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Home My WebLink AboutNA2022_08_25THURSDAY AUGUST 25, 2022 HOSTING AN EVENT? POST IT. PROMOTE IT. DURHAMREGION.COM/EVENTS Think of Durham as the "WildEast,'' the last outpost for unre-strained development in the GTA.That's how Ontario Tech pro- fessor Dan Hoornweg looks at it.With other areas of the Great-er Toronto Area nearing their maximum growth potential overthe next few years, Hoornwegsees Durham's nearly unlimitedopen areas of land as ripe for resi- dential and commercial explo-sion."Durham is the last big chunk of land in the GTA that's going tobe developed for residential ar-eas. There is a lot of money in-volved for developers, for servic- es, for municipalities in develop-ment fees. There is a lot drivingwhat's going on in Durham," saidHoornweg. The numbers bear out hisstatement. DURHAM IS LAST SPOT IN GTA FOR UNRESTRAINED GROWTH TIM KELLY tkelly@durhamregion.com See ‘DURHAM’,page 19 Dan Hoornweg is a professor at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. 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There's also a pic-ture of a man, presumably one of the workers who waskilled, holding two younggirls.Two MLITSD Inspec-tors and one MLITSD engi-neering consultant attend-ed the scene. "Our investigation is on-going and our thoughts arewith the families, friendsand colleagues of these workers," a MLITSD state-ment said. MINISTRY CONTINUES TRENCH COLLAPSE PROBE NEWS The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development is continuing its investigation into the collapse of a trench at a construction site on Rossland Road in Ajax. Two workers were killed and two injured in the incident, which happened on Monday, Aug. 8. A memorial for the two workers killed was started shortly after the accident. 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"It's the type of critical infrastruc-ture that will benefit the entire communi- ty."The new agreement was signed after acompetitive, two-step process, and is partof the government's overarching broad- band strategy, which has seen more than$950 million committed to 190 broadband, cellular, and satellite projects aimed at im-proving access to high-speed and fibre in-ternet services in rural and underserved areas across Ontario."Our government is ensuring everycommunity in Ontario has access to reli-able high- speed internet," said Kinga Sur-ma, Minister of Infrastructure. "We aremaking a positive difference in the lives ofindividuals and families in areas such as Pickering-Uxbridge. Through our tremen-dous progress, more Ontarians will be ableto have access to reliable high-speed inter-net no matter where they live." For more information visit www.onta-rio.ca. PROVINCE ENLISTS ROGERS TO CONNECT MORE HOMES NEWS Pickering-Uxbridge MPP Peter Bethlenfalvy announced a new provincial partnership with Rogers that will see up to 240 homes connected to high-speed internet. Pexels photo Start planning your dream vacation with hand-picked travel deals and inspiration just for Canadians Visit Start planning your dream vacation with hand-picked travel deals and inspiration just for Canadians Visit VACATION INSPIRATIONSTARTS HERE Start planning your dream vacation with hand-pickedtravel deals and inspiration just for Canadians 5 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 5 , 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 Clearing the Air Many substances in the environment can produce odours. You typically smell these odours when you are outdoors, or sometimes when you are indoors with your windows open. Odours can come from many sources such as animals, industry, vehicles and nature. Co-owned by the Region of Durham and Region of York, the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) in Courtice is a waste management facility that produces energy from the combustion of post-diversion residential garbage. The DYEC provides a safe and environmentally sustainable method of waste disposal through thermal treatment and generates electrical power through a steam-turbine generator. The potential for odours generated from this facility is very low and closely monitored.Since commercial operation in 2016, there have been ZERO odour complaints attributed to the DYEC. Daily odour inspections are completed to ensure there are no offsite impacts from DYEC operations. All trucks delivering garbage to the DYEC are covered. The DYEC was designed to prevent the release of odours into the community. The tipping hall, where garbage is received and unloaded, is located indoors. The air in the tipping hall is drawn in through large fans and used in the combustion process. This ensures the tipping hall remains under negative air pressure to contain any dust and odours generated during the delivery of garbage. Additionally, any odour–causing compounds are destroyed through the combustion process prior to reaching the stack. Any odour concerns received by the DYEC are reported to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) as required by the DYEC’s Environmental Compliance Approval. Once a concern has been reported, an investigation of the available data, including wind direction from meteorological data, facility operations and a review of odour inspections, is completed to determine conditions at the time of the reported concern. Since the DYEC began operating in 2016, all the odour investigations completed, have concluded that the DYEC was not the cause of the reported odour events. We care about our communities and take the operations of our facilities seriously. If there is a specific day and time when you smell an odour in the air, please notify us at 905-404-0888 ext. 4130 or info@durhamyorkwaste.ca so we can investigate your concern. dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 5 , 2 0 2 2 | 6 ABOUT USThis newspaper, published everyThursday, is a division of the Met-roland Media Group Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Torstar Corpora-tion. The Metroland family of news-papers is comprised of more than 70community publications acrossOntario. This newspaper is a member of the National NewsMedia Council. Com- plainants are urged to bring their concerns to the attention of the newspaper and, if not satisfied, write The National News Media Council, Suite 200, 890 Yonge St., Toronto, ON M4W 2H2. Phone: 416-340-1981 Web: www.mediacouncil.ca newsroom@durhamregion.com facebook.com/newsdurham @newsdurham WHO WE ARE Publisher and Chief Executive Officer Neil Oliver Vice President, Content, Community and Operations Dana Robbins Director of Content Lee Ann Waterman Managing Editor Mike Lacey Director of Advertising Tanya Pacheco Director Distribution Jason Christie Director Creative Services Katherine Porcheron Durham Advisory Council Dan Carter; Esther Enyolu; Jake Farr; Dr. Vidal Chavannes; Cynthia Davis; Elaine Popp/Don Lovisa; John Henry; Sue McGovern; Kerri King; Steve Yamada; Kelly LaRocca; Peter Bethlenfalvy; Dr. Steven Murphy; Norah Marsh; Tracy Paterson; Chris Darling; Christina Curry CONTACT US Ajax/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 editorAll letters must be fewer than 320words and include your name andtelephone number for verificationpurposes. We reserve the right toedit, condense or reject letters.Published letters will appear in printand/or online at durhamregion.com DeliveryFor all delivery inquiries, please call905-683-5117. OPINION TO LEARN HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR OWN CONTENT VISIT DURHAMREGION.COM LETTERS & COMMENTARY If I could be any bird inthe world, it might be a shorebird. Occupants of open coun- try, open skies, they fly far-ther than most other mi- grants each year, and see a whole lot of our beautiful planet en route. Many com- mute all the way from Arc- tic tundra to the wetlands, ocean shores and deltas ofSouth America and back, and though much of their flight takes place at night, think of the glorious dawns and sunsets they witness over some magnificent ter- rain, and starry nights inbetween. Because they have to wait for frozen northlands to thaw in