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THURSDAY JUNE 9, 2022 The little caterpillars thatcause big damage and devastatedthousands of trees across Onta- rio last spring and summer are back in Durham Region. The good news is that they ap-pear to be present in smaller numbers this year.Municipalities learned fromthe infestation last summer and hope to deal with the spongy moth, also known as the Lymantria Dis-par Dispar (LDD) moth, and stayon top of the issue this year. "We did some tree vacuuming,"said Scott McKay, the City of Pick-ering's forestry management coor- dinator. "We vacuumed the egg masses that were left from themoths last year so there would beless hatching of the caterpillars."The caterpillars were most present in the city's west end,near Rouge National Urban Park.The city also injected treeswith the product TreeAzin, which kills the caterpillars whenthey eat the leaves. SPONGY MOTHS BACK IN DURHAM See ‘THERE'S’,page 6 KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com Scott McKay with burlap kits used to help prevent LDD moth damage. LDD moth caterpillars caused huge devastation across Durham last spring and summer. Jason Liebregts/Metroland NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN durhamregion.com modernSHAKERcalifornia STANDARD eastman UPRIGHTDOORSERVICE.COM Residential - Commercial - Industrial 905 852 1981 FESTIVAL DAYS, PATIO NIGHTS, TRAILS, BEACHES, THEATRE AND MUSIC YOUR GUIDE TO SUMMER FUNYOUR GUIDE TO DURHAMREGION.COM 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 , J u n e 9 , 2 0 2 2 | 2 1 in 2 means him, not her. Cancer affects us all.So when Steve was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer the world stopped – for him and his family. It was hard to not feel defeated. But anyone who knows Steve Slack knows cancer picked the wrong guy! 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BETHLENFALVY IS BACK IN FOR PICKERING-UXBRIDGE MOYA DILLON mdillon@durhamregion.com PROVINCIAL ELECTION Peter Bethlenfalvy will continue as MPP for Pickering-Uxbridge, winning 44 per cent of the vote in Thursday's election. Peter Bethlenfalvy Campaign photo Progressive Conserva-tive (PC) Party's Patrice Barnes has won the ridingof Ajax. The victory came as thePC Party swept to a major-ity government in the June2 election. Barnes's win al-so keeps the Ajax riding in the PC Party's hands. THE RESULTS, BY VOTES AND PERCENTAGE Patrice Barnes, PC Par- ty of Ontario - 15,336 (40.69per cent)Amber Bowen, OntarioLiberal Party - 13,561 (35.98per cent) Christine Santo, Onta-rio NDP - 6,291 (16.69 percent)Neil Runnalls, Green Party of Ontario - 1,305 (3.46 per cent)Garry Reader, New Blue- 625 (1.66 per cent)Aaron Hopkins, Onta-rio Party - 330 (.88 per cent)Ali Intab, independent -127 (0.34 per cent)Allen Hadley, indepen- dent, 113 (.30 per cent) PATRICE BARNES WINS AJAX RIDING ONTARIO LIBERALAMBER BOWENFINISHES SECOND Patrice Barnes is the new MPP for Ajax. Patrice Barnes photo dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 9 , 2 0 2 2 | 4 Farmers’Market Bringing local food to your table June 14: Pickering Blooms Giveaway Day June 21: Recognize our Community & Service Groups Day July 12: Pickering Animal Services Day July 19: Pollinator Day August 2: Pickering Fire Services Day August 9: Pickering Public Library Day August 16: Grain Discovery Day September 13: 55+ Day 2022 Theme Days Find us in the north east parking lot at the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex. Tuesday’s, June 14 - October 4 9 am – 2 pm pickering.ca/farmersmarket *First 200 people that register for Pickering Blooms will receive a complimentary Garden Starter Kit. The residents living in the pet-friendly Westney Gardens retirement communityin Ajax cherish their animals and feel luckyto have them."Jack and Sailor make me so happy and having them here means my friends get toenjoy their company also," resident GraceBranchaud, says of her two dogs. The residents were happy to help thePickering Animal Shelter this spring."We wanted to support the shelter sothey can help animals find good homes — their work is important to so many of us —raising awareness so that more animalswill find good homes," Branchaud says.Residents made and donated pet snuffle mats — essentially large mats that can beused to hide treats in. They invited Picker-ing Animal Services co-ordinator Lindsey Narrawawy to the Westney Gardens artstudio to show her where they completedtheir work, meet their pets, and present herwith the snuffle mats May 31. "We love it when we can help them findloving homes with families that will reallybenefit from all they have to offer," Narra- way says. "We appreciate the support andkindness from the seniors at Westney Gar-dens and know it will make a difference."The residents hope to raise awareness about the importance of pet companion-ship, adoption, and support for local shel-ters. "I love my cat — and I'm sure there aremany other people out there that wouldbenefit from the companionship a cat like Ollie brings to their day," says residentMary Wyard. "I want to help so more people can have animal friends like I do."All Revera retirement residences are petfriendly. Westney Gardens has an off-leash dog park, equipped with a blue (phoney)fire hydrant, doggie bags, garbage, washingstation and towels for their furry friends."We have birds, cats, dogs, you name it," says Ashley Williams, a sales consultantwith Westney Gardens. "Animal compan-ionship is a wonderful thing. We want to help as much as we can so everyone can ex-perience this kind of joy."The residents hope each pet is connectedto someone who loves them. In the mean- time, they want to remind others to take amoment to enjoy and hug their animalfriends. "Being with my pets here at home is thebest," Branchaud says. "Nothing beats asnuggle from a pet that loves you." NEWS SENIORS DONATE HOMEMADE DOG MATS TO SHELTER KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com Pickering Animal Services Supervisor Lindsey Narraway holds a pet snuffle mat made by residents at Westney Gardens. Westney Gardens are making and donating pet snuffle mats while working to raise awareness about