key to preventing fu-ture pandemics. Kate Choi, PhD., isassociate professor insociology and director ofthe Centre for Research on Social Inequality at West-ern University. POST-PANDEMIC EFFORTS TO REBUILDOPINION: OUR CHANGED WORLD THE IMPORTANCE OF INCREASING HOUSING SUPPLY, BUILDING SUSTAINABLE NEIGHBOURHOODS, AND TAILORING SOLUTIONS KATE CHOI Column If just thinking about filing your own taxes gives you a pounding headache, there’s good news. Softron is a leader in the Canadian tax industry, providing friendly and professional tax services and solutions and financial planning at competitive prices. 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Completed in 2018, the bridge connects the City’s main mobility hub with the emerging City Centre, a project driven by the vision of creating a vibrant downtown, complete with a performing arts centre, a seniors and youth centre, a relocated and expanded Central Library, condominium towers, a hotel and a pedestrian-friendly public square. Both projects underscore the value of vision, which sets out what an organization wants to accomplish and determines the strategy required to achieve it. It remains an inspirational force as the City of Pickering weathers the COVID-19 storm. “Despite all the challenges we have faced during these unprecedented times, we have shown extraordinary resilience, faith and strength,” Ryan says. “We are so very proud of how our community has come together.” In the early days of the pandemic, Pickering seamlessly transitioned City Hall to an online business and service model, complete with a virtual building permit application and approval process. It hosted a business recovery podcast series focused on topics like digital marketing and, at the height of the pandemic, hosted mass vaccination clinics at the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex. “We understood that we all must do our part to help keep everyone safe. Staff were extremely responsive in pivoting to meet the evolving needs of our community,” says Ryan. Fitness classes, seniors’ and youth outreach initiatives, and events like Canada Day festivities and Remembrance Day ceremonies all went online. The flexibility and resilience will prove invaluable as Pickering continues its journey to lead the Greater Toronto Area in growth over the next 20 years, with the Seaton community set to welcome 70,000 new residents and 35,000 new jobs. The City’s vision for the Innovation Corridor – the name of the prestige employment located there – is to support the creation of high-tech jobs in a variety of industry sectors. Pickering’s EN3 cluster of Energy, Environmental and Engineering sector businesses, meanwhile, remains the strongest of its kind in the province. Ontario Power Generation opened its Centre for Canadian Nuclear Sustainability last year, positioning the City as a world leader in nuclear decommissioning. Intensification/ redevelopment of the Kingston Road Corridor, which spans the entire width of the City, continues, as does construction of Amazon Logistics’ new 130,000-square-foot delivery station. Slated to be operational late this year or early next, it will create 200-plus jobs, about 85 per cent of which will be permanent, full-time positions. Spinoff jobs promise to enhance Pickering’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The creation of an Anti-Black Racism Taskforce is among several community initiatives the City undertook amid the pandemic. It also created a new online platform, LetsTalkPickering.ca, to give residents an easy way to have a say on programs, policies and projects. “Community engagement is one of our highest priorities and it’s important that we learn from, share in discussions and collaborate with the community in shaping Pickering as a city we are all proud to call home,” Ryan says. As part of its commitment to community, Pickering explores a variety of funding sources to help reduce the tax burden on both residents and businesses and assist with providing a broad and diverse array of municipal services, programs,events and critical infrastructure investments. Case in point: the City’s Municipal Contribution Agreement with Ontario Lottery Gaming Corporation for hosting Pickering Casino Resort. The casino opened in July 2021 following a year-and-a-half delay due to the pandemic and will anchor Durham Live, which will eventually be home to a convention centre, boutique hotel, amphitheatre, restaurants, cinemas, film studios, an indoor water park, office tower and more. As part of the Municipal Contribution Agreement, Pickering received $2.4 million in its first share of non-tax gaming revenues last year and $3.1 million earlier this year, all of which will be re-invested back into the community to fund capital projects. “Pickering is experiencing significant growth and will continue to take thoughtful and strategic