spring they oftendon't head up until late May/early June, and then rush through courtship,mating and nesting during brief weeks of 24-hour day- light. Babies hatch out cov- ered in fluff and ready torun after their protective parents, tucking in under their wings and warmbreast feathers during rain, wind or danger. Some shorebirds are al- ready heading south againin July! Adults go first, leav- ing their independent young to continue growing and fattening up before their own first major flight, into the unknown. How they find their way, withoutfollowing an experienced leader, is one of nature's great mysteries. And how millions of these sleek, swift birds pass by, totally unnoticed by many humansexcept perhaps as blips on radar screens, is another one. Resting habitat forshorebirds in migration means mud flats, stream edges, beaches and shores,where they run about on their thin stick legs and probe in the mud for worms, crustaceans and other nu-tritional goodies. For a win- dow on shorebird migra- tion one of the best places inDurham is the Brock Street Bridge over Pringle Creek in south Whitby, overlook- ing mud flats to the east. I'vedropped by a few times late- ly and found everything from "peeps" — tiny least and semi-palmated sand- pipers — to much larger yel- lowlegs and dowitchers feeding there, with medi-um-sized shorebirds in be- tween. And I've met birders coming all the way out from Toronto, since in our con- crete, dredged and built-up world so few precious mud flats remain.The beach at Darlington is another place to look, but it's worth driving to Presqu- ile Provincial Park nearBrighton if you really want to experience shorebird mi- gration. Or best of all, headeast to the Bay of Fundy and watch 20 species of migrat- ing shorebirds feeding and retreating with the rising-falling tides, including huge flocks of semi-palmat- ed sandpipers, one-third of the world's population, fuel- ling up before they fly over the Atlantic to Suriname, some 4,000 km nonstop.Nature queries: mcar- ney1490@gmail.com or 905- 725-2116. Metroland columnistMargaret Carney finds so much to discover and mar-vel at exploring the greatoutdoors. SHOREBIRDS READY FOR LONG TRIPS MARGARET CARNEYNOTES SOME HAVEALREADY LEFT MARGARET CARNEY Column A least sandpiper on the hunt for crustaceans and other food. Adults fly south first, notes columnist Margaret Carney, "leaving their independent young to continue growing and fattening up before their own first major flight, into the unknown." Mike McEvoy photo FUELLING UP NUCLEAR WASTE TECHNOLOGY MADE IN CANADA To the editor: Loved the front-page sto-ry about the Ontario CleanAir Alliance and its desire to have a safe solution to theCANDU waste issue. To find the truly innova-tive, safe, and long-term so- lutions to waste disposal,OCAA has only to look atthe work currently being done by New BrunswickPower, Canadian NuclearLaboratories, ARC andMoltex in developing new SMR (small modular reac-tors) that literally "eat"CANDU waste to produce clean electric power. The OCAA, by looking tothis positive and proactivewaste solution (rather than just hiding it in bigger andstronger dumps), and withits support, can lead theway into a cleaner Canada. Those of us who want agreen environment see this new Canadian-based tech- nology as a win-win for thefuture. DENNIS GAZAREKAJAX 'SIDEWALKS ARE FOR PEOPLE WALKING' To the editor: After almost being rundown several times byadults and children ridingbicycles on the sidewalk. I feel that this really neededto be addressed. We have many cycle lanes all around Bowman-ville yet the people on bicy-cles choose to ride on theSideWALK/ pavement. I wouldn't mind, but whenwalking I should be able towalk safely; I shouldn't bethe one who always has tomove or wait while three children cycle toward me,or jump sideways when a bi- cycle comes up behind meand scares me and my doghalf to death. When I went to school inthe UK we had to take a cy-cling proficiency test andwere taught to ride our bi- cycles correctly on theroads and to have a bell toindicate to others if we were behind them. If parents are going to lettheir children ride bikescould they at least teach their children: a) how toride them correctly in thecycle paths, and b) somemanners that sidewalks are for people walking and forthem to move or stop if theysee someone walking.COLETTE GODFREYBOWMANVILLE SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT DURHAMREGION.COM 7 | Pi c k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 5 , 2 0 2 2 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Wishing all students in Pickering-Uxbridge the best of success in the school year ahead! Wishing all students in Pickering-Uxbridge the best of success in the school year ahead! Peter Bethlenfalvy MPP Pickering-Uxbridge ContaCtContaCtCont My ConstituenCy offiCe: peter.bethlenfalvyco@pc.ola.org www.peterbethlenfalvympp.ca 905-509-0336•TollTollTFree:1-888-444-1730 1550KingstonRoad,Suite213,Pickering,ONL1V1C3 Never miss a deal with your shopping list on Save.ca. Selected items are sorted by store, making your day-to-day shopping experience a real money saver. Shopping locally is the best way to support our communities. And saving locally makes it even better! Find big deals close to home with save.ca. We made it easier than ever to find the deals you’re looking for. Save.ca’s bountiful search results let you comparison shop to get the best buy. A lot of little things can add up to big things. It all adds up. Start saving today at: That’s the thinking behind the new save.ca. can help you find a local real estate agent, a new home builder, and most importantly: a home! Let’s get out of it! Stuck with your car lease? dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Pic k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 5 , 2 0 2 2 | 8 Weekly Community Page August 25 Customer Care Centre 905.683.7575 (24 hour line) customercare@pickering.ca@cityofpickering pickering.ca Notice of Passing of a Community Benefits Charge By-law TakeNoticethattheCouncilofTheCorporationofTheCityofPickering passedaCommunityBenefitsChargeBy-lawNumber7954/22onJuly11, 2022underSection37(13)ofthePlanningAct,R.S.O.1990,c.P.13. TheCommunityBenefitChargeisafinancialcontributionthatis requiredtobepaidwhenlandisdevelopedtocontributetothe“capital costsoffacilities,servicesandmatters”incurredfromdevelopmentor redevelopment,andpopulationgrowth.TheCityofPickeringintendsto recovercostsforthefollowingservicesthroughthisby-lawforArts,Culture andMuseum;AnimalAdoptions;andAdministration. TheScheduleofCommunityBenefitsChargesimposedbytheby-law,which willcomeintoeffecton September30,2022,isasfollows: Description Residential Apartments-2 Bedrooms+ Apartments- Bachelorand1 Bedroom C.B.C.byDwellingUnitType 1,070 657 CommunityBenefitsChargesarenotpayablefordevelopmentor redevelopmentofaproposedbuildingorstructurewithfewerthanfive storeysabovegroundorfewerthan10residentialunits. TheCommunityBenefitsChargeBy-lawappliestoalllandslocatedwithin theCityofPickering,andthereforeakeymaphasnotbeenprovided. And TakeNotice thatanypersonorpublicbodymayappealtotheOntario LandTribunal(OLT)inrespectofBy-law7954/22byfilingwiththeClerkof TheCorporationoftheCityofPickeringnolaterthanthe22nd dayofAugust, 2022. TheNoticeofAppealmust: • beontheprescribedformasprovidedbytheOLT; • setouttheobjectiontotheby-lawandthereasonsinsupportofthe objection;and, • beaccompaniedbythefeesrequiredbytheOLT.Ifpayingbycertified chequeormoneyorder,itmustbepayabletothe“Ministerof Finance”. IfyouwishtoappealtotheOLT,anAppealFormandinformationonthe requiredfeesisavailableatolt.gov.on.ca. A copyofthecompleteCommunityBenefitsChargeBy-lawisavailablefor examinationattheCityDevelopmentDepartment,PickeringCivicComplex, OneTheEsplanade,Pickering,MondaythroughFriday,betweenthehours of8:30amand4:30pm.AcopyisalsoavailableforreviewontheCity’s websiteat pickering.ca/cbc. Furtherinformationregardingthismattermaybeobtainedbycontacting theCity’sCityDevelopmentDepartmentat905.420.4617ortollfreeat 1.866.683.2760. Notice of Passing of Development Charge By-law TakeNotice