the importance of pet companionship, adoption, and support for animal shelters. Susie Kockerscheidt/Metroland SENIORS PRESENT SNUFFLEMATS TO ANIMAL SERVICES REPIN THEIR ART STUDIO 5 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 9 , 2 0 2 2 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m V!VA Pickering | (905) 831–2088 V!VA Whitby Shores | (905) 431–7410 Independent Living | Assisted Living | Respite Suites | vivalife.ca Put a little more joy in your day. You know the feeling. That spark of joy when sharing a hearty laugh with good friends and family. At V!VA Retirement Communities, our simple goal is to help you feel more of that every day. We take care of the chores like cooking and cleaning, and you focus on the things that make you smile. Tolearnmore,callyourlocalV!VARetirementCommunityoremail pickering@vivalife.caorwhitbyshores@vivalife.ca. N o w A vailable A N Y TIM E DIN IN G Call or email your local V!VA Retirement Community today to reserve your spot! Meet your neighbours and play some Euchre with a chance to win a prize! 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Phone: 416-340-1981 Web: www.mediacouncil.ca newsroom@durhamregion.com facebook.com/newsdurham @newsdurham WHO WE AREVice President Dana Robbins Regional General Manager Anne BeswickDirector of Content Lee Ann Waterman Managing Editor Mike LaceyDirector of Advertising Tanya Pacheco Director Distribution Jason ChristieDirector Creative Services Katherine Porcheron Durham Advisory CouncilDan Carter; Esther Enyolu; Jake Farr; Dr. Vidal Chavannes; Cynthia Davis; Elaine Popp/Don Lovisa; John Henry; Sue McGovern; Kerri King; SteveYamada; Kelly LaRocca; Peter Bethlenfalvy; Dr. Steven Murphy; Norah Marsh; Tracy Paterson; Chris Darling; Christina Curry CONTACT USAjax/Pickering News Advertiser Phone: 905- 579-4407 Newsroom: 905-215-0462 Sales: 905-215-0424 Classifieds: 1-800-263-6480 Fax: 905-579-2238 Web: www.durhamregion.com Letters to the editor All letters must be fewer than 320 words and include your name and telephone number for verification purposes. We reserve the right to edit, condense or reject letters. Published letters will appear in print and/or online at durhamregion.com Delivery For all delivery inquiries, please call 905-683-5117. "We had a colder winterwhich may lessen the im- pact of the caterpillar,"McKay said.The cooler spring might have delayed their hatching,but the caterpillars havebeen spotted in Pickering,McKay said. The city is monitoring the situation."It's an insect that isn'tgoing away," McKay said. "We're never going to elim-inate it. We're just best try-ing to handle the situa-tion." Jennifer Smith, theTown of Whitby's managerof operations of parks, fireand operational services, said the town's current fo-cus is on educating resi-dents on how to recognize and reduce the impact ofspongy moths they mayfind on trees. "This education is an es- sential part of how the townworks to minimize this inva-sive species in our commu- nity," Smith said. "We alsocontinually monitor the lo- cal spongy moth populationin order to evaluate the needfor any further action." ABOUT SPONGY MOTHS According to the town'swebsite, the invasive insect was introduced in Ontarioin 1969. They range fromfive to 60 millimetres in length, and are dark andhairy with five pairs of bluedots and six pairs of reddots on the back. They feed on most hard-wood trees. Healthy treescan withstand one to sever- al years of severe defolia-tion by the moth.Under normal circum-stances, defoliated trees should regrow their leavesin two to three weeks or byearly July depending on the year, the website said. LAST YEAR'S NIGHTMARE Whitby resident AlexMasur's large propertywas hit hard last year."There's billions of them," he said at the time."At their peak, they werecrawling up our house." Some of Masur's treesare now gone, such as thelarge evergreens."They devoured those trees within two weeks," hesaid, but added his appletrees have regenerated. Masur noticed this yearthe caterpillars have re-turned but they're smalland there don't appear to be as many."All in all, hopefully wewon't have a repeat of last year," he said. "That wasscary not only for the trees but for us. These thingswere everywhere." WHAT CAN YOU DO? According to the Toron-to And Region Conserva- tion Authority (TRCA),from May to July, residentscan place a burlap bandaround tree trucks where caterpillars will hide dur-ing the heat of the day.They should check bandsdaily and scrape caterpil- lars into a container withsoapy water for a few days and dispose in the garbage. Pickering encouragesthis as well, calling it themost environmentally friendly way to address thesituation."You have to manuallyremove the caterpillars," McKay said. "It doesn't pre-vent the caterpillars fromgoing up the tree." Those doing this jobshould wear gloves sincecaterpillar hairs can causeskin irritation or allergies. Pickering is offeringfree burlap kits to resi-dents, available at GeorgeAshe Library, 470 KingstonRd., Pickering. Residents can reportsightings to the toll-free In- vading Species Hotline at 1-800-563-7711 or e-mail in-fo@invadingspecies.com.Sightings can also be sub- mitted to EDDMaps.org.Visit yourleaf.org formore information. STORY BEHIND THESTORY: With news ofspongy moth caterpillar sightings in Durhamagain this spring, Dur-hamregion.com looked into what is being done to miti-gate the situation. Continued from page 1 'THERE'S BILLIONS OF THEM' NEWS Alex Masur says this year's infestation of Lymantria dispar dispar moths has been extreme on his property. Jason Liebregts/Metroland For the Pickering Pan-thers, next season startsnow. After losing in the finalsof the Centennial Cup onMay 29, the team is held arookie camp the weekend of June 4 and 5."It never stops," Picker-ing Panthers Coach RobPearson quipped.He said more than 100players were expected tocome out. As for next season, eightplayers on this year's ros-ter won't be returning nextyear, as they will be too old, he noted."We lose the eight over-agers, we lose those for sure. The 01s (2001 birthyear)," he said.Then, he'll meet with the team to see who's com-ing back and who might notbe, he noted. "See