steps to meet the evolving needs of its community and ensure that our collective vision is realized,” Ryan says. One The Esplanade Pickering 1.866.683.2760 pickering.ca Pickering’svisionforadynamicdowntowntakingshape “Community engagementis oneofourhighest priorities,andit’s importantthatwe learnfrom,share indiscussions, andcollaborate withtheresidents andbusinesses ofPickering. Together,wecan ensurePickering isaplaceweare allproudtocall home.” Advertorial PedestrianBridge–GuinnessWorldRecordHolder CityCentre–PerformingArtsCentre OLG/CityofPickeringChequePresentationatPickeringCasinoResort Dave Ryan Mayor, City of Pickering 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 2 4 , 2 0 2 2 | 18 It's Friday the 13th in March 2020. What couldpossibly go wrong? A pandemic had justbeen declared. David Mir- vish did not want to putanyone's health at risk, so he shut his theatres. All four Mirvish thea-tres were in operation withpopular shows, includingthe long-awaited Broadway blockbuster "Hamilton",which had had just begun a14-week sold-out run. (Itwould only play fourweeks.)Audiences were furious.Some could not understand why the shows were shutdown when the govern-ment had not yet mandatedalockdown. (It would do so a few days later.) They felt cheated of en- tertainment.Similarly, actors, musi-cians, technicians and thea- tre staff felt cheated of theirpassion and livelihoods. Nobody chooses to work in theatre because it's a pay-cheque. You can find jobs thatpay a lot more and are a lot more reliable. We work in theatre be-cause we love it. Wewouldn't be able to livewithout it. Having our entire sectorshut down was shocking, something nobody hadeven considered.When it became clearthat this wasn't going to be a short pause, we had to facethe ugly truth: the theatre can't exist without an audi-ence; an audience is a col-lection of strangers whocongregate in close proxim-ity to watch a live perfor-mance. In other words, theideal scenario for a virus to spread.How long will this pan-demic last? If it lasts a verylong time, could audiences forget about going to thetheatre altogether? Will everyone becomeaddicted to getting their en-tertainment at home?Could this be the end of the- atre?These existential ques-tions have haunted us for two years now. There has been some re-spite, like this past fallwhen the government sud- denly declared that it wassafe enough for fully vacci- nated audiences to take in a show, as long as everyonewas masked. For a few months we were able to feel like ourwork mattered again, thatwe had a purpose. Just as suddenly, it was all over when Omicronmade its rude appearance.But now, the future is looking hopeful. Omicronis on a downward trajecto-ry and theatres are being al-lowed to reopen at 50 per cent capacity, and (hopeful-ly) on March 14 at 100 percent. Most Mirvish theatresare scheduled to reopenApril 5 with the CAA EdMirvish Theatre slated to reopen on May 31 with thebiggest play ever to bestaged in Canada: "HarryPotter and the Cursed Child".It looks like theatre willnot only survive but flour- ish. John Karastamatis isdirector of sales and mar- keting for Mirvish Produc-tions. THEATRES SET STAGE TO WELCOME BACK AUDIENCES AGAIN OPINION: OUR CHANGED WORLD 'THE FUTURE IS LOOKING HOPEFUL,' SAYS JOHN KARASTAMATIS JOHN KARASTAMATIS Column In March 2020, studentsacross Ontario felt a senseof anticipation: they weretold school was going toshut down for two weekswhile we "flattened thecurve." It was the same ex- citement they felt from get-ting a snow day — havingbonus time off from assign-ments, homework, gym class, bus rides, earlymorning practice, cold re-cesses and packed lunches. No one could have predict-ed the tremendous lossesthey were about to experi- ence, or how this wouldshape their identities asstudents. As we enter the thirdyear of learning during apandemic, we're still onlyrealizing the full impact of these losses while also un-derstanding the call to rei-magine the roles schoolsplay in the lives of our chil- dren.There are kindergartenstudents who have never sat for circle time, visited apublic library or brought ina stuffed animal for show and share. There are pri-mary students who don'tknow how to hold a pencil,what an office is or where to find the gym. There arehigh school students whorelied on screen learning without a camera or micro-phone turned on and justtwo letters — their initials— displayed on screen to mark their presence. Andthere's the engagementcounsellors trying to reachchildren who have poweredoff and simply not re-turned.Schools are the corner- stone of our communities.Each time they open theirdoors after a shutdown,teachers are greeting changed students. Thereare fights in playgroundsfueled by anger and anxi- ety, loss of social graces, nu-trition and athletic ability.There are children who are disengaged, frustrated andsad. COVID kids who