thattheCouncilofTheCorporationoftheCityofPickering passedDevelopmentChargeBy-lawNumber7953/22onJuly11,2022under Section13(1)ofthe DevelopmentChargesAct,1997,S.O.1997,c.27. DevelopmentChargesareleviedagainstnewdevelopment,andarea primarysourceoffundinggrowth-relatedcapitalexpenditures. TheSchedulesofDevelopmentChargesimposedbytheBy-lawareasfollows: ThisBy-lawappliestoalllandswithintheCityofPickeringincludingSeaton, andthereforeakeymaphasnotbeenprovidedinthisNotice.Akeymapcan beviewedatpickering.ca/dc. Table 1 City of Pickering Development Charges –Seaton Lands Per Residential Dwelling Unit Effective July 12, 2022 Service Single or Semi- Detached Other Multiples Apartments – 2 Bedrooms + Apartments - Bachelor & 1 Bedroom Other Services Related to a Highway 746 575 434 266 Fire Protection Services 1,176 906 684 420 Parks and Recreation Services 13,273 10,224 7,719 4,737 Library Services 2,444 1,883 1,421 872 Growth-Related Studies 235 181 137 84 Stormwater Management 460 354 268 164 By-law Enforcement 103 79 60 37 Transportation1 - --- Total 18,437 14,202 10,723 6,580 1. Subject to a separate agreement outside of the Development Charges Act concerning the provision of Transportation requirements in addition to other funding contributions Table 3 City of Pickering Development Charges Non-Residential Effective July 12, 2022 Service Per Net Ha of Prestige Employment Land in Seaton Per ft 2 of Total Floor Area 2 Municipal Wide Services: Other Services Related to a Highway 11,695 0.34 Fire Protection Services 18,492 0.53 Parks and Recreation Services 35,927 1.03 Library Services 6,698 0.19 Growth-Related Studies 1,083 0.03 Stormwater Management 7,234 0.21 By-law Enforcement 1,564 0.04 Total Municipal Wide Services 82,693 2.37 Outside of Seaton Lands Transportation1 -4.73 Total Services Outside of Seaton Lands -4.73 Seaton 82,693 2.37 Rest of Pickering -7.10 1. Subject to a separate agreement outside of the Development Charges Act concerning the provision ofTransportation requirements in addition to other funding contributions 2. Does not apply to prestige employment development in Seaton, as that development is subject to the per net Ha land area charge instead And TakeNoticethatanypersonororganizationmayappealtotheOntario LandTribunal(OLT)inrespectofBy-law7953/22byfilingwiththeClerkofThe CorporationoftheCityofPickeringnolaterthanthe22nddayofAugust,2022. TheNoticeofAppealmust: • beontheprescribedformasprovidedbytheOLT; • setouttheobjectiontotheby-lawandthereasonsinsupportofthe objection;and, • beaccompaniedbythefeesrequiredbytheOLT.Ifpayingbycertified chequeormoneyorder,itmustbepayabletothe“MinisterofFinance”. IfyouwishtoappealtotheOLT,anAppealFormandinformationonthe requiredfeesisavailableatolt.gov.on.ca. AcopyofthecompleteDevelopmentChargeBy-law,includingthedetailed schedulesofcharges,areavailableforexaminationintheofficeoftheCity ClerkattheCityofPickering,MunicipalOffice,locatedonthe2ndfloor, OneTheEsplanadeduringregularofficehours.Acopyisalsoavailablefor inspectionontheCity’swebsiteatpickering.ca/dc. FurtherinformationregardingthismattermaybeobtainedbycontactingtheCity’sFinanceDepartmentat905.420.4634ortollfreeat1.866.683.2760. Notice of Passing of Parkland Conveyance By-law TakeNotice thattheCouncilofTheCorporationoftheCityofPickering passedaParklandConveyanceBy-lawNumber7955/22onJuly11,2022 underSections42(4.5),51(25),51.1,and53(13)ofthe PlanningAct,R.S.O. 1990,c.P.13. ThepurposeofBylaw7955/22istobringtheCity’sParklandConveyance By-lawintoconformitywiththePlanningAct andpermittheCitytocontinue tosecurelandforparkorotherpublicrecreationalpurposes,orcollect paymentsinlieuofland,attheratesprescribedbythePlanningAct. ThenewParklandConveyanceBy-lawshallapplytoalllandslocatedwithin theCityofPickering,andthereforeakeymaphasnotbeenprovided. AndTakeNoticethatanypersonorpublicbodymayappealtotheOntario LandTribunal(OLT)inrespectofBy-law7955/22byfilingwiththeClerkof TheCorporationoftheCityofPickeringnolaterthanthe22nddayofAugust, 2022. TheNoticeofAppealmust: • beontheprescribedformasprovidedbytheOLT; • setouttheobjectiontotheby-lawandthereasonsinsupportofthe objection;and, • beaccompaniedbythefeesrequiredbytheOLT.Ifpayingbycertified chequeormoneyorder,itmustbepayabletothe“MinisterofFinance”. IfyouwishtoappealtotheOLT,anAppealFormandinformationonthe requiredfeesisavailableatolt.gov.on.ca. AcopyofthecompleteParklandConveyanceBy-lawisavailablefor examinationattheCityDevelopmentDepartment,PickeringCivicComplex, OneTheEsplanade,Pickering,MondaythroughFriday,betweenthehoursof 8:30amand4:30pm.AcopyisalsoavailableforreviewontheCity’swebsite atpickering.ca/parkland. FurtherinformationregardingthismattermaybeobtainedbycontactingtheCity’sFinanceDepartmentat905.420.4634ortollfreeat1.866.683.2760. Table 2 City of Pickering Development Charges –Outside of Seaton Lands Per Residential Dwelling Unit Effective July 12, 2022 Service Single or Semi- Detached Other Multiples Apartments – 2 Bedrooms + Apartments - Bachelor & 1 Bedroom Other Services Related to a Highway 746 575 434 266 Fire Protection Services 1,176 906 684 420 Parks and Recreation Services 13,273 10,224 7,719 4,737 Library Services 2,444 1,883 1,421 872 Growth-Related Studies 235 181 137 84 Stormwater Management 460 354 268 164 By-law Enforcement 103 79 60 37 Transportation 13,461 10,369 7,829 4,805 Total 31,898 24,571 18,552 11,385 Community Banner Program Submit by September 8, 2022 pickering.ca/culture Development Charges Act Development Charges Act FreeSummerConcerts Fullline-upavailable at pickering.ca/culture @pickeringevents Thursdaysat7:00pm|MillenniumSquare August25 Twisters (60s/70s/Rock&Roll) September1 Kim&Company (Dance) Sundaysat2:00pm|EsplanadePark August28 FaithAmour (R&B/Jazz) Note:Newpaidparkingplanineffect. pickering.ca/waterfrontparking PickeringGhostWalks Do you believe in ghosts? September 29 - October 29, 2022 | $25/person Take a guided tour of the historic village at night and hear stories from the past that still haunt us today. Learn about paranormal investigations that have found evidence of spirits and ghosts, and hear stories of past tragedies that actually took place in Pickering’s past. Visit pickeringmuseumvillage.ca for tickets. Labour Day Holiday Hours of Operation Subject to change. Please call 905.683.7575 for the latest updates. FacilitiesClosedonSeptember5 CivicComplex(CityHall)905.683.7575 CHDRecreationComplex 905.683.6582 PickeringAnimalShelter 905.683.7575 DonBeerArena 905.831.1035 DunbartonIndoorPool 905.831.1260 EastShoreCommunityCentre 905.420.6588 GeorgeAsheCommunityCentre 905.420.2370 PickeringMuseumVillage 905.683.8401 PickeringPublicLibraries 905.831.6265 RecreationServices CommunicationsSurvey pickering.ca/cityguide Wewanttoknowhowyoufindinformationandstayinformed onPickering’srecreationprograms,activities,andservices. Weareaskingresidentstocompleteashortsurveytohelpus understandyourpreferencesforreceivingthistypeof informationandgatherfeedbackforuseindeterminingthe bestmethodsforfuturedelivery. SurveyparticipantshaveachancetowinFreeFamily SwimmingforayearatCHDRecreationComplex. FeedbackwillbecollecteduntilDecember31,2022. 3WaystoParticipate... 1. ScantheQRCodefordirectaccesstoonlinesurvey. 2. Visitletstalkpickering.ca andaccesssurveyfrom ouronlinecommunityengagementplatform. 