if they plan to comeback, see what their plansare. Some do move on to school and move on fromhockey," he said. "I knowwe have a good group of guys here, so the remain-ing will come back."The Panthers lost in the finals of the Centennial Cup,dropping a 4-1 decision tothe Brooks Bandits from Al- berta. The Bandits won thechampionship in 2019, thelast year it was held. "We played a pretty goodhockey club. At the end ofthe day, you always want to win, but we're happy withthe success we had. Gettingto the OJHL title and get-ting to the finals of the na- tionals is pretty good and agood success for our orga-nization," Pearson said. The Panthers earnedthe right to play in the cup,held in Estevan, Saskatch-ewan, by beating the To- ronto Jr. Canadiens 4-3 inthe league final series.At the cup, Pickering on-ly lost two games, includingthe championship game.They lost to the Bandits 9-1in its final round-robin game. In the round robin,the Panthers went 3-1.Pickering started thetournament with a 9-2 win over the Red Lake Minersof the Superior Interna-tional Junior Hockey League.The Panthers thenthumped the Estevan Bru- ins, the host team, 10-5.Pickering then toppedLongueuil Collège Fran- çais, the Quebec JuniorHockey League champi-ons, 2-1 in overtime.In the quarters, Picker- ing edged Flin Flon 3-2 toset up a semifinals againstthe Dauphin Kings. Picker- ing shut the out 2-0 to moveon to the finals.As for how the teamplayed during the Centen- nial Cup, Pearson said, "I'mecstatic. I just think thisteam kept surprising us.They pushed and there were some pretty goodhockey clubs we had tobeat to get to the finals." In the semifinals, Pick-ering knocked off the Dau-phin Kings.Flin Flon and the Kings "were fantastic teams, sojust getting to the finals wasagreat accomplishment. I still think they put out agood performance againstthe Bandits in the finals." PICKERING PANTHERS' NEXT SEASON STARTS NOW KEITH GILLIGAN kgilligan@ durhamregion.com Pickering Panthers netminder Zachary Roy turned aside this shot in the championship game of the Centennial Cup. The Brooks Bandits won the game 4-1 to repeat as national champions. Hockey Canada Facebook photo 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 , J u n e 9 , 2 0 2 2 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m @cityofpickering Weekly Community Page June 9 Customer Care Centre 905.683.7575 (24 hour line) customercare@pickering.capickering.ca Date Meeting/Location Time June15 AccessibilityAdvisory CommitteeMeeting Forlocationandmeetingdetailscheck: calendar.pickering.ca/council 7:00pm Upcoming Public Meetings DuetoCOVID-19,meetingdetailsaresubjecttochange. PleasevisittheCitywebsiteorcall905.420.2222fordetails. ForServicedisruptionnotificationcall: 1.866.278.9993 Notice of Hybrid Electronic Statutory Public Meeting ProposedNewDevelopmentChargesBy-law TakenoticethattheCounciloftheCityofPickeringwill holdahybridelectronicstatutorypublicmeetingpursuant to TheDevelopmentChargesAct,1997,regardingproposed developmentchargeratesandpoliciesthatwillbeappliedin theCity(includingSeaton).Itisproposedthattheenactment ofanewDevelopmentChargesBy-lawbyCouncilwould occuronadatesubsequenttothispublicmeeting.Thehybrid publicmeetingwillbeheldon: Monday,June20,2022at2:00pm PickeringCivicComplex,CouncilChambers OneTheEsplanade,Pickering DevelopmentCharges(DC)areleviedagainstnew development,andareaprimarysourceoffundinggrowth- relatedcapitalexpenditures.Citycapitalservicesinclude: OtherServicesRelatedtoaHighway,ProtectiveServices, LibraryServices,Parks&RecreationServices,GrowthStudies, TransportationandStormwaterManagement. CityCouncilisrequiredunder TheDevelopmentChargesAct, 1997,toholdatleastonepublicmeetingtoallowthepublic theopportunitytoreviewandprovidecommentsonthe2022 DevelopmentChargesBackgroundStudy,andtheproposed DCBy-law. Inorderthatsufficientinformationismadeavailableto thepublic,anelectronicversionofthe2022Development ChargesBackgroundStudyandtheproposedDCby-laware availableontheCity’swebsiteat pickering.ca/dc. Additionalinformationmaybeobtainedbycontactingthe Director,Finance&Treasurerat905.420.4640duringregular CityHallofficehoursorat finance@pickering.ca PersonswhowishtoaddressCouncilonthismatterare encouragedtoregisterinadvanceofthePublicMeetingwith theCityClerk.Toregisterasadelegate,visit pickering.ca/delegation andcompletetheDelegation RequestForm.Delegateshavetheoptiontoappearin person,orthroughavirtual,audioconnectionintothehybrid meeting.Anyindividualswhoappearinpersonandhave notpre-registeredwiththeClerkwillbeheardafterallother registereddelegates.Thedeadlinetoregisterasadelegateis noononFriday,June17,2022. Writtensubmissionsarealsoinvitedandshouldbedirected totheCityClerkat clerks@pickering.ca nolaterthannoon onFriday,June17,2022inorderthattheymaybecirculated toCouncilpriortotheMeeting. Registernowfor SummerCamps! ·MiniSamplers·MiniPidaca·Adventure·Arts·Sports ·Museum·Breakdance·Dance·Drama·SpecialtyArts ·Jr.Firefighter·Eco-Adventure Visitourcampswebpagetofindoutmore! 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Once the nom- inations close, the nominees will be shortlisted and you will have another chance to vote for your favourite. NOMINATE TODAY to help make your favourite local business become a Readers’ Choice Nominee. durhamregion.com From the potential for ahotel in Pickering to looking to control con-struction vibrations, coun-cil passed a number of items at the May meeting. HIGHLIGHTS • The Pickering Accessi-bility Advisory Committeepresented the 2021 reportand the 2022 work plan, and members spoke about im-provements needed in theareas of public transit, af- fordable housing and ur-ban connectivity.Committee member Da-vid Wysocki spoke about connectivity — or the lackthereof — and said the cityreceives low walkability (or roll-ability), publictransit and bike-abilityscores."This basically leaves Pickering a disconnected,car-dependent city," he said.To help, the committee is looking at new develop-ments, and ways to im-prove accessibility consid-erations. Member Anthony Lou,a 33-year-old wheelchairuser, said there are only three accessible taxis in allof Pickering, none of whichoperated during the pan-demic, and a lack of acces- sible public transit routesfor community members.