havethrived have had strong pa- rental support and/or high-ly skilled teachers with astrong understanding of technology and how to useit to engage and inspire.Many kids who weren't suc-ceeding in a traditional school environment havedone well, as have thosewho are self-motivated, re-silient, curious and haveengaged in informal learn-ing communities, like on-line gaming and e-sports networks.The pandemic has dev-astated families and com-munities. It has also re- vealed longstanding ineq-uities and challenged us toreinvent learning. The big questions before us are,how must school transformto help the COVID kid? Sup- port the COVID educator?Rebuild a sense of commu- nity? Serve everyone moreequitably and effectively?As we "build back bet-ter," we need to recognize, support and celebrate therole our schools, educators,caretakers, librarians, of-fice staff, bus drivers, crosswalkers and coaches playin ensuring that our chil-dren are nurtured, cared for, academically chal-lenged, engaged and happy.Without their efforts, none of this work is possible. Martha Jez is CEO of aCanadian-based educa-tion company, FairChance Learning, commit- ted to elevating opportu-nities and learning expe-riences for all. Jez, a momto four young learners, is passionate about knowl-edge mobilization andcreating networks and conversations betweeninnovators and educatorsacross Canada. EDUCATING THE COVID KID PANDEMIC REVEALEDLONG-STANDINGINEQUITIES,CHALLENGED US TO REINVENTLEARNING: JEZ MARTHA JEZ Column There are kindergarten students who have never sat for circle time, visited a public library or brought in a stuffed animal for show and share. SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT DURHAMREGION.COM 19 | 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 2 4 , 2 0 2 2 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m ourchanged world Taunton Pools POOL & HOT TUB PRODUCTS, ACCESSORIES AND OUTDOOR LIVING PRODUCTS Taunton Pools has it all to create the ultimate retreat just steps away from your back door with backyard living products with a focus on in-ground and above ground pools, along with BBQs, patio furniture, spas, swim spas, fire tables and heaters. “We make backyard memories. The staff at Taunton Pools Leisurescapes have decades of experience in pool building; we have installed numerous pools with many satisfied customers proud to show off their Taunton Pool,” the business says. “We are a family business and believe that good business means building relationships.” In addition to carrying it all, Taunton Pools Leisurescapes can also install it all and help you care for your backyard oasis with pool and spa chemicals, parts and equipment (filters, pumps, vacuums and more) and they offer free water testing and computer diagnosis. “Anything that we don’t have in stock, we can usually get for you in just a few days.” Not sure what kind of water feature to add to complete your home’s backyard? Taunton Pools has been experienced in the industry for many years and offers three different types of water recreation options: Swimming Pools “We have been selling and installing In ground and above ground pools for many years. During these decades we have grown and changed with the industry producing many custom designed pools with the home owner in mind.” Hot Tubs “With a wide selection of hot tub models to choose from, you can relax in your own backyard oasis with one of our premier, quality built Hot Tubs. We have partnered with both Canadian made Freestyle Hot Tubs and Maxx Spas to offer a huge selection of spas and availability during the pandemic.” Swim Spas / Family Fun Pool “A swim spa is the perfect way to enjoy the ultimate swimming experience year- round and offers many of the same benefits as a traditional swimming pool plus more.” The business has grown exponentially since starting in 1983. Founded by Bradford Robbins, Taunton Pools resided at 133 Taunton Road until April 2021 when they moved to 69 Taunton Road to serve customers better with a larger location. They hope to continue their expansion and are looking at possibly opening a secondary location in Durham Region. “We want to continue to be Durham Region’s trusted partner for backyard transformations and support our customer to help them have the maximum number of swimmable days.” Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, much of Taunton Pools business shifted online. “We had to carry significantly more inventory to ensure availability for our customers throughout the season,” the business says. This meant pre-ordering inventory more than 6 months before pool opening season even started. “In response to demand we moved to a larger location with a new large showroom to showcase spas and swim spas. The new location has afforded us the ability to keep an inventory and stock customers pools and inventory to ensure that we could keep on schedule with our pool construction.” Taunton Pools also expanded their connections to find new suppliers to ensure they could keep up with the demand from customers the pandemic caused. “The larger location afforded the ability to stock more items and ensure we could secure supply without disruption to our build schedule. While other companies experienced delays we were able to build through.” They say that diversifying suppliers has helped to ensure work has been able to continue, as having single supplier relationships made it no longer possible for the business to succeed. “Choosing suppliers that have been able to support the business has been a large factor. We have seen a huge increase in our online ordering and quote requests,” the business says. “Keeping up with the volume has been challenging and we have had to dedicate more resources to keep up with demand.” As a result, they have several interactive online services, including the ability to book services online, shop in the online store, pay invoices online, and even purchase gift cards. Moving forward, Taunton Pools is looking forward to beautifying more backyards in the coming warmer months. They encourage anyone looking to have a pool, hot tub or swim spa installed to contact them for more information. They are also pleased to offer BBQs and patio furniture for those who want to make their outdoor spaces look and feel straight out of a magazine. “We hope to continue to be the trusted authority for backyard fun in the Durham region. We aspire to support all of our customers with maximum number of swimmable days each season.” 69 Taunton Road W. 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It's hard to engage councillors and the community remotely. I worry communities aren't aware of numerous proposals which surfaced during the pandemic that affect their health and quality of life. Technical issues also make participation less accessible and attractive for many." — Wendy Bracken, Durham environmental advocate "The pandemic forced business leaders to reimagine our business, how we serve, address and work through the challenges of remote working and virtual conferencing - a technology that's been available since the mid-nineties." — Sue Sutcliffe, event planner, owner of World Event Centre,member of the Ajax-Pickering Board of TradeSue Sutcliffe photo Wendy Bracken photo Carey Nicholson photo OUR CHANGED WORLD Overall, I think the community has rallied together wonderfully, with new networks of connection forming to help people stay in touch, to support each other, to shop local. Some real local heroes have emerged and there's a sense of resilience, care, pride and welcome among old and new residents alike. — Carey Nicholson, ScugogScugog resident Carey Nicholson was asked, From your perspective, has the Scugog community rallied together during COVID-19 or has there been a divisiveness that will carry on after the pandemic ends? "Interest in nature schools was already growing before the pandemic and now it has really picked up steam. I think people are looking at the school system and thinking, 'I can add to this.' Parents are more open to it. For starters, it's just plain fun. The kids go home happy, parents tell us this is my kid's favourite day of the week." — Dana Leahey, Director of Scugog Nature School "The best advice I received as a business owner was in March 2020 from another owner. He said: 'Fight as HARD as you can throughout this, you will get through this, I believe in you.' The length of time has made it the toughest element. 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On Feb. 9, Trevor Gillis and twin sons John and Gabriel, 12, set off from theirhome in Pickering and walked all the wayto the Hospital for Sick Children in down- town Toronto.The trek took six hours and 15 minutesand was especially challenging for John,who has mild cerebral palsy. "They have never walked anywhereclose to that far before; we had done somewalks that were about 12 kilometres," Gil- lis explained. "The last couple of kilo-metres were tough ... I offered them thechance to stop if they need to, but they re-ally wanted to finish." He describes watching the boys arriveat Sick Kids as "emotional." So far thefundraiser has brought in about $6,000. Funds are being used to purchase indi-vidually packaged lunches for health-careworkers in GTA hospitals. Area restau-rants like Union Chicken, The Six Social and The Oakwood Hardware are providingthe meals, which Gillis says gives them aboost as well.About 200 lunches have been deliveredso far, with plans to provide at least 500."It's a way to show appreciation. WithOmicron, hospitalizations have been through the roof," Gillis says. The project started last year an initia-tive at Tangerine, where Gillis works. Hesays employees were eager to give back and raised about $3,000.His sons