3. Pickupapapercopy at CHDRecreationComplex. (1867ValleyFarmRoad). Thankyouinadvanceforyour timeandfeedback, itismuchappreciated. Pickering Blooms YouhaveuntilAugust31toparticipateinthisyear’s amazinggardeningprograms: GardenShowcase Alllevelsofgardeningarewelcome. Interactwithyourneighbours...shareadvice,inspiration, andmore!Sharephotosofyourgardenwiththerestofthe PickeringBloomscommunity(notrequired). GardenofDistinctionContest Enteracommunitycontest wherePickeringresidentsvoteontheirfavouriteimagesof gardens.Participantshavethechancetowinfantasticprizes, andberecognizedasaPickeringGardenofDistinction. Learnmoreatletstalkpickering.ca/blooms Join us in celebration by sharing your best wishes, fondest memories, and unique shared histories. LetsTalkPickering.ca/MayorRyanRetires RegisterNowforFall ProgramsstartinSeptember • Skatingreturnsthisseasonwithlessonsforallages. • AutumnYogaretreattakesplaceonOctober15. • Fabulousonedayworkshopsarehappening. Choicesforarts,sports,fitness,specialinterest,andmore. Registeronlineatpickering.ca/active 9 | Pic k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 5 , 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 Pic k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 5 , 2 0 2 2 | 8 Weekly Community PageAugust 25 Customer Care Centre 905.683.7575 (24 hour line) customercare@pickering.ca@cityofpickering pickering.ca Notice of Passing of a Community Benefits Charge By-law TakeNoticethattheCouncilofTheCorporationofTheCityofPickering passedaCommunityBenefitsChargeBy-lawNumber7954/22onJuly11, 2022underSection37(13)ofthePlanningAct,R.S.O.1990,c.P.13. TheCommunityBenefitChargeisafinancialcontributionthatis requiredtobepaidwhenlandisdevelopedtocontributetothe“capital costsoffacilities,servicesandmatters”incurredfromdevelopmentor redevelopment,andpopulationgrowth.TheCityofPickeringintendsto recovercostsforthefollowingservicesthroughthisby-lawforArts,Culture andMuseum;AnimalAdoptions;andAdministration. TheScheduleofCommunityBenefitsChargesimposedbytheby-law,which willcomeintoeffecton September30,2022,isasfollows: Description Residential Apartments-2 Bedrooms+ Apartments- Bachelorand1 Bedroom C.B.C.byDwellingUnitType 1,070 657 CommunityBenefitsChargesarenotpayablefordevelopmentor redevelopmentofaproposedbuildingorstructurewithfewerthanfive storeysabovegroundorfewerthan10residentialunits. TheCommunityBenefitsChargeBy-lawappliestoalllandslocatedwithin theCityofPickering,andthereforeakeymaphasnotbeenprovided. And TakeNotice thatanypersonorpublicbodymayappealtotheOntario LandTribunal(OLT)inrespectofBy-law7954/22byfilingwiththeClerkof TheCorporationoftheCityofPickeringnolaterthanthe22nd dayofAugust, 2022. TheNoticeofAppealmust: • beontheprescribedformasprovidedbytheOLT; • setouttheobjectiontotheby-lawandthereasonsinsupportofthe objection;and, • beaccompaniedbythefeesrequiredbytheOLT.Ifpayingbycertified chequeormoneyorder,itmustbepayabletothe“Ministerof Finance”. IfyouwishtoappealtotheOLT,anAppealFormandinformationonthe requiredfeesisavailableatolt.gov.on.ca. A copyofthecompleteCommunityBenefitsChargeBy-lawisavailablefor examinationattheCityDevelopmentDepartment,PickeringCivicComplex, OneTheEsplanade,Pickering,MondaythroughFriday,betweenthehours of8:30amand4:30pm.AcopyisalsoavailableforreviewontheCity’s websiteat pickering.ca/cbc. Furtherinformationregardingthismattermaybeobtainedbycontacting theCity’sCityDevelopmentDepartmentat905.420.4617ortollfreeat 1.866.683.2760. Notice of Passing of Development Charge By-law TakeNotice thattheCouncilofTheCorporationoftheCityofPickering passedDevelopmentChargeBy-lawNumber7953/22onJuly11,2022under Section13(1)ofthe DevelopmentChargesAct,1997,S.O.1997,c.27. DevelopmentChargesareleviedagainstnewdevelopment,andarea primarysourceoffundinggrowth-relatedcapitalexpenditures. TheSchedulesofDevelopmentChargesimposedbytheBy-lawareasfollows: ThisBy-lawappliestoalllandswithintheCityofPickeringincludingSeaton, andthereforeakeymaphasnotbeenprovidedinthisNotice.Akeymapcan beviewedatpickering.ca/dc. Table 1 City of Pickering Development Charges –Seaton Lands Per Residential Dwelling Unit Effective July 12, 2022 Service Single or Semi- Detached Other Multiples Apartments – 2 Bedrooms + Apartments - Bachelor & 1 Bedroom Other Services Related to a Highway 746 575 434 266 Fire Protection Services 1,176 906 684 420 Parks and Recreation Services 13,273 10,224 7,719 4,737 Library Services 2,444 1,883 1,421 872 Growth-Related Studies 235 181 137 84 Stormwater Management 460 354 268 164 By-law Enforcement 103 79 60 37 Transportation1 - --- Total 18,437 14,202 10,723 6,580 1. Subject to a separate agreement outside of the Development Charges Act concerning the provision of Transportation requirements in addition to other funding contributions Table 3 City of Pickering Development Charges Non-Residential Effective July 12, 2022 Service Per Net Ha of Prestige Employment Land in Seaton Per ft 2 of Total Floor Area 2 Municipal Wide Services: Other Services Related to a Highway 11,695 0.34 Fire Protection Services 18,492 0.53 Parks and Recreation Services 35,927 1.03 Library Services 6,698 0.19 Growth-Related Studies 1,083 0.03 Stormwater Management 7,234 0.21 By-law Enforcement 1,564 0.04 Total Municipal Wide Services 82,693 2.37 Outside of Seaton Lands Transportation1 -4.73 Total Services Outside of Seaton Lands -4.73 Seaton 82,693 2.37 Rest of Pickering -7.10 1. Subject to a separate agreement outside of the Development Charges Act concerning the provision ofTransportation requirements in addition to other funding contributions 2. Does not apply to prestige employment development in Seaton, as that development is subject to the per net Ha land area charge instead And TakeNoticethatanypersonororganizationmayappealtotheOntario LandTribunal(OLT)inrespectofBy-law7953/22byfilingwiththeClerkofThe CorporationoftheCityofPickeringnolaterthanthe22nddayofAugust,2022. TheNoticeofAppealmust: • beontheprescribedformasprovidedbytheOLT; • setouttheobjectiontotheby-lawandthereasonsinsupportofthe objection;and, • beaccompaniedbythefeesrequiredbytheOLT.Ifpayingbycertified chequeormoneyorder,itmustbepayabletothe“MinisterofFinance”. IfyouwishtoappealtotheOLT,anAppealFormandinformationonthe requiredfeesisavailableatolt.gov.on.ca. AcopyofthecompleteDevelopmentChargeBy-law,includingthedetailed schedulesofcharges,areavailableforexaminationintheofficeoftheCity ClerkattheCityofPickering,MunicipalOffice,locatedonthe2ndfloor, OneTheEsplanadeduringregularofficehours.Acopyisalsoavailablefor inspectionontheCity’swebsiteatpickering.ca/dc. FurtherinformationregardingthismattermaybeobtainedbycontactingtheCity’sFinanceDepartmentat905.420.4634ortollfreeat1.866.683.2760. Notice of Passing of Parkland Conveyance By-law TakeNotice thattheCouncilofTheCorporationoftheCityofPickering passedaParklandConveyanceBy-lawNumber7955/22onJuly11,2022 underSections42(4.5),51(25),51.1,and53(13)ofthe PlanningAct,R.S.O. 1990,c.P.13. ThepurposeofBylaw7955/22istobringtheCity’sParklandConveyance By-lawintoconformitywiththePlanningAct andpermittheCitytocontinue tosecurelandforparkorotherpublicrecreationalpurposes,orcollect paymentsinlieuofland,attheratesprescribedbythePlanningAct. ThenewParklandConveyanceBy-lawshallapplytoalllandslocatedwithin theCityofPickering,andthereforeakeymaphasnotbeenprovided. AndTakeNoticethatanypersonorpublicbodymayappealtotheOntario LandTribunal(OLT)inrespectofBy-law7955/22byfilingwiththeClerkof TheCorporationoftheCityofPickeringnolaterthanthe22nddayofAugust, 2022. TheNoticeofAppealmust: • beontheprescribedformasprovidedbytheOLT; • setouttheobjectiontotheby-lawandthereasonsinsupportofthe objection;and, • beaccompaniedbythefeesrequiredbytheOLT.Ifpayingbycertified chequeormoneyorder,itmustbepayabletothe“MinisterofFinance”. IfyouwishtoappealtotheOLT,anAppealFormandinformationonthe requiredfeesisavailableatolt.gov.on.ca. AcopyofthecompleteParklandConveyanceBy-lawisavailablefor examinationattheCityDevelopmentDepartment,PickeringCivicComplex, OneTheEsplanade,Pickering,MondaythroughFriday,betweenthehoursof 8:30amand4:30pm.AcopyisalsoavailableforreviewontheCity’swebsite atpickering.ca/parkland. FurtherinformationregardingthismattermaybeobtainedbycontactingtheCity’sFinanceDepartmentat905.420.4634ortollfreeat1.866.683.2760. Table 2 City of Pickering Development Charges –Outside of Seaton Lands Per Residential Dwelling Unit Effective July 12, 2022 Service Single or Semi- Detached Other Multiples Apartments – 2 Bedrooms + Apartments - Bachelor & 1 Bedroom Other Services Related to a Highway 746 575 434 266 Fire Protection Services 1,176 906 684 420 Parks and Recreation Services 13,273 10,224 7,719 4,737 Library Services 2,444 1,883 1,421 872 Growth-Related Studies 235 181 137 84 Stormwater Management 460 354 268 164 By-law Enforcement 103 79 60 37 Transportation 13,461 10,369 7,829 4,805 Total 31,898 24,571 18,552 11,385 Community Banner Program Submit by September 8, 2022 pickering.ca/culture Development Charges Act Development