• Floyd Heath, chair ofthe Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce, present-ed the 2021 review and workplan. Two big initiatives for2022 include: PowerfullyInformed; and the YouthAcademic Engagement Strategy.Powerfully Informed will provide awareness andengagement around the upcoming municipal elec-tion and encourage civicengagement among Pick-ering's Black residents. The academic engage-ment strategy includes sec-ondary-education applica- tion prep, as well as drop-intutoring sessions.• Council saw a report byconsultants regarding the feasibility of a potential ho-tel in the city. Consultants CBRE Limited undertook ahotel needs assessment, and ultimately, council ap-proved its recommenda-tion that staff work to en-hance investment attrac- tion opportunities relatedto the development of a ho-tel in Pickering, as part of the city's investment at-traction program.• Consultants presenteda report on improving the employment lands in Pick-ering. Dillon Consulting Limited and Lorius and As- sociates were hired to un-dertake a study to reviewand assess constraints and opportunities for futureemployment growth ondesignated employmentlands throughout the city, and in Seaton particularly.The report noted the vi-sion for the Seaton Em- ployment Area is largelyunchanged since 2007, butthe market has shifted andPickering should consider a wider range of employ-ment options, such as waysto accommodate smaller businesses.A report including rec-ommendations will comebefore council on June 27. • Council approved thenet project cost of $494,920to hire MBTW Group forconsulting and profession- al services and the prepa-ration of a detailed design,drawings and tender speci- fications for the implemen-tation of the BeachfrontPark Master Plan.• Council unanimously approved a motion thatstaff look into the feasibili- ty of a green roof bylaw. Green roof technologyprovides environmentalbenefits such as reduced flood flows, improved wa-ter quality, creation of hab-itat, and a reduced "heat is-land effect," among others "The City of Toronto hashad a green roof bylaw inplace for 12 years, and what this means is that there isan industry there," saidWard 2 city Coun. Chris-tine Doody-Hamilton, who introduced the motion.• Council also unani-mously approved Doody-Hamilton's motion thatstaff look into the feasibili-ty of a vibration control by-law. Construction activitiessuch as soil compacting,excavations and the use ofheavy machinery can cause ground-borne vibra-tions, and can be physicallyfelt by people living in nearby neighbourhoods."Although the vibrationsmay be temporary, the actu-al impacts could be more significant than that," Doo-dy-Hamilton said. 7 ITEMS AT PICKERING'S MAY COUNCIL MEETING KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com NEWS 1 COUNCIL MEETINGLEFT BEFORESUMMER BREAK The Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee would like to see improvements to public transit in Pickering. Metroland file photo 11 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 9 , 2 0 2 2 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m SVICEIOR SERNSE onmentenvir iendlye a dementia fre arW USTCATCON SE CERVI CAREHOME ROU24 H PROGRAM ADULT DAY (905)426-3300 TENDER & DELICIOUS S TIME! Our Farm Boy ™Flattened Chicken is popular for being as tasty as they are easy to prepare! Our butchers remove the back and breast bones, speeding up the cooking process and making them easier to carve. Available in six satisfying flavours, or plain so you can customize it with your favourite recipe. TENDER & DELICIOUS IN LESS TIME!IN LES TENDER & DELICIOUS IN LESS TIME! 599/lb 13.21/kg SUMMERHungryfor ON NOW AT THE BRICK!ON NOW AT THE BRICK! SAVING YOU MORE For more details shop instore or online at thebrick.com Afood truck serving Caribbean food withadistinctly Canadian twist is about to cele- brate its second anniversary — no small featafter opening mid-pandemic. Ebony Bites can be found stationed out- side Falcon Brewing Company at 30 Barr Rd.in Ajax, allowing customers to pair disheslike jerk chicken Caesar salad or sweet andspicy chicken wings with craft beer from the brewery.Like many entrepreneurs, Ebony Bitesowner Joan Mahaffey says she left her corpo-rate job in search of something that wouldbring her joy. "I needed to do something for myself," shesays. Food was an obvious choice for Mahaffey,who has enjoyed cooking since she was achild — the choice of menu was obvious, too."I knew exactly what I wanted to cook. My background is Caribbean, I'm from Jamaica,"she says. "These are my grandmother's reci-pes, and I added some Canadian flair to them."Menu items include jerk chicken poutine,jerk pork with festivals, maple-glazed salmonand vegan stew made with root vegetables and herbs.Ebony Bites — dumplings filled with jerkchicken and topped with spicy maple sauce and gravy — are one of the most popularmenu options. "They've become a hit; people order themby the dozen," Mahaffey says. There are also specials that combine foodand beer like "two flocks and a fight" onWednesdays, which marries two pounds ofEbony Bites wings with a flight of Falcon Brewing craft beer.Mahaffey says it "fills my heart with joy"to see return customers come back, or readpositive reviews of her food online. She is looking forward to the 2022 summerseason and thankful that she took a chanceon a new career path. "You know what they say, when you takesomething you love and turn it into your job,you'll never work a day in your life."We want to hear about your favourite plac- es to eat and drink in Durham! Old favou-rites, hidden gems, new restaurants opening,awesome food trucks. Send your great eats to reporter Jillian Follert at jfollert@durham-region.com. JERK CHICKEN DUMPLINGS ARE SELLING BY THE DOZEN AT THIS AJAX FOOD TRUCK JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com Joan Mahaffey's Ebony Bites food truck has formed a partnership with Falcon Brewing Company and can be found outside the brewery on some days. Jason Liebregts/Metroland FOOD AND DRINK EBONY BITES Address: 30 Barr. 