wanted to contribute and cameup with the idea of walking to Sick Kids. "When people heard they were doingthis, it generated a heck of a lot of excite-ment," Gillis says. Pickering resident Trevor Gillis and his twin sons, John and Gabe, recently walked 32 kilometres in one day from Pickering to Sick Kids to raise funds for healthy lunches for front-line health-care workers. So far they have raised more than $5,000. Trevor Gillis photo DAD, SONS WALK 32 KM IN A DAY TO BUY LUNCHES FOR NURSES 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 , F e b r u a r y 2 4 , 2 0 2 2 | 22 The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed many Durhamfamilies to explore optionsoutside the typical schoolexperience, from home- schooling and learningpods to private schools andunschooling.Forest schools — alsocalled nature schools — arealso seeing a jump in popu-larity. A decade ago, these out-door schools were largelyunheard of in Durham.Now, there are at least four operating in the region.Nature school programstake place entirely (or al- most entirely) outdoors inforests and other greenspaces and are a way forfamilies to add to home- schooling or "regular"school.Child and Nature Alli- ance of Canada describes anapproach that "centres theland and the child-at-play"with a focus on experien- tial, inquiry-based, play-based, and place-basedlearning. Students might connectto the Ontario curriculumby measuring the circum-ference of a tree, using sticks to make shapes orlearning about the life cy-cles and food chains of ani-mals they encounter. "I can say without adoubt that nature schoolhas changed my child," said Pickering parent Lisa Mi-chaud.Her son Aiden, 8, ishome-schooled and has at- tended nature school pro-grams in Toronto and Dur-ham over the past few years. Michaud removed Aidenfrom public school in grade1 after his ADHD diagnosis caused him to struggle in aclassroom setting.She says his behaviour and learning in a natureschool setting are "nightand day different" from that at a regular school."He's so much calmerwhen he's outside. He's re-laxed and interested in what's going on. He comeshome from nature schoolhappy and wants to tell me what he learned. When hewas at (public) school, Iwould say he was cominghome defeated." At Scugog NatureSchool, a typical day couldinclude journaling, scienceexperiments, survival skills and hiking.The local school, set on300 acres of natural space, launched in 2021 after re-ceiving Trillium Grantfunding.There are full and half- day nature school pro-grams, a March Break campand a new Young Natural- ists program.Dana Leahey, director ofScugog Nature School, saysinterest in forest schools was already growing beforethe pandemic and has"picked up steam" since CO- VID-19 hit."For starters, it's justplain fun. The kids go homehappy; parents tell us this is my kid's favourite day of theweek," Leahey says. "I think people are looking at the school systemand thinking, 'I can add tothis.'"At Scugog Nature School, "place-based" learn-ing is an important focus.Students explore the samelandscape each day over dif- ferent seasons to see how itchanges—for example, ex-amining the shores of Lake Scugog to observe freezing,thawing and the behaviourof animals and birds nearthe water. "Outdoor educationhelps the holistic growth ofa child," said Abhishek Gupta, outdoor educationspecialist at Scugog NatureSchool. It's a conclusion support- ed by Forest School Canada,a non-profit that operates asan education initiative of the Child and Nature Alli-ance of Canada.The organization's guideto forest and nature schools in Canada says this ap-proach to education ad-dresses growing rates ofchildhood screen time, obe-sity and mental health is-sues with a long list of po-tential benefits. These include improvedconfidence, independence,fine and gross motor skills,creativity, self-regulation and cognitive skills.For parents navigatingthe pandemic, there is the benefit that being outdoorsis safer in terms of CO-VID-19 transmission. Par-ents also say nature schools feel more relaxed when thepublic education system isunder strain. Uxbridge mom MehraAyad took her children outof the public school system for the 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years because shewanted to "shield themfrom getting COVID and from all the chaos in schoolsright now."Her son and daughterhave attended various na- ture school programs andcamps as an add-on tohome-schooling and othersports and recreation pro-grams they attend."Their mental health hasimproved. Not having to be in school wearing a mask orat home doing the virtual(school). They're freer,more relaxed doing home- school and nature school,"Ayad said. Euonia Forest School is one of the newest options inDurham; it launched lastyear and ran from CullenCentral Park in Whitby. "You can have the exactsame kind of learning as aregular school, except it's