Charges Act FreeSummerConcerts Fullline-upavailableatpickering.ca/culture @pickeringevents Thursdaysat7:00pm|MillenniumSquare August25 Twisters(60s/70s/Rock&Roll) September1 Kim&Company(Dance) Sundaysat2:00pm|EsplanadePark August28 FaithAmour(R&B/Jazz) Note:Newpaidparkingplanineffect. pickering.ca/waterfrontparking PickeringGhostWalks Do you believe in ghosts? September 29 - October 29, 2022 | $25/person Take a guided tour of the historic village at night and hear stories from the past that still haunt us today. Learn about paranormal investigations that have found evidence of spirits and ghosts, and hear stories of past tragedies that actually took place in Pickering’s past. Visitpickeringmuseumvillage.cafor tickets. Labour Day Holiday Hours of Operation Subject to change. Please call 905.683.7575 for the latest updates. FacilitiesClosedonSeptember5 CivicComplex(CityHall)905.683.7575 CHDRecreationComplex905.683.6582 PickeringAnimalShelter905.683.7575 DonBeerArena905.831.1035 DunbartonIndoorPool905.831.1260 EastShoreCommunityCentre 905.420.6588 GeorgeAsheCommunityCentre 905.420.2370 PickeringMuseumVillage905.683.8401 PickeringPublicLibraries905.831.6265 RecreationServices CommunicationsSurvey pickering.ca/cityguide Wewanttoknowhowyoufindinformationandstayinformed onPickering’srecreationprograms,activities,andservices. Weareaskingresidentstocompleteashortsurveytohelpus understandyourpreferencesforreceivingthistypeof informationandgatherfeedbackforuseindeterminingthe bestmethodsforfuturedelivery. SurveyparticipantshaveachancetowinFreeFamily SwimmingforayearatCHDRecreationComplex. FeedbackwillbecollecteduntilDecember31,2022. 3WaystoParticipate... 1. ScantheQRCodefordirectaccesstoonlinesurvey. 2. Visitletstalkpickering.caandaccesssurveyfrom ouronlinecommunityengagementplatform. 3. Pickupapapercopy at CHDRecreationComplex. (1867ValleyFarmRoad). Thankyouinadvanceforyour timeandfeedback, itismuchappreciated. Pickering Blooms YouhaveuntilAugust31toparticipateinthisyear’s amazinggardeningprograms: GardenShowcaseAlllevelsofgardeningarewelcome. Interactwithyourneighbours...shareadvice,inspiration, andmore!Sharephotosofyourgardenwiththerestofthe PickeringBloomscommunity(notrequired). GardenofDistinctionContestEnteracommunitycontest wherePickeringresidentsvoteontheirfavouriteimagesof gardens.Participantshavethechancetowinfantasticprizes, andberecognizedasaPickeringGardenofDistinction. Learnmoreatletstalkpickering.ca/blooms Join us in celebration by sharing your best wishes, fondest memories, and unique shared histories. LetsTalkPickering.ca/MayorRyanRetires RegisterNowforFall ProgramsstartinSeptember • Skatingreturnsthisseasonwithlessonsforallages. • AutumnYogaretreattakesplaceonOctober15. • Fabulousonedayworkshopsarehappening. Choicesforarts,sports,fitness,specialinterest,andmore. Registeronlineatpickering.ca/active 9 | Pic k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 5 , 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 , A u g u s t 2 5 , 2 0 2 2 | 10 NEW!NEW! WIN LUNCHTIME EVERY TIME! The best things to come out of your lunch bag! 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This year'sartists include Rob James Laframboise, Mike Con-very, Carl BeBarros, SaraLazenby Scott, Jake Perryand Garrett Scott. Food and craft vendors will also be onsite. Admission is free. AUTOFEST NATIONALS Aug. 27 and 28, startingat 9 a.m. Lakeview Park, 55 Lake- view Park Ave., OshawaAutofest is an annualsummer tradition in Osha- wa. The event at LakeviewPark features hundreds ofcars on display as well asfood trucks, vendors and a kid's zone. There will alsobe a poker run for regis-tered participants, a silent auction of automotive col-lectibles and a 50/50 draw.Visit autofestoshawa.comfor a schedule of events. KARS ON KING AND TOUCH-A- TRUCKAug. 26 Downtown OshawaAutofest weekend kicks off with the annual Kars on King and Touch a Truckevents in downtown Osha-wa. Kars on King runs from 3:30 to 9 p.m. withclassic cars on display onKing Street as well as liveentertainment on the main stage at King and Simcoestreets, strolling buskersand children's entertain- ers, crafts, animal acts andmore at Memorial Park.From 4 to 8 p.m., TributeCommunities Centre hosts the annual Touch a Truckevent at 99 Athol St. Kidscan get hands-on with more than 40 vehicles of allshapes and sizes. WHAT TO DO IN DURHAM ON THE WEEKEND OF AUG. 27 AND 28 A large crowd filled the street at a Kars on King event in downtown Oshawa. The free event returns on Aug. 26. Sabrina Byrnes/Torstar THINGS TO DO 200,000 resale and new home listings to search from. Giving you the keys to nding your perfect home. 11 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 5 , 2 0 2 2 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Put a lid on litter! Made from recycled tires, the Blue Box lid will keep recyclable material from blowing out of your blue box. 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SCAN TO GET YOUR TICKETS! dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 5 , 2 0 2 2 | 12 Some Pickering residents are raising their eyebrows at thenumber of council meetings thathave taken place behind closed doors this term.Council watcher Mike Boriepointed out in an email that dur-ing the present term, which start- ed after the municipal election inOctober 2018 and continues torun until the upcoming electionthis October, there have been 55regular council meetings and 43meetings closed to the public, orin-camera, to date. "When a council has almost asmany closed-door meetings aspublic meetings, democracy hasfailed," he said. He noted some of the councilmeetings that are described as 'Special Council Meeting' on theCity of Pickering meeting calen-dar were actually held 'in-cam- era,' which is noted on the agen-da's front page, making theamount of in-camera dealingseven higher. Following the interview withBorie, there was one more special council meeting, which did nothave an in-camera component.A City of Pickering represen- tative said the meetings are beingheld behind closed doors for theright reasons."Yes, a careful review of the subject matter is always conduct-ed when a matter is requested to be presented at an in-camerameeting," said city clerk SusanCassel. "As the city clerk, I takegreat care in this review process, and provide advice and guidanceon whether a particular mattercan be considered in closed ses- sion."There is a list of reasons thatallow the city to meet in closedsession under Section 239(2) and (3) of the Municipal Act. As partof this process, when an item isrequested to be on an in-camera agenda, Cassel, and as needed,the city solicitor, review the con-text of the item to ensure that itfalls within one of the open meet- ing exceptions under the act.Whenever possible, the city en-sures that matters are includedon a public agenda and utilizes the in-camera meeting excep-tions only when absolutely nec-essary, staff says. Reasons meetings can be heldin-camera include: the securityof the property of the municipal-ity or local board; personal mat- ters about an identifiable individ-ual, including municipal or local board employees; a proposed or pending acquisition or disposi-tion of land by the municipalityor local board; and labour rela- tions or employee negotiations.Borie said he did a quick countof the in-camera meetings for theprevious term of council (2014 to 2018) and there were nine in cam-era meetings and four meetingsthat were labelled 'Special Coun- cil Meeting' with an in-cameracomponent, for a total of 13 in-camera meetings."Quite a glaring difference be- tween two different Pickeringcouncil(s)," he said.Borie pointed out Pickering council has met behind closeddoors 13 times so far in 2022. Pick-ering's number is not far off fromAjax, which has met in private 12 times in 2022.The Town of Ajax said in anemail reasons for in-camerameetings in 2022 have included: education and training: propertyacquisitions and disposals; andnegations regarding various claims settlements.The Facebook group called'Our Pickering' is going to meet todiscuss next steps, which could include filing a complaint withthe Ontario Ombudsman. PICKERING RESIDENTS QUESTION IN-CAMERA MEETINGS KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com NEWS PICKERING RESIDENTSCONSIDER FILINGCOMPLAINT WITHONTARIO OMBUDSMAN A group of Pickering residents are questioning why there have been more in-camera meetings of council than with the previous term. Metroland file photo Want to earn your high school diploma? Looking for adult upgrading, employment training or next steps? We offer small classes, caring teachers and support for employment and post-secondary. Call us today to create a learning plan that fits you! 