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Double Garage And 28x28 Detached Shop $2,200 , 0 0 0 CENTRAL TORONTO 2.5 Storey Victorian Style Home With 5+1 Bedrooms + 4 Bathrooms. Large Additions Off The Rear & Side. Separate Entrance To Basement. Parking Off Laneway. Steps To Best Shops & Easy Access To Subway! $1,500 , 0 0 0 120FT OF WATERFRONT5 bedroom, 2 bathroom lakefront home.Renovated throughout with addition withvaulted ceilings. Finished walk-out basementwith in-law suite potential. Pool, patio &spacious decks overlooking lake. $1,200 , 0 0 0 ICONIC YORKVILLE PLAzA SOLD FOR 100% OF ASKING BUNGALOW ON WIDE LOT2 Bedroom + 2 Bathroom + 2Kitchen on 50ft Lot. Many UpdatesInside Home. Close To Subway&Top Rated Schools $1,000 , 0 0 0 TURN KEY HOME!Beautiful updated 3 Bedroom, 2bathroom backsplit. Located on a quietdead-end road on a pool sized lot withmature trees. Many recent updatesthroughout! $779,0 0 0 FAMILY FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD!Solid brick bungalow with 2 + 1 bedroomsand 3 bathrooms. Meticulously maintainedby original owners. Finished basementwith walk out overlooking park. Doublecar garage! $998,0 0 0 RETIREMENT CONDO SOLD FOR 100% OF ASKING TRANqUILITY AWAITS!450ft of Waterfront!! Stunning 6 bed, 5 bathhome on 4.73 acres with sandy beach waterfronton Farlain Lake. Almost 6000 sqft of fullyupdated living space. Separate 3 car garage,plus heated workshop. $3,499 , 9 0 0 1.5 ACRES ESTATE LOT Ranch Bungalow with 4+1 Bedrooms and 4 Bathrooms. Double Car Garage & Walk- Out Basement Apartment. Rare Mixed-Use Property With 2400 Sqft Industrial Shop! $1,900 , 0 0 0 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. $2,250 , 0 0 0 LAKE VIEW! Breathtaking bungalow with approximately 4,900 of luxury living. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, with unobstructed view of Lake Scugog. Finished basement with wine cellar, recreation room, game room, and gym! Life at its finest. $1,899 , 0 0 0 ETOBICOKE OPPORTUNITY!Executive 3 bedroom freeholdtownhome. Rooftop terrace with city& lake views. Quartz counters, GasStove & Fireplace, 3 Skylights. Lots ofupgrades! $1,298 , 0 0 0 AMAzING VALUE! SOLD FOR $285K OVER ASKING!! DETACHED JUST STEPS TO LAKE!100x150 lot with 4 bedrooms, 4bathrooms. Primary bedroom with walkout to balcony. Large open conceptmain floor. Private patio, two cargarage and detached single garage. $1,099 , 0 0 0 DETACHED IN DEMAND AREA3+1 Bedrooms With A Bright AndOpen Floor Plan. Separate Entrance ToBasement, Potential For In-law ApartmentOr Rental Income. Large Lot! Steps ToTransit! Don’t Miss Out! $899,9 0 0 DETACHED BUNGALOW SOLD FOR 260K OVER ASKING!! LUxURIOUS MUSKOKA HAVEN! Fully furnished 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom in Touchstone Resort. Stunning lake views steps from private beach. Fantastic amenities include outdoor pool, tennis court, park and gourmet restaurants! $725,0 0 0 SPACIOUS UNIT WITH HUGE TERRACE! One Bedroom + Large Den! Boutique Building in Central Location. 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GET MORE FOR YOUR PROPERTY! Let Us Show You How! Broker CUSTOM ESTATE HOME SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! INCREDIBLE RAVINE VIEW SOLD FOR 93K OVER ASKING!! DEVELOPMENT SITE IN WHITBYCurrently Operating As Nursing Home. 2.2Acre Site Designated As Major Commercial &Residential In Whitby Official Plan. PotentialFor Condo,Purpose-Built Rental Or RetirementHome. Planning Report Available. FOR S A L E SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLDSOLDSOLDSOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD INGROUND POOL SOLD FOR 51K OVER ASKING!! SOLD BEAUTIFUL DETACHED HOME SOLD FOR 100K OVER ASKING!! SOLD PRIME ETOBICOKE LOCATION! SOLD FOR 106K OVER ASKING!! SOLDSOLD 13 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 9 , 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 , J u n e 9 , 2 0 2 2 | 12 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 SEE MORE PHOTOS & PROPERTIES at www.GetLeo.com CaLL TOday 416-917-LION (5466) aNd STaRT PaCkING! MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR Sell Your Home Faster and For More Money. • 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!! * 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 WEST REALTY INC.,Brokerage Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated FRANk LeO & AssOcIATes TI-MILLION DOLLAR FREECONFIDENTIAL HOME EVALUATIONS STUNNING CUSTOM BUILT HOME Situated on 1.5 acres with 248Ft Of Water Frontage. Incredible water views, custom high-end Finishes throughout, Elevator to lower level. 700sqft dock with boat lift! $3,880 , 0 0 0 PRESTIGIOUS WESTON DOWNS SOLD FOR 60K OVER ASKING!! WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME SOLD FOR $200K OVER ASKING!! DETACHED HOME! Gorgeous renovated 5 bedroom home with primary bedroom and ensuite bath on the main floor, finished basement with in-law suite, situated on a huge 189ft deep pie- shaped lot. Close to all major amenities! $1,959 , 9 0 0 AMAzING LIVE/WORK OR INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! SOLD FOR $100K OVER ASKING!! WALK-OUT BASEMENT APARTMENT SOLD FOR 100K OVER ASKING!! RAVINE LOT! SOLD FOR 225K OVER ASKING!! SPECTACULAR OPEN-CONCEPT!4 bedroom with beautiful professionalfinished in-law suite. Built 5 years ago,approximately 3,400 sqft. Ravine lot nearTrent University in a very family-orientedneighborhood $999,9 0 0 FABULOUS 2 STOREY! Sought after west end of beautiful Peterborough! Open concept kitchen with formal dining room. Walk out to spacious yard and large deck! $750,0 0 0 GORGEOUS RAISED BUNGALOW SOLD FOR $251K OVER ASKING!! BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME1+ Acre Vacant Lots In LandscapedRural Community. Walkout BasementBacking Onto Conservation. PrivateCul-de-Sac Street. Build The Home OfYour Choice 2700-5000+ Sqft. $600,0 0 0 PARADISE IN PRESTIGIOUS GLEN WILLIAMS!Stunning 3+1 bed, 4bath bungalowon huge 1.5acre lot. Over 4000sq ftliving space. Fully renovated. Walk-outto resort-style pool & professionallylandscaped grounds. 