place-based, and the chil-dren are often leading theengagement," said owner Ellisha Blair, who is a certi- fied teacher.The school includes stu-dents with special needs and also reserves spots forchildren who are clients ofDurham Children's Aid So-ciety. Soper Creek WildlifeRescue in Clarington alsooffers a nature schoolstaffed by certified forestschool practitioners, some-thing that's "very unique,"says founder and CEO Ste- fanie MacEwan.In addition to a weekdayforest school program, Sop-er Creek offers weekend ed- ucational programs for kidsas well as summer camps,March Break camps and PA day camps — education pro-grams help fund the wildlifehospital.Brad and Michelle Graves are certified teach-ers who started DogwoodAcres Forest School in Scu- gog in 2017 — it launchedwith six students attendingonce a week. In its fifth year, the school has rebranded asDogwood Forest and offersweekly programs for about 120 children ages five to 14.Located on 57 acres ofprivate park, the school set-ting includes mixed decidu- ous and coniferous forests,wetlands, creeks and a pond"full of aquatic life.""Lessons are guided bythe seasons and the naturalenvironment, student pas-sions, and facilitator skills and knowledge," MichelleGraves said. "The Ontariocurriculum can be natural-ly infused within many as- pects of a forest school pro-gram." STORY BEHIND THESTORY:Education report-er Jillian Follert has docu-mented parents in Durham becoming more open to"alternative" educationoptions during the pan- demic including learningpods, home-schooling andforest schools. DURHAM FOREST SCHOOLS GROWING IN POPULARITY Nature schools, also known as forest schools, are becoming increasingly popular in Durham. The schools focus on experiential, hands-on outdoor education that is "play based and place based." Scugog Nature School, pictured here, is one of the options available in Durham. Scugog Nature School photo JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com NEWS FOREST SCHOOL CANADA SAYS OUTDOOR EDUCATION HAS A LONG LIST OF BENEFITS FOR KIDS 23 | 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 2 4 , 2 0 2 2 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Find out which opportunities await at CanadianImmigrant.ca/ImmigrantCareerPlanningGuide Are you a skilled immigrant looking to grow your career? The Immigrant Career Planning Guide presented by Windmill Microlending shares how newcomers can reach their full career potential by taking advantage of in demand areas and employment opportunities across Canada. Whether you’re just starting your career, looking to move up or retrain for a new field, growing opportunities await you. THE IMMIGRANT CAREER PLANNING GUIDE windmillmicrolending.org Presented By OPPORTUNITY AWAITS Scan to findout more Jason Liebregts/Metroland OUR CHANGED WORLD I always dreamed of having a camp or an outdoor facility, but always thought it wouldn't be. This came up and it seemed like the right time. I believe in the culture of a healthy lifestyle and being outside is part of that for me, so this is a passion project. John Fisher, Uxbridge As the pandemic dragged on Uxbridge resident John Fisher decided to pursue a long-standing dream of opening an outdoor facility, and is now renovating the Trail Hub, a new gathering place for Uxbridge trail users. After almost two yearsof the COVID-19 pandemic,Durham residents may be finding their rates ofstress, anxiety and depres-sion are not improving and more people are now ac-cessing mental health sup-ports than at any othertime during the pandemic, according to the latest sur-vey from the CanadianMental Health Association(CMHA)."While it's troubling tosee the most recent poll re-sults showing more people are feeling stress, anxiety,and depression as a resultof the pandemic, we arehappy to see more people reaching out for help," She-ryl Wedderburn, CMHADurham CEO, said via email.The recent surveyshowed one in four people(24 per cent) have sought help for their mentalhealth challenges — a sig-nificant increase from 17 per cent last winter andnine per cent almost twoyears ago.The results also sug- gested that many Ontari-ans are not finding the helpas effective now as at thestart of the pandemic. Ap-proximately 65 per cent arenow reporting that mentalhealth supports are help- ful, down from 77 per centnear the onset of COVID-19.CMHA Ontario hascommissioned several sur- veys throughout the CO-VID-19 pandemic, to gaugethe effects of the public health crisis on people'sperceptions of their mentalhealth. The first poll wasconducted in April 2020, the second in July 2020 andthe third survey in Feb.2021. The latest poll was conducted in January 2022and the results released inearly February.The recent data shows that people's levels of men-tal health distress — par-ticularly rates of stress,anxiety and depression —are similar to the start ofthe pandemic. One in fourOntarians are still con- suming more alcohol, can-nabis or tobacco (alsoroughly the same as thestart of the pandemic). The majority of the re-spondents felt that Ontariois on track for a "serious mental health crisis whenthis is over" — 77 per cent,up from 69 per cent whenthe pandemic began. Visit www.cmhadur-ham.ca or call 906-436-8760(or toll free at 1-844-436- 8760) for more informationon local mental health sup-ports. "CMHA Durham offers a wide range of mentalhealth and primary careservices to support our community. We encourageanyone looking for help tocontact us," added Wedder-burn. 