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The successful candidate should demonstrate the following qualifications: • an interest in and commitment to public safety and responsible police governance • an understanding of the role of a police services board • senior executive or board of director experience • administrative and budgetary experience • previous community and professional involvement • availability to attend meetings • a flexible schedule to meet time commitments of the position Application forms can be obtained from the Region of Durham website (www.durham.ca), or by contacting the Legislative Services Division by email at appointments@durham.ca. Further details regarding the Durham Regional Police Services Board can be obtained by visiting the Durham Regional Police Services Board website (www.durhampoliceboard.ca). Completed applications must be submitted to the Regional Clerk by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday,October 27, 2022,at the address shown below or by email to appointments@durham.ca: Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services The Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Road East, P.O. Box 623 Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A3 Phone: 905-668-7711, extension 2097 If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact the Regional Clerk/ Director of Legislative Services at 1-800-372-1102, extension 2097. The Regional Municipality of Durham is Accepting Applications for the Appointment of a Community Member to the Durham Regional Police Services Board A STRONGER VOICE We recognize that diversity is the strength of our communities and we are inviting you to share your voice in our publications. DURHAMREGION.COM/COMMUNITYDIVERSITY A Pickering cat who can jumpthrough hoops and give a salute ismaking a difference for local seniors. Selene, 9, was adopted by DeyBrownlee after being dumped in astrip mall in her crate with no foodor water. Dey, a longtime animal loverand cat owner, knew Selene wasspecial right away, and not just for the purebred Abyssinian's stun-ning looks."Sometimes I say something andshe does it," Brownlee says. "It's weird. I just talk to her like she'sanother person and it's like she un-derstands me." Brownlee started to train Selenewith a clicker and they quicklymoved on to more tricks."I asked for her paw and she gave it to me," Brownlee says.Selene also waves and giveshigh-fives. "This cat is more dog," Brownleesays.One thing led to another andsoon enough, at just one year old, Selene was making her rounds at along-term care home in Ajax."We stepped in a room and she'dknow whether to go to that person and go on the bed, or sit on the per-son's lap," Brownlee says.She regularly sat on the lap of a100-year-old woman."The lady would sit and wait forher to come," Brownlee says. 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Police said that "It's believed that thesuspect was in attendance at the customer appreciation party and was involved in averbal altercation with some patrons." The suspect left the event, but returnedhours later and opened fire, police said.Six people, three men and three women,were injured. Four suffered non-life- threatening injuries and two victims suf-fered life-threatening injuries, police said.The suspect vehicle is described as ablack newer model Honda Civic with dis-tinct rims.Anyone with new information aboutthis incident is asked to contact Det. MacK- innon of the West Criminal InvestigationsBureau at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 2529.Anonymous information can be sent toDurham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durham-regionalcrimestoppers.ca. POLICE RELEASE IMAGE OF SHOOTING SUSPECT'S CAR CRIME Durham police released this picture of a vehicle they believe a suspect drove away in after a shooting in Ajax on Aug. 1. DRPS photo 17 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 5 , 2 0 2 2 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m The Region of Durham has a number of advisory boards and committees, whose members are appointed by Regional Council. Qualified applicants are selected in accordance with the process specified in the terms of reference for each board and committee. The Region is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving on the following Committees: • Accessibility Advisory Committee • Durham ActiveTransportation Committee • Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee • Durham Environmental Advisory Committee • Durham Region Anti-RacismTaskforce • Durham Region Roundtable on Climate Change • Durham RegionTransit Advisory Committee • Energy fromWaste –Waste Management Advisory Committee Applicants must be a Durham Region resident, an employee of a business operating in the RegionalMunicipalityofDurham,ortheownerofpropertyintheRegionalMunicipalityofDurham. Additional information, including the terms of reference for each Committee, can be obtained by visiting the Committees page on the Region of Durham website. Upcoming meeting dates and meeting agendas and minutes are available for viewing on our Council and Committee meeting calendar. Application forms can be obtained from the Region of Durham website (www.durham.ca), or by contacting the Legislative Services Division at 905-668-7711 or by email at appointments@durham.ca. CompletedapplicationsmustbesubmittedtotheRegionalClerkby 4:30p.m.onThursday, October 27, 2022, at the address shown below or by email to appointments@durham.ca: Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services The Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Road East, P.O. Box 623 Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A3 Phone Number: 905-668-7711, extension 2097 If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact the Regional Clerk/ Director of Legislative Services at 1-800-372-1102, extension 2097. The Regional Municipality of Durham is Accepting Applications for Appointment to Regional Advisory Committees Durham region powers Onta-rio. I mean that quite literally.More than 30 per cent of Ontario'selectricity is generated right herein Durham. Whether you havelived in Durham for many years or are new to the area, it's impor-tant we understand the nuclearsector and its local significance.In Durham region, nuclear en- ergy is a vital part of our story.Since the region's creation in1974, we have been a proud nucle- ar host community; at the fore-front of innovation. The nuclear facilities, supply chain, research and development capacity, andacademic expertise found in Dur-ham make our region Canada'spremier nuclear jurisdiction. Late last year, regional coun-cil approved Empowering theCommunity: Durham's Nuclear Sector Strategy 2022-2032. Thisstrategy enables the region tobetter participate in decision-making, while making strides to support a prosperous, sustain-able community. Combined,these actions will help advance our goal of achieving net zero car-bon emissions by 2050.This new strategy will play avital role in helping the region advance four priorities withinour strategic plan. By adoptinggreen technologies and clean en-ergy solutions through strategicpartnerships and investment, en-vironmental sustainability willbe prioritized. Community vital- ity will be addressed by enhanc-ing community safety and well-being. Capitalizing on Durham'sstrengths in key economic sec- tors to attract high-quality jobswill support economic prosperi-ty, and we'll improve service ex- cellence by optimizing