3 car garage. $2,999 , 9 0 0 LIVE/WORK, INCOME &DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL! 2-Storey,6 Bedroom ResidenceWith Over 1,300 SF Showroom! Situated On Approx 3/4 Acre Lot. Lower Level Workshop Space Plus 2-Car Garage With Attached 24’x31’ Heated Workshop, Several Entrances,Ample Parking & Much More! $4,688 , 0 0 0 TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENTVacant Lot In Desirable Area InToronto. 7500 Sqft Lot Suitable For 4-6Townhomes. 2 Km To Subway Station &1.3Km To GO. Recent Planning DecisionsSupport Increased Density Near Site. $2,800 , 0 0 0 PARADISE ON 25 ACRES 45 Minutes North Of Toronto. Stunning Bungalow Complete With Your Own Mini Lake And Island! Finished Basement In-Law Suite with Separate Entrance. Double Garage And 28x28 Detached Shop $2,200 , 0 0 0 CENTRAL TORONTO 2.5 Storey Victorian Style Home With 5+1 Bedrooms + 4 Bathrooms. Large Additions Off The Rear & Side. Separate Entrance To Basement. Parking Off Laneway. Steps To Best Shops & Easy Access To Subway! $1,500 , 0 0 0 120FT OF WATERFRONT5 bedroom, 2 bathroom lakefront home.Renovated throughout with addition withvaulted ceilings. Finished walk-out basementwith in-law suite potential. Pool, patio &spacious decks overlooking lake. $1,200 , 0 0 0 ICONIC YORKVILLE PLAzA SOLD FOR 100% OF ASKING BUNGALOW ON WIDE LOT2 Bedroom + 2 Bathroom + 2Kitchen on 50ft Lot. Many UpdatesInside Home. Close To Subway&Top Rated Schools $1,000 , 0 0 0 TURN KEY HOME!Beautiful updated 3 Bedroom, 2bathroom backsplit. Located on a quietdead-end road on a pool sized lot withmature trees. Many recent updatesthroughout! $779,0 0 0 FAMILY FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD!Solid brick bungalow with 2 + 1 bedroomsand 3 bathrooms. Meticulously maintainedby original owners. Finished basementwith walk out overlooking park. Doublecar garage! $998,0 0 0 RETIREMENT CONDO SOLD FOR 100% OF ASKING TRANqUILITY AWAITS!450ft of Waterfront!! Stunning 6 bed, 5 bathhome on 4.73 acres with sandy beach waterfronton Farlain Lake. Almost 6000 sqft of fullyupdated living space. Separate 3 car garage,plus heated workshop. $3,499 , 9 0 0 1.5 ACRES ESTATE LOT Ranch Bungalow with 4+1 Bedrooms and 4 Bathrooms. Double Car Garage & Walk- Out Basement Apartment. Rare Mixed-Use Property With 2400 Sqft Industrial Shop! $1,900 , 0 0 0 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. $2,250 , 0 0 0 LAKE VIEW! Breathtaking bungalow with approximately 4,900 of luxury living. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, with unobstructed view of Lake Scugog. Finished basement with wine cellar, recreation room, game room, and gym! Life at its finest. $1,899 , 0 0 0 ETOBICOKE OPPORTUNITY!Executive 3 bedroom freeholdtownhome. Rooftop terrace with city& lake views. Quartz counters, GasStove & Fireplace, 3 Skylights. Lots ofupgrades! $1,298 , 0 0 0 AMAzING VALUE! SOLD FOR $285K OVER ASKING!! DETACHED JUST STEPS TO LAKE!100x150 lot with 4 bedrooms, 4bathrooms. Primary bedroom with walkout to balcony. Large open conceptmain floor. Private patio, two cargarage and detached single garage. $1,099 , 0 0 0 DETACHED IN DEMAND AREA3+1 Bedrooms With A Bright AndOpen Floor Plan. Separate Entrance ToBasement, Potential For In-law ApartmentOr Rental Income. Large Lot! Steps ToTransit! Don’t Miss Out! $899,9 0 0 DETACHED BUNGALOW SOLD FOR 260K OVER ASKING!! LUxURIOUS MUSKOKA HAVEN! Fully furnished 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom in Touchstone Resort. Stunning lake views steps from private beach. Fantastic amenities include outdoor pool, tennis court, park and gourmet restaurants! $725,0 0 0 SPACIOUS UNIT WITH HUGE TERRACE! One Bedroom + Large Den! Boutique Building in Central Location. Close to Highway, Steps to TTC, And Walking Distance to Grocery, Banks and More! $499,9 9 7 free service professional buyer Guaranteed Home Selling System • Your home advertised 24 hours a day until sold • 360 Degree marketing massive print, internet, tv, radio + billboard strategy reaching millions • Learn the secrets of selling without ineffective open houses • Our team of professionals for the same price as hiring a single broker • Get up to $10,000 no interest for 60 days** • Total service guarantee in writing • Your home sold guaranteed, or i’ll buy it** • Competitive rates, exceptional service • In depth neighborhood report for each property we sell • Planning to move soon free consultation • Database of qualified buyers Broker Children’ & Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation #1 RE/MAX TEAM iN THe GTA * #1 TEAM In ToRonTo (CenTraL, easT, anD WesT COmbIneD) bY UnITs Of LIsTInGs sOLD fOr aLL brOkers anD saLes rePresenTaTIves fOr aLL COmPanIes* Sponsor of Children’s Miracle Network & Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation We Live And Work In Your Area! GET MORE FOR YOUR PROPERTY! Let Us Show You How! Broker CUSTOM ESTATE HOME SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! INCREDIBLE RAVINE VIEW SOLD FOR 93K OVER ASKING!! DEVELOPMENT SITE IN WHITBYCurrently Operating As Nursing Home. 2.2Acre Site Designated As Major Commercial &Residential In Whitby Official Plan. PotentialFor Condo,Purpose-Built Rental Or RetirementHome. Planning Report Available. FOR S A L E SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLDSOLDSOLDSOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD INGROUND POOL SOLD FOR 51K OVER ASKING!! SOLD BEAUTIFUL DETACHED HOME SOLD FOR 100K OVER ASKING!! SOLD PRIME ETOBICOKE LOCATION! SOLD FOR 106K OVER ASKING!! SOLDSOLD 13 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 9 , 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 , J u n e 9 , 2 0 2 2 | 14 Pickering Blooms pickering.ca/blooms PickeringBloomscelebratesthebeautyof gardensinourcommunity,andencouragesthe improvementofsustainablegardenfeatures. Wehavetwowaystoparticipate: Alllevelsofgardeningskillsarewelcome. GardenShowcase Youhaveawonderfulgardenandyouwouldliketo showyourcommunitypride.Participantswillreceive aPickeringBloomsGardenShowcasesigntodisplay proudlyintheirfrontgarden. GardenofDistinctionContest Youhaveagardenyou’reproudofwithbeautiful plants,landscaping,gardenartorsustainable features.Youwouldliketoenteracommunitycontest whereyourfriendsandneighboursvoteontheir favouriteimagesofgardensfromaroundPickering. Register