'MORE PEOPLE REACHING OUT FOR HELP', SAYS CMHA DURHAM JENNIFER O'MEARA jomeara@durham region.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 , F e b r u a r y 2 4 , 2 0 2 2 | 24 Human Rights and Equity Advisor (HREA) The Durham Catholic District School Board's Director of Education invites applications for the position of Human Rights and Equity Advisor. Striving to celebrate and nurture the God-given talents of each student as we serve with excellence in the light of Christ, the Board is seeking an exemplary and innovative senior human rights professional who will work proactively with various stakeholders in a non-partisan capacity to protect and advance matters of human rights and equity. As a member of the Board's Senior Administrative Team, reporting to the Director of Education, the successful candidate will significantly contribute to the Board's commitment to human rights, diversity and inclusion and maintain welcoming, respectful working and learning environments. Working in collaboration with the Senior Administrative Team the HREA will increase the Board's capacity to meet and exceed its legal and ethical obligations in support of DCDSB's Mission, Vision and Strategic Commitments as outlined in the Board's strategic plan. Visit dcdsb.ca/careers for the primary objectives, responsibilities, qualifications and skills required. This is a senior executive level position with a commensurate salary range between $146,000 - $158,000 + benefits. Candidates wishing to be considered for this position are invited to submit the following: - Cover Letter - Detailed Curriculum Vitae; - Three (3) professional references and the authorization/consent to contact them Written applications will be received by electronic mail, not later than March 9, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. in strict confidence to: Tracy Barill, Director Education Email: tracy.barill@dcdsb.ca Durham Catholic District School Board Human Rights and Equity Advisor (HREA) Please note that a condition of employment is the completion of a criminal background check with vulnerable sector, satisfactory to the Board. The Durham Catholic District School Board believes that fostering an inclusive, antiracist and equitable culture is a moral imperative. Helping the diverse students we serve in reaching their full potential, and, ensuring that every member of this community is valued, are foundational pillars at our Catholic School Board. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals that are traditionally underrepresented and under recruited in our workforce. Pursuant to the accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act, 2005 (AODA), if you require accommodations at any time throughout the application process, please contact Brenda Rocha at Brenda.Rocha@dcdsb.ca prior to the closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made. ELSTON, George Henry "John" 1925 - 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ John passed away peacefully at the Ajax Pickering Hospital on February 14, 2022, at the age of 96. Predeceased by his wife, Kathleen Elston (nee O'Reilly) and his son Mark. Pappy will be sadly missed by his daughter Tracy-Lee Paterson and her husband Gavin, and his two granddaughters Kady and Kyri. John had a knack for making everyone feel like family but paid special care to Dawn and cousin Zena. John was a retired senior executive of Canadian Pacific, and loved to share stories from his working years and travels. He always had a glint in his eye that mischief wasn't far away and his jokes will be sorely missed at the Sunday dinner table. There will be no visitation or service, and in lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations in John's name to the Ajax Pickering Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca FELLOWS, Jane ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away sadly on Friday, February 18, 2022, at Hillsdale Estates in her 101st year. Predeceased by her loving husband John, her dear son Malcolm and her beloved grandchildren Michael and Tanya. Survived by her son Gordon and his wife Anita and her sister-in-law Elizabeth. She will be lovingly remembered by her other family and friends. 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