resourcesand partnerships. Durham is uniquely posi- tioned as a centre for nuclear ex-pertise with a strong cluster ofsupporting companies and aca-demia. These include some of the largest and most innovativeorganizations focused on elec-tricity generation and transmis- sion, research and develop- ment, energy management,smart mobility, manufacturing,and engineering services. What does this mean for Durham re-gion? It means we can confident-ly call ourselves the clean ener-gy capital of Canada. We'll be sharing more infor-mation over the next decade aswe work to implement Empower- ing the Community: Durham's Nuclear Sector Strategy 2022-2032.More information, including the strategy itself, can be found atDurham.ca/Nuclear. Elaine Baxter-Trahair is the chief administrative officer forthe Regional Municipality ofDurham. DURHAM 'CANADA'S PREMIER NUCLEAR JURISDICTION' OPINION CAO ELAINEBAXTER-TRAHAIR SAYSREGION 'UNIQUELYPOSITIONED AS A CENTREFOR NUCLEAR EXPERTISE' ELAINE BAXTER-TRAHAIR Column A local artist wants to hearfrom the community to help cre-ate new artwork for the Picker- ing Museum Village in the yearit celebrates the 175th anniver-sary of the Greenwood Black-smith Shop.Greenwood in the 19th centurywas a bustling community boast-ing many notable businesses and residents. At the centre of thecommunity was the GreenwoodBlacksmith Shop. Local busi-nesses, industries and residents relied on the dedicated peopleworking in the shop to supply andrepair essential tools and equip- ment for their homes and busi-nesses.The City of Pickering is work- ing with artist Dani Crosby to create a suite of images that cele-brate this important site, its lega-cy, and continuous impact in thecommunity and within the con- text of blacksmithing.Crosby's practice involvescollecting feedback, stories, and experiences from commu-nities in order to create compos-ite images rich with symbolismthat illustrate shared experi- ences.Over the next two months,Crosby will be collecting infor-mation through surveys and indi-vidual interviews to uncover per-sonal stories and histories withthe site and medium of black- smithing, resulting in a series ofbanners and billboard murals tobe installed throughout the cityand at the museum later this year.The city invites anyone inter-ested to provide information, sto- ries, and feedback through thissurvey form: at letstalkpicker-ing.ca/gbsanniversary. 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Ajax Thursday, September 15 Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Ajax River Session:7:00pm - 8:00pm Yacht Session:3:00pm - 3:30pm DiscoverAward-winning Small Ship Cruising The City of Pickeringhas received more than $50,000 in funding from theprovincial government fora new signature event that's coming up in lessthan two weeks.The new event — thePickering Cultural Fusion Fair — is taking place inEsplanade Park on Satur-day, Aug. 20 and Sunday, Aug. 21.The festival will featurea spread of internationalfoods from the diverse com- munity that representsPickering residents, as well as various activities,rides, and cultural enter-tainment by local artists. The $51,800-grant willhire local musical anddance performers who re-present different cultural communities, providehands-on demonstrations ofvarious cultural practices found in Canada, and ex-pand event infrastructure toincrease participation of lo-cal cultural and community groups in the event such as African Canadian CulturalCouncil Foundation, Dur-ham Tamil Association, and Zahra's School of Dance.Mayor Dave Ryanthanked the province forsupporting meaningful community-buildingevents such as this."Like no other celebra- tion, Pickering's CulturalFusion Fair is the embodi-ment of our communityand encourages cultural expression through a vi-brant and dynamic array ofdance, music, food, and sto- rytelling," he said.Visit pickering.ca/cul-turalfusion for details onthe upcoming event. NEWS CITY RECEIVES FUNDING INFUSION FOR CULTURAL EVENT Police have arrested asuspect in the theft of land- scaping equipment from aClaremont property and re-covered more than $120,000worth of stolen items. A break-in was reported at ayard on Old Brock Road around 1:30 a.m. Monday,July 25, Durham police said. Stolen were a truck, trailer,and lawn mower equipment.Police executed searchwarrants later in the day at two properties - one on Side-line 20 and another on Side- COPS RECOVER $120,000 IN STOLEN PROPERTY line 12 - and recovered morethan $120,000 worth of equip- ment and tools, police said.Nicole Lewis, 40, ofStouffville, is charged withtheft over $5,000 and pos- session of property ob-tained by crime. 19 | Pi c k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 5 , 2 0 2 2 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Clarington led the packin Durham from 2016-21with a 10.2 per cent growthrate according to censusdata from Statistics Cana-da. It was followed closely by Oshawa at 10 per cent.Pickering (8.1 per cent),Brock and Whitby (7.9 percent each) and Ajax 5.8 per cent, all saw substantialgrowth, too, over the pastfive years. Only Uxbridge, at just 1.8 per cent growth,and Scugog, which actual-ly saw a 0.2 per cent declinein population, were under five per cent.The trend line since2006, also from Statistics Canada, is that Durhamhas grown about 25 percent in 15 years. The re-gion's population was 561,258 in 2006, it increased8.4 per cent to 608,124 in2011, went up another 6.2 per cent to 645,862 in 2016and by 2021 had increasedanother 7.9 per cent to696,992. The numbers are well over 700,000 and clim-bing daily.Hoornweg, who is an as-sociate professor of energysystems and nuclear sci-ence at Ontario Tech Uni-versity, has his eye on spe- cific issues related togrowth, particularly whenit comes to the environ-ment. "The more you pave overland for houses, industry,parking lots and roads, the more water you're going tohave for a flooding event,"worries Hoornweg about future growth in Durham.And he said events likelast month's derecho (fast- moving, very destructivethunderstorm), that did se-vere damage in Durham, especially in Uxbridge, arelikely to increase in fre-quency as growth-relatedintensity impacts attempts to lessen climate change."We ourselves, and ourmunicipal and regional governments, are delu-sional when we say we havethis Net Zero Carbon 2050ambition. We have de- clared a climate emergen-cy. I know the region did it,Whitby did it, others did it. "But there is a completecognitive dissonance (go-ing on)," Hoornweg said.He said with the rapid and continued developmentand increase in infrastruc-ture, it won't be possible torein in climate change. "We may start buyingsmaller cars and theremight be a faster shift to electric vehicles (becauseof the increase in the priceof gas) but the problem isthat councils haven't pushed for solid buildingcodes for energy-efficienthomes," he said. Jag Mohindra, a 73-year-old resident of Ajax,has lived in the same home in the GTA municipalityfor 41 years.He remembers Ajax be- ing a town of just 22,000 res-idents when he first movedin and said the expansion of the town by over 100,000people in four decades hashad good and bad impacts."The waterfront has re- ally improved since wefirst came here," Mohindrasaid. He added that more ser-vices have been added aswell, including more infra-structure, more transpor- tation, more grocery sto-ries and more places toshop which can be posi- tives."But there is more con-gestion as well," said Mo-hindra. He said he notices thesedays, unlike four decadesago, "everybody is in arush. People are so busy. People just walk in front ofcars and don't seem to care;they're impatient." A bicycle rider who likesto use the waterfront trail,Mohindra is also discour-aged by some of the sites he sees near the trail when hecycles there."Sometimes I go on Sun- day morning and, aroundthe creek area, there is lotsof plastic garbage, food packages — it doesn't giveyou a good feeling. I willpick up some of the plastic and litter," he said.Mohindra said he hasnoticed lots of newcomers coming to the area over thepast few decades.And he is expecting plenty more over the