Today! New "Home Town Pride" banners willbe flying in communities across Durhamfor the month of June. The PFLAG Durham Region initiativewill see banners fly from light standards inPickering, Ajax, Oshawa, Clarington, Scu- gog, Uxbridge and Brock to provide posi-tive affirmation for members of the2SLGBTQIA community.The banners have a progress Pride flag backdrop and messages such as "EmbraceDiversity," "Pride Comes in All Colours,""Pride is For Everyone," "We All Belong," and "You Are Not Alone."The phrase "Small Town Pride" will bedisplayed on banners in Cannington, Bea-verton, Sunderland, Uxbridge, and Port Perry. Banners will be installed by June 1 andwill remain up for the entire month of June. "PFLAG Durham Region was verypleased by the responses of communitiesacross the region in welcoming the rain- bow banners project in its inaugural year,"says a statement from the organization."We expect the impact of these banners,their symbolism and direct messaging, toprovide affirmation to those within ourcommunity and to the supporters and al-lies we rely upon to create safe communi- ties in which everyone can be exactly whothey were born to be." COMMUNITY PFLAG Durham Region has introduced new Home Town Pride banners, which will fly in communities across Durham for the month of June. 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Whether you're looking to grab fries at an old schoolchip truck or head to a spotwith a bunch of food trucksin one place, Durham has options in every corner ofthe region. CLARINGTON Food Truck Alley, locat-ed at 1967 Taunton Rd. E., has seven trucks on site forthe 2022 season. You canfind Mexican, Greek, Italianand Caribbean food at Food Truck Alley as well as bur-gers, fries and funnel cakes. The line up is: The Sand-wich King Funnel Hut,Opa'z, Cantina's Mexicano, It's Fryday, Cascone'sHomemade Italian Foods,and King's Finest Food.Jr's Handmade Sour- dough Pizza located at 181King St. E. in Bowmanvilleis a popular spot known for its classic pizzas and uniquecreations like the Dill PicklePizza. Right next door, youcan find Hanc's Fries, which has been serving Bowman-ville for more than 50 years. OSHAWA/WHITBY Food Truck Corral Osha-wa, located at 2867 Bridle Rd. opened in 2021. This isthe second season for thepopular spot where trucksserve everything from pero- gies to wood-oven pizza.This season's options in- clude: Masala Box, Low- lands Fire Food, Watt a Fry;Pierogi Bros., BourbonStreet Chicken Truck, Shahs of Shawarma, Scot-ty's Smokin Sliders, Sonya'sStreet Meat, Island GrillGTA and Sweet Dreams Desserts. Batoota's FoodTruck at 381 Taunton Rd. E.serves up a menu of Canadi- an, Dutch and Egyptianfood, and across the streetG'Molly's Fries at 540 Taun-ton Rd. E. has fresh cut fries and unique poutines — in- cluding dill pickle poutine.In Whitby, Fabulicious Fun-nel Cakes whips up funnel cake creations like apple piefunnel cake and unicornfunnel cake topped with cot-ton candy — you can find the truck at 419 Dundas St.E. PICKERING/AJAX Happy Grillmore's FoodTruck at 57 Notion Rd. in Ajax is known for fresh cutfries and homemade bur-gers, while Cocodrilo Tacosand Hotdogs at 250 Kingston Rd. E. in Ajax was "born outof a passion for Mexicanfood." Tortillas are made fresh daily and the tacos arepopular. Ebony Bites can befound stationed outside Fal-con Brewing Company at 30 Barr Rd. in Ajax, allowingcustomers to pair dishes like jerk chicken Caesar salad orsweet and spicy chicken wings with craft beer fromthe brewery. In Pickering,the Beach Chip Truck isright by the waterfront at 591 Liverpool Rd. and the bur-gers, fries and wraps are fanfavourites at Chewy's Grill at 980 Brock Rd. NORTH DURHAM Roosters Fries at 702Durham Regional Road 13 is a popular spot in Leaskdale"serving up Canadian clas- sics all summer long." Youcan find fresh cut fries, fishand chips and bison burgerswith meat from a local farm. In Port Perry, Weenie Shackhas gourmet hot dogs — in-cluding "Ontario's Hottest Hot Dog — along with "lilypad" fried pastries at 15829Simcoe St. and Fran's Frys isthe go-to chip truck on Scu- gog Island at 16121 Island Rd. NEWS BEST OF SUMMER: WHERE TO FIND FOOD TRUCKS IN EVERY CORNER OF DURHAM JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com Durham has dozens of food trucks to check out this summer, including Batoota's Food Truck in Oshawa. Susie Kockerscheidt/Metroland 17 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 9 , 2 0 2 2 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Adorn your Home with Quality Windows and Doors 119ConsumersDrive,Whitby AdornHome.ca Made in Our Whitby Factory! • Window • Doors • Custom Glass Call us Today! 905-665-9565 FRIDAY, JUNE 10 Rockin' Rotary Rib and Brews festival 2022 WHEN: 12:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m WHERE: Clarington Fields, 2375 Baselie Road West, Bowmanville, ON, Clarington CONTACT: Rotary Club of Bowmanville, rotaryrib- sandbrews.ca/COST: See web- site for info Rotary Ribs and Brews will have delicious food, craft brewers, distilleries, a winery, live music on two stages, and a carnival. The outdoor festival will be following all pandemic safety measures recommended by the Durham Region Health Dept. SATURDAY, JUNE 11 Bike Rodeo WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library, Audley Branch, 1955 Audley Road North, Ajax CONTACT: Library Information, 905-683- 4000, libraryinfo@ajaxlibrary.ca, https://www.ajaxlibrary.ca/events The Bike Rodeo is back! Join in on the fun. Grab some free bike swag and enter a draw to win a prize!In partnership with the Town of Ajax. Drop-in. For more information, please visit the Library's website: https:// www.ajax- library.ca/ node/761 Ontario Tech U Kimberley Black Graduate Scholarship 5 km fun run/walk WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Durham College - Onta- rio Tech University Residence, South Vi, 32 Commencement Drive, Oshawa CONTACT:event- brite.ca/e/ontario-tech-u-kimber- ley-black-graduate-scholarship-5- km-fun-runwalk-registra- tion-321918676427 COST: Registration $40, includes t-shirt A 5 km run/walk event to raise funds for the Kimberley Black Graduate Scholarship at Ontario Tech