nextfew decades to come, as isHoornweg. "We will continue to seegrowth, high-density con-dos and townhouses being built, more traffic," saidMohindra."We will continue to see the levels of growth we'veseen in Durham, if notmore," added Hoornweg. STORY BEHIND THESTORY: We took a look at growth across DurhamRegion over the past fiveyears. NEWS Continued from page 1 ‘DURHAM IS THE LAST BIG CHUNK OF LAND IN THE GTA THAT’S GOING TO BE DEVELOPED’ Between 2016 and 2021, Durham Region saw an 8% increase in its population. Here is a breakdown of that increase by municipality. Source: Statistics Canada Metroland graphic Durham Region Just Keeps On Growing Clarington10.2% From 92,013 to 102,427 Oshawa10% From 159,458 to 175,383 Pickering8.1% From 91,771 to 99,186 Whitby7.9% From 128,377 to 138,501 Brock7.9% From 11,642 to 12,567 Ajax5.8% From 119,677 to 126,666 Uxbridge1.8% From 21,176 to 21,556 Scugog-0.2% From 21,617 to 21,581 "We will continue to see growth, high-density condos and townhouses being built, more traffic." – Jag Mohindra Find what you’re looking for, in the location you want, for the price you want to pay! Catch a Great Deal! Browse our inventory of vehicles by Body Style, popular Makes and Models, Province, popular Cities or by Price. 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Find the No Frills flyer and more on Save.ca An Ajax employee recognized for her innovative ideas to createmore equitable transportationwill also receive a grant that willboost programs.The town's active transporta-tion co-ordinator, Armi de Fran-cia, was selected by 8 80 Cities as one of its 20 Ontario CommunityChangemaker grant winners.She was recognized as a youngleader in Ajax for her innovative ideas to create a more equitable,healthy and engaged community, while enhancing mobility in pub-lic spaces.Participating in the Change-maker program will enhance the annual #GetAjaxMoving cam-paign that increases awareness oftransportation options and sus- tainable transportation."Increasing mobility optionsfor residents cannot be achievedwithout addressing challenges created by structural racism, pa-triarchy and ableism," de Franciasaid. "To address these challeng-es, it is important for municipal-ities to value, and work with theleadership and strengths of com-munities while also addressing barriers to participation."She added the funds will en-able her to work with Womxn ofColour Durham Collective, Bike- POC and local disability advo-cates to advance mobility equity in Ajax. De Francia will receive a$5,000 micro-grant, and leader-ship development and training to execute the project: CenteringRace, Gender and Disability in Active Transportation. This pro-ject will be a part of the annual#GetAjaxMoving campaign,which will involve two signifi- cant activities expected to takeplace in spring 2023. During the next two years, #GetAjaxMoving will focus on leveraging commu-nity assets by consistent collabo-ration with community leaders. FUNDS TO IMPLEMENT TWO PROGRAMS • Women of Colour Bike Rideand Social: This activity will pro- mote social inclusion and reducebarriers to biking among Black,Indigenous, people of colour andracialized residents ages 18 andolder who identify as women orthose from the 2SLGBTQIA+community. The no-drop ride and social will improve access tolegally required bike accessoriesand maintenance.• Driver Safety Campaign Cen- tering Pedestrians with Disabili-ties Crossing Intersections: Anidea that originally came from the accessibility advisory com-mittee, this activity improves civ-ic engagement, encourages safedriving at intersections and rais- es awareness on considerationsof pedestrians with disabilities.This campaign will be in collab- oration with residents with disa-bilities, and initiate the consider-ations of more crossing time at in-tersections and the ability to sense turning vehicles. AJAX EMPLOYEE RECEIVES GRANT KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com COMMUNITY ACTIVE TRANSPORTATIONCO-ORDINATOR SELECTEDAS ONTARIO COMMUNITYCHANGEMAKER The Town of Ajax's active transportation co-ordinator, Armi de Francia, was selected by 8 80 Cities as one of 20 Ontario Community Changemaker grant winners. Town of Ajax photo 21 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 5 , 2 0 2 2 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m *Call for details, offers cannot be combined, O.A.C. AIR CONDITIONER & FURNACE SALE FREE Aprilaire 600M Humidifier with purchase of Furnace & Air Conditioner “Your Heating & Cooling Specialists” FROM$39 AMONTH* RENTALOR FINANCING PROTECTION PLANs FROM $9.95/MTH* * sERvICE CALLs FR O M $79* Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa (905) 576-7600 1910 Dundas St E Unit 117, Whitby all for details, offers The City of Pickeringwants to know the public's thoughts on transit needsfor the always-popular wa-terfront. The city is working withDurham Region Transit(DRT) to assess demand forpublic transit access to Pickering's waterfront,and is asking the public for feedback.There are currently two DRT service options forPickering's Frenchman'sBay area, but neither go to the waterfront.On the east side route,Route 101 Bay Ridges, theclosest stop to the water- front along Liverpool Roadis Krosno Boulevard. The closest stop on the west side route, Route 120 Whites, isWest Shore Boulevard andOklahoma Drive. The city and DRT havelaunched a Transit DemandSurvey to collect feedbackand better understand how the public uses, or wouldlike to use, transit to accessPickering's waterfront. Visit LetsTalkPicker-ing.ca/WaterfrontTransitto learn more and providefeedback. The deadline to complete the survey isSept. 27. PICKERING, DRT SEEKS INPUT ON WATERFRONT TRANSIT The improper disposalof fishing lines can pose a major safety risk to wild-life, people and property,and to help, the City ofPickering has installed six special receptacles alongPickering's waterfront.On Aug. 17, the city andOntario Power Genera- tion (OPG) unveiled newfishing line receptacles,part of the "Clear Your Gear" project, a volun-teer-led fishing recyclingnetwork that keeps wild-life and residents safe from improperly disposedof fishing lines. Pickering is one of thefirst municipalities to sponsor this program.These receptacles pro-vide a new, easy and sus- tainable way to dispose offishing lines. HOW IT WORKS • Visitors will deposittheir used fishing lines intothe receptacles. • City staff will emptyout the receptacles andsort out any garbage. • Staff will ship the fish-ing lines to a designated fa-cility to be recycled."We are thrilled to sup- port the Clear Your Gearproject and improve thesafety of our wildlife, resi- dents and visitors," saidLindsey Narraway, super-visor of animal services."Unfortunately, we have seen many animals be-come injured due to im-properly disposed-of fish- ing lines. Installing these receptacles will hopefullyencourage those fishing todispose of them the rightway, and in return, protect those within our communi-ty."Visit pickering.ca/fish- ing to learn about the ini-tiative, proper fishing eti-quette and more.To learn more about Clear Your Gear, visitClearYourGear.ca. NEW PROJECT TO HELP SAVE WATERFRONT WILDLIFE NEWS Dave Rogers, left, director of operations and maintenance (plant manager) at Ontario Power Generation, Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan and Councillor Maurice Brenner at the "Clear Your Gear Project" Millennium Square unveiling. Susie Kockerscheidt/Metroland 'CLEAR YOUR GEAR'PROJECT LAUNCHEDAT PICKERINGWATERFRONT KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@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 , A u g u s t 2 5 , 2 0 2 2 | 22 PORAYKO, Paul William ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away at Lakeridge Health Ajax on Monday, August 8, 2022 in his 84th year. Beloved son of the late Peter and Mary Porayko. Dear brother of Robert. Predec- eased by siblings Sophie (Mack), Olga (Leo), John (Eileen), Irene (Doug) and Gary (Sandra). He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. A private cremation has occurred. 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