University. It is bestowed on a female graduate who demon- strates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Features music and silent auction. Girls Take Flight Oshawa WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Enterprise Airlines, 1190 Keith Ross Drive, Oshawa CON- TACT: 416-287-2975, lesley@girl- stakeflight.ca Free Aviation and Aerospace Expo. Browse Aviation and Aero- space industry displays, get career information, take part in fun activities and get close to airplanes and helicopters. Artfest WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Esplanade Park, One The Esplanade, Pickering CONTACT: 905.420.4620, https://calen- dar.pickering.ca/default/De- tail/2022-05-28-1100-Artfest COST: Free to attend Residents can enjoy browsing through an open-ar market while experiencing the sights and sounds of artistic expressions. New this year, we are extending the artist market to three Satur- days in Esplanade Park: Mary 28, Jun 4 and Jun 11 Guided Ehrenwort Trail 2022 Tours (Camp 30) WHEN: 11:00 a.m WHERE: Camp 30 grounds tour starting point, 151 Sprucewood Cres., Clarington CONTACT: info@jurylandsfounda- tion.com, facebook.com/ groups/121336101904 COST: Free. Donations accepted. Email to book a Camp 30 tour Camp 30 is the last remaining intact German Prisoner of War Camp in Canada. 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SOUND OF MUSIC FESTIVAL BURLINGTON:June 12 to 19Spencer Smith Park (1400 LakeshoreRd., Burlington)www.soundofmusic.caThe Sound of Music is one of the coun-try's biggest free music festivals. Drawing close to 300,000 attendees every year, thefestival features some of the biggest namesin live music. The weeklong event includesa street parade, vendors market place, a Ninja Warrior course, and more. WHAT'S ONSTAGE:Finger Eleven, Bif Na-ked, The Trews, Emily Reid, Three Days Grace and more WHAT'S OFFSTAGE:Street festival, parade,vendors 3. MARIPOSA FOLK FESTIVAL ORILLIA:July 8 to 10Tudhope Park (450 Atherley Rd., Oril- lia)www.mariposafolk.comMariposa Folk Festival is a three-day exciting, vibrant and storied musical expe-rience. It takes place in Orillia's TudhopePark on the shores of Lake Couchiching.The festival features over 100 performanc- es on 11 stages, storytelling, interactive workshops, children's activities, foodtrucks, and an artisans' village. Gettinghot? Jump in the lake. 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HILLSIDE FESTIVAL GUELPH:July 22 to 24 Guelph Lake Conservation Area (7743Conservation Rd. RR4, Guelph)www.hillsidefestival.ca/hillside-2022The Hillside Festival lineup boasts a wide variety of acts, from those hailingfrom the Royal City to performers fromacross Canada, the U.S. and many more distant countries. WHAT'S ONSTAGE:Performances by JUNOand Grammy nominee Allison Russell, Ju-no winner Dan Mangan, London, Ontario- based rock quartet Texas King, and Ukrai- 10 'SHOWSTOPPER' EVENTS: YOUR GUIDE TO ONTARIO MUSIC FESTIVALS BAMBANG SADEWO bsadewo@metroland.com WHAT'S ON LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCES COVER A SLEW OF GENRES See 150,page 19 LOUIE ROSELLA lrosella@metroland.com 19 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 9 , 2 0 2 2 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m A NEW WAY TO STAY CONNECTED TO YOUR COMMUNITY! TRUSTED LOCAL NEWS ACROSS ONTARIO: OFFER ENDS JULY 10, 2022. 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VIBRANT BRAMPTON BRAMPTON:July 22 and 23Garden Square (12 Main St. N.,Brampton)www.vibrantbrampton.ca Vibrant Brampton will showcase actsfrom around the globe July 22 and 23 inBrampton's downtown Garden Square. Among more than 150 local andinternational acts, the headliners includePunjabi Canadian heartthrob GeetaZaildar. WHAT'S ON STAGE:Geeta Zaildar, AasthaGill, and Jaz Dhami WHAT'S OFFSTAGE:Dancing, workshops and more 7. HAGERSVILLE ROCKS MUSIC FESTIVAL HAGERSVILLE:July 23Heaslip Ford Amphitheatre at GrantKett Memorial Park (38 Sherring St. N.,Hagersville) www.hagersvillerocks.comHagersville Rocks Music Festival is thebiggest music event of the year inHaldimand County. WHAT'S ONSTAGE:Aaron Pritchett, Dan Davidson, Emily Reid, Fiddlestix, KalseyKulyk, Nicole Rayy WHAT'S OFFSTAGE:Food vendors, beer tent 8. FESTIVAL OF FRIENDS HAMILTON:July 29 to 31 Gage Park (1000 Main St. E., Hamilton)www.festivalofriends.ca Festival of Friends, one of the largestevents of its kind in Canada, has beenrunning since 1976 and is known for its outdoor music, arts, crafts vendors andmore. The festival was cancelled in 2020due to the pandemic, but returned lastSeptember for one day of music, which was headlined by Big Wreck and DankoJones. WHAT'S ONSTAGE:To be announced WHAT'S OFFSTAGE:Crafts, food, rides andmore 9. BOOTS AND HEARTS MUSIC FESTIVAL ORO-MEDONTE:Aug. 4 to 7Burl's Creek Event Grounds (240 8 Line S., Oro Station)www.bootsandhearts.comThe annual festival has been dubbed asthe country's largest camping ground music festival. WHAT'S ON STAGE:Shania Twain, FloridaGeorgia Line, Sam Hunt, and Walker Hayes WHAT'S OFFSTAGE:Camping with tent andRV spots, food trucks, shop vendors,games and activities 10. ROLLING LOUD TORONTO: Sept. 9 to 11 Ontario Place (955 Lake Shore Blvd. W.,Toronto)www.rollingloud.com/toronto Rolling Loud is a three-day hip hopmusic festival that features headliningacts like Future and Dave and more than100 artists. WHAT'S ONSTAGE:Future, Dave, Wizkid,Migos, Lil Uzi Vert, Roddy Rich, Belly andHaviah Mighty WHAT'S OFFSTAGE: Elevated deck anddedicated couches and tables for loud clubmembers, models and celebrity guestappearances WHAT'S ON Continued from page 18 150 ACTS TAKE TO BRAMPTON STAGE Neil Osborne, lead vocalist and guitarist for the Vancouver rock band 54-40 performs at the 2021 instalment of the Sound of Music Festival. This year’s festival runs June 12-19 in Burlington, Ont. Graham Paine/Metroland dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 9 , 2 0 2 2 | 20 FOSTER, Murray Kay ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Murray Kay Foster passed away peacefully in his 92nd year at the Peterborough